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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentistry Team in Winston-Salem
Spangler, Lambert & Lipp Pediatric Dentistry has served the Winston-Salem community for over 35 years as the region's first pediatric dental practice. Our team of board-certified pediatric dentists brings 70+ years of combined expertise in treating infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special needs. We prioritize creating positive dental experiences through kid-friendly environments and personalized care. Our practice emphasizes preventive care while offering advanced treatments like nitrous oxide sedation, dental trauma management, and hospital-based dentistry.Our dentists maintain active roles in professional organizations and education, including adjunct teaching positions at UNC-Chapel Hill. We operate two convenient locations in Winston-Salem and Kernersville, NC, with flexible scheduling options for busy families.
Services
Dental exams
Fluoride treatments
Dental sealants
Fillings
Crowns
Emergency care
Special needs dentistry
Nitrous oxide
Hospital dentistry
Tongue tie treatment
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentists with 70+ years combined experience
- Fun, child-friendly environment with themed waiting areas
- 24/7 emergency dental care availability
- Specialized care for infants, adolescents, and special needs patients
- Award-winning service recognized by Triad Mom's on Main
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Exceptional team
Loves coming here
Comfortable experience
Knowledgeable staff
Fun environment
Services
Dental exams
Comprehensive dental exams assess children's oral health, growth patterns, and developing teeth. Our dentists perform detailed evaluations of teeth, gums, and jaw development using child-friendly techniques. Routine checkups help detect issues early when they're easiest to treat. Exams include personalized oral hygiene education and customized prevention plans for each patient.
Fluoride treatments
Professional fluoride varnish applications strengthen tooth enamel and prevent decay. These quick, painless treatments follow dental cleanings to maximize effectiveness. Fluoride treatments create acid-resistant tooth surfaces while slowing existing cavity progression. We recommend biannual applications alongside regular checkups for optimal protection.
Dental sealants
Dental sealants create protective barriers on back teeth chewing surfaces. Applied to newly erupted permanent molars, these thin coatings fill deep grooves where 60% of childhood cavities develop. The non-invasive procedure provides long-lasting protection when combined with regular brushing and dental checkups.
Fillings
Tooth-colored restorations repair decayed primary and permanent teeth while maintaining natural aesthetics. Using resin-modified glass ionomer materials for baby teeth ensures fluoride release and reduced recurrent decay risk. Our child-focused approach emphasizes comfort and cooperation throughout the treatment process.
Crowns
Dental crowns restore severely decayed or damaged teeth to full function. Custom-fitted stainless steel or porcelain crowns protect weakened tooth structures while preventing further deterioration. The procedure preserves natural tooth roots and maintains proper spacing for permanent teeth development in primary teeth cases.
People
Gina Spangler
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gina Spangler, a board-certified pediatric dentist, has practiced in Winston-Salem since 1996. She earned her dental degree from UNC-Chapel Hill and completed specialized training in pediatric care. Active in community dentistry, she teaches at UNC while maintaining clinical practice at both office locations.
Gail Rohlfing
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Gail Rohlfing brings 22 years of pediatric dental expertise to our practice. She focuses on creating comfortable experiences for children while maintaining high clinical standards. Her experience spans preventive care, dental trauma management, and behavior guidance techniques for young patients.
Kate Lambert
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Kate Lambert has dedicated 11 years to pediatric dental care with emphasis on patient education and preventive strategies. Her approach combines clinical excellence with child-friendly communication to establish positive dental habits early in life.
Kelly Lipp
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Kelly Lipp contributes 5 years of specialized pediatric dental care with focus on making dental visits enjoyable for children. She emphasizes personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's developmental needs and comfort level.
Angela Baechtold
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Angela Baechtold completes our dental team with expertise in treating anxious patients and children with special healthcare needs. Her compassionate approach helps create positive dental experiences while delivering high-quality clinical care.
Questions
What should I do for a child's dental emergency after hours?
Call our office to reach the on-call dentist. They'll assess the situation via photos and phone consultation, providing care instructions until we can offer in-person treatment.
What ages do you treat?
We care for infants starting teething through adolescence, plus patients with special healthcare needs requiring specialized dental approaches.
What happens during a first dental visit?
The initial visit includes a comprehensive exam, cleaning demonstration, and personalized oral hygiene education using child-friendly explanations and positive reinforcement.
Do you use sedation dentistry?
Yes, we offer nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for anxious patients and provide hospital-based dentistry under general anesthesia for complex cases.
How do you handle dental anxiety in children?
Our team uses positive reinforcement, tell-show-do techniques, and child-directed communication to create comfortable experiences tailored to each child's temperament.
What payment options are available?
We accept major dental insurance plans, credit cards, and offer customized payment arrangements. Our team helps maximize insurance benefits for all services.
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