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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentistry in Spokane
At Kidds Place, we specialize in creating positive dental experiences for children from infancy through young adulthood. Our practice is built on four pillars: comfort, fun, trust, and safety. We prioritize making young patients feel at ease through a playful office environment and gentle care techniques. Our team, led by Dr. Cathy, focuses on preventive care while maintaining the highest safety standards for pediatric dental procedures. We emphasize open communication with parents, providing comprehensive information about children's oral development.Our services include emergency dentistry, sedation options, and specialized treatments like tongue-tie corrections. We believe early positive dental experiences establish lifelong oral health habits. Our Spokane-based practice exclusively serves children, offering tailored care that respects each child's unique needs. Through education and compassionate service, we aim to make every visit memorable for the right reasons. Our commitment extends beyond treatment to fostering long-term dental wellness for every family we serve.
Services
Emergency Dentistry
Preventive Care
Tooth Crowns
Fillings
Sealants
Sedation Dentistry
Tongue & Lip-Ties Treatment
Highlights and features
- We exclusively treat children with age-specific dental expertise
- Our office environment reduces dental anxiety through playful design
- We offer in-house anesthesia providers for complex procedures
- Specialized tongue-tie treatment with painless laser technology
- Emergency dental care prioritizing immediate pain relief and stabilization
Services
Emergency Dentistry
We provide immediate treatment for dental emergencies including chipped teeth, knocked-out teeth, and trauma injuries. Our team prioritizes pain relief and stabilization while creating a calming environment for anxious children. Available during regular business hours, our emergency services focus on quick intervention to prevent complications and ensure proper healing for young patients.
Preventive Care
Our preventive care program includes routine check-ups, cleanings, and early education about oral hygiene. We teach children proper brushing techniques and monitor dental development to catch potential issues early. This proactive approach helps establish lifelong dental habits while making regular visits a positive experience through our child-friendly office environment.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer nitrous oxide sedation and in-house general anesthesia for children requiring complex procedures or experiencing dental anxiety. Our trained staff ensures safe sedation while maintaining comfort throughout treatment. This service enables us to complete necessary dental work efficiently while minimizing stress for both children and parents during challenging procedures.
Tongue & Lip-Ties Treatment
Our specialized laser treatment addresses tongue-tie and lip-tie conditions affecting infants and children. This quick, minimally invasive procedure improves feeding, sleep, and speech development without requiring anesthesia. We provide immediate post-treatment care instructions and follow-up to ensure proper healing and functional improvement for babies and young patients.
Dental Crowns
We provide durable crowns for damaged or decayed baby teeth using age-appropriate materials. These restorations protect compromised teeth, maintain proper spacing for permanent teeth, and restore normal function. Our approach prioritizes comfort during placement while ensuring long-lasting results that support healthy dental development until natural tooth replacement occurs.
Questions
What can I expect during an emergency dental visit?
Our team will assess the injury, provide immediate pain relief, and stabilize the situation during emergency visits. We prioritize compassionate care for children while explaining treatment steps clearly to parents.
Why choose a pediatric dentist for my child?
Our specialists focus exclusively on children's dental development, offering expertise in treating young patients within a child-friendly environment designed to reduce anxiety and build positive associations.
When should my child's first dental visit occur?
We recommend scheduling your child's first dental visit by their first birthday to establish preventive care routines and monitor early oral development through regular check-ups.
What happens if my child's tooth gets knocked out?
For baby teeth, contact us for guidance. For permanent teeth, immediately place the tooth in milk or back in the socket and visit our office urgently for the best chance of successful reimplantation.
How does sedation dentistry work for children?
We use nitrous oxide or general anesthesia administered by certified professionals to help anxious children remain calm during procedures. Our team closely monitors patients throughout treatment for safety and comfort.
What are dental sealants and do they matter?
Sealants are protective coatings applied to back teeth that prevent cavities by sealing deep grooves. We recommend them for children at higher risk of decay to maintain long-term dental health.
