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Your Child's Healthy Smile Starts Here
At Red Mountain Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that shared values in pursuit of an ambitious goal are the best way to build a great company. Our practice is founded on four core principles: Children Come First, Minimally Invasive Care, Ingredient Consciousness, and Environmental Responsibility. We prioritize your child's health and comfort in every decision, offering the most gentle treatment options while using the safest materials available. Our office was specifically designed to create a welcoming environment for children, featuring kid-friendly amenities and a team trained to make dental visits positive experiences. Dr. Lauren Dean, a board-certified pediatric dentist, leads our practice with expertise in treating children of all ages, including those with special healthcare needs.We emphasize preventive care and patient education, recognizing the connection between oral health and overall well-being. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care to include community education and partnerships with specialists for comprehensive treatment. We continuously strive to reduce our environmental impact through sustainable practices while maintaining the highest standards of infection control and safety. With over a decade of specialized training and experience, our team combines technical expertise with compassionate care to help children develop lifelong positive dental habits.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Airway Dentistry
Tongue Tie Release
Lip Tie Release
First Dental Visit
Myofunctional Therapy
Orthodontic Solutions
Sleep Dentistry
Dental Exams
Preventive Care
Highlights and features
- We specialize in pediatric dental care with board-certified expertise
- Our office is designed specifically for children's comfort and safety
- We use the safest dental materials and minimally invasive techniques
- We offer comprehensive airway and sleep dentistry services
- Our team has specialized training in treating children with special needs
What people say
Patient with children
Comfortable experience
Gentle approach
Clean bright office
Accommodating staff
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services focus on preventive care and early intervention for children of all ages. We provide routine checkups, cleanings, and developmental monitoring in a child-friendly environment. Our team uses specialized techniques to help children feel comfortable while establishing positive dental habits that last a lifetime.
Airway Dentistry
This specialized service addresses sleep and breathing issues in children through comprehensive airway assessment. We identify signs of sleep-disordered breathing and develop treatment plans that may include myofunctional therapy, orthodontic interventions, or specialist referrals to improve sleep quality and overall development.
Tongue Tie Release
Our laser-assisted tongue tie release procedure improves feeding and speech development in children with restricted tongue movement. The minimally invasive treatment includes pre-operative consultation, precise laser correction, and post-operative care instructions to ensure optimal healing and functional improvement for infants and older children.
First Dental Visit
Designed to create positive dental experiences, our first visit service includes a comprehensive oral examination, parent education, and preventive care guidance. We offer pre-visit resources including videos and paperwork to prepare families for a smooth introduction to dental care in a welcoming environment.
Myofunctional Therapy
This specialized therapy strengthens oral muscles to improve breathing patterns, swallowing function, and dental development. Our approach combines targeted exercises with comprehensive care plans to address airway issues and promote proper oral-facial development in growing children.
People
Dr. Lauren Dean
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Lauren Dean is a board-certified pediatric dentist with specialized training in treating children and patients with special healthcare needs. She graduated magna cum laude in Spanish before earning her dental degree and pediatric specialty at UAB. Dr. Dean emphasizes preventive care and patient education while making dental visits positive experiences.
Questions
What services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including routine exams, preventive treatments, airway dentistry, tongue/lip tie releases, and myofunctional therapy in a child-friendly environment.
How do you help anxious children feel comfortable?
Our office is designed with child comfort in mind, featuring kid-friendly amenities and a team trained to use gentle techniques. Dr. Dean often uses playful approaches to create positive dental experiences.
What are airway and sleep dentistry services?
These services address sleep-disordered breathing in children through comprehensive assessment and treatment plans that may include myofunctional therapy, orthodontic interventions, or specialist referrals.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, our team has specialized training in treating children with special healthcare needs, providing tailored care plans and accommodations to ensure comfortable dental experiences.
What happens during a first dental visit?
The first visit includes an oral examination, preventive care, and parent education. We provide pre-visit resources to prepare families and focus on creating positive associations with dental care.
How do you handle dental emergencies?
We offer emergency dental care for children, with same-day appointments available for urgent issues like dental trauma or severe tooth pain.
