Business Details
Trusted Pediatric Dentistry in Rio Rancho, NM
Mountain View Pediatric Dentistry is dedicated to providing specialized dental care for children, prioritizing comfort, safety, and positive experiences. Our practice focuses on creating an environment where children feel at ease, eliminating fear and anxiety associated with dental visits. We utilize cutting-edge technology, including dental lasers, all-ceramic crowns, CO2 lasers, and digital radiography, to ensure minimal discomfort and optimal outcomes. Our expertise extends to diagnosing and treating oral ties, offering frenectomies and myofunctional therapy to address speech, feeding, and breathing challenges. We specialize in hospital dentistry for patients requiring general anesthesia or conscious sedation, ensuring comprehensive care for children with special needs or complex medical conditions.Our team emphasizes preventative care, guiding families through teething, cavity prevention, and healthy oral habits. We are committed to advancing pediatric dental health through evidence-based practices, continuous education, and collaboration with healthcare professionals. As the only privately owned pediatric dental office in Rio Rancho, we take pride in serving families across Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Corrales, and surrounding areas. Our mission is to establish lifelong oral health foundations for children, combining technical excellence with compassionate, child-centered care.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Dental Laser Procedures
Oral Tie Evaluation
Hospital Dentistry
Myofunctional Therapy
Digital Radiography
Frenectomy
Preventative Care
Sedation Dentistry
Growth Monitoring
Highlights and features
- We utilize FDA-approved dental laser technology for pain-free procedures.
- Our team specializes in diagnosing and treating oral ties with advanced techniques.
- We offer hospital dentistry for complex cases under general anesthesia.
- Our practice focuses on preventative care for long-term oral health.
- We serve as the only privately owned pediatric dental office in Rio Rancho.
What people say
Excellent team
Stress-free visit
Knowledgeable staff
Genuine concern
Top-of-the-line practice
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for infants, children, and adolescents, focusing on preventative treatments, cavity management, and developmental monitoring. Our approach emphasizes comfort, education, and establishing lifelong oral health habits through age-appropriate techniques and a child-friendly environment.
Dental Laser Procedures
Advanced hydrokinetic and CO2 laser treatments for minimally invasive procedures, including cavity preparation and soft-tissue surgeries. These technologies reduce pain, eliminate vibrations, and promote faster healing while ensuring safety and precision for young patients.
Oral Tie Evaluation
Comprehensive diagnosis of oral restrictions affecting speech, feeding, or breathing. We evaluate lingual, labial, and buccal ties using clinical exams and symptom analysis to determine if frenectomies or myofunctional therapy will improve oral function and developmental outcomes.
Hospital Dentistry
General anesthesia and conscious sedation options for extensive dental work or patients with special needs. Conducted in a controlled hospital setting, this service ensures safe, efficient treatment for children requiring complex care or experiencing dental anxiety.
Myofunctional Therapy
Pre- and post-operative exercises to strengthen mouth and facial muscles after tie releases. This therapy addresses speech disorders, sleep apnea, and improper breathing patterns, promoting proper oral development and long-term functional improvements.
People
Brian Hatch
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Brian Hatch earned his DMD from Case School of Dental Medicine in 2008, completed residencies in general and pediatric dentistry, and specializes in hospital dentistry and oral tie treatments. He founded Mountain View Pediatric Dentistry to address regional pediatric dental needs and remains committed to advancing children's oral health through innovation and education.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents, addressing oral health needs from infancy through teenage years.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept insurance and work with families to maximize coverage for pediatric dental treatments and procedures.
What are oral ties and how are they treated?
Oral ties are restrictive tissue connections affecting speech, feeding, or breathing. We diagnose these conditions and perform frenectomies using laser technology for improved oral function.
What technology do you use?
We utilize dental lasers, all-ceramic crowns, CO2 lasers, and digital radiography to ensure precise, comfortable treatments with minimal radiation exposure.
Do you offer sedation options?
Yes, we provide hospital dentistry with general anesthesia for complex cases and conscious sedation to ensure comfortable care for anxious patients.
What preventative care services do you offer?
We focus on cavity prevention, teething guidance, oral hygiene education, and developmental monitoring to establish lifelong healthy dental habits for children.
