Business Details
13 Years
experience
Your Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Kearney, NE
At Kearney Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in pediatric dentistry with a commitment to starting children on the right path for lifelong dental health. Our team believes in creating positive dental experiences, ensuring each visit is comfortable and stress-free. Our staff is specially trained in pediatric dental care, focusing on the unique needs of primary teeth. We prioritize patient education, working closely with parents to improve at-home oral care routines. Our board-certified dentists bring extensive expertise in treating infants, children, and patients with special healthcare needs. With over a decade of combined experience in Kearney, we emphasize clinical excellence and child-friendly communication techniques.Our practice maintains strict safety protocols while using modern digital X-ray technology to minimize radiation exposure. We offer comprehensive treatment options including sedation dentistry, space maintainers, and dental trauma care. Our family-owned practice partners with parents by always allowing them to accompany their children during treatments. Since 2013, we have helped thousands of children develop positive relationships with dental care through our welcoming, compassionate approach.
Services
Routine Care
Aesthetic Anterior Crowns
Digital X-Ray
Extractions
Nitrous Oxide
Preventative Care
Root Canal Treatment
Sealants
Space Maintainers
Dental Trauma Treatment
Details
- Year established: 2013
Highlights and features
- We are Kearney natives with over a decade of combined local experience
- Our practice is 100% family-owned and locally operated
- Both dentists are Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists
- We allow parents to accompany children during all treatments
- Specialized training in sedation dentistry for children
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Comfortable visit
Positive relationship
Best pediatric dentistry
Welcomed with kindness
Enjoyable experience
Services
Routine Care
Our comprehensive routine dental exams include oral evaluations, growth assessments, and preventive treatments. We focus on early detection of dental issues while making visits comfortable for children. Services include professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and personalized home care instruction tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Aesthetic Anterior Crowns
We specialize in restoring front teeth with tooth-colored porcelain crowns that provide durable, natural-looking results. These crowns are particularly effective for baby teeth where traditional fillings may fail due to weaker bonding. The treatment preserves tooth structure while maintaining children's confidence in their smiles.
Digital X-Ray
Our digital X-ray technology reduces radiation exposure while providing detailed diagnostic images. We use periapical, bitewing, and panoramic X-rays to detect hidden decay, monitor tooth development, and create accurate treatment plans for optimal dental health outcomes.
Extractions
We perform necessary extractions of primary teeth when decay or trauma cannot be treated with fillings or root canals. Our approach includes space maintainers when needed to ensure proper alignment of permanent teeth, preserving dental development while preventing future orthodontic issues.
Nitrous Oxide
This safe, effective sedation option helps anxious children relax during dental procedures. Administered through a comfortable mask, nitrous oxide wears off quickly after treatment, allowing immediate return to normal activities without requiring an empty stomach beforehand.
People
Dr. Brett Carranza
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
A Kearney native with over a decade of local experience, Dr. Brett Carranza completed specialty training at UCLA and serves as adjunct faculty at the University of Nebraska College of Dentistry. He maintains active memberships in multiple dental associations.
Dr. Eric Carranza
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
Also a Kearney native, Dr. Eric Carranza brings seven years of pediatric dentistry experience to our practice. He completed specialty training at NYU Lutheran Medical Center and focuses on making dental visits positive experiences for children and parents alike.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including routine checkups, preventive treatments, restorative dentistry, sedation options, and emergency care for infants, children, and teens.
Are your dentists board-certified?
Yes, both Dr. Brett and Dr. Eric Carranza are Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists with specialized training in children's dental care.
Can parents accompany children during treatment?
Absolutely! We always allow parents to accompany their children during all dental procedures to ensure comfort and transparency.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, MasterCard, Visa, and offer interest-free payment plans through CareCredit for your convenience.
How do you handle dental anxiety in children?
We use nitrous oxide sedation and child-friendly communication techniques to help anxious children feel comfortable during their visits.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Kearney, we welcome patients from Grand Island, Hastings, Lexington, North Platte, and surrounding Nebraska communities.
