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Your Child's Trusted Dental Partner in Franklin
Firefly Pediatric Dentistry was founded to create a welcoming environment where children and families receive specialized dental care tailored to their unique needs. Our team combines advanced technology with child-friendly techniques to ensure every visit is enjoyable and educational. With a focus on preventive care and early intervention, we help children develop lifelong oral health habits while addressing individual concerns with compassion. Our board-certified pediatric dentist, Dr. Justin Chafin, brings extensive expertise in treating infants, children, and patients with special needs. We prioritize open communication, explaining treatment options clearly to empower parents in making informed decisions for their child's dental health.Through personalized approaches like sedation dentistry and specialized care plans, we accommodate diverse patient requirements while maintaining a calm, playful atmosphere. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our adherence to the latest pediatric dental guidelines and continuous professional development. By fostering trust and comfort, we aim to transform dental visits into positive experiences that build confidence and healthy smiles for life.
Services
Emergency Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Preventative Care
Special Needs Dentistry
Dental Sealants
Teeth Cleanings
Orthodontic Screening
Dental Exams
Fluoride Treatments
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatric dental expertise with child-specific training
- Our office features child-sized equipment and a playful, anxiety-reducing environment
- Our team specializes in age-appropriate communication with children of all abilities
- We provide comprehensive care including sedation options and special needs dentistry
- We emphasize preventive care with educational programs for lifelong oral health
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Kind and reassuring
Calming atmosphere
Best care
Playful environment
Highly recommend
Services
Emergency Dentistry
Our pediatric emergency dental service provides immediate care for children with dental trauma, toothaches, or oral injuries. We offer same-day appointments for urgent cases, with treatment options including pain management, tooth reimplantation, and infection control. Our team is specially trained to handle children's dental emergencies with calming techniques and appropriate sedation options when needed.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options for anxious children or those requiring extensive treatment. Services include nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and oral conscious sedation administered by our board-certified pediatric dentist. Our protocols follow American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines with continuous patient monitoring to ensure safety and comfort during dental procedures.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our practice provides specialized dental care for children with developmental delays, autism spectrum disorder, and other special healthcare needs. We offer modified treatment approaches, sensory-friendly environments, and customized behavior management techniques. Treatment plans consider each patient's unique requirements, with options for multiple short appointments or sedation when appropriate.
Preventative Care
We emphasize preventive dental care through regular checkups, professional cleanings, and patient education. Our services include fluoride treatments, dental sealants, and age-appropriate oral hygiene instruction. We monitor dental development milestones and provide early intervention to prevent future dental problems in children from infancy through adolescence.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services address dental caries and tooth damage in children using fillings, crowns, and pulp therapy. We employ child-friendly techniques to treat cavities while preserving tooth structure and function. Our approach considers primary tooth development patterns to maintain proper spacing for permanent teeth while addressing immediate dental health concerns.
People
Justin M. Chafin
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with specialized training from New York University. Completed residency in pediatric dentistry and holds clinical teaching experience at NYU Langone Dental Medicine. Focuses on child-centered care with expertise in treating special needs patients and providing sedation dentistry.
Questions
When should my child have their first dental appointment?
The American Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit by age one or when the first teeth appear to monitor development and establish preventive care.
What are dental sealants and how do they work?
Dental sealants are protective coatings applied to molars that create a barrier against bacteria, preventing cavities by sealing deep grooves where food particles can accumulate.
How does sedation dentistry work for children?
We offer nitrous oxide and oral sedation options that keep children relaxed but conscious during treatment, with effects that wear off quickly after procedures while maintaining safety and comfort.
Do you treat children with special needs?
Yes, we specialize in adaptive dental care for children with developmental delays, autism, and other special healthcare needs using customized approaches and modified treatment environments.
What should I do for a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately for dental trauma or severe toothaches - we provide same-day emergency appointments with treatment options including pain management, infection control, and tooth repair.
