Business Details
Your Child's Trusted Dental Care in Auburn, AL
At Liles Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in creating a welcoming environment where children receive personalized dental care tailored to their unique needs. Our team of board-certified pediatric dentists brings decades of combined experience in treating infants, pre-teens, and children with special needs. We prioritize patient education and preventive care while offering advanced treatments like hospital dentistry and sedation options. Our approach combines clinical expertise with emotional support to ensure positive dental experiences that foster lifelong oral health habits.With a focus on family-centered care, we work closely with parents to address concerns and build confidence in maintaining healthy smiles. Our practice integrates the latest techniques in pediatric dentistry while maintaining a playful atmosphere that reduces anxiety and builds trust with young patients.
Services
Pediatric Exams
Nitrous Oxide
Crowns
Extractions
Fillings
Fluoride
Sealants
Space Maintainers
Pulp Treatments
Sports Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized pediatric dental care for children with special needs
- Our team includes board-certified pediatric dentists with advanced training
- We provide hospital dentistry options for complex cases under general anesthesia
- Our office features a kid-friendly environment designed to reduce dental anxiety
- We implement the latest techniques in pediatric dental sedation and pain management
What people say
Cheerful and welcoming
Great experiences
Made happy
Friendly staff
Immaculate office
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Our comprehensive dental exams for children include cavity detection, gum health assessment, and preventive care planning. Each 45-minute visit includes professional teeth cleaning and personalized oral hygiene education for both parents and children. Our dentists monitor dental development to ensure proper growth and alignment of primary and permanent teeth.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
We offer nitrous oxide sedation to help anxious children relax during dental procedures. This safe, reversible sedation method allows children to remain conscious while feeling calm and comfortable. Our team closely monitors vital signs throughout treatment to ensure patient safety and comfort during dental procedures.
Stainless Steel Crowns
We place stainless steel crowns to restore severely decayed primary teeth. These durable restorations protect teeth until they naturally fall out, maintaining proper spacing for permanent teeth. The procedure is completed in a single appointment with local anesthesia and immediate post-treatment care instructions provided.
Tooth Extractions
We perform extractions when necessary for dental health, including removing impacted baby teeth or severely decayed teeth. Our gentle approach minimizes discomfort using appropriate anesthesia and post-operative care instructions to ensure proper healing and prevent complications.
Dental Sealants
We apply dental sealants to protect permanent molars from decay by sealing deep grooves. This preventive treatment creates smooth tooth surfaces that are easier to clean, significantly reducing cavity risk. Sealants typically last 3-5 years with regular dental checkups to monitor their condition.
People
Dr. George Liles
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Liles provides specialized pediatric dental care with a focus on creating positive experiences for children. He emphasizes preventive care and early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits in young patients.
Dr. Phillip Dodson
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Dodson offers comprehensive dental treatment for children with expertise in behavior management and sedation techniques. He works closely with families to ensure comfortable dental experiences and optimal oral health outcomes.
Dr. Natalie Harris
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Harris specializes in pediatric dental care with a focus on treating children with special healthcare needs. She provides individualized treatment plans that address both clinical requirements and emotional comfort for young patients.
Dr. Leonard
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Leonard delivers comprehensive pediatric dental services with emphasis on preventive care and early intervention. He works collaboratively with parents to establish effective home oral care routines for children.
Cathy
Clinical Office Coordinator
Cathy brings over 30 years of dental hygiene experience to our practice. As clinical office coordinator, she ensures smooth patient flow while providing expert dental hygiene care for pediatric patients.
Questions
When should I schedule my child's first dental visit?
Schedule the first visit when the first tooth erupts or by age one, whichever comes first.
What makes pediatric dentists different from general dentists?
Our dentists have specialized training in treating children's unique dental and emotional needs.
How do you handle children with dental anxiety?
We use gentle techniques, playful conversations, and sedation options to create positive experiences.
What services are available for children with special needs?
We provide specialized care including hospital dentistry and adaptive treatment approaches for children with special healthcare needs.
Do you offer emergency dental care for children?
We recommend contacting our office immediately for dental emergencies involving children.
What preventive care services do you provide?
We offer regular exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and space maintainers for preventive care.
