Business Details
27 Years
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Emergency
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Your Child's Comfortable Dental Experience Starts Here
Tom Keller Pediatric Dentistry is a dedicated pediatric dental practice committed to creating a positive and comfortable experience for children and adolescents. With a focus on early oral hygiene education, our team prioritizes patient comfort through a kid-friendly environment featuring entertainment options and a rewards program. Dr. Tom Keller, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, brings extensive expertise from his residency at Northwestern/Childrens Memorial Medical Center.Our practice emphasizes preventive care while offering specialized services for complex dental needs, ensuring each child receives personalized attention. We strive to build trust through transparent communication and a gentle approach that alleviates common dental anxieties in young patients.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Emergency Care
Sedation Dentistry
Orthodontic Evaluation
Dental Sealants
Details
- Year established: 1999
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of specialized pediatric dental experience
- Kid-friendly office with entertainment and rewards program
- 24-hour emergency dental care availability
- Board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training
- Focus on preventive care with modern dental technology
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Friendly staff
Excellent service
Kids love it
Professional quality
Great experience
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Our preventative dentistry focuses on early detection and proactive care to maintain optimal oral health. Services include comprehensive examinations, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. Our team educates children on proper brushing and flossing techniques using age-appropriate methods. Regular checkups help prevent dental issues while establishing positive lifelong oral care habits through engaging, child-friendly approaches.
Emergency Dental Care
We offer 24-hour emergency dental services for unexpected issues like toothaches, injuries, or dental trauma. Our team specializes in calming anxious patients while providing immediate pain relief and treatment. Emergency visits prioritize stabilizing the situation and preventing complications through gentle, efficient care tailored to children's needs.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation options help children with dental anxiety or complex treatment needs receive necessary care comfortably. We offer nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia administered by experienced professionals. Each method is carefully selected based on the child's age, treatment requirements, and comfort level to ensure safe, stress-free dental experiences.
Restorative Dentistry
We specialize in repairing damaged teeth through tooth-colored fillings, aesthetic crowns, and root canal treatments for primary teeth. Our approach prioritizes preserving natural teeth while maintaining comfort through gentle techniques. We use child-friendly materials and explain procedures in age-appropriate terms to reduce anxiety during restorative treatments.
Orthodontic Evaluation
Our orthodontic evaluations identify potential alignment issues early to guide proper dental development. We monitor bite patterns and jaw growth to determine optimal treatment timing. When needed, we provide space maintainers and early intervention strategies while emphasizing preventive care to potentially reduce future orthodontic needs.
People
Dr. Tom Keller
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Tom Keller is a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years of experience. He received his dental degree from UOP Dental School and completed his pediatric residency at Northwestern/Childrens Memorial Medical Center. A father of four active boys, he combines professional expertise with personal understanding of children's dental needs.
Questions
What should we expect during our child's first dental visit?
First visits focus on familiarization through office tours, equipment demonstrations, and introductory dental education. We prioritize building trust and comfort through play-based learning and positive reinforcement techniques.
Do you offer emergency dental care for children?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency dental services for urgent issues like tooth pain, injuries, or dental trauma. Our team is prepared to handle pediatric emergencies with specialized care.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards and dental insurance plans. For specific payment details or financial arrangements, please contact our office directly to discuss available options.
How do you handle anxious or fearful children?
Our team uses proven child behavior management techniques including tell-show-do methods, positive reinforcement, and distraction techniques with ceiling-mounted TVs to create stress-free experiences.
What services do you offer beyond routine checkups?
We provide comprehensive pediatric care including preventive treatments, restorative dentistry, sedation options, emergency care, and early orthodontic evaluations using child-specific dental technology.
