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Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Atlanta, GA
At Millkey Way Pediatric Dentistry, we prioritize your children's smiles through exceptional, evidence-based care designed to create positive and lasting dental experiences. Our practice focuses on fostering a welcoming environment where both children and parents feel comfortable and informed. With a commitment to advanced techniques like CO2 laser procedures and nitrous oxide sedation, we ensure treatments are efficient and stress-free.Our team emphasizes preventive education, guiding families on oral hygiene and dietary habits to maintain lifelong dental health. Led by a board-certified pediatric dentist, we blend expertise with compassion, treating every patient like family while accommodating individual needs through flexible scheduling and personalized communication.
Services
Laser Procedures
Preventive Care
Restorative Dentistry
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
Orthodontic Extractions
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentist with expertise in treating infants to teens
- Child-friendly environment with engaging decor and distraction techniques
- Transparent cost breakdowns and insurance coordination as standard practice
- Emergency dental care available with after-hours provider accessibility
- Advanced treatment options including CO2 laser procedures and IV sedation
What people say
Positive experience
Helpful and friendly staff
Genuinely cares about patients
Kids love the dentist
Child whisperer
Services
Laser Procedures
Our CO2 laser frenectomy releases tongue and lip ties in infants, children, and teens. This minimally invasive procedure improves oral mobility by removing restrictive tissue bands, enhancing feeding, speech, and dental development with faster recovery than traditional methods.
Preventive Care
We focus on early oral health education and preventive care. Our comprehensive exams track dental development, provide hygiene instruction, and offer dietary guidance to prevent cavities while establishing lifelong positive dental habits for children and families.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services address dental caries through white fillings, crowns, and pulp therapy. We explain all treatment options thoroughly, using child-friendly techniques to ensure comfortable experiences while preserving dental health and natural smiles.
Nitrous Oxide Sedation
We offer safe nitrous oxide sedation to help anxious children relax during procedures. This mild, reversible sedation method maintains patient consciousness while reducing discomfort, following American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines for optimal safety and effectiveness.
Orthodontic Extractions
Our orthodontic extractions create proper spacing for developing permanent teeth. We combine tooth removal with space maintainers to guide dental alignment, addressing crowding issues early to potentially reduce future orthodontic treatment needs.
People
Dr. Mary Millkey
Board Certified Pedodontist
Dr. Millkey, a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, specializes in children's dental care from infancy through adolescence. Atlanta-born with Yale and NYU credentials, she combines technical expertise with compassionate treatment, emphasizing patient education and anxiety-free experiences.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We care for patients from infancy through teenage years, with specialized approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you accept dental insurance?
Yes, we work with major dental insurance plans and provide detailed cost breakdowns including insurance coverage at appointments.
Are emergency appointments available?
We offer emergency dental care, including after-hours provider accessibility for urgent pediatric dental issues.
What sedation options exist?
We provide nitrous oxide sedation and coordinate IV sedation with board-certified anesthesiologists for extensive treatments.
How do you handle anxious children?
Our child-friendly environment uses distraction techniques, positive reinforcement, and gentle communication to create stress-free dental experiences.
