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Your Child's Healthy Smile Starts Here
At KidSmile Dental, we specialize in creating positive dental experiences for children through comprehensive pediatric care. Our team prioritizes preventive education and early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits. With two convenient locations in Spokane Valley and Airway Heights, we offer flexible scheduling including early morning appointments and same-day emergency care. Our practice combines advanced dental technology with a child-friendly environment featuring interactive waiting areas and personalized attention.Dr. Joel Blake and Dr. Ryan Blake lead our team, bringing extensive experience in pediatric dentistry and a commitment to compassionate care. We accept Medicaid and offer payment plans to ensure accessibility, while maintaining 24/7 availability for dental emergencies.
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Special Needs Dentistry
Dental Emergencies
Fluoride Treatment
Dental Sealants
Tooth Extractions
Highlights and features
- Experienced pediatric dentists with specialized training in children's dental care
- Child-friendly environment with interactive waiting areas and calming techniques
- 24/7 emergency dental services for urgent pediatric care needs
- Flexible scheduling including early morning appointments
- Positive patient reviews highlighting exceptional staff and anxiety-reducing practices
What people say
Loves going
Kindness and attention
Amazing experience
Friendly staff
Comfortable environment
Services
Preventive Dentistry
Our preventive dentistry focuses on maintaining children's oral health through regular checkups, cleanings, and education. We emphasize early intervention to prevent cavities and gum disease while teaching proper brushing techniques. Our practice provides fluoride treatments and dental sealants to protect young teeth, with age-appropriate guidance for establishing home care routines that promote lifelong dental health.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options for anxious children including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia. Our team ensures comfortable treatment experiences while maintaining strict safety protocols. Sedation helps children complete necessary dental work without fear, particularly benefiting those with special needs or requiring extensive procedures in a single visit.
Special Needs Dentistry
Our practice provides specialized dental care for children with developmental or physical disabilities. We create customized treatment plans and use adaptive techniques to ensure comfort. The team offers sedation options and in-house care to minimize the need for hospital visits, focusing on creating positive experiences while addressing unique dental requirements for special needs patients.
Dental Emergencies
We provide 24/7 emergency dental services for children with tooth pain, injuries, or knocked-out teeth. Our team reserves same-day appointment slots for urgent cases and offers immediate guidance through our on-call doctors. Emergency treatments include trauma management, infection control, and pain relief with child-specific protocols to preserve dental health during critical situations.
Restorative Dentistry
Our restorative services address dental decay and injuries through fillings, crowns, and extractions. We use tooth-colored composite and traditional amalgam fillings to repair cavities while preserving tooth structure. For severe damage, we provide durable crowns and gentle extraction techniques, focusing on maintaining primary teeth health to support proper development of permanent dentition.
People
Dr. Joel Blake
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Blake earned his DMD from Nova Southeastern University and has specialized in pediatric dentistry since 2006. He brings extensive experience from Tucson Children's Dental Clinic and focuses on creating positive dental experiences for children. His practice emphasizes preventive care and anxiety-reducing techniques.
Dr. Ryan Blake
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Ryan Blake works alongside Dr. Joel Blake to provide comprehensive pediatric dental care. The team combines specialized training with child-friendly approaches to ensure comfortable treatment experiences for young patients, focusing on preventive education and emergency care services.
Questions
When should my child have their first dental visit?
Children should see a dentist by age 1 or within six months of their first tooth erupting. Early visits help establish good oral health habits and monitor development.
How do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
Our team provides 24/7 emergency care with on-call doctors available for urgent dental issues including tooth trauma, infections, and severe pain management for children.
Are your sedation dentistry options safe for children?
Yes, we use proven sedation methods with strict safety protocols. Our dentists have specialized training in pediatric sedation to ensure comfortable, anxiety-free treatments.
What payment options do you offer without dental insurance?
We accept Medicaid and offer flexible payment plans to accommodate various financial situations while maintaining access to quality pediatric dental care services.
How do you make dental visits positive for anxious children?
Our child-friendly environment features interactive waiting areas, calming techniques, and personalized attention. Dentists use gentle communication and reward-based encouragement during treatments to reduce anxiety.
