Joppa Green Pediatric Dentistry

Joppa Green Pediatric Dentistry is a dedicated pediatric dental clinic located at 2324 W Joppa Rd # 430, Timonium, MD 21093. The practice is led by Dr. Susanne Wallengren, a board-certified pediatric dentist with over 20 years of experience, a Baltimore native, and an alumna of the University of Pennsylvania and the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. The clinic is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate, and gentle dental care for infants, children, young adults, and patients with special needs. Their philosophy centers on treating each patient as an individual, recognizing their unique dental, behavioral, developmental, and educational needs, and fostering a lifelong positive attitude towards dental care through education and prevention. Joppa Green Pediatric Dentistry offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to children's oral health, including: Preventive Care: Regular check-ups, professional cleanings, fluoride applications, and dental sealants to protect against cavities. They strongly emphasize prevention and recommend a child's first dental visit by age one, aligning with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines. Restorative Treatments: Fillings for dental decay, extractions for problematic teeth (including traumatic injury, stubborn baby teeth, or severely decayed teeth), and stainless steel crowns for significant decay in primary teeth. Space Maintenance: Appliances to preserve space after primary tooth extraction, preventing future orthodontic issues. Sedation Options: Traditional numbing methods, as well as procedural sedation like nitrous oxide inhalation (laughing gas) for minimum sedation, and general anesthesia in a hospital setting for more extensive treatments or anxious patients. Sports Dentistry: Advice and provision of appropriate mouthguards to prevent dental trauma in athletes. Emergency Dentistry: Prompt care for various dental emergencies, including knocked-out teeth. The clinic prioritizes creating a safe, happy, and nurturing environment, with a team dedicated to making children feel comfortable during their visits. Patients and parents consistently praise the staff's kindness, patience, and ability to ease anxiety. They also offer flexible financing options and work with various insurance providers.