About

Kids Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Ross Penland, provides comprehensive dental care for infants, children, and adolescents in Hickory and Morganton, NC. They focus on creating a comfortable, fun, and educational environment to foster positive dental experiences and lifelong oral health habits.

Quick Info

Address

110 N Center St Suite 200, Hickory, NC 28601

Phone

(828) 855-3779

Website

https://www.kidsgrowingsmiles.com/

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Detailed Introduction

Kids Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a dental clinic specializing in comprehensive oral healthcare for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special needs. The practice, with locations in Hickory and Morganton, North Carolina, is led by Dr. Ross Penland. Dr. Penland is a board-certified pediatric dentist who earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine and an advanced certificate in Pediatric Dentistry from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he also served as Chief Resident. He is dedicated to staying current with advancements in the field through memberships in various dental associations, including the American Dental Association and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Kids Growing Smiles aims to create a safe, nurturing, and professional environment where both patients and parents feel at ease. They emphasize a child-centered approach, tailoring treatments to individual needs and priorities, and making dental visits positive and engaging. Their services encompass a wide range of pediatric dental treatments, including preventive care (exams, cleanings, x-rays), restorative dentistry (fillings, crowns), sedation dentistry for anxious children, and emergency dental care. They also perform specialized procedures like frenectomies. The clinic prides itself on its gentle, compassionate care and its commitment to educating families on maintaining optimal oral health. They accept most major insurance plans and North Carolina Medicaid.

Patient Reviews

4.9 out of 5

Sharon Johnson

Growing smiles is amazing! They have such a wonderful staff with the BEST doctor. Dr. Penland is so patient and makes my kids feel at such ease when they are there. My kids look forward to going to the dentist, even when it's not just for a cleaning, and that is awesome!

April 8, 2017

Sully

Love this dentist office, always great with my son and the dentist makes each child feel at ease and comfortable. The staff is always very kid friendly and seem like they all enjoy what they do. Not to mention there is a movie to watch above each kids chair while they are getting their teeth worked on, how awesome is that?!

November 8, 2016

Martha Mullins

Absolutely amazing, the staff put her at ease. She is not scared because of the wonderful above and beyond bed side manner the staff has. They do a fantastic job. Beautiful, healthy teeth with no worry. If you are looking for a dentist who cares, and goes out of the way to not only fix any problems while putting your little one at ease, this is the place.

July 28, 2017

Chris Schrier

My two children (Age 8 and 2) had a wonderful experience at Great Smiles. The facility looks great (clean, bright, plenty of artwork, etc) and it is really geared towards children. There are movies, video games, and toys in the waiting room. My kids was almost disappointed that the wait was extremely short! We printed the new patient paperwork and filled it out before our appointment, we really appreciate that this is an option.

The main exam area is open (no walls), it made my kids more comfortable to see many others happily interacting with the dental hygienists and dentists. Each station has a TV that kids can watch during the exam which was nice for my older child. My youngest really enjoyed getting a prize from the coin operated machine at the end too. The staff was extremely friendly and did a wonderful job working with my children.

They showed the instruments to my children and allowed them to hold them, the interaction was superb. I will gladly recommend Growing Smiles to others.

November 2, 2017

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