Parkside Pediatric Dentistry

Parkside Pediatric Dentistry, located at 141 Lacy St NW #150, Marietta, GA 30060, is a highly specialized dental practice solely focused on the oral health of children and adolescents. Their core mission revolves around providing gentle, comprehensive, and personalized dental care in a welcoming and child-friendly environment. They cater to patients from infancy through their teenage years, understanding that children have unique dental needs and often experience anxiety about dental visits. The practice distinguishes itself by having a team specifically trained in pediatric dentistry, which goes beyond general dental knowledge to include aspects of child psychology and behavior management. This specialized training allows them to effectively communicate with children, build trust, and help them feel safe and comfortable during procedures. They prioritize creating positive dental experiences, aiming to instill good oral hygiene habits early on, which can lead to a lifetime of healthy smiles. Parkside Pediatric Dentistry offers a wide array of services designed to address various pediatric dental needs. These include routine preventive care such as dental exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants. They also provide restorative treatments like white fillings and stainless steel crowns. What sets them apart is their adoption of advanced techniques like laser dentistry, which can often allow for fillings and other treatments without the need for numbing, greatly enhancing a child's comfort. For children with high anxiety, special needs, or those requiring more extensive procedures, they offer options for dentistry under anesthesia, with licensed anesthesiologists (MDs) providing in-office care or hospital dentistry at local facilities. Additionally, they address specific issues such as frenectomies (tongue and lip ties) using CO2 laser, silver diamine fluoride application, and offer limited orthodontic services and evaluations for airway/breathing issues. The practice emphasizes a personalized treatment approach, recognizing that every child's dental needs and comfort levels differ. They work closely with parents, maintaining open communication throughout the treatment process and providing guidance on at-home oral care, nutrition, and habit elimination (like pacifier or thumb-sucking). They also utilize modern dental technology, including digital dental photography and HD x-rays, to ensure accurate diagnoses and effective treatment planning while minimizing radiation exposure. Parkside Pediatric Dentistry aims to be more than just a dental office; they strive to be a supportive partner in a child's oral health journey, ensuring that dental visits are positive, informative, and contribute to their overall well-being.