Poplar Pediatric Dentistry

Poplar Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized dental practice located at 6828 W Stonegate Dr, Zionsville, IN 46077, serving the Zionsville and surrounding Boone County areas in Indiana. The clinic's mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive oral healthcare exclusively for infants, children, adolescents, and patients with special healthcare needs. The practice is led by Dr. Katelyn Brauer, a board-certified pediatric dentist. Dr. Katelyn is dedicated to transforming the traditional dental experience for children, focusing on making each visit fun, safe, and personalized. She emphasizes building positive relationships with both patients and their parents/caregivers. Beyond her private practice, Dr. Katelyn is also an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor in the Pediatric Dentistry department at Indiana University School of Dentistry and Riley Hospital for Children. She also serves as the State Public Policy Advocate for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, advocating for children's oral health needs at various legislative levels. Poplar Pediatric Dentistry offers a wide range of services tailored to children's unique dental needs, including preventive care like cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants, as well as restorative treatments such as fillings and white crowns for baby teeth. They also handle common issues like thumb sucking, provide orthodontic evaluations, and address dental emergencies. The clinic is equipped to perform tongue and lip-tie releases using CO2 laser technology (laser frenectomy) after a team-centered functional assessment. For more complex cases, they offer in-office dental surgeries under general anesthesia with an MD anesthesiologist, utilizing a state-of-the-art dental surgery room. The clinic's environment is intentionally designed to be kid- and parent-friendly, featuring private treatment rooms for each family. The team employs a patient-centered approach, often consulting with parents beforehand to understand a child's preferences and alleviate anxiety. This can involve personalized themes for visits, singing songs, or using the "Tell-Show-Do" technique, sometimes incorporating a child's stuffed animal to familiarize them with dental tools and procedures. Poplar Pediatric Dentistry is particularly welcoming to children with special health care needs, sensory issues, and social interaction difficulties, offering specialized products like flavor- and texture-free options for those with sensitivities. Their commitment extends to educating both children and parents on good oral hygiene practices and the importance of early dental care.