Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center

Our professional dental cleanings remove plaque and tartar buildup to prevent cavities. Our hygienists use child-friendly techniques to educate patients on proper brushing and flossing habits. We recommend biannual cleanings for optimal preventive care.

We provide stainless steel and white crowns to restore damaged primary teeth. Crowns protect weakened teeth after extensive decay or nerve treatments, preserving function until permanent teeth erupt naturally.

Sealants are applied to back teeth grooves to prevent food particle accumulation. This quick, painless procedure creates a protective barrier against decay, especially effective for cavity-prone children.

We offer urgent treatment for knocked-out teeth, chipped teeth, and toothaches. Our team provides immediate care instructions and prioritizes same-day appointments for traumatic dental injuries.

Using Solea laser technology, we perform cavity treatments and soft tissue procedures without drills or anesthesia. This minimally invasive approach reduces recovery time and anxiety for pediatric patients.

Dr. Chris Stevenson specializes in pediatric dentistry with a focus on creating positive dental experiences. He utilizes advanced techniques to ensure comfortable care for children of all ages.

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first visit after the first tooth erupts or by age one.

We offer same-day appointments for emergencies like knocked-out teeth, chipped teeth, or severe toothaches. Call us immediately for urgent care.

We accept most commercial PPO insurance plans, Medicaid, HSA/FSA accounts, flexible financing, and self-pay options.

Most insurance plans cover sealants under preventive care, though coverage may vary by provider and age restrictions.

Our playful office environment, child-friendly explanations, and positive reinforcement techniques help children feel at ease during dental visits.

Yes, our team has extensive experience providing compassionate care for children with special needs in a supportive environment.

From the moment I made the phone call, I knew I made the right choice. The receptionist was so sweet. The staff was so welcoming. I can't praise the assistant enough for how patient & kind she was to my 5 year old. The dentist was absolutely great as well. Such a wonderful 1st experience for my little guy. So happy I chose them!

Des Moines Pediatric Dental Center was amazing to work with. They were able to see my son within a short time of us being referred. The staff were all very friendly and the procedure went fast. My son even had a smile on his face when they were all done. I would highly recommend them!

Staff was very pleasant and attentive. Explained everything wry clearly regarding my son's cleaning and x-rays. Made both of us very comfortable. Will definitely be using them as my son's regular dentist

I can't even begin to explain how grateful we have been for this practice and for Doctor Stevenson in particular. All the staff we've had the pleasure of interacting with have been warm, patient and genuinely interested in the best outcome for our child. Our daughter had a dental emergency and we couldn't any find emergency dentists that would work on kids. Dr. Stevenson was on call and helped give our kid the care she needed.

He has been so patient and understanding! He's been informative and completely honest about the outcome while still maintaining positivity and optimism. This injury has been so stressful for our daughter and scary for our whole family and Dr. Stevenson has been truly incredible. Other dentist have not only complimented his work, but have been impressed that he could even accomplish the work he's done. I don't know what we would have done if we hadn't found this practice. We're beyond grateful. They just care SO much.

I took my kids to Des Moines pediatric dental center for their regular checkup and we totally love the entire experience all of the doctors and staffs are very warm and friendly. My kids are already looking forward for their next appointment.

I do not recommend this practice. It feels like just a business to them and they do not truly care about their patients or making them feel comfortable. Our young son has dental issues and they rushed us through the process and the second visit for application of a sealant a dentist wasn't even present for a stressful process for a young child. In fact they missed covering a cavity on one tooth that luckily I found a week later and took him to a different dentist to fix. Will never return to this practice.