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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner in Portland
At Southern Maine Pediatric Dentistry, we are dedicated to providing exceptional dental care for children in a warm, welcoming environment. Our team prioritizes parental involvement and patient education, ensuring families understand their children's oral health needs. We stay current with the latest techniques and technologies to deliver comprehensive, up-to-date care. Our approach emphasizes building trust with young patients, fostering positive attitudes toward dental health that last a lifetime. With specialized training in pediatric dentistry, our doctors are equipped to address the unique needs of infants, toddlers, teens, and children with special healthcare requirements.We offer a full range of services, from preventative care to advanced restorative treatments and sedation options. Our office is designed to make children feel comfortable and safe, with a focus on creating stress-free visits for both patients and parents. We proudly serve families in Portland and surrounding areas, committed to promoting lifelong oral health through compassion, communication, and clinical excellence.
Services
Preventative Care
IV Sedation
Orthodontics
Emergency Care
Restorative Care
Nitrous Oxide
Special Needs Dentistry
Infant Dental Care
Teen Dental Services
Habit Correction
Highlights and features
- Our pediatric dentists have specialized training in children's dental care.
- We create a child-friendly environment to reduce anxiety and build trust.
- We offer comprehensive services from infancy through adolescence.
- We provide multiple sedation options for anxious or special needs patients.
- Our team emphasizes preventive care and patient education.
Services
Preventative Care
Our preventative care services include professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and comprehensive dental exams. We focus on early detection of potential issues and creating personalized prevention plans for each child. Our team educates families on proper oral hygiene techniques to maintain optimal dental health between visits.
IV Sedation
We offer IV sedation administered by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists for children requiring extensive dental work or who experience significant dental anxiety. This service allows complex treatments to be completed in-office while ensuring patient comfort and safety through continuous monitoring.
Orthodontics
Our interceptive orthodontic services include space maintainers, crossbite correction appliances, and habit-breaking devices. We address alignment issues during critical developmental stages to prevent more complex problems and guide permanent teeth into proper positions.
Emergency Care
We provide urgent dental care for traumatic injuries, infections, and other dental emergencies. Our team offers immediate guidance through voicemail prompts and on-call availability to ensure timely treatment for children experiencing dental emergencies after hours.
Special Needs Dentistry
We specialize in treating children with special healthcare needs, including autism, Down syndrome, and cleft lip/palate. Our team creates individualized care plans and utilizes specialized techniques to ensure comfortable, effective dental experiences for patients with unique requirements.
People
Dr. Whitney Wignall
Dentist
Dr. Wignall specializes in pediatric dentistry with a focus on creating positive dental experiences for young patients. She emphasizes preventive care and patient education while utilizing the latest techniques in children's dental health.
Dr. Nicholas Pray
Dentist
Dr. Pray brings expertise in pediatric dental care with an emphasis on treating anxious patients and those requiring sedation. He works closely with families to develop individualized treatment plans that address each child's unique dental needs.
Dr. Yanelis Mestre
Dentist
Dr. Mestre specializes in pediatric dentistry with particular interest in early childhood dental development. She focuses on building trust with young patients and educating families about proper oral care techniques for children at all developmental stages.
Questions
When should my child have their first dental visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first visit 6 months after their first tooth erupts or by their 1st birthday.
What sedation options are available for anxious children?
We offer nitrous oxide, minimal/moderate sedation, and deep IV sedation administered by board-certified pediatric anesthesiologists to ensure comfortable treatment experiences.
Do you treat children with special healthcare needs?
Yes, our team has specialized training to treat children with conditions like autism, Down syndrome, and cleft lip/palate, creating individualized care plans for each patient.
What should I do during a dental emergency?
Contact us immediately at (207) 773-3111. Follow voicemail prompts to reach our on-call dentist for emergency guidance and treatment.
What orthodontic services do you provide?
We offer interceptive orthodontics including space maintainers, crossbite correction appliances, and habit-breaking devices to address alignment issues during critical developmental stages.
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Reviews (4)
Tammy Waterman
Jun 20, 2022
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Fantastic service, was able to check in and fill out all necessary paperwork from the car. So happy they were able to fit Zane in on an emergency tooth ache.
Jill O'Connor
May 26, 2022
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SMPD is the best! They are kind, they do a great job cleaning the kids' teeth, and my kids always leave with a positive feeling.
Cyndie Taylor
May 14, 2022
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The staff is absolutely amazing! My girls love going to the dentist and it's all because of the great fun and energetic staff. They do such a great job working with kids. I recommend southern maine pediatric dentistry to everyone I know!
Lorissa Ciriello
Mar 25, 2022
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Thorough, educates her patients and parents, takes her time, patient centered. Every hygienist is very pleasant, competent and never makes you feel rushed. We always have a positive experience at Southern Maine pediatric dentistry!
