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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care in Florence, AL
At Pediatric Dental Clinic, we are dedicated to creating healthy smiles for life through board-certified pediatric dental care. Our practice focuses on providing specialized oral health services for infants, children, and adolescents, combining advanced clinical expertise with a warm, child-friendly environment. With our team of highly trained professionals, including diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, we offer comprehensive preventative care, restorative treatments, and emergency dental services tailored to meet the unique needs of young patients. Our commitment extends beyond clinical care to include patient education for parents, ensuring families have the knowledge and tools to maintain optimal oral health at home. Through innovative approaches like Silver Diamine Fluoride application and minimally invasive treatment options, we prioritize comfort while delivering effective dental solutions.Our office maintains strict adherence to the latest advancements in pediatric dentistry, ensuring every child receives care that aligns with current best practices. We serve the Shoals community and surrounding areas with convenient office hours and after-hours emergency availability, making quality dental care accessible for all families. Our practice philosophy emphasizes early intervention and preventive care, recognizing the critical role of primary teeth in long-term oral health. By establishing a positive dental experience from an early age, we help children develop lifelong habits of oral care and regular dental visits. Our team's extensive training in pediatric-specific dental trauma management and sedation dentistry ensures we can provide safe, effective care for patients with varying needs.
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Restorative Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Emergency Dental Care
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatric dental specialists with advanced training in children's oral health
- Our team provides minimally invasive treatment options and sedation dentistry for anxious patients
- We focus on early dental home establishment to prevent future oral health complications
- Our staff maintains current expertise in pediatric dental trauma and emergency management
- We offer comprehensive patient education resources for parents and caregivers
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Wonderful dentist
Compassionate care
Child-friendly environment
Knowledgeable staff
Excellent with children
Services
Preventative Dentistry
Our preventative dentistry services focus on establishing lifelong oral health habits through routine examinations, professional cleanings, and fluoride treatments. We educate families on proper home care techniques while implementing evidence-based strategies to stop dental decay before it starts. Our approach emphasizes early intervention and regular monitoring to maintain optimal oral health.
Restorative Dentistry
We offer comprehensive restorative treatments including fillings, crowns, and nerve treatments using minimally invasive techniques whenever possible. Our specialists utilize Hall crowns and no-numbing fillings to ensure comfortable treatment experiences while preserving dental structure and function for developing smiles.
Sedation Dentistry
Our sedation dentistry services provide three levels of anxiety management from nitrous oxide to outpatient general anesthesia. This ensures even our most apprehensive patients can receive necessary dental care safely and comfortably in a controlled environment with appropriate monitoring.
Emergency Dental Care
We provide after-hours emergency care for dental trauma and acute oral health issues. Our team has advanced training in managing dental emergencies, offering prompt treatment for injuries, infections, and other urgent conditions affecting children's oral health.
Silver Diamine Fluoride
This minimally invasive treatment stops cavity progression without drilling, ideal for young patients who cannot cooperate with traditional restorative procedures. Applied topically, SDF preserves tooth structure while preventing further decay in primary and permanent teeth.
People
Dr. Carson Cruise
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training in hospital dentistry and special needs care. Completed residency at Bon Secours St. Marys Hospital and maintains diplomate status through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. R. David Bradberry
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with over 30 years of experience. Completed residency at Medical University of South Carolina and maintains fellowship in the College of Conscious Sedation.
Questions
What services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive pediatric dental care including preventative exams, restorative treatments, sedation dentistry, emergency care, and specialized services like Silver Diamine Fluoride application.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
Yes, Dr. Cruise provides after-hours emergency care for patients of record with urgent dental needs requiring immediate attention.
What is the Pawsitive Smile Advantage Program?
This affordable dental care program offers uninsured patients discounted preventive services and treatment benefits with no waiting periods or annual maximums.
Are your dentists board-certified?
Yes, both Dr. Cruise and Dr. Bradberry are board-certified pediatric dentists with diplomate status through the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
What areas do you serve?
We serve families throughout the Shoals community including Florence, Muscle Shoals, Tuscumbia, Sheffield, and surrounding areas in North Alabama.
Reviews (5)
Christy Edwards
Jan 12, 2022
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Dr. Cruise and his staff went over and beyond to make both me and my daughter feel comfortable during my daughters minor oral procedure. Dr. Cruise made sure that I fully understood every aspect of the surgery beforehand. Before I left he took the extra time to go over all her at home rehab exercises with us to make sure we had the best possible outcome.
Meadow Gold
Nov 29, 2021
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Dr. Carson Cruise and his staff are all absolutely phenomenal people. They're prompt, professional and courteous. Their office is clean, well kept and decorated rather nicely. They take time with each patient, ensure comfort and knowledge of all procedures as well as being quick to answer any and all questions you or your child might have. I really can't say enough good things about this place. Hands down highly recommend for any and all pediatric dental needs.
Paula Moseley
Oct 30, 2021
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Hands down one of the best pediatric dentists we've ever brought our children to. Great experiences every time. Dr. Cruise is great with the kids and has a clear explanation of every procedure. Definitely would recommend.
Elli Mitchell
Oct 10, 2021
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My newborn had the frenotomy procedure where they fixed her tongue tie and lip tie. Everyone in the office was so nice and so easy to deal with. The doctor was amazing and so gentle and wonderful with my newborn. He took time to explain everything and made sure we were comfortable with every step of the way! I highly recommend Dr. Cruise and his staff!
Rebecca Deleon
Oct 07, 2021
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The staff and Dr Cruise are always friendly and efficient. I truly enjoy the time Dr Cruise takes to inform me of my son's progress after his checkup.
