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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentist in Rome, GA
Rix Pediatric Dentistry is a specialized practice dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care for children from infancy through adolescence. Our team prioritizes preventive care, restorative dentistry, and emergency treatment in a child-friendly environment designed to foster trust and comfort. We adhere to rigorous safety standards, including sterilization protocols recommended by the ADA, OSHA, and CDC, while emphasizing continuous education to stay at the forefront of pediatric dental advancements.Our clinicians are committed to personalized care, focusing on each child's unique needs to ensure optimal oral health and a positive dental experience. We offer flexible scheduling, emergency availability, and transparent communication to support families in maintaining lifelong dental wellness for their children.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Emergency Treatment
Restorative Dentistry
Dental Sealants
Fluoride Treatments
Space Maintainers
Special Needs Care
Preventive Exams
Dental Cleanings
Highlights and features
- We specialize in pediatric dental care for children from infancy through adolescence.
- Our team uses advanced techniques in restorative and preventive dentistry.
- We prioritize child-friendly environments to reduce anxiety during visits.
- Emergency dental treatment is available for urgent traumatic injuries.
- Our clinicians maintain continuous education in pediatric dental advancements.
What people say
Phenomenal staff
Super patient
No hidden fees
Positive experience
Excellent personalized care
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Specialized dental care for children from infancy through adolescence, focusing on preventive checkups, early cavity detection, and oral hygiene education. Our team creates a positive environment to establish lifelong dental habits while addressing developmental milestones and individual needs through comprehensive exams and tailored treatment plans.
Sedation Dentistry
Mild oral sedation and general anesthesia options for anxious children or extensive treatments. This service ensures comfortable dental experiences while maintaining safety through outpatient procedures administered by experienced professionals, allowing complex care to be completed efficiently with minimal stress for patients and families.
Emergency Treatment
Immediate care for traumatic dental injuries including chipped, displaced, or knocked-out teeth. We prioritize urgent cases with same-day appointments, utilizing specialized techniques to preserve dental health and prevent complications while providing guidance for post-injury care and follow-up treatment planning.
Restorative Dentistry
Treatment for decayed or damaged teeth using fillings, crowns, and stainless steel restorations. This service prevents further dental issues by addressing cavities at early stages and reinforcing weakened teeth, maintaining proper function and aesthetics while minimizing the need for more invasive procedures in the future.
Dental Sealants
Protective resin coatings applied to back teeth chewing surfaces to prevent decay. This preventive service creates a barrier against plaque and acids in hard-to-clean areas, significantly reducing cavity risk in children while offering a non-invasive, cost-effective solution for long-term oral health maintenance.
People
Dr. Alicia M. Rix
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Rix specializes in children's dental care, combining clinical expertise with compassionate treatment to create positive patient experiences. She focuses on preventive strategies and advanced pediatric techniques while maintaining active professional development to implement the latest dental advancements for optimal patient outcomes.
Questions
What age should a child have their first dental visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a child's first checkup by age one to establish preventive care and monitor early dental development.
How do you handle anxious children during dental procedures?
We offer mild sedation options and general anesthesia for anxious patients, creating customized plans to ensure comfortable, stress-free treatment experiences while maintaining safety protocols.
What emergency dental services are available?
We treat traumatic injuries including chipped, moved, or knocked-out teeth with same-day appointments, providing immediate care to preserve dental health and prevent complications.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We file insurance claims as a courtesy but are not in-network providers. Patients are responsible for estimated balances at time of service, with full accounts cleared within 90 days.
What payment options are available?
We accept cash, checks, VISA, Mastercard, and Discover. Financing through CareCredit is available for treatment plans to accommodate various budgetary needs.
Reviews (3)
Helen Shepard
Nov 06, 2020
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My daughter absolutely loves this place. They are so nice to her and treats her like a star. They make her laugh and smile, and comforts her if shes nervous
Stephanie Bennett
Apr 24, 2019
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My boys have been seeing Dr. Rix since they were 1 and 2 years old. We love everyone there. The staff is super nice and we love Drs. Rix and Weldon.
Cheyenne Graham
Oct 30, 2018
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I took my twin daughters here this morning 11/12/18 and they are amazing! They actually accept Well care which has been hard to find in Rome area. I was expecting to pay out of pocket but nope. The ladies that work here are all smiles and each are very sweet! My daughters loved their experience and so did I! They gave my daughters a tooth brush at the end of the appointment as we were getting ready to leave! This was their first time going to the dentist and it put me at ease knowing how laid back yet professional the environment was! No tears from my girls and they are 2! Very very pleased!
