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24 Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentistry Provider in Virginia Beach
Hampton Roads Pediatric Dentistry is a trusted provider of specialized dental care for children across Virginia. Our practice combines advanced clinical expertise with a warm, child-friendly environment to ensure positive experiences for young patients. Led by board-certified pediatric dentists with decades of combined experience, we offer comprehensive services including preventive care, restorative treatments, sedation dentistry, and emergency care.Our team prioritizes patient comfort, utilizing cutting-edge technology while maintaining a playful atmosphere with interactive amenities. With multiple locations across the Hampton Roads area, we emphasize timely appointments, personalized attention, and evidence-based practices to address the unique dental needs of infants, children, and adolescents.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Orthodontics
Emergency Care
Restorative Dentistry
Sports Dentistry
Teeth Grinding Treatment
Gum Disease Treatment
Mouth Guards
Details
- Year established: 2002
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized pediatric dental care with board-certified dentists
- Our child-friendly environment reduces anxiety for young patients
- We guarantee on-time appointments across all our Hampton Roads locations
- Our team has extensive experience with special needs patients
- We provide 24/7 emergency dental care for children
What people say
Staff are amazing
Patient with sensory issues
Kids love going
Super gentle
Military-friendly
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services focus on comprehensive oral health care for children from infancy through adolescence. With specialized training in child psychology and development, our dentists create customized treatment plans that emphasize prevention while addressing unique dental needs. The practice maintains a playful, non-threatening environment with interactive amenities to help children feel comfortable during visits.
Preventive Dentistry
Preventive dentistry forms the foundation of our approach, including routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. Our team educates families on proper oral hygiene techniques while monitoring dental development to prevent future complications. Regular checkups help maintain optimal oral health and establish positive dental habits early in life.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry options help anxious patients or those requiring extensive treatment receive necessary care comfortably. Our dentists use proven sedation methods tailored to each child's specific needs while maintaining strict safety protocols. This approach ensures even complex procedures can be completed with minimal stress for both patients and parents.
Emergency Care
Emergency dental care services address urgent oral health issues outside regular hours. Our team provides immediate guidance and treatment for dental trauma, tooth pain, and other urgent conditions. The practice maintains after-hours availability to ensure children receive timely care during critical situations.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic services address teeth alignment and jaw development concerns through phased treatment approaches. Our specialists evaluate patients for appropriate intervention timing, offering early treatment options and comprehensive brace systems for children and teens to achieve optimal dental function and aesthetics.
People
H. Bobby Garofalis
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Bobby Garofalis is a certified pediatric dental specialist with over 20 years of experience. He earned his dental degree from the Medical College of Virginia and completed a two-year residency at Temple University Hospital. Active in professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, he combines clinical expertise with community involvement.
Questions
What is the recommended age for a child's first dental visit?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children see a dentist by age one or when the first tooth erupts.
Do you handle dental emergencies after hours?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency dental care for children with immediate treatment available for urgent oral health issues.
What sedation options are available for anxious patients?
We offer multiple sedation methods tailored to each child's needs, including nitrous oxide and general anesthesia options for extensive treatments.
Are you in-network with major insurance providers?
We participate with most insurance carriers including Tricare and Medicaid, with verification assistance available for all patients.
How do you accommodate patients with special needs?
Our team has extensive experience with special needs patients, providing personalized care plans and additional time to ensure comfortable treatment experiences.
