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Pediatric Dentistry Services in Temple, TX
Temple Kids Dental has been serving the pediatric dental needs of Central Texas families for over a decade. Our practice specializes in creating positive dental experiences for children through comprehensive services including preventive care, early orthodontics, frenectomy procedures, and sedation dentistry. Our team of board-certified pediatric dentists brings extensive experience in treating children with special needs and maintaining a child-friendly environment. We emphasize preventive care and early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits while making each visit enjoyable for young patients.Our bilingual staff ensures clear communication with Spanish-speaking families, and our office features child-centric amenities to create a welcoming atmosphere. With two conveniently located treatment centers and affiliations with local hospitals, we provide accessible, specialized care for infants, children, and adolescents.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive Care
Sedation Dentistry
Frenectomy Procedures
Early Orthodontics
Dental Emergencies
Fluoride Treatments
Dental X-Rays
Tooth Sealants
Oral Health Education
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized pediatric dental care with board-certified dentists
- Our child-friendly office features interactive technology and calming environments
- We provide bilingual services for Spanish-speaking families
- Our team has specialized training in treating children with special needs
- We implement advanced dental technology for comfortable treatments
What people say
Awesome staff
Great expertise
Child-friendly environment
Knowledgeable dentists
Positive dental experiences
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our specialized pediatric dental care addresses children's unique oral health needs from infancy through adolescence. We provide comprehensive examinations, developmental assessments, and customized treatment plans while creating positive dental experiences. Our dentists have advanced training in managing children's dental growth and development, with expertise in early intervention techniques that promote lifelong oral health. The child-friendly environment helps reduce anxiety and establish comfortable dental care routines.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer safe sedation options for children requiring extensive dental work or experiencing dental anxiety. Our board-certified dentists administer conscious sedation in-office and provide hospital sedation for complex cases. This specialized service enables comprehensive treatment in a single visit while ensuring patient comfort. Our team maintains advanced credentials in pediatric sedation techniques and monitors patients closely throughout the entire process.
Frenectomy Procedures
Specialized frenectomy treatments address tongue-tie and lip-tie conditions affecting infants and children. Our dentists use advanced laser technology for precise, minimally invasive procedures that improve feeding, speech development, and oral function. The treatment includes comprehensive pre- and post-operative care with personalized therapy recommendations to maximize functional outcomes and patient comfort.
Preventive Care
Our preventive care program emphasizes early detection and proactive management of dental issues. Services include thorough examinations, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants. We provide age-appropriate oral hygiene education and dietary counseling to establish healthy habits. Regular checkups help monitor dental development and prevent common childhood dental problems through timely interventions.
Early Orthodontics
We offer early orthodontic assessments to identify and address developmental concerns. Our approach focuses on guiding jaw growth and correcting bite issues before all permanent teeth erupt. Treatment may include space maintainers, habit correction appliances, or phased interventions to create proper alignment. Early intervention helps reduce future orthodontic complexity and promotes optimal dental function and aesthetics.
People
Dr. Tjel Olson
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Olson brings over 12 years of pediatric dental experience, having graduated from Arizona School of Dentistry. He specializes in creating positive dental experiences for children and has particular expertise in treating patients with special needs. His professional interests include preventive care and developmental dentistry.
Dr. Alex Piedra
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Piedra holds prestigious orofacial surgery credentials and serves children with special needs at McLane Children's Hospital. He combines clinical practice with teaching as an Adjunct Professor at Baylor University. His expertise includes sedation dentistry and complex pediatric treatments, with additional training from the University of Utah School of Dentistry.
Questions
What ages does Temple Kids Dental treat?
We provide dental care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18, with specialized approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you accept dental emergencies?
Yes, we handle dental emergencies during regular business hours and provide after-hours contact information for urgent situations requiring immediate attention.
Are your dentists board-certified?
Dr. Alex Piedra is a board-certified pediatric dentist with additional credentials in orofacial surgery procedures for children.
Do you offer sedation options for children?
We provide various sedation dentistry options including in-office conscious sedation and hospital-based sedation for complex cases or anxious patients.
Is your office equipped for children with special needs?
Our team has specialized training in treating children with special needs and we maintain accessibility features throughout our facility to accommodate diverse requirements.
What preventive care services do you offer?
We provide comprehensive preventive care including dental cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, and personalized oral hygiene instruction tailored to each child's needs.
