Our dental experts care for young kids, teens and kids with special needs. We use the best tools and safe ways to help kids feel calm.

Kids face different dental challenges as they grow, and these can be bigger for kids with special needs. Finding a skilled dentist is key. If your child has developmental delays, complex health issues, behavior needs or other concerns, we're here for your family.

At Children's Wisconsin, we have more than 30 years of experience caring for kids with special needs. Most kids get care in our clinic. For more complex cases, we offer safe dental care in a hospital room, staffed by expert doctors and nurses. 

Our pediatric dentists have special training to make sure visits are calm and comfortable. Our dentists work closely with a team of caring hygienists and assistants to provide your child with the best care. We also work closely with your child's doctors to plan care that fits your child's health needs. 

If you'd like your child to receive care at our Dental Center, please ask your child's doctor to send us a referral. We see new patients from birth to 10 years old. Since many families trust us for expert care, there may be a wait, so it's best to start the request soon. 

We've designed every part of the dental visit just for kids, from the space itself to our approach to care. Our experts have advanced training to treat babies, kids and teens with all their dental needs. 

Since we're experts in how the mouth and face develop, we can prevent problems before they start and can treat injuries.

• Expert care for all: Our team knows how to care for all kids in a safe and kind way. This includes those with delays, sensory issues or health conditions.
• All-in-one services: We offer complete dental care. From cleanings and checkups to surgery and braces, we do it all.
• Hospital care: When needed, we can provide safe dental care with sleep medicine at our top-ranked children’s hospital.

Our Dental Center offers a complete range of services, including routine checkups and cleanings. We also provide a full spectrum of procedures and treatments for your child as they grow.

Programs, treatments and tests include:

Dental procedures: Treatments or services that experts perform to check, fix or improve the health of the teeth, gums or mouth. These can include routine care, fillings, braces, teeth removal and more.

Dental fillings: A material that dentists use to fix a hole or damage in a tooth, usually caused by a cavity.

Orthodontics and braces: A special type of dental care that helps correct issues with how the teeth and jaws align. Braces can improve how your child’s teeth look and work.

Wisdom teeth extractions: Removal of the third set of molars in the back of the mouth, when there’s not enough room for other teeth.

Dental emergencies: Any urgent dental issue that needs care right away to stop pain, control bleeding or save a tooth.

It's important to take care of your child's mouth and teeth to prevent problems from happening. Caring for teeth changes as your child grows and we can help you. 

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