Preventative Pediatric Dentistry in Southlake, TX
Protecting your child’s smile from the start
What is preventative pediatric dentistry?
Preventive pediatric dentistry is all about keeping your child’s smile healthy and strong before problems even start. From cleanings and exams to fluoride treatments and dental sealants, we give your child the tools and care they need to keep their teeth sparkling.
The benefits of preventive pediatric dentistry
Starting preventive care early has so many benefits for your child. It helps keep teeth healthy, stops cavities before they start, and gives you and your child the confidence that they’re on the right track for a lifetime of great dental health.
Catch problems early
Cavity-free smiles
Habits for a lifetime
Our preventive pediatric dentistry treatments
Regular cleanings and exams are the foundation of preventive care. We’ll clean your child’s teeth, check for any early signs of trouble, and chat with them about how they’re doing with their brushing and flossing. It’s easy, stress-free, and sets your child up for healthy teeth as they grow. Plus, we make it fun with games, distractions, and lots of positive reinforcement.
We apply dental sealants to the back teeth — they’re the teeth that are more likely to get cavities. These thin, clear coatings protect your child’s teeth from bacteria and plaque, helping to keep them cavity-free. They’re quick, painless, and provide long-lasting protection.
Fluoride helps strengthen tooth enamel and makes it harder for cavities to develop. Our fluoride treatments are quick, easy, and effective, ensuring your child’s smile stays strong and healthy. It’s the perfect little boost to keep their teeth in tip-top shape.
For active kids who play sports, a custom-fitted sports guard is a must-have to protect their teeth from injury. Whether they’re playing soccer, basketball, or any other sport, a sports guard helps shield their smile from accidental hits, falls, and collisions.
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Our preventive pediatric dentistry process
Early visits
The first step in preventive care is scheduling your child’s first visit. We recommend bringing them in as soon as their first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday. We use a knee-to-knee exam, a simple and comforting technique, to help make early visits easy and stress-free. There’s nothing to worry about here!
Consistent care
We recommend regular cleanings and check-ups every six months. During these visits, we’ll clean your child’s teeth, check for any issues, and talk to them about healthy habits. It’s quick, easy, and ensures we’re catching any issues early.
Professional guidance
When needed, we’ll apply fluoride treatments and dental sealants to keep your child’s teeth safe. These treatments are fast and effective, providing extra protection against cavities as they grow.
Frequently asked questions
Check out some of the most common questions parents ask us.
We recommend bringing your child in for their first dental visit by their first birthday or when their first tooth comes in, whichever comes first. Early visits help us monitor their development and ensure healthy habits are started early. If you’re unsure when to schedule, our Giggles and Grins team is happy to help guide you.
Good oral hygiene, including brushing and flossing every day, is key to preventing cavities. We also recommend regular check-ups, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to give your child the best protection possible. Every child’s smile is different, so schedule a visit to speak with your Giggles and Grins dentist about the best preventive care plan for your child.
During a routine cleaning, we’ll remove plaque and tartar from your child’s teeth, polish them to leave their smile feeling smooth, and check for early signs of cavities or gum disease. It’s quick, easy, and helps keep their teeth healthy for years to come. If it’s time for your child’s next cleaning, schedule a visit with our team today.
What parents are saying
We love Giggles and Grins. Our family has gone to this pediatric dentist for over 16 years. We have always been greeted with a smile and treated like family. We highly recommend this dentist office.
My daughters (4 and 9) LOVE Giggles and Grins. While most kids say “we have to go to the dentist”, my kids are always asking, “when do we GET to go back to the dentist?” The staff is amazing and my daughters have a fabulous and fun experience every time they’re there! I highly recommend Giggles and Grins! :)
Today our 3 year old went back all by himself for the first time! X-rays, cleaning, and fluoride. He did amazing. My now 8 year old daughter has been going to Giggles and Grins since she was 3. We love our pediatric dentist! Always friendly, clean, professional, and really takes the time to get to know their patients.
We love everyone at the office. My daughter is always excited to go see Dr C. She always comes out smiling. I would recommend this practice to anyone who wants their child to be in great hands of people to truly care about their patients.
My boys love going to Giggles and Grins. We started our appointments when we lived in Fort Worth, we drove 45 minutes for our dental visits, it was worth every minute. Now we are closer, we still love it. Everyone is courteous and professional. They work with school schedules and the absolutely know how to work with kiddos. The goodie bag at the end of every visit is a nice touch.
G&G took such amazing care of my 4 year old! She had fillings done and they went over and above what was discussed in our initial consultation. We are cash paying and they worked with me to be able to pay for this and I’m very thankful for them. My daughter enjoyed her visits and looks forward to them! That makes a mommas heart happy. Thank you!
My experience here has been nothing below amazing! The entire staff takes great care of my daughter and her teeth and always makes sure to go over any concerns in detail. I really appreciate that they take their time and are always super friendly and eager to assist me when needed. It is so hard to find a trustworthy and loving place that checks all of my boxes, but this is one office I will keep my daughter at. Thank you everyone for sharing your love!
The Giggles and Grins Doctors and Staff are consistent in the level of care they provide my son with each visit. You feel the passion and heart they have for children and their families. Thank you for always having my child’s best interest at the forefront and keeping his smile bright!
Absolutely LOVED our experience at Giggles and Grins! They made my very nervous and anxious four year old so comfortable and extracted a tooth with absolutely no issue. We will go back! Highly recommend! Dr. C was the best!
Giggles and Grins and specifically Dr. Watts are amazing!! My 17 year old has been going here for years and actually looks forward to it! He loves Dr. Watts and feels like she’s a friend. She has filled cavities, checked his X-rays and consistently advised us about how his teeth are progressing and she’s always right! The staff and the office is welcoming, fun and cheerful and they will go the extra mile for my child! I will continue to drive to Southlake from Fort Worth because I trust these dentists so much! If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!
This place is amazing. I don’t know if this is standard practice with pediatric dentist and this day and age, but I was absolutely Shock and Aww by how wonderful the staff in office set up. My kids were going Into their first dental appointment. I was expecting the worst in regards to crying, tantrums, etc. but instead my girls were joyful and left the office saying I miss the dentist. I want to come back. If that isn’t quite approved, I don’t know what it is. 10/10/10/10/10
The office is so inviting from the second you walk in the door. My son actually looks forward to coming to see the dentist! He says it so fun and that exactly what I want to hear. Also the doctors are all so great at taking the time really explain what needs my child has and how best to take care of my child’s teeth! I love it here and recommend all my friends take their kids as well!
I literally cannot recommend Giggles and Grins enough. My child is special needs (autistic/tuberous sclerosis/brain tumor) and really doesn’t like teeth brushing etc. They did an AMAZING job keeping him calm and making sure he felt safe and comfortable. It never felt rushed or forced. By the time we left he had made friends with the hygienists and was letting the dentist hold him. 10/10 would recommend them to anyone. I’m actually looking forward to our next appointment!