When choosing a dentist for your child, you should first consider the differences between a family dentist and a pediatric dentist. The first, most obvious difference is that it is a lot harder to find a pediatric dentist than it is to find a family dentist. The reason for that brings us to our second difference. A family dentist is only required to finish a 4-year degree to practice dentistry; however, a pediatric dentist has had at least an additional 2 years of training. This extra training specializes in dealing with children and people with special needs. Because of this training, it is safe now to move on third difference between a pediatric dentist and a family dentist. A pediatric dentists’ office will be more likely to make a child feel more comfortable with child friendly waiting rooms and extra friendly staff, where as in a family dentist office, they may have a few children’s magazines. With research showing that the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S. is tooth decay, I’d want to make sure that my child is dealing with the best possible dentist out there. With that being said, I have compiled a list of some pediatric dentists in the Baton Rouge area.
Smile Stars, LLC
Steven Ripple, D.D.S
Kedrenna Beverly, D.D.S.
10522 South Glenstone Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
225-769-5377
Monday -Thursday: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: Dental Surgeries Only
From the moment you walk into this pediatric dentist’s office, it’s clear to see that kids are number one here! With themed rooms, including a jungle room and a basketball room, your kids just might forget they’re at the dentist! Services offered here are dental education, preventive & restorative care, teeth whitening, and interceptive orthodontics therapy as well as braces.
Associates in Pediatric Dentistry
Robert Delarosa, D.D.S.
Bradley Comeaux, D.D.S.
Paige Sigsworth, D.D.S.
9000 Airline Hwy, Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
225-924-6622
Monday-Thursday: 8am-5pm
Friday: 8am-12pm
There are two other locations, aside from the Baton Rouge office, including one in Geismar, Louisiana and Prairieville, Louisiana. Their website includes tons of helpful information for the dental care of your children, fun games for kids, as well as a link to schedule appointments online. They even have new patient forms available for you to print out and have filled out before you ever go into the office. They do offer sedation for serious procedures.
Pediatric Dental Specialists of Baton Rouge
Johnnie Hunt, D.D.S.
9804 Bluebonnet Blvd, Suite A
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
225-769-1969
Monday-Thursday: 7:30am-5pm
Friday: 7:30am-11:30am
At this pediatric dentist, they make sure that you are comfortable from the moment you walk in, from the coffee bar and wireless internet for the parents, to the play centers and game systems for the kids. This office offers digital radiography, which minimizes the contact your child has with radiation during x-rays. For new patients, you can be prepared by downloading the new patient forms at home. Also, in case of a dental emergency, their website tells you how you should handle each situation.
These are the few pediatric dentists there are in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. For more information, please see the following websites:
www.aipdbr.com
www.smilestars.com
www.pdsbr.com
