Welcome to the dental office of Smile Center for Kids!

 

Our mission is to provide high-quality dentistry for children and adolescents in a child-friendly environment. We focus on preventive care to help each child achieve a healthy smile that will last a lifetime. We serve infants, children, teens and adults in El Paso, Texas and the surrounding cities of Horizon, Fabens, Clint, Santa Teresa, and Canutillo TX and New Mexico. 

 

Dental anxiety is an obstacle that prevents many people from getting the preventive care they need from the dentist. For some, it is so severe that they will do anything they can to avoid the dentist, even when they are in severe need of dental work. The team at Smile Center for Kids seeks to help your child build trust in their dentist so that dental anxiety can never come between them and the health of their smile. We want to be the first step on your child’s lifelong journey of healthy teeth and gums. 

 

Our dentists have years of training and experience working with young patients. They know how to help a nervous child feel more comfortable and they have the answers to all of your questions about your child’s oral health. We look forward to meeting you and your child!

 

Here are a few of the services we offer:

 

Laser Frenectomy

 

A frenectomy is a simple procedure that releases a tied lip or tongue, giving your child the full range of motion they should have. Parents of a formerly lip- or tongue-tied child usually see immediate improvement after this procedure, and the recovery is quick and easy. Lip- or tongue-tied adults can benefit from a frenectomy as well if they didn’t undergo the procedure as a child.

 

Sealants

 

Sealants are a protective layer of clear, BPA-free plastic that can be brushed onto the chewing surfaces of teeth to seal out harmful, cavity-causing bacteria. This tooth sealant material covers the pits and crevices in the molars that can be difficult to keep clean. We can easily apply sealants in the course of a regular dental check-up. It is a quick and completely painless preventive dental service.

 

Dental Sedation

 

At Smile Center for Kids, we offer a range of sedation options for our patients, from nitrous oxide to conscious sedation to outpatient general anesthesia. The dentist will discuss these options with you to determine which one is appropriate for your child’s needs. 

 

To help relax them for their dental treatment, some children are given nitrous oxide or laughing gas. For very young children, special needs children, or apprehensive children, we may recommend conscious sedation or outpatient general anesthesia to calm them and reduce any anxiety or discomfort around dental treatments.

 

General Dentistry

 

Our team is dedicated to giving our patients the best possible general dentistry care and service. When children develop a trusting relationship with their dentist and receive the care and treatment they need beginning at a young age, they are much more likely to prioritize regular dental appointments as adults. Every child’s smile is different, which is why our approach is to cater to each patient’s unique dental needs.

 

Cleanings and Check-ups

 

Regular cleanings and check-ups at Smile Center for Kids will help establish a dental home for your child. We will clean away tartar and plaque that can’t be removed by daily brushing and flossing alone and check for any dental problems like cavities or gum disease. Each time we see your child is an opportunity to give recommendations for their daily dental hygiene routine and answer other questions the parents may have about oral habits and how the food and drink they consume is affecting their dental health.

 

Invisalign Go

 

Invisalign uses a series of soft plastic aligners that fit comfortably over your teenager’s teeth to gradually and gently straighten their smile. There are some orthodontic problems Invisalign can’t correct, but for many teens, it’s a great way to straighten their smile, and nobody will call them a “brace-face.” If you want to learn more, you can try out the Invisalign Go survey to find out if Invisalign could be a good solution for your child. 

 

Patient Testimonials

 

If you want to know whether Smile Center for Kids is the right dentist for your child, don’t take our word for it; see what our other patients have to say about us!

 

Kiana W.

5.0 / 5.0

My daughter loved her visit. While her teeth were being cleaned she got to watch tv from the ceiling. My daughter was very nervous about dentist appointment but once we were taken back to her chair she was excited.

 

Evelyn D.

5.0 / 5.0

My one-year-old son is always very scared and uncomfortable when visiting doctors. This was his first dentist appointment ever. The staff was very patient and sweet with him throughout his examination. The environment is extremely clean and child friendly! I would definitely recommend this location and its dentists to anyone, especially to parents of little ones like mine. Loved it!

 

Noreen C.

5.0 / 5.0

I’ve never had to wait long to be seen. The techs and dentists are both so incredibly patient with my boys while still being very thorough in cleanings and exams.

The staff has always exuded very positive attitudes and friendliness. We’ve been going here for 3 years and I will miss them when we move.

My older child has level 1 autism as well and the fact they were so patient was really helpful for him. They display the same master level of patience with all of the children, from what I’ve seen.

 

Melissa J.

5.0 / 5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Wilson and Smile Center for kids. My daughter has extensive dental issues caused by a childhood illness and Dr. Wilson has gone above and beyond to address her issues. He takes the time to listen and is always very compassionate with her. With all the medical issues we have dealt with, I am relieved we found a dentist who I know is providing the best care. The office is always clean and geared toward children and the staff is always very kind! We won’t go anywhere else!