Why Choose A Pediatric Dentist?

What Is A Pediatric Dentist?

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From their first tooth to their first day in college, pediatric dentists are committed to equipping your child with excellent oral habits while providing tailored care so their smile can grow bright and strong.

While all dentists must achieve a Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) or Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) degree, pediatric dentists pursue additional years of education through a postgraduate pediatric residency program.

As pediatric dentists, you can trust that Dr. Josh Rabbit and Dr. Gary Meckler provide compassionate expertise to nurture your child’s developing grin.

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Why Is It Important to Form The Doctor/Patient Relationship Early?

When your child stops by our office at a young age, they’ll quickly learn that visiting their trusted smile friends can be easy and fun! The sooner your child becomes acclimated with “going to the dentist”, the more likely they’ll develop positive associations with oral health habits and dental visits.

Builds Trust

Early visits allow your child time to get to know our caring team. With each appointment, your kiddo will discover that dental visits are nothing to worry about and that their smile is in great hands.

Informs Our Team

Getting to know your child’s unique oral health needs at an early age allows us to craft the best treatment plan possible for a lifetime of thriving smiles.

Strengthens Good Habits

By visiting Dr. Josh Rabbit and Dr. Gary Meckler every six months, our team will be able to catch issues before they begin forming in the first place.

Establishing A Dental Home For Your Child

A dental home is a practice where your child receives ongoing care from the same team as they grow from tots to teens. By making Daphne Pediatric Dentistry your child’s dental home, they can always look forward to gentle, upbeat care that’s truly tailored to their unique needs and personality. Here are a few benefits of a dental home:

We’ll care for your child through the most formative years of their life

You’ll experience streamlined visits since all of your child’s info will be on record

Our team can help your kiddo take charge of their oral health for life

The Pediatric Dentistry Difference

What Parents Are Saying

Brittney L.

All of my children have attended Daphne Pediatric Dentistry for many years and we’ve never had a bad experience. The staff are always friendly, professional, knowledgeable and welcoming. They are highly recommended.

Jess T.

I am SO happy I found this dentist office for our kids! The entire staff was extremely friendly to my kiddos, I couldn’t be more appreciative of everyone we met. They were willing to get my little guy in quick to check his teeth and made him so comfortable when we got there. Thank you all so much for being so wonderful!

Sara S.

Phenomenal staff!! They always make sure to make my kids feel comfortable. Today they had their nails painted while having their teeth cleaned! My kids love the staff!

Louise H.

For my daughter to be excited about going to the dentist says a lot about this place. They are always so kind, patient, and loving when we go. She has such a good time and that’s all that we could want from our pediatric dental office.

J. Bree‍

Wonderful staff and dentist. Dr. Rabbit always takes time to explain issues and procedures and works hard to set my kiddo's fears at ease. The staff goes above and beyond to make sure my nervous kid is comfortable.

Taylor B.

AMAZING experience. My daughter felt so comfortable and they were very gentle and engaging with her. Their patience was much appreciated and they informed me of what was going on every step of the way. Highly recommend coming here with your littles!

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