Need a GREAT Dentist for My 5 and 3 Year Olds

Updated on December 13, 2008
A.K. asks from Lehi, UT
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I must confess that its been awhile since my kids went to the dentist. The one I took my oldest to was mean to her and made her cry so I WON'T go back. I need to find a dentist that is GREAT with younger kids. I live in Lehi but don't mind going a little ways. We do have insurance but I would rather find some I like first and then see if they are coverd.
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L.G.

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My kids love their dentist, Dr. Nate Stevenson. He is in Riverton at Stevenson Pediatric Dentistry. I have been very impressed with their patience and the time they take, never feeling rushed. Last summer my daughter had to have 2 extractions and she didn't even know what they were doing until the very end. When my son had to have a filling, he was very nervous and they waited until he was fully relaxed to get started even though it took longer than they expected. Good luck, I know finding a good dentist can be hard.

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L.C.

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i have absolutely loved our dentist. i have been going to him for almost 20 years and my kids (20 and 16)still love him. He will never scare them and is AWESOME with little kids. Neil Baird is in the Draper area so its not too far from you, ###-###-####

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L.B.

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My brother-in-law, Gary Wiest, is great with little children. He was wonderful with my son when he was little. He is also a good dentist. His office is in Provo, and his number is ###-###-####.

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J.A.

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I had a bad experiance with several dentist's before I found this one. He is GREAT! My 6 year old cries everytime, but she likes him a lot.

It's Family Legacy Dental in Orem. The dentist's name Dr. Mausett or something like that. He is a pediatric dentist and is very soft spoken and quiet. He also doesn't treat me like I'm a bad mother because my daughter hasn't been in a while, and treats me like I know what's best for my own child by telling me the options and letting me choose. It's great!

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E.W.

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my boys are 3 and 1 and they both just had their first dentist trip. we went to dr max s wood in provo. he was great. he had my 3 year old laughing and loving every second of it. no matter where we live we will always go back to him. hope this helps!

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E.B.

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Check out smithpediatricdentistry.com They are located in AF near the Hospital. Its really fun for my daughter and they are great!

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S.W.

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We see Dr. Aaron Hall in Draper at Aspen Ridge Dental. My little boy is almost 5 and he loves going to the dentist.

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B.S.

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Don't feel bad, I did the same thing, then I found out that our neighbor down the street was a dentist and we decided to try him. My kids love him, we see him at church and around the neighborhood and they always give him updates, and brag to the other kids that he's their dentist.
Before we went it was such a struggle to even get my three year old to let us brush his teeth, we kinda just followed his example with the way he treated the kids and now he loves to brush the bugs off his teeth.
I can't find his number at the moment but his name is Ryan Bott and his office is called Willowcreek Dental. He's on the corner of State and 5th east in AF. If you need his number I can get it for you. I have recomended him a couple times and all have been happy, so I hope he works for you. Good luck

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H.S.

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Robert N. Jones in Provo (Smile Center). He has the kindest staff. They have a hygenist/assistant who specializes in children and a room dedicated to kids. They have really fun incentive programs for kids like the No Cavity Club, the Halloween Candy Exchange etc . . . The office is beautiful and the staff knows all of their patients by name. You won't get better customer service or quality dental care anywhere else. My kid has been going there since she was 3, and she actually looks forward to going to the dentist!

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C.B.

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If you don't mind going north a bit (it looks like the other recommendations have you going south!), I would very highly recommend Brian Homer up in Sandy (Creek Road Dental). We have continued to drive there since moving out to Eagle Mtn b/c my kids adore him and his staff. They start bugging me about a month after a check-up as to when they "get" to go back to the dentist again. A one who has always really hated going to the dentist myself, I have to say that he has been an absolute pleasure! And it's been great to have one dentist to take the entire family to.

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C.E.

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I really like The Dental Center in Orem (Dr. Peacock). The whole staff was so good with my kids, my husband, and me. They have a good play area. And the last time I went, the woman who cleaned my teeth was a substitute who has worked in every dental office in the county. (I didn't even know there were such people as substitute dental assistants until I met her.) Anyway, in her opinion this office was the best as far as cleanliness and taking precautions about spreading germs.

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