Welcome to Tooth Haven, your trusted home for compassionate care tailored to young patients. Our team of experienced dental professionals is dedicated to supporting child oral health from baby teeth to permanent teeth. Below are some of the most commonly asked questions by parents just like you.
We focus exclusively on caring for infants, children, teens, and patients with special healthcare needs. Our team is committed to providing gentle, personalized care in a welcoming environment that helps children feel comfortable during every visit.
Yes. We welcome new patients and look forward to helping children build healthy smiles from an early age through every stage of growth.
Yes. Pediatric dentists receive additional training to care for children’s developing teeth, gums, and jaws. We focus on providing age-appropriate care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment.
We recommend scheduling your child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months after their first tooth appears. Early visits help us monitor healthy development and establish positive dental habits.
Most children benefit from a dental exam and professional cleaning every six months. We may recommend a different schedule based on your child’s oral health needs.
The first visit typically includes a gentle examination of your child’s teeth, gums, and oral development. We’ll answer your questions, discuss home care, and recommend any preventive treatment if needed.
Yes. Parents are encouraged to be involved, especially during early visits. We’ll let you know what to expect and help make the experience as comfortable as possible for both you and your child.
We offer preventive care, dental exams, professional cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants, tooth-colored fillings, stainless steel crowns, tooth extractions, emergency dental care, sedation dentistry, frenectomies, and special needs dentistry.
Yes. We evaluate and treat many pediatric dental emergencies, including toothaches, chipped or broken teeth, dental injuries, and other urgent concerns.
Yes. We provide compassionate, individualized care for children with a wide range of physical, developmental, behavioral, and sensory needs.
Brushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugary snacks and drinks, and scheduling regular dental visits all help reduce the risk of cavities. We’ll also provide personalized recommendations based on your child’s oral health needs.
Yes. We work with many dental insurance plans and are happy to help verify your benefits before your appointment. Our team can also explain your estimated coverage and answer questions about treatment costs.
You can call our clinic at (515) 344-3690 or request an appointment online. Our team will help you find a convenient appointment time and answer any questions before your visit.
2405 N Ankeny BLVD, Suite 105 Ankeny, IA 50023
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