Kids who see a dentist early and often grow into adults who are not afraid of the chair. Denison family practices see children from their first birthday. Visits are short, gentle and end with a sticker. Parents stay in the room.
What kids need, by age
- Age 1 to 3. A first look, a count of the teeth, and tips on bottles, sippy cups and brushing. Fluoride varnish if there is any early decay.
- Age 4 to 6. Cleanings every six months, fluoride, and the first x-rays once the back teeth touch.
- Age 6 to 12. Sealants on the new permanent molars. This one step prevents most childhood cavities. Watch for crowding.
- Teens. Orthodontic evaluation, wisdom tooth x-rays, whitening advice, and a talk about sports guards and vaping.
What to expect at a first visit
About 30 minutes. Your child rides in the chair, the hygienist counts teeth with a mirror, polishes them with a spinning toothbrush, and the dentist does a quick check. If your child is nervous, the first visit can be a look-only visit with no cleaning. Nitrous oxide is available for older kids who need fillings.
What it costs in Denison
A child cleaning, exam and fluoride runs $90 to $200 in Denison. Sealants are $40 to $70 per tooth. Fillings run $120 to $300. Texas Medicaid and CHIP cover children dental care fully at participating offices. Ask when you book.
Ready to book?
Request an appointment and a Denison office will call you back, usually the same business day.
Common questions
When should my child first see a dentist?
By the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits are mostly for parents, so problems like bottle decay are caught before they hurt.
Are baby teeth worth fixing?
Yes. Baby teeth hold space for adult teeth and infected baby teeth hurt just as much. Back baby molars stay until age 10 to 12.
Do Denison dentists take Medicaid for kids?
Several do. Say so when you request an appointment and you will be matched with an office that accepts Texas Medicaid and CHIP.
Other dental services in Denison
Emergency Dentist
Toothache, broken tooth, knocked-out tooth or swelling. Same-day help in Denison.
$150 – $400 exam and relief visitCleanings & Exams
Routine checkups, cleanings and x-rays that keep small problems from becoming big ones.
$120 – $250 per visitDental Implants
A permanent replacement for a missing tooth that looks, feels and chews like your own.
$3,000 – $5,500 per toothCrowns & Veneers
Repair a cracked or worn tooth, or reshape your smile with porcelain.
$900 – $2,000 per toothTeeth Whitening
Professional in-office or take-home whitening that is safer and stronger than store kits.
$250 – $650Invisalign & Clear Aligners
Straighten teeth without metal braces. Removable, nearly invisible, adult friendly.
$3,000 – $6,500