Little smiles.
Big futures.
Pediatric dentistry and orthodontics for Hampton Roads families, from the first tooth to the final retainer.
★★★★★5,930 Google reviews
20+
Years caring for Hampton Roads families
5,930
Google reviews across all 12 offices
100,000+
Patients seen every year
1,250
Straight smiles deliveredSee the gallery →
Be brave.
Be kind.
Smile big.
Gentle dentistry from baby's first tooth through the teen years: checkups, sealants, emergencies, sedation and hospital dentistry.
Kids dentistry
Align.
Transform.
Smile.
Braces, clear braces and clear aligners for kids, teens and adults, with a clear plan and a clear monthly price.
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Kids leave smiling.
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5,930
★★★★★ Google reviews across 12 offices
Dr.Michael and Dental assistant Sara were awesome. They made this visit easy and less scary for my 3 year old as they were very kind and patient with my baby. It shows they really love what they do. Thank you!
Newport News · Google review
Very nice people and great establishment! Took the time to inform and made my daughter feel comfortable! Highly recommend this place for any ortho needs!
Newport News Ortho · Google review
They did so fantastic walking my little one through his first dentist appointment. Everyone there was helpful and caring and they really bring a sense of calm to the experience
Town Center · Google review
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Parents' Hub
Answers before
you even ask.
Short, honest guides built on guidance from the AAPD, ADA, AAO and CDC. Read them in the waiting room, or at 2 a.m. when a tooth falls out.
Before you come
The first-visit checklist
What to bring, what we will do, and how to talk about it at home.
Insurance
Medicaid & insurance, decoded
Which plans we take, what is covered, and what to ask before treatment.
Comfort
Sedation, explained plainly
Laughing gas, oral sedation and general anesthesia: when each makes sense.
Emergencies
The 2 a.m. tooth guide
Knocked out, chipped or swollen: what to do in the first hour.
Special needs
A visit built around your child
Quiet rooms, extra time, visual schedules and a pre-visit call.
Orthodontics
Braces or aligners?
An honest side-by-side: comfort, cost, care and how long each takes.
Quick answers
Parents ask.
We answer.
The questions we hear most, answered in a sentence or two. Each one links to a full article with sources.
Browse all articlesWhen should my child have their first dental visit?
Within six months of the first tooth, and no later than the first birthday. It is a short, friendly visit focused on prevention.
Read: When should my child first see a dentist? →What should I do if my child knocks out a tooth?
If it is a permanent tooth, handle it by the crown, keep it moist (milk works well), and call right away. Baby teeth are not put back in.
Read: Knocked-out tooth: the first 60 minutes →Do you accept Medicaid?
Yes. We accept Virginia Medicaid and FAMIS dental (Cardinal Care Smiles) and most commercial plans. Children under 21 are covered for medically necessary dental care.
Read: Medicaid and insurance, decoded →My child is scared of the dentist. How can I help?
Keep it simple and positive, skip scary words, and let us do the explaining. We use tell-show-do: every tool is named and shown before it is used.
Read: How to talk to an anxious child about the dentist →Is laughing gas safe for my child?
The AAPD recognizes nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") as safe and effective for children. It works within minutes and wears off within minutes.
Read: Sedation, explained plainly →When should my child get a first orthodontic check-up?
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first check-up no later than age 7. Most children do not need treatment yet.
Read: Why age 7 is the right time for a first ortho check →What are sealants and does my child need them?
Sealants are a thin protective coating painted on the chewing surfaces of back teeth. The CDC reports they prevent about 80% of cavities for two years.
Read: Sealants, explained in 60 seconds →Are dental X-rays safe for children?
Yes, when taken only when needed. Modern digital X-rays use very low doses, and the ADA no longer recommends lead aprons or thyroid collars.
Read: Are dental X-rays safe for kids? →Are clear aligners as good as braces?
Both work well for the right case. Aligners need about 22 hours a day of wear; braces work without daily decisions and handle complex bites well.
Read: Braces or clear aligners? An honest side-by-side →Do you see children with special needs?
Yes. Caring for children with special health care needs is a core part of pediatric dentistry. Tell us what helps and we plan the visit around it.
Read: A visit built around your child →Tooth trouble?
Knocked out?
Call us now.
A permanent tooth has the best chance in the first 30 to 60 minutes. Pick it up by the crown, keep it in milk, and call.
Offices
Made to smile,
close to home.
Hampton
2113 Hartford Rd
Hampton, VA 23666
Newport News
580 City Center Blvd, Suite 2E
Newport News, VA 23606
Newport News Ortho
220 Nat Turner Blvd
Newport News, VA 23606
Williamsburg
5000 Foundation St
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Yorktown
7109 George Washington Memorial Hwy
Yorktown, VA 23692
Gloucester
6750 Main St, Suite 100A
Gloucester, VA 23061
Surgery Center
2111 Hartford Rd
Hampton, VA 23666