Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Child's Trusted Dental Partner in Oregon City & SE Portland
Great Grins for KIDS has been dedicated to exceptional pediatric dental care since 1980, serving families in Oregon City and Southeast Portland. Our experienced team specializes in creating positive, enjoyable dental experiences for infants, children, and teens. We offer comprehensive services including preventative care, restorative treatments, orthodontics, and pediatric oral surgery, tailored to meet the unique needs of young patients. With decades of combined expertise, our dentists prioritize gentle, child-friendly approaches to build trust and lifelong oral health habits.Our offices feature welcoming environments designed to ease anxiety, ensuring every visit fosters confidence in dental care. We partner with parents to guide children through every stage of dental development, emphasizing education, prevention, and compassionate treatment. Our commitment to quality care, advanced technology, and family-centered service has established us as a trusted leader in pediatric dentistry for over four decades.
Services
Preventative Care
Restorative Care
Orthodontics
Infant Dental Care
Pediatric Oral Surgery
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer over 40 years of specialized pediatric dental experience since 1980
- Our kid-friendly offices in Oregon City and SE Portland create calming environments
- Experienced team provides age-appropriate care for infants through teens
- We emphasize preventive education and early orthodontic intervention
- Comprehensive services address all stages of childhood dental development
What people say
Amazing staff
Reversed fear
Comfortable environment
Positive dental experiences
Fantastic with special needs
Services
Preventative Care
Regular cleanings, exams, and X-rays every six months help monitor oral health and prevent cavities. Our fluoride treatments strengthen enamel while dental sealants protect hard-to-clean grooves. We educate families on proper brushing techniques and healthy dietary habits to establish lifelong oral care routines for children.
Restorative Care
We treat cavities with tooth-colored fillings and address damaged teeth through pediatric crowns. Pulp therapy saves infected teeth while space maintainers preserve proper alignment. Our gentle extractions ensure comfortable recovery, and we offer partial dentures for missing teeth to maintain proper chewing function and speech development.
Orthodontics
Early orthodontic treatment addresses jaw alignment and crowding issues. We provide traditional metal braces, ceramic options, and Invisalign Teen for discreet teeth straightening. Retainers maintain treatment results while our specialists guide proper bite development to improve speech and chewing functionality for growing patients.
Infant Dental Care
We monitor early oral development and provide guidance on teething remedies and proper gum care. Our specialists educate parents on preventing bottle decay and establishing brushing routines. Early visits help identify potential issues while creating positive associations with dental care for infants and toddlers.
Pediatric Oral Surgery
Our team performs tooth extractions, frenectomies for tongue-tie correction, and dental abscess treatments. We offer pediatric root canals to preserve natural teeth and use minimally invasive techniques with sedation options to ensure patient comfort during surgical procedures for children.
People
Dr. Fariba Mutschler
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Fariba Mutschler brings specialized expertise in pediatric dentistry, focusing on creating positive dental experiences for children. She emphasizes preventive care and early intervention to establish lifelong oral health habits through compassionate, child-centered treatment approaches.
Dr. Mark Mutschler
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Mark Mutschler combines advanced dental techniques with a gentle approach to pediatric care. He specializes in treating anxious young patients and addressing complex dental development issues, ensuring each child receives personalized attention in a comfortable environment.
Dr. Akbar Khan
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Akbar Khan focuses on making dental visits stress-free for children through clear communication and patient education. He has particular expertise in treating special needs patients and uses age-appropriate explanations to help children understand and feel comfortable with their dental care.
Dr. Daniel Bottner
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Daniel Bottner specializes in pediatric restorative dentistry and orthodontic treatments. He emphasizes preventive strategies while providing comprehensive care for dental injuries and developmental concerns, ensuring each treatment plan addresses both immediate needs and long-term oral health goals.
Questions
When should my child first visit the dentist?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a dental visit by age one or within six months after the first tooth erupts. Early visits help establish oral health habits and detect potential issues.
How do you handle children with dental anxiety?
Our team uses child-friendly communication, gradual acclimation techniques, and positive reinforcement. We explain procedures in age-appropriate terms and allow children to ask questions to build trust and reduce anxiety.
What orthodontic options are available for teens?
We offer traditional metal braces, ceramic braces for less visibility, and Invisalign Teen clear aligners. Our specialists recommend appropriate timing for treatment based on individual dental development needs.
Do you treat special needs children?
Yes, our team has extensive experience providing dental care for children with special needs. We offer personalized approaches, additional time for appointments, and adaptive techniques to ensure comfortable, effective treatment.
What payment options do you offer?
We accept cash, credit cards, and CareCredit financing. Patients receive a 5% discount for cash payments. Our financial coordinator works with families to create treatment plans that fit their budgetary needs.
