Business Details
50 Years
experience
Pediatric Dental Care in Falmouth, ME
Established in 1976, Falmouth Pediatric Dentistry has been dedicated to providing comprehensive dental care for children in a family-centered environment. Our practice combines decades of expertise with a compassionate approach, ensuring young patients receive personalized attention and education on lifelong oral hygiene practices. We specialize in creating positive dental experiences through gentle techniques, advanced technology, and a team trained specifically in pediatric care.Our commitment to prevention and early intervention helps families avoid future dental complications while fostering confidence in children. With a focus on mutual respect between patients, parents, and professionals, we deliver trusted care that prioritizes comfort and long-term oral health outcomes.
Services
Routine Care
Dental Restorations
Orthodontics
Sedation Dentistry
First Visit
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned practice with 45+ years of pediatric dental expertise
- Specialized sedation dentistry for anxious or special needs children
- Orthodontic solutions tailored to children's developmental needs
- Comprehensive preventive care emphasizing early oral hygiene education
- Team trained specifically in pediatric dental anxiety management
Associations and certifications
- American Dental Association
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Patient with Autistic daughter
Great care
Love the doc
Worth the drive
Super friendly
Services
Routine Care
Six-month dental checkups for children starting at age one. Includes professional cleanings, advanced diagnostics, and comprehensive examinations to maintain primary teeth health. Focuses on preventive care to preserve space for permanent teeth and build positive dental habits. Educates families on proper oral hygiene techniques to avoid future complications.
Dental Restorations
Restorative treatments for children's dental decay using safe sedation options. Offers nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and hospital anesthesia for different anxiety levels. Addresses dental trauma and developmental issues while prioritizing patient comfort. Combines technical expertise with child-friendly explanations to reduce treatment anxiety.
Orthodontics
Custom orthodontic solutions for children's teeth alignment needs. Provides metal braces with personalized color options to make treatment engaging. Monitors dental development to recommend timely interventions. Focuses on improving self-confidence through improved dental aesthetics while preventing future oral health complications from misaligned teeth.
People
John M. Willis, DDS
Dentist
Dr. John Willis leads with over 20 years of pediatric dental experience. After teaching and coaching, he followed his father's legacy by joining Falmouth Pediatric Dentistry in 2017. Completed specialized residency training at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children. Now majority owner, he combines clinical expertise with passion for children's dental care.
Questions
When should my child's first dental visit occur?
We recommend scheduling your child's first visit by their first birthday to establish proper dental care foundations.
Do you offer sedation options for anxious children?
Yes, we provide nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and hospital anesthesia options tailored to your child's specific needs and anxiety levels.
What orthodontic solutions do you provide?
We offer metal braces with customizable color options and personalized treatment plans to address children's unique dental alignment needs.
How do you handle special needs patients?
Our team has specialized training and experience working with children with autism and other developmental needs to create comfortable dental experiences.
What are your office hours?
We're open Monday-Thursday 7:30AM-4:00PM (until 3:00PM Thursday), with Friday-Sunday closures for patient care focus.
