Business Details
Trusted Pediatric Dental Care in Tomball, TX
Cypress Pediatric Dentistry is committed to delivering exceptional, individualized dental care for children in a fun, child-friendly environment. Our team, led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Kacie Shelton, prioritizes creating a warm, nurturing atmosphere where children feel safe and welcome. With expertise in preventive, restorative, and sedation dentistry, we utilize advanced technologies like laser dentistry to minimize discomfort and enhance treatment outcomes. Our practice emphasizes personalized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs, ensuring lifelong oral health.We serve patients from Tomball, Spring, and surrounding communities, including those with special needs. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our use of mercury-free, gluten-free, and BPA-free materials, alongside comprehensive services ranging from routine cleanings to complex procedures. By fostering trust and comfort, we aim to build positive dental experiences that shape confident, responsible patients as children grow into teens.
Services
Laser Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Preventive Care
Restorative Services
Tongue-Tie Procedures
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced residency training
- Laser dentistry eliminates need for anesthesia in most primary tooth fillings
- Comprehensive sedation options for anxious or special needs patients
- Mercury-free, gluten-free, and BPA-free materials used exclusively
- Personalized care plans tailored to each child's unique needs
What people say
Gentle care
Child-friendly environment
Effective anxiety management
Personalized attention
Thorough explanations
Services
Laser Dentistry
Our Biolase and LightScalpel lasers enable anesthesia-free fillings for primary teeth and precise soft-tissue procedures. This technology reduces bleeding, accelerates healing, and eliminates post-operative numbness complications. Patients benefit from faster recovery times and enhanced comfort during treatments for cavities and frenectomies.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation for anxious patients or complex treatments. Our customized approach ensures children remain comfortable while maintaining safety through continuous monitoring. This allows comprehensive dental work to be completed in a single visit for improved efficiency and reduced stress.
Preventive Care
Regular exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and sealants form the foundation of our preventive care program. We emphasize early intervention and education to establish lifelong oral hygiene habits. Digital X-rays and thorough screenings help detect potential issues before they become serious problems.
Restorative Services
We provide white composite fillings, stainless steel crowns, and zirconia crowns for damaged primary teeth. Our mercury-free restorations match natural tooth color while maintaining durability. Extractions and frenectomies are performed using minimally invasive techniques to ensure patient comfort.
Tongue-Tie Procedures
Our laser-assisted frenectomies address tongue-tie restrictions that affect speech, feeding, or oral development. This quick, minimally invasive procedure improves tongue mobility with reduced discomfort and faster healing compared to traditional methods. We use specialized lasers for precise tissue removal without sutures.
People
Dr. Kacie Shelton
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with residency training from UT School of Dentistry. Completed Masters of Science in Dentistry for research on cleft lip/palate patients. Recipient of Peabody Award and Richard C. Pugh Achievement Award for top national board scores.
Questions
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents, including patients with special needs.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
While we recommend contacting us for urgent issues, our regular office hours limit emergency availability. We provide guidance for after-hours care through our answering service.
What sedation options are available?
We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation tailored to each patient's anxiety level and treatment needs.
How do you make dental visits less scary for children?
Our child-friendly office design, fun-colored nitrous oxide masks, and gentle approach create positive experiences. We explain procedures in age-appropriate terms and allow parental presence during treatments.
What technology do you use?
We utilize Biolase and LightScalpel lasers, digital X-rays, and modern restorative materials for minimally invasive, comfortable care.
How can I prepare for my child's first visit?
Review our website information, complete new patient forms in advance, and discuss the visit positively with your child to build excitement.
