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Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Peabody, MA
At Growing Smile Pediatric Dentistry & Braces, we specialize in meeting the dental needs of children from infancy through adolescence. Our team is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming environment where every patient feels comfortable. We tailor each visit to the child's specific requirements, ensuring high-quality care delivered with compassion and expertise. Our practice emphasizes preventive care, education on oral hygiene, and specialized treatment for children with special needs. With a focus on both clinical excellence and patient comfort, we strive to make dental visits positive and educational experiences for young patients and their families. 
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Dental Fillings
Orthodontics
Sedation Dentistry
Special Care Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We provide tailored dental visits for children of all ages and needs.
- Our team specializes in caring for children with special medical conditions.
- We emphasize preventive care and patient education for lifelong oral health.
- Our practice combines clinical expertise with a child-friendly, welcoming environment.
- We offer sedation dentistry to ensure comfortable treatment for anxious patients.
Services
Dental Fillings
Dental fillings restore damaged or decayed teeth using tooth-colored composite resin or traditional amalgam materials. This procedure prevents further decay and maintains the structural integrity of the tooth. Our practice prioritizes aesthetic, durable solutions that blend seamlessly with natural teeth while ensuring long-term oral health.
Orthodontics
Orthodontic services address misaligned teeth and jaw issues through metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, or clear aligners. We create personalized treatment plans to improve bite function, oral health, and smile aesthetics for children and adolescents, ensuring optimal dental development.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry helps anxious or special needs patients receive care comfortably using nitrous oxide, oral sedatives, or IV sedation. Our team carefully selects sedation methods based on individual needs, ensuring safety and relaxation during complex or lengthy procedures.
Special Care Dentistry
Special care dentistry provides tailored treatment for children with developmental, medical, or physical disabilities. We implement customized approaches and advanced techniques to accommodate unique needs, ensuring accessible, compassionate care in a stress-free environment.
Dental Extractions
Dental extractions address problematic baby teeth, severely damaged teeth, or impacted wisdom teeth. We prioritize patient comfort through thorough explanations and gentle techniques, ensuring safe removal while minimizing anxiety and promoting proper dental development.
People
Dr. Shana Nistar
Dentist
Dr. Nistar is a board-certified pediatric dentist with advanced training from Tufts University. She has hospital privileges at Franciscan Hospital and specializes in treating medically compromised children. Multilingual in English, Spanish, and Tamil, she combines clinical expertise with compassionate care for young patients.
Questions
What dental services do you offer for children?
We provide comprehensive care including preventive exams, fillings, orthodontics, sedation dentistry, and specialized treatment for children with special needs.
Do you treat children with special medical needs?
Yes, we specialize in adaptive dentistry for children with developmental or medical conditions, offering customized care plans and anxiety-reducing techniques.
What orthodontic options are available?
We offer metal braces, ceramic braces, lingual braces, and clear aligners tailored to each child's dental development and aesthetic preferences.
How do you handle dental emergencies?
We provide urgent care for knocked-out teeth, fractures, and toothaches, with same-day appointments available for emergency situations.
Is sedation dentistry safe for children?
Yes, we use carefully monitored sedation methods like nitrous oxide and oral sedatives to ensure safe, comfortable treatment for anxious or special needs patients.
What insurance plans do you accept?
We accept all insurance types and are in-network with Delta Dental Premier, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and MetLife, filing claims electronically for convenience.
