Heights Pediatric Dentistry
South Seminole Heights practice offering children / pediatric dentistry
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Very Good
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Heights Pediatric Dentistry is ranked in the top 3 on 2 Smyleee Top 10 lists.
About Heights Pediatric Dentistry
Heights Pediatric Dentistry operates on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in the South Seminole Heights area of Tampa, Florida. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Guidance generally points to a child's first dental visit around age one or within six months of the first tooth.
Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.
A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.
Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not.
Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children. They use a low radiation dose and are taken on a schedule matched to individual risk rather than at every single visit.
Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost. Contact details for Heights Pediatric Dentistry are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Based on East Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard in the South Seminole Heights area of Tampa, Florida, Heights Pediatric Dentistry provides children / pediatric dentistry alongside routine dental care. The practice is open Monday through Friday. Contact details and a full list of services are on this page.
Clinic Details
Parking
Free parking lot
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
220 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Heights Pediatric Dentistry was very welcoming and comfortable. The staff was friendly and professional.
My 3 year old son had his first appointment here last week. We had heard great things from many other parents in the area, and we had an absolutely perfect experience ourselves. From the moment we walked in, every staff member was so genuinely happy and kind to my son and I. My son felt totally comfortable the entire time. Everything is “kid friendly” from start to finish from the decor and activities in every room, to the way each staff member acts and communicates. Dr. Carter was so patient and thorough, explaining everything to my son and I along the way, and giving easy to follow recommendations for improving oral hygiene at home. I was very impressed and I learned a lot. Before we even got out the door, my son asked if he could come back again soon, and then in the car he asked if Dr.Carter will come to his birthday party -lol- so I’d say those are signs that he approved as well.
What an amazing experience from here, starting from Front Desk, all the way to seeing the Dentist. Genuinely cares and makes sure you leave happier than you came. Warm, compassionate caring people and kudos to you Doctor Carter because you Model the patient experience so well. Take it from me because I have worked with Disney and improving areas that didn't align with Disney standard. So I know genuine Service from afar. High5.
Dr Carter and her team were so welcoming and wonderful with my 3 year old son. The office is very clean and the decor makes for a fun environment for the kids. Dr Carter was very thorough and efficient with her exam while managing treatment time so that my son’s patience and tolerance in the chair was managed well. Highly recommend!
Heights Pediatric Dentistry is by far the most Amazing dentist office EVER. My son is 3 and has speech delays and they make every visit pleasant for him. They are so patient with him and very understanding to his needs. I’m always nervous when taking him to appointments because he can’t clearly communicate what he feels but the way they care for him puts my worries at ease. I would choose this office ten times over every time . I am so appreciative how great they make my little one feel.
Dr Carter is incredible- my son is very anxious and other dentists recommended general sedation. She has been able to do many treatments (long/intense ones too!) with only laughing gas without my son having any trouble. Much safer than general anesthesia! She was amazing with him every time, and the last time she saw him he didn't even need the laughing gas because shes just so good with him. As a parent she always talked to me before and after treating him, listened to what helps him and I trust her SO much.
The staff was wonderful! Definitely recommend!
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