Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry
Children / Pediatric Dentistry in South Central
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About Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry
Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on 12th Street Southeast in the South Central area of Salem, Oregon. 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.
Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.
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. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.
Spinnaker Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on 12th Street Southeast in the South Central area of Salem, Oregon, offering children / pediatric dentistry among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Friday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 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(Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Smyleee Rating
Very Good
439 reviews
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Recent Reviews
Where to go for excellent dental care for your child. All levels of dental done here professionally. Very knowledgeable staff and each and every staff member is great with children.
So happy with our experience. We received a lot of good information on how to support our babies oral health. Her exam was quick and efficient (she is 9 months)! Excited to come back!
Providers were kind, and very welcoming. My son felt very nervous after past experiences but they were super patient with him and he was as laughing, calm, and even excited to come back by the end.
We love Dr Cooper.
Dr Cooper is exceptional. He has a way of putting everyone at ease. He is goofy and lighthearted while also thoughtful and detailed when answering your questions or discussing your concerns. He is a rare gem in the dentistry world. If you have an extra anxious kid - Dr Cooper is exactly who you want as your dentist.
The staff at Spinnaker are amazing! We see Dr. Day who is so sweet and today we had Lesly who was just OUTSTANDING. Our 3 year old is not a fan of someone poking around in his mouth (expected) and she did such a good job trying to help him have fun and truly understand the process. We had originally started our child’s dental care at Acorn but after fraudulent billing claims and a less than kind and understanding staff, I am so so glad we found Spinnaker. Huge bonus for the kids too - they get a prize at the end!
Both my kids love coming here. Recently, my youngest (age 4) had a procedure done with in office anesthesia. My daughter NEVER goes with anyone willingly, unless I’m there. Dr. Elroy (anesthesiologist) was able to have her calmly go to the back room for her procedure with ZERO issues. No crying, no hesitation, no fear. I was surprised how smooth that transition went, and very happy. Dr. Cooper (dentist) completed all the necessary work. He went above and beyond making sure everything was perfect, even redoing 2 crowns because he wasn’t satisfied on how they set the first time. Everyone here TRULY cares to make sure the kids have a wonderful experience. My daughter’s procedure was yesterday, and although her mouth is sore from the crowns, she is still asking to go back to the dentist today. Thank you to the amazing staff from the people at front desk, dental assistants, and doctors. You are all incredible.
We have been coming to see Dr.Cooper for over a decade. All of my kids have enjoyed his kindness, mannerism and support. His incredible knowledge has been greatly appreciated especially during the kids time with orthodontics. 100/10 would recommend. We are gonna miss him and the crew when we have to see a different dentist.
Dr. Cooper is simply wonderful with kids, insanely knowledgeable, and makes the whole family feel comfortable, safe, and heard. Our dental assistant today was also amazing, super sweet with our little ones (4 and 2), and had the fastest hands in the west catching the inevitable gaggy globs from sensitive mouths. I recently moved all 3 of my kids to Spinnaker and would 100% recommend them!
Highly recommend to Spinnaker! Dr. Cooper is so wonderful and goes above and beyond. Recently had my babies tongue tie released and he talked us through everything and made sure we were comfortable with the stretches and recovery. You can tell her really cares about his patients and is good at his job.
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