West Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Board-certified pediatric care on 4700 South, in an under-the-sea office built for nervous kids.
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About West Valley Pediatric Dentistry
Under-the-sea is the theme, sharks included, and it is not decoration for its own sake — a child hunting for the next fish is not bracing for the chair. West Valley Pediatric Dentistry has been at 2964 West 4700 South since 2010, in a suite just off one of the valley's busier east-west arterials, on the Taylorsville and West Valley boundary a few minutes south of Valley Fair Mall. Dr. Samuel Bailey is a board-certified pediatric dentist, meaning he completed a specialty residency beyond dental school and then passed the board examination, a distinction general practices that also see children do not carry.
The first appointment is weighted toward assessment and habit-building. Expect a full exam, a cleaning, fluoride, and digital radiographs where they are indicated. The practice also lists overall health assessments, which in pediatric dentistry means looking past the teeth at growth, airway, diet and the habits that shape a developing bite. What you should get is specifics rather than generalities: which molars need sealing, where plaque is actually accumulating, whether a thumb habit has started to move the front teeth.
Early orthodontics is offered here as well. That phrase covers space maintainers when a baby molar is lost too soon, habit appliances, and short interceptive phases to correct a crossbite before the jaw finishes growing. It does not mean a full set of braces on a seven-year-old. Most children screened early need nothing beyond yearly monitoring, and a practice willing to say so is worth more than one that finds a reason to start treatment.
The schedule is generous by children's-office standards: 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Thursday and 8:00 to 1:00 Friday, with the office closing for roughly an hour at midday. Confirm that midday break when you book anything close to 1:00. The location makes sense for families in Taylorsville, West Valley City and Kearns; from the east bench there are closer options. If your child is anxious, say so on the phone rather than at check-in, because a visit built around a nervous child is scheduled differently.
Dr. Samuel Bailey's children's practice has sat on 4700 South, on the Taylorsville and West Valley line, since 2010. He is a board-certified pediatric dentist, and the under-the-sea office covers preventive care, cleanings and exams, fluoride, digital X-rays, dental hygiene and early orthodontics such as space maintainers and habit appliances. Open 8:00 to 5:00 Monday through Thursday, and mornings on Friday.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry, Preventive Cleanings, Orthodontics, Dental Hygiene
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Frequently Asked Questions
My child is seven. Is that too early to be looking at braces?
My child is frightened of the dentist. What actually helps before the appointment?
When is the office open, and is there a midday closure?
Location
Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
1,923 reviews
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Recent Reviews
ALISHA! omg she was awesome, she’s great! Kids love her & her beautiful personality such a sweet soul & great with kids!
All my 3 kids have been going to West Valley Pediatric Dentistry. Dr Bailey and the teams are great. Highly recommended
West Valley Pediatric is amazing they are all so friendly and patient with my daughter. I recommend them they are amazing and patient with all children.
Super patient with my almost 2 year old who was not cooperating, constantly reassured me that it’s okay which made me feel less overwhelmed. Such a helpful team! 100% recommend & so happy I found my baby her #1 dentist.
We have been coming here for years! I’ll never forget our first visit, my son was previously extremely anxious and refused to sit in the chair; it was so hard! But when we switched to this office, he was able to sit through an entire visit. I’ve been pleased with the results, and my children have felt comfortable asking questions. I’ve recommended them to people who have asked for recommendations.
We have a wonderful experience every time we come to west valley pediatric with Dr Bailey! We especially love Marissa! She’s the best! Great bedside manner and friendly with everyone!! Love this office and all the staff!
I’ve been bringing my kids over here for about 2 years now, the service is amazing my kids used to be nervous about dentist before but now they get excited about dentist, they love the setup. The staff are incredibly nice and super friendly. Highly recommended
We are fairly new to this clinic but from the very beginning I knew my little guy was in great hands. Wonderfully friendly staff. Well educated and very personable. Trusting in people to take care of your little ones is hard and for all teeth related things these guy are wonderful.
I have nothing but amazing things to say about West Valley Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Bailey and every one of their staff I have had the pleasure of working with over the past 2 years! My daughter has a very complex medical history and it has caused multiple dental issues. We were seeing another dentist in Utah County closer to my home that was suggesting some very aggressive dental procedures. Dr. Bailey was a second opinion from a friend of mine so I thought I would see if he had the same suggestions for my daughter. Dr. Bailey and his staff had so much more knowledge and were so much nicer and softer in their approach with the treatment plan. They have done multiple procedures on my daughter at this point and everything has gone so smoothly and I really trust them and that they aren’t doing unnecessary work. I have sent some extended family to this office for second opinions as well, and their the agree that it is just a much better fit and they feel like everyone in the office only wants what’s best for their patients! My daughter won’t be going anywhere else! Billing has also been a breeze! Deann is so great to work with! Thank you to everyone in the office for giving my daughter the best experiences in your office, she looks forward to her visits! 10/10 ⭐️
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