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Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Children / Pediatric Dentistry and general care in East Amherst

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(716) 332-2444WebsiteUpdated Aug 24, 2026

About Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on Transit Road in East Amherst, New York. 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.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

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. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on Transit Road in East Amherst, New York, offering children / pediatric dentistry among its listed services. The practice is open Tuesday through Thursday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

Pediatric Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry

Business Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday(Today)
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM5:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry located in East Amherst?
Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is on Transit Road in East Amherst, New York (14051).
What days is Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry open?
Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is open Tuesday through Thursday. Contact the practice through this page to confirm current appointment times before travelling.
What services does Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry offer?
Listed services at Winning Smiles Pediatric Dentistry include Children / Pediatric Dentistry. The full list is shown on this page.
What does a paediatric dentist do differently?
They complete additional training focused on children — how teeth develop, how to manage anxiety and behaviour in the chair, and conditions specific to young patients. The practical difference is usually as much about handling the visit as the treatment itself.
When do children start losing baby teeth?
Usually from around age six, continuing until roughly age twelve, though the timing varies widely between children. Adult molars also come through at the back around age six without any baby tooth falling out first.
Why do dentists take X-rays?
Decay between teeth and problems below the gumline are invisible to the naked eye, so X-rays are what reveal them. Modern digital images use a low dose and are taken only when clinically justified.

Location

Services Offered

Emergency DentistryChildren / Pediatric Dentistry

Reviews

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X***1 month ago

We were warmly welcomed here. My son felt comfortable during his first visit and had a wonderful experience during his dental cleaning.

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H***1 month ago

It was our first visit and everyone was wonderful. They are so great with the kids. Were very happy we chose this practice

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T***2 months ago

Dentist was verry rude they tried billing me $300 for treatment that they gave that was not needed due to not obtaining medical records they are rude and would not recommend them

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S***2 months ago

Dr. Foley and the team always give compassionate and thorough care to my children! I always feel reassured as a parent that my kids are getting high quality care. We get in quick for appointments and always get a good laugh while we are there as well! Best pediatric dentist in the area!

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H***2 months ago

We are extremely satisfied with the care from Dr Foley and his staff. Everyone is super friendly and they are very prompt. Would highly recommend this office and doctor.

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r***3 months ago

Experienced staff! Dr. Mike is very knowledgeable about how teeth and breathing relate to the body as a whole. He is very informational and gives recommendations based on how he would treat his own children. I didn’t feel coerced into the status quo care, I felt heard about concerns which were then discussed and addressed. I will bring my other children to see him as well.-Brandice

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B***5 months ago

My baby was diagnosed with a severe lip & tongue tie, so I was referred to Dr. Mike by my feeding nurse. They were able to get us in quickly because he was losing weight due to the feeding issues. The procedure was explained in the simplest way for us to understand, making us more comfortable with completing the procedure. After a conversation with the hygienist & doctor baby was taken to the back for the procedure, we were shown the necessary stretches for his after care, gave baby kisses, and we waited. The process literally took 1-2 minutes & we had baby back in our arms. I fed him afterward & noticed an immediate difference in his latch OMG!! I am so grateful for Winning Smiles! Thank you soooo much Dr. Mike, baby is doing above average with feedings now 🥹🧡

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J***5 months ago

Dr.Mike and staff is truly amazing, the past few times we’ve been in we’ve had great experiences! My daughter had her teeth pulled just this past week and Dr.Mike along with the staff were truly amazing during it in comforting not just her but me as well. My daughter has more work scheduled to be done next month and I know she’ll be just fine in their caring hands.

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M***5 months ago

Dr. Foley is absolutely incredible. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind, and was so receptive to all of my questions and concerns. From birth, my daughter was experiencing significant difficulty latching when attempting to breastfeed, causing me significant pain and round the clock feeding. Luckily, we were referred by a family friend to Dr Foley when my daughter was 5 weeks old. After a long 5 weeks struggling to feed her (along with recovering from an unplanned C-section), we finally had answers as to what was causing her trouble- a tongue and lip tie. Dr. Foley explained the procedure and rationale for craniosacral therapy prior to the surgery. After completing therapy with ongoing oral stretches, our daughter had the frenectomy and we instantly experienced significant improvement, so much so that we are now able to exclusively breastfeed and she is gaining weight beautifully! I went from triple feeding and feeling so exhausted and overwhelmed to EBF and feeling like a confident, capable mother. I’m so grateful to Dr. Foley and how much he changed my life. Thank you!!!

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