Top 10 Kids Dentist in Little Rock Arkansas

Top 10 Kids Dentist in Little Rock Arkansas

Compare Little Rock-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 6, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20262 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • Arkansas Family Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Little Rock if you want a dependable option for general dentistry.
  • Smile Arkansas has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

2 clinics scored on this page

91.8

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Children / Pediatric Dentistry Costs in Little Rock, Arkansas (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$150 – $250
Fluoride treatment$25 – $50
Dental sealants (per tooth)$40 – $75
Child X-rays (bitewings)$35 – $75
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$90 – $200
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$200 – $400
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$150 – $350
Space maintainer$200 – $400
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$50 – $150
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$150 – $300

Prices sourced from realdentalcosts.com (Arkansas dental cost averages 2026), Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry cash pay specials ($150 under age 6, $250 over age 6 for new patient exam + cleaning + x-rays + fluoride), Leap Kids Dental Little Rock (leapkidsdental.com), Arkansas Pediatric Dentistry (arpeddent.com), and Arkansas Children's Dental Clinic (archildrens.org). New patient bundle pricing noted at $150–$250 inclusive of exam, x-rays, cleaning, and fluoride. Procedures not explicitly priced in local search results reflect Arkansas regional averages and national pediatric dental benchmarks adjusted for the Little Rock market. Ranges reflect Little Rock, Arkansas pricing as of 2026 in USD. Most providers accept major insurance including Delta Dental, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna, Medicaid, and ARKids 1st. Cash pay discounts and financing options may be available; contact individual providers for exact fees.

Prices verified Aug 6, 2026

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Top Clinics in Little Rock Proper

Only clinics physically located in Little Rock appear in this primary ranking.

1

Arkansas Family Dental

4.9(2.9k)·12 km from Little Rock Downtown
92Smyleee

13600, David O Dodd Road, Little Rock, Arkansas

Closed · Opens today at 7:30 AM

Documented for general dentistry in Little Rock, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 31 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's dentistry makes the practice convenient for parents who want younger family members seen alongside everyone else. Arkansas Family Dental suits Little Rock families and individuals who want a single, comprehensive home for everything from pediatric visits to implants, periodontal care, and jaw or sleep-related treatment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBone GraftingBracesBruxism+27 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 2.9k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 2,906 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 2.9k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 13, 2026
2

Smile Arkansas

4.9(298)·15 km from Little Rock Downtown
90Smyleee

16524, Chenal Parkway, Rock Creek, Little Rock, Arkansas

Closed · Opens Monday at 8 AM

General Dentistry focus in Little Rock, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 19 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's dentistry and dental sealants make the practice convenient for parents who want younger family members seen in the same office, and that family orientation supports the long-term relationships good dental care depends on. With affordable care among its priorities, Smile Arkansas suits Little Rock families and individuals who want a practice that handles routine and pediatric care reliably while offering genuine depth in cosmetic and restorative treatment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+15 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 298 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 298 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 298 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published19 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 12, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
1Arkansas Family Dental924.9(2,906)
2Smile Arkansas904.9(298)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

How to Choose a Dentist in Little Rock, Arkansas

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 6, 2026Independently reviewed

Children's dental care in Little Rock, Arkansas serves a child patient community whose demographic character reflects a majority-minority Southern capital city — a city where the African-American community represents more than thirty percent of the population and where the growing Latino household presence in the Windamere and western Little Rock communities creates a paediatric dental patient population whose ARKids First (Arkansas's CHIP equivalent) billing and Spanish-language capability requirements the best Little Rock practices specifically meet. Arkansas Children's Hospital provides the hospital dentistry venue for the most complex Little Rock paediatric dental presentations, including the severe early childhood caries case requiring general anaesthesia and the medically complex special needs child. The UAMS (University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences) campus in Little Rock provides the academic medical infrastructure that the paediatric dental specialist community draws on, and the UAMS School of Dentistry's paediatric training programme trains the specialists who serve the Central Arkansas paediatric dental patient community.

Smyleee evaluated Little Rock children's dental practices on ARKids First and Arkansas Medicaid billing for covered paediatric services, Spanish-language team capability for the growing Little Rock Latino patient community, Arkansas Children's Hospital connectivity for complex paediatric dental referrals, geographic distribution within Little Rock including the west Little Rock and south Little Rock communities, paediatric behaviour guidance approach, preventive protocol thoroughness, and parent-verified positive first dental experience outcome. These ten Little Rock practices are the kids' dental providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering language-accessible, ARKids-capable quality dental care to the full demographic range of Greater Little Rock's child patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Little Rock, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $150 – $250, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal) in Little Rock typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Little Rock typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Little Rock typically ranges $90 – $200 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Little Rock pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Little Rock accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active Arkansas dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Little Rock metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 6, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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