Top 10 Pediatric Dentists in Dallas Tx

Top 10 Pediatric Dentists in Dallas Tx

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 202610 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

  • Midtown Family Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in Dallas if you want a dependable option for braces.
  • Bear Creek Family Dentistry has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Arts Family Dentistry is one of the clearest places to start if insurance fit matters before you book.
  • Arts Family Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

90.4

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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.

Pediatric Dentists Costs in Dallas, Tx (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam$50 – $150
Child dental cleaning$80 – $200
Fluoride treatment$25 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60
Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250
Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400
Space maintainer$200 – $500
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Dallas, Tx pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Dallas Proper

Only clinics physically located in Dallas appear in this primary ranking.

1

Midtown Family Dentistry

4.9(3.6k)·17 km from Dallas Downtown
90Smyleee

13309, Montfort Drive, Dallas International District, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM

Documented for braces in Dallas, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 13 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

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. It typically covers routine checkups and restorative treatment for both children and adults, with referrals out for anything requiring specialist training. It is offered to both children, where early evaluation can catch developing issues, and adults at any age.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Crowns+9 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 3.6k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 3,577 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 3.6k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published13 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026
2

Bear Creek Family Dentistry

4.9(2.7k)·11 km from Dallas Downtown
88Smyleee

100, 2947, Buckner Boulevard, Piedmont Addition, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Dental Implants focus in Dallas, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 22 documented services.

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Bear Creek Family Dentistry is a dental practice on Buckner Boulevard in the Piedmont Addition area of Dallas, Texas. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window. Contact details for Bear Creek Family Dentistry are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryAffordable Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+18 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 88/1004.9★ · 2.7k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 2,675 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 88/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 88/100 · 4.9★ · 2.7k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published22 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026
3

Arts Family Dentistry

5.0(2.3k)·4.7 km from Dallas Downtown
92Smyleee

102, 803, West Davis Street, Kessler, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 10 AM

Dallas clinic with a dental implants specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 21 procedures.

Read full description

Arts Family Dentistry operates on West Davis Street in the Kessler area of Dallas, Texas. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. You can reach Arts Family Dentistry through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Bridges+17 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1005.0★ · 2.3k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 2,295 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 5.0★ · 2.3k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websiteInsurance acceptance documentedPrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 5, 2026
4

Smile Safari Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(628)·9.5 km from Dallas Downtown
60Smyleee

105, 5510, Abrams Road, Northeast Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Dallas; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 1 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Smile Safari Pediatric Dentistry operates on Abrams Road in the Northeast Dallas area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Smile Safari Pediatric Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 628 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 628 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 628 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
5

Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Littles

4.9(615)·13 km from Dallas Downtown
60Smyleee

Suite 125, 8355, Walnut Hill Lane, Vickery Meadow, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Profile in Dallas flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 0 other documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Littles provides dental care on Walnut Hill Lane in the Vickery Meadow area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Littles and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 615 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 615 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 615 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
6

myKIDSdds

4.9(594)·12 km from Dallas Downtown
59Smyleee

111, 8325, Walnut Hill Lane, Vickery Meadow, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Dallas practice known for invisalign, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 3 documented procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

myKIDSdds provides dental care on Walnut Hill Lane in the Vickery Meadow area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency DentistryInvisalign
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 594 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 594 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 594 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
7

Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Bigs

5.0(469)·12 km from Dallas Downtown
61Smyleee

Ste. 275, 7859, Walnut Hill Lane, North Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Dallas, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Based on Walnut Hill Lane in the North Dallas area of Dallas, Texas, Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Bigs is a dental practice serving the area. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Bigs and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 469 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 469 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 469 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
8

Just Kids Dental

4.9(353)·12 km from Dallas Downtown
59Smyleee

Suite 290, 9669, North Central Expressway, North Dallas, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Dallas, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 2 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Just Kids Dental is a dental practice on North Central Expressway in the North Dallas area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 353 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 353 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 353 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
9

Lakewood Children's Dentistry

4.9(368)·5.9 km from Dallas Downtown
58Smyleee

2011, Abrams Parkway, Lower Greenville, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Dallas clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 1 procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Lakewood Children's Dentistry is a dental practice on Abrams Parkway in the Lower Greenville area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Lakewood Children's Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 368 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 368 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 368 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 2026
10

Bee Kidds Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(327)·6.0 km from Dallas Downtown
58Smyleee

Suite 130, 2222, Fort Worth Avenue, Oak Cliff, Dallas, Texas

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Dallas; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 1 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Bee Kidds Pediatric Dentistry operates on Fort Worth Avenue in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas, Texas. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for Bee Kidds Pediatric Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 327 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 327 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 327 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 10, 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
1Midtown Family Dentistry904.9(3,577)
2Bear Creek Family Dentistry884.9(2,675)
3Arts Family Dentistry925.0(2,295)
4Smile Safari Pediatric Dentistry604.9(628)
5Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Littles604.9(615)
6myKIDSdds594.9(594)
7Children's Dentistry of North Dallas Bigs615.0(469)
8Just Kids Dental594.9(353)
9Lakewood Children's Dentistry584.9(368)
10Bee Kidds Pediatric Dentistry584.9(327)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Dallas Tx

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 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Paediatric dental specialists in Dallas — ABPD board-certified Diplomates — are anchored by the Texas A&M University College of Dentistry's paediatric dentistry residency programme in Dallas, one of the leading paediatric dental training programmes in the South. Children's Medical Center Dallas at UT Southwestern provides the hospital dentistry venue for the Dallas paediatric specialist managing severe early childhood caries requiring general anaesthesia, medically complex patients with developmental disabilities, and paediatric dental trauma requiring operating room access. Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort Worth and the Children's Medical Center in Plano extend the hospital paediatric dental access across the DFW metroplex. Dallas's large undocumented immigrant population — whose children may not be enrolled in CHIP due to parental status concerns — creates a paediatric dental access challenge that the FQHC community health centres and the Texas A&M training clinic serve through income-qualified access rather than insurance-based access, providing a pathway for the eligible child regardless of parental immigration status.

Smyleee evaluated Dallas paediatric dental specialists on ABPD board certification or Texas A&M residency training, Children's Medical Center Dallas or Cook Children's hospital dentistry access, CHIP billing for enrolled child patients, Spanish-language capability for the large DFW Latino patient community, special needs patient general anaesthesia management scope, geographic distribution across the Dallas metro, and paediatric clinical outcome consistency. These ten Dallas practices are the paediatric dentists the data confirmed as delivering the most clinically capable and hospital-connected specialist paediatric dental care in the Greater Dallas metropolitan area.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Dallas, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Dallas typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown in Dallas typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A baby tooth extraction in Dallas typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Tx 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 Dallas 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%
Pediatric Dentists 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 2, 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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