The Dental Space is the Place to Take Your Child For Their First Dentist Visit.
At San Marcos, TX family dentistry clinic The Dental Space, we make every effort to make your child’s experience at the dentist as enjoyable as possible. We’re dedicated to providing the highest quality professional and comprehensive pediatric dentistry services to our young patients in the San Marcos, TX area. We possess the special training and education required to deliver quality dental care to patients as young as 6 months old.
The Dental Space wants you and your family to have the healthiest, brightest smile possible. We welcome new patients of all ages, including those as young as six months. If this is your child’s first dental visit, we will do everything possible to make it a pleasant experience. We want our young patients to learn that visiting the dentist is nothing to be afraid of.
Pediatric Dentistry Services in San Marcos
Our San Marcos, TX pediatric dentistry procedures include:
- Pediatric dental examinations
- Professional teeth cleanings
- Preventative care
- Tooth extraction
- Oral care for infants
- Fluoride treatments
- Fillings
- Pediatric orthodontics
- Habit counseling for thumb-sucking
- Emergency pediatric dental services
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child should visit a dentist by their first birthday. It’s important that children receive professional dental care as early as possible to ensure the proper development of their teeth and gums.
Kids of All Ages Love The Dental Space
As soon as you walk in the door, you’ll realize that The Dental Space isn’t your ordinary dental office. Kids love it! Instead of a boring waiting room and 6-month-old magazines, our lobby is a colorful arcade full of the latest games, big screen TV entertainment, and props from the Star Wars movies. Even our adult patients can’t resist playing a game or two while they wait.
Our state-of-the-art dental suites are safe and sanitary. Patients can listen to music or watch a movie on a small screen TV while we do our work. Our procedures are as painless as possible and we apply appropriate pain management when needed.
Listen to what some of our patients have to say:
“This dentist was amazing – I loved the atmosphere. I’m 26 years old and I was so excited to bring the kids!! The dentist was so amazing my kids are 2, 3, and 10 months and I felt like it was gonna be a horrible experience but it was the best dental experience I have ever had I am so glad to call this place my new dentist they accept adults too yall” – Sara F Rogers
“Brought our 2 and 4-year-olds at the same time. Everyone was very nice and helpful. The dentist was patient, knowledgeable, and overall fantastic like his staff. The games in the waiting area were good to distract the kids. Looking forward to coming back.” – Harvey Liu
Sedation Services from Our Board-Certified Pediatric Specialist
In some cases, there are kids who might require extra care, because they either require extensive treatment or have high anxiety. High anxiety and dental fear can be very common. For these situations, we offer sedation through our board-certified pediatric specialist.
We Handle Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Children often engage in sports and other activities that can result in tooth, jaw, and mouth injuries. If your child experiences a dental emergency contact The Dental Space at 512-667-9770 immediately. We can usually see your child the same day you call.
FAQs About Dentistry in San Marcos
After dental school, pediatric dentists complete two to three years of specialized training. Infants, children, adolescents, and people with special health needs can receive both primary and specialty dental care from pediatric dentists.
The Dental Space treats everyone! Our pediatric dentist Dr. Toopchi generally focuses on the primary and specialty needs of kids, but Dr. McCartor treats kids and adults on a daily basis. Bring the whole family!
It is normal for babies to suck on pacifiers and their thumbs, but it will only become a problem if they continue to do so for an extended period of time. Most children stop sucking their fingers or thumbs by themselves. If they continue to do so after their third birthday, talk to your dentist about strategies for stopping the habit.
The Dental Space Provides Outstanding Pediatric Dentistry in San Marcos to Children of All Ages
The Dental Space welcomes new patients of all ages. Our San Marcos, TX family dental clinic provides a full range of services, including pediatric dentistry. We utilize the latest in dental technology and procedures to provide our patients with the most advanced and painless dental treatment options available.
The Dental Space is located at 1101 Thorpe Ln, Suite 101, just off IH 35 in the Springtown Center Shopping Mall. We serve patients in San Marcos, TX and throughout Hays County, including Wimberly, Redwood, Reedville, Martindale, Kyle, and Maxwell.
Use the Contact Us page or call us at 512-667-9770 to schedule an appointment today. The Dental Space accepts most forms of dental insurance and provides patients with a wide range of payment options.
