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Most parents want two things from a children’s dentist. They want their child’s teeth to stay healthy, and they want problems fixed without making the dentist scary. SmileCraft Dental covers both. We offer protective treatments like sealants, fluoride varnish, and nano-hydroxyapatite. For baby teeth that need repair, we provide pulpotomies, pediatric crowns, and space maintainers. We offer nitrous oxide for kids who need help relaxing.
We treat kids as young as 1, as well as teens and adults, so your child won’t have to switch offices as they get older. We can provide clear aligners in the teen years and wisdom tooth removal later on, and we can also handle crowns or implants. All of that care stays with one team and one set of records.
When your child needs treatment, you’ll hear the full picture first. We’ll tell you what we found, what the options are, and what each would cost. Then we decide together on what fits your child and your family’s budget.
We’re in Leander, on the Cedar Park line. That’s convenient for families coming from Avery Ranch, Mayfield Ranch, Crystal Falls, Travisso, Santa Rita Ranch, Bar W Ranch, and Teravista, as well as Cedar Park, Leander, Liberty Hill, Georgetown, Round Rock, North Austin, Jonestown, and Lago Vista.
Kids' back teeth have deep grooves on top, and those grooves are hard to clean when a child is still learning to brush. A sealant is a thin coating we paint into the grooves and harden with a light, so food and bacteria have fewer places to settle. Your child won't need a shot, and we won't drill. Most children get sealants soon after their permanent molars come in. We'll check them at each visit and repair any that wear down.
Fluoride varnish is a thin fluoride coating painted onto your child's teeth in a few quick strokes. It sets right away, so even little ones who can't sit still for long can get it. The fluoride helps make enamel stronger against the acids that cause cavities. We often recommend it for children who've had cavities before or whose teeth show early weak spots. Your child should wait a few hours before brushing and stick to soft foods for the rest of the day.
Some parents would rather their child skip fluoride, and nano-hydroxyapatite gives them another option. It uses very fine particles of a mineral similar to the one tooth enamel is made of, and researchers are still studying how it supports enamel. We'll explain how it compares with fluoride for your child's teeth, and you can decide which approach you're comfortable with.
Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, can help a nervous child relax during a filling or other treatment. Your child breathes it through a small mask over the nose. They stay awake and can talk with us the entire time. The effects wear off shortly after we remove the mask. Before using it, we'll review your child's health history and talk with you about whether it's a good fit.
When a cavity in a baby tooth reaches the pulp (the soft tissue that holds the tooth's nerve), a pulpotomy may let us save the tooth. We remove the affected pulp from the upper part of the tooth and treat the area, while the roots stay in place. A pediatric crown then goes over the tooth as a protective shield. Your child can keep chewing normally, and the tooth can fall out when it’s ready.
Baby teeth hold space for the adult teeth growing underneath. If one is lost too early because of decay or an injury, the teeth beside it can drift into the gap and block the adult tooth. A space maintainer is a small appliance that keeps that space open. We'll take X-rays to see how close the permanent tooth is and check the maintainer at your child's regular visits. Once the adult tooth is ready to come in, we'll remove it.
Most of your child’s appointments will be a cleaning and an exam, plus X-rays when they’re due. With digital imaging and our intraoral 3D scanner, we can pull up pictures of your child’s teeth on screen, so you’ll see exactly what we’re talking about.
If we find a cavity or anything else that needs care, we’ll talk with you before doing any treatment. We’ll go over what we saw, which options make sense, what each one involves, and roughly what it will cost. Our goal is to help you understand your choices so we can decide together on the treatment that fits your child’s needs and your family’s budget. You don’t have to decide during the appointment, and you’re welcome to take time to talk it over at home.
For kids, we keep things low-key. We’ll tell your child what each tool does before we use it, answer their questions, and let them take a break if they need one. Kids who like it quieter can wear noise-canceling headphones, and blankets are available if they’d like to get cozy. For children who need extra help relaxing during treatment, nitrous oxide is an option we’ll discuss with you.
Kids’ dental benefits don’t always match adult benefits. Some plans cover sealants and fluoride only until a certain age, and coverage for crowns or space maintainers varies. We’re in network with most major PPO plans and also offer fee-for-service care. Our front desk can look up your child’s benefits and estimate your share before treatment.
For families without insurance, the Dental Savings Plan’s family membership costs $699 a year. It covers two adults and two children under 16, and you can add more children for $199 each. Each member gets two exams, two cleanings, X-rays, and a fluoride treatment each year, along with 30% off most other treatments. It’s a discount plan, not insurance. For larger treatments, Cherry offers financing, and you can apply on our website.
| Area | Approx. Drive Time |
|---|---|
| Silverado Ranch | 5–8 min |
| Block House Creek | 5–8 min |
| Cedar Park | 5–10 min |
| Avery Ranch | 10–12 min |
| Crystal Falls | 10–12 min |
| Leander | 10–12 min |
| Mayfield Ranch | 10–15 min |
| Vista Oaks | 10–15 min |
| Apple Springs | 12–15 min |
| Bar W Ranch | 12–15 min |
| Brushy Creek | 12–15 min |
| Sendero Springs | 12–15 min |
| Travisso | 12–15 min |
| Lively Ranch | 15–18 min |
| Santa Rita Ranch | 15–20 min |
Usually, yes. Some baby teeth stay in place until age 10 to 12, and an untreated cavity can cause pain or infection well before then. Baby teeth also help with chewing and speech, and they hold space for adult teeth. We’ll show you the cavity and explain your options.
Some kids describe a light, tingly, or relaxed feeling. Your child stays awake and can talk with us throughout. The effects fade quickly after the mask comes off, and we’ll discuss it with you before using it.
It usually comes up after a baby tooth is lost early. We’ll take an X-ray to see how far along the adult tooth is. If it’s still a while from coming in, we may recommend holding the space.
In many cases, yes. Because we see children and adults, families often schedule back-to-back visits. Tell our front desk who needs to come in, and we’ll work out the timing.
Most Avery Ranch families reach us in about 10 to 12 minutes, depending on traffic. Neighborhoods like Block House Creek and Silverado Ranch are closer, about 5 to 8 minutes away.
Schedule one checkup, or bring the whole family in on the same day.
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