Calm, Comfortable Dental Care – Even for Anxious Children
Gentle care. Safe options. A stress-free experience for your child.
She was at ease the whole time… the doctor explained everything and made me feel so comfortable.”– Reagan F.
When Your Child Needs Extra Help Feeling Comfortable
Some children feel nervous at the dentist. Others may be very young, need more treatment, or have had a difficult experience before.
Will my child be scared?
Will they need sedation?
What’s the safest option?
You’re not alone-and in many cases, there are simpler solutions than you might expect.
Many Kids Don’t Need Deep Sedation
At Shelby Pediatric Dentistry, we often see children who were told elsewhere they might need sedation-but do great with a more gentle approach.
Nitrous oxide (laughing gas)
TVs on the ceiling
A fun, kid-friendly environment (including our prize wall)
A calm, experienced team
Many children are able to complete treatment comfortably without deeper sedation.
You Stay With Your Child
A major difference at our office:
Parents are invited to stay with their child during visits-including nitrous oxide (laughing gas).
Your presence helps your child feel:
- Safer
- Supported
- More relaxed
Sedation Options for Children
We offer multiple levels of pediatric sedation dentistry, and we’ll help you choose what’s best for your child.
We Help You Choose the Right Option
Every child is different The doctor will work with you to decide the best option for your child’s comfort, safety, and needs.
We always aim to:
- ✓ Use the least amount of sedation necessary
- ✓ Keep your child comfortable
- ✓ Create a positive experience
Before & After: What Parents Experience
Before
- × My child is terrified of the dentist
- × I was told they might need sedation
- × I’m worried about the experience
After
- ✓ Children feel calm and supported
- ✓ Treatment is completed successfully
- ✓ Parents feel confident and relieved
What Parents Are Saying
- Families trust Shelby Pediatric Dentistry for children who need extra patience and care:
A Simple Plan for a Stress-Free Visit
- ✓ Schedule your child’s consultation
- ✓ Discuss comfort and sedation options
- ✓ Create a personalized plan
- ✓ Complete treatment safely and comfortably
Serving Families Across Our Community
- Birmingham
- Hoover
- Alabaster
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– you’re in the right place.
Meet Your Dentist
A talented group of professionals dedicated to building amazing experiences.
Richard Baxter DMD, MS
Dr. Baxter is passionate about
helping children feel comfortable
during every visit. He focuses on
creating positive dental experiences
while providing expert pediatric care.
Julie Jones, DMD
Dr. Jones believes every child
deserves a healthy, confident
smile. She combines advanced
dental expertise with a warm
and caring approach to
treatment.
Laura Adams, DMD
Dr. Adams enjoys building
long-term relationships with
families and helping children
develop healthy oral habits
that last a lifetime.
Brigitte trego, DMD
Dr. Trego is dedicated to making
dental visits fun and stress-free.
Her goal is to help every child
feel safe, supported, and
cared for.
Ready for a Stress-Free Dental Experience?
Your child doesn’t have to feel afraid-and you don’t have to worry.