Your child's health is important, and developing a positive relationship between kids and their dentist is a good way to build lifelong healthy habits. Everglades Pediatric Dentistry features offices located in both Okeechobee and Sebring, Florida in order to provide the Heartland, Greater Lake Okeechobee area, and surrounding counties with the most convenient care.
Melissa Kindell, DMD, helps every child who visits feel welcome and comfortable and is dedicated to educating and providing quality treatment to maintain your child's oral health. Look to her to give your child not only an award-winning smile but good dental habits that will last them a lifetime. We provide state-of-the-art dental care in a fun and child-friendly environment.
Melissa Kindell, DMD, helps every child who visits feel welcome and comfortable and is dedicated to educating and providing quality treatment to maintain your child's oral health. Look to her to give your child not only an award-winning smile but good dental habits that will last them a lifetime. We provide state-of-the-art dental care in a fun and child-friendly environment.
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Dr. Kindell, born and raised in Okeechobee, FL attended the University of Florida after high school where she received her Bachelor of Science and continued on to receive her Doctor of Dental Medicine. Her pure love of both dentistry and children gave her the inspiration and passion to pursue her specialty in Pediatric Dentistry at the University of Florida.
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the American Dental Association (ADA), and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommend that your child visit the dentist by his/her first birthday or 6 months after the eruption of their 1st tooth. When the child is seen at one year, the first visit can be enjoyable and positive!
Some children are given nitrous oxide/oxygen, or what you may know as laughing gas, to relax them for their dental treatment. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is a blend of two gases, oxygen and nitrous oxide. Nitrous oxide/oxygen is given through a small breathing mask which is placed over the child's nose, allowing them to relax, but without putting them to sleep.
Reviews (18)
Morgan Mimbs
Nov 02, 2021
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I have been taking my son since he was about 1 year old and he is almost 6 now. I love this office and every employee. He had to get a cavity filled and we decided to see Dr. May. He was GREAT! My son did SO well and Dr. May continuously commented on his behavior during the procedure. We were in and out within 45 minutes. Dr. May was very informative and very professional. Thank you Everglades!
Rebecca Hay
Sep 28, 2021
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Katie C. Adams
Aug 23, 2021
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Lisa Miller
Aug 06, 2021
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My daughter had her 2nd tooth extraction today after one of her baby teeth started breaking off. Her first experience (different dentist) was traumatic to put it mildly for her and my mama heart as well. She was so anxious about this new dentist and it was a night and day difference. This time she had the laughing gas and numbing medication and… never flinched once! Never cried and it went seamlessly. ❤️ What was so impressive to me was Dr. Kindell called me this evening to ask how she was doing and be sure everything was going ok. She again took time thanking me for trusting
Kendall McIntyre
May 11, 2021
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Dr. Kindell and her team are total ROCKSTARS. My daughter looks forward to seeing the team at Everglades Pediatric. Not only does she have a great team but she only brings on the best people to help her kiddos. My daughter had to get 6 teeth extracted and my daughter had high anxiety regarding dental. Dr Kimmel & Bree (pediatric dental anesthesia) were AMAZING too and worked so well alongside Dr. Kindell. We LOVE Dr. Kindell 🐊 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ashalee Jones
Feb 05, 2021
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K. Williams
Nov 04, 2020
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Katherine Stead
Jul 07, 2020
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When I was a kid I would have loved to have had a dentist office that took care of me as amazing as The doctor and the staff at Everglades paediatric dentistry. They not only work with the children but they work with the parents. My children love them, There like family.
To the doctor and staff at Everglades paediatric dentistry Deborah, Jonny, Lillian, and myself wanted to let you all know that we love you.
To the doctor and staff at Everglades paediatric dentistry Deborah, Jonny, Lillian, and myself wanted to let you all know that we love you.
Jasmine Melendez
Jun 23, 2020
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I truly appreciate all the safety precautions that are being taken at EPD, for their patients and staff! Dr. Kindell and her entire team are phenomenal!! Not only is Dr. Kindell an excellent dentist, she also is extremely passionate in what she does! I love that she takes time to educate parents and connect with the kids! Thank you Dr. Kindell and… assistant Christina today for your professionalism, kindness, grace and of course patience! 😃If you’re a parent looking for the absolute BEST dentistry for your children I couldn’t recommend EPD enough to you!!
Julie Stephens
Apr 23, 2020
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Michelle Lingafelter
Feb 22, 2020
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Brandy VanSickle
Jan 21, 2020
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Stacy Pasquarella
Dec 27, 2019
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Wonderful place, everyone was so friendly and tender, I couldn’t believe babies coming in and out, not afraid, not crying. Seems they have been treating people for years and like family. This was our first visit did to an insurance change and I couldn’t have been more pleased. So thankful to have a pediatric dentist in our little town of OKeechobee.
Julie Paris
Nov 15, 2019
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Holly Mixon
Oct 27, 2019
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Jennifer Kinard
Aug 01, 2019
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Crystle Berry
May 07, 2019
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Gacha Mia Playz
Aug 21, 2017
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