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The Smiling Turtle Pediatric Dentistry specializes in treating children from infancy through their teenage years and children with special health care needs. Our top priority is caring for your child's oral health through education, prevention, positive motivation and quality treatment. Our team listens to your questions and concerns about your child's oral health, and gives you the necessary information to make an informed decision.

We are a full service dental office. This means that we can provide the dental services that your child needs from infancy through their teenage years. We do routine cleanings and exams, restorative dentistry, sedation dentistry, and offer after-hours emergency care. We want your child's visit to the dentist to be a fun, educational and positive experience.
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It's never too early to get your child started on the path toward a lifetime of good oral health, and there are many services we provide to do exactly that. Monitoring your child's dental growth and development, and preventing and intercepting dental diseases along the way, is a primary focus of our practice.
At The Smiling Turtle Pediatric Dentistry, your child's healthcare is our primary concern. Our goal is to help you get the best care and services necessary for your loved ones. We understand that at times, this care can be an unexpected expense. However, we will do our best to keep you informed about potential costs before, during, and after your appointment.
Reviews (7)
Melissa Sideras
Melissa Sideras
Nov 09, 2021
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My daughter (2 years old) had an amazing first experience at The Smiling Turtle today! Great customer service from the entire staff as they made her feel comfortable throughout the visit. The office is professional and clean - a great setup with individual rooms for the littlest ones so they don’t feel anxious being at the dentist. Dr Banakus took great care of us and was a wealth of information answering every question and concern. Looking forward to our next visit!
Jo Miller
Jo Miller
Sep 16, 2021
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They are so patient and kind to my daughter (she’s 3), we’ve always had such a great experience! She’s growing up with no fear of the dentist and that is SO important to me for her dental health. Thank you, everyone, for doing all you do for these kiddos. It’s much appreciated and will benefit them greatly as they get older.
Summer Tedder
Summer Tedder
Aug 18, 2021
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Thank you so much Dr. Banakus and The Smiling Turtle team for taking great care of my kids. They all enjoyed their visit and cannot wait to come back for there next cleaning . Keep doing what you’re doing because this is hands-down the best pediatric dentist ever!
Rachel Snyder Fogleman
Rachel Snyder Fogleman
Aug 06, 2021
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The dental hygienist and Dr. Banakus were both wonderful. The hygienist was SO good with my son. My 3 year old needs some work done on his teeth since he was a preemie and Dr. Banakus explained everything to us and eased our anxiety. Highly recommend!
Jessica Larry
Jessica Larry
Aug 06, 2021
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By far the best pediatric dentist I have taken my son to. They were so patient with him and understanding of his anxiety. Highly recommend them!
Aimee Nicole
Aimee Nicole
Jul 26, 2021
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This is a great office with friendly and caring staff, and Dr. B was excellent. I can’t recommend them enough. We came from an office in Raleigh that was pushing the surgery center and general anesthesia and I was not comfortable with that. Dr. B did everything for our child in office and made us feel totally comfortable with the process. We will be taking the rest of our children to this office as well from now on. Thankyou so much to everyone at The Smiling Turtle!
Andrea Schermer
Andrea Schermer
May 06, 2021
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My 5 year old dreaded the dentist until we started going to Smiling Turtle. The staff is friendly, attentive, detailed,patient and kind. She now loves and looks forward to going!