A child's first dental visits influence their feelings about dentistry for the rest of their life. It's essential that children have positive, fun dental experiences, setting the foundation of a lifetime of healthy smiles and a desire to care for their oral health. At South Lake Pediatric Dentistry, We Believe in Making Kids Happy, One Healthy Smile at a Time!
We know it's essential to provide a fun, welcoming environment where children always feel safe. Our pediatric dentists, Dr. Frank Kendrick and Dr. Tonya Mealor-Kendrick, are calm, gentle, and reassuring. They encourage our young patients to ask questions and offer with age-appropriate answers. Along with our incredible team, our doctors deliver advanced care that keeps children smiling.
We know it's essential to provide a fun, welcoming environment where children always feel safe. Our pediatric dentists, Dr. Frank Kendrick and Dr. Tonya Mealor-Kendrick, are calm, gentle, and reassuring. They encourage our young patients to ask questions and offer with age-appropriate answers. Along with our incredible team, our doctors deliver advanced care that keeps children smiling.
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I was born in Wildcat country, also known as central Kentucky in the city of Lexington. I moved to Charlotte in 2000, after surviving the 1999 Y2K fears. I didn't enjoy my electrical engineering major and decided to follow my dreams into some area of medicine/ healthcare and dentistry was the best fit for me.
Our practice is committed to providing you and your family with safe, gentle, high-quality dental care. We understand that your child may feel anxious about visiting the dentist. We are sensitive to children's needs and it is our goal to make your child feel comfortable visiting our practice while providing the best care possible.
The cost of treatment may vary depending on your child's individual needs and treatment plan. We will discuss with you the cost of treatment and each of your available payment plan options before your child begins treatment, so that you can make the best choice for your child and your family. Your child's smile can last forever, and we want to make it as easy as possible to receive the best dental care whenever needed.
Below are common questions and our answers about the best way to care for children's teeth. We recommend that you make an appointment to see the dentist as soon as your child gets their first tooth. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children be seen by six months after their first tooth erupts, or at one year of age, whichever comes first.
A child's first visit to the dentist should be enjoyable. Children are not born with a natural fear of the dentist, but they can fear the unknown. Our office makes a special effort to use pleasant, non-frightening, simple words to describe each treatment. We want you and your child to feel at ease from the moment your family arrives at our office.
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Carmen Morales
Nov 29, 2021
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Tracy Martin
Nov 06, 2021
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Jennifer Panza
Oct 20, 2021
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Wanda McAuley
Oct 02, 2021
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Karmen Guzman
Aug 21, 2021
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Such kind, and caring staff who always go above and beyond to help my kids feel relaxed and comfortable during their visits. Dr. Frank is "funtastic"! I have a tween, 8 year old and a toddler who all enjoy going to their office. Decor is fun and inviting, and treasure prizes are always a wonderful treat after every appointment.
Kenneth Leopard
Aug 18, 2021
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Stephen Chmielewski
Aug 18, 2021
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Safiyyah Swinton
Mar 28, 2021
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Great kid’s dentist office! Decorated brightly and kid friendly decor which made the kids excited for their experience! The hygienist was so warm and put us all at ease for the cleaning. The dentist was friendly and polite! The kids actually thanked me for taking them to get their teeth cleaned so I’d say that was an awesome experience !
