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Pediatric Needs at Virginia Family Dentistry

August 4, 2022

Ethan Puryear, DDS "'What I enjoy most about being a pediatric dentist is making dental care fun and enjoyable for children. Striving for optimal oral health in a child builds the foundation for a lifetime of excellent oral health."

A child’s first visit to the dentist should be a positive, even exciting experience. After all, this first step will set the tone for healthy, lifelong dental habits. We make sure every aspect of the child’s visit is carefully considered so we can customize the experience to be the best it can be. 

Why a Pediatric Dentist?

A pediatric dentist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of dental disease in children and those with special healthcare needs. 

Our pediatric dentists are equipped to address your child’s dental development, dental decay, prevention, habits, and trauma, while offering more advanced skills in behavior management, sedation and surgery.

Our pediatric patients are:

  • Infants (as early as age 1)
  • Toddlers, adolescents, and teens
  • Children with special health care needs

We provide the following services:

Pediatric Dentistry Locations

Virginia Family Dentistry has 4 Pediatric Dentistry locations throughout Central Virginia along with a total of 

 15 convenient locations throughout the metro-Richmond area.

Pediatric Locations