Pediatric dentistry
A first visit that feels like a field trip. Ride the chair, count teeth, pick a prize and go home with a smile worth bragging about.
How pediatric dentistry works at Brightside
We recommend a first dental visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth. Those early visits are short and mostly about getting comfortable, plus coaching for parents on brushing, bottles and thumb-sucking.
Dr. Priya Raman leads our kids program. She uses tell-show-do language, lets kids hold the mirror, and never rushes a nervous child. Sealants and fluoride varnish help protect little molars while habits are still forming.
"A child's first dental memory can last a lifetime. I want it to be a sticker and a high five."Dr. Priya Raman, DDS, MSWhat is included
Everything listed here is part of the visit, not an add-on.
- Knee-to-knee exams for toddlers
- Gentle cleaning with flavor-choice polish
- Fluoride varnish
- Sealants on permanent molars
- Growth and bite development check
- Brushing coaching with a fun take-home kit
- Prize tower and No-Cavity Club photo wall
What to expect, start to finish
We explain each step before it happens, and you can pause at any time.
Meet and greet
Kids tour the room, ride the chair up and down and meet Mr. Thirsty, our suction straw.
Count teeth
We count teeth together and take pictures if your child is ready.
Clean and shine
A tickle-brush cleaning with a flavor they choose.
Protect
Fluoride varnish and sealants when needed.
Celebrate
A prize, a sticker and a spot on the No-Cavity wall.
Why patients choose it
Positive first memories
Kids who start early grow into relaxed adult patients.
Fewer cavities
Sealants reduce molar cavities by up to 80% in the first two years.
Coaching for parents
Practical advice on snacks, sippy cups and brushing battles.
Family scheduling
Book siblings and parents in one block.
Cost and what affects it
Children's preventive visits are covered by most plans and by Ohio Medicaid programs we accept. Sample prices shown for illustration.
Insurance, membership and financing- First visit under age 3Sample offerFree
- Child exam and cleaningWithout insurance$125 to $160
- Sealant per toothSample range$45 to $60
- Brightside Smile Club, kidsTwo visits, x-rays, fluoride, sample$249 per year
The kids corner
Our hallway prize tower, movie ceiling and No-Cavity Club wall make visits something kids look forward to.
- Pick a prize after every visit, cavities or not
- Cavity-free checkups earn a photo on the No-Cavity Club wall
- Cartoons on the ceiling TV and kid-size sunglasses
- Quiet room and visual schedule for kids who need them
From a patient
My four-year-old asked when she can go back. Dr. Raman let her hold the mirror and count her own teeth.
Related services
Checkups & cleaningsGentle hygiene visits, a full exam and low-dose digital x-rays, twice a year.
Emergency dentistrySame-day visits for toothaches, broken teeth, swelling and knocked-out teeth.
Invisalign clear alignersStraighten teeth with near-invisible, removable aligners and check-ins every 8 weeks.
Pediatric dentistry FAQ
Have a different question? Call (614) 555-0111 and ask for our patient care team.
By their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits are short and relaxed, and they help us catch issues like early childhood cavities.
Absolutely. Parents are welcome in the room for every visit. For older kids, some find they do better when a parent waits nearby, and we will follow your lead.
We slow down, explain everything in kid-friendly words, and break visits into smaller steps. Nitrous oxide is an option for older children when appropriate.
Yes. Tell us what helps your child, such as a quiet room, first appointment of the day or a visual schedule, and we will plan around it.