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Peterborough Family Dental & Implant Center
Children's Dentistry

One Dental Home for the Whole Family

We have cared for Peterborough families for more than fifty years, and we welcome children of all ages. Grandparents, parents, and kids all see us at the same office, with free parking and one familiar team.

The friendly family dental team at Peterborough Family Dental
First tooth to wisdom tooth

Care that grows with your child

From the first baby tooth to the last wisdom tooth conversation, your child sees the same team in the same building, and we already know their history.

Ages 1 to 5
First visits

First visits

Short, friendly visits that build trust before anything else. We count teeth, keep it playful, and let your child set the pace. The goal of the first appointment is a good memory, not a perfect checkup.

School Age
Growing smiles

Growing smiles

Cleanings, exams, fluoride, and sealants to protect new adult teeth as they come in. We keep an eye on how the bite is developing and coach kids on brushing habits that actually stick.

Teens
Teen years

Teen years

Wisdom tooth monitoring, sports mouthguards, orthodontic conversations, and cavity prevention through the snack-heavy years. Teens get talked to directly, like the young adults they are.

What a kids' visit looks like

No rushing, no surprises, and nothing your child is not ready for. Here is how we make the dentist feel easy.

A pressure-free hello

For nervous kids and first-timers, the visit can be as simple as a ride in the chair and a look around. Nothing happens until your child is comfortable, and parents are welcome in the room.

A gentle look and clean

We count teeth, clean gently, and explain everything in kid terms before we do it. Tell-show-do, at a gentle pace, with plenty of breaks whenever they are needed.

A plan and a high five

You leave knowing exactly how your child's teeth are doing, what to watch for, and when to come back. Your child leaves feeling like the dentist is a friendly place.

For Parents

Questions parents ask us

Plain answers from our Peterborough team: no jargon, no pressure.

  • New patients welcome
  • Most insurance accepted
  • CareCredit financing available

Earlier than most parents expect. A good rule of thumb is around the first birthday or within six months of the first tooth. Early visits are short and easy, and they let us catch small things before they become big things. If your child is older and has never been, that is completely fine too. The best time to start is now.

Curious how we keep grown-ups comfortable too? See our comfort and sedation options →

Book your visit

Bring the whole family to one place

One location, free parking, and a team that has watched Peterborough kids grow up for 20+ years. Book back-to-back visits and save yourself a second trip.

  • New patients welcome
  • Most insurance accepted