Pediatric Dentistry
Portland, OR
SW PDX Pediatric Dentistry, led by Dr. Melissa Wages, DDS, specializes in comprehensive dental care for infants, children, adolescents, and children with special health care needs. With 2-3 years of advanced training beyond dental school, Dr. Wages focuses on preventive care in a warm, child-friendly environment, using techniques like nitrous oxide to make procedures comfortable and non-invasive. The practice emphasizes early infant oral care, adolescent dentistry, and helping anxious or medically complex children develop healthy smiles for life.
Ideal for: Parents of infants and young children, families seeking preventive dental care, children with dental anxiety, children with special health care needs
Service area: Portland and surrounding Southwest Portland areas, OR
Specialist Training: Dr. Wages completed 2-3 years of advanced pediatric dental training beyond dental school, preparing her specifically for the unique needs of children and adolescents.
Child-Centered Approach: Uses nitrous oxide, iPad distractions, and non-invasive preventive strategies to help children feel comfortable and safe during dental visits.
Serves Special Needs Children: Experienced in treating children with special health care needs and medical complexity, including teens with conditions affecting dental health.
Address: 7471 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-9073
Website: swpdxpediatricdentistry.com
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