Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga, a locally owned and board-certified pediatric dental practice, is redefining the way children experience dental care by creating a welcoming, fear-free environment that prioritizes positive experiences alongside clinical excellence. Serving families across Chattanooga, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Ringgold, Hixson, and the greater Chattanooga area, the practice offers a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services designed to support children from infancy through adolescence.
Available services include first dental visits, preventative dentistry, sedation dentistry, frenectomy procedures, and specialized care for children with special needs. Each service is delivered with child-friendly techniques, adaptive communication, and a gentle, patient-centered approach tailored to meet the unique needs of every child and family. The practice is led by Dr. Clay P. Goins, a board-certified pediatric dentist and "Best of the Best" award winner, whose "Tell-Show-Do" method explains and demonstrates each tool and procedure in a fun, non-threatening way before treatment begins, helping build trust and confidence from the very first visit.
A defining feature of the practice is its one-of-a-kind office environment, often described by families as the "Disney World of pediatric dentistry." Thoughtfully designed to feel more like a discovery museum than a clinical setting, the office features a climbing tree, a saltwater aquarium, and a model train running overhead, ensuring that children arrive curious and leave excited for their next visit. Every first appointment follows a four-step welcome experience: a grand tour of the office, a friendly introduction to tools and techniques, a gentle examination and cleaning, and a celebration complete with a special treat and induction into the practice's beloved No Cavity Club.
For children with anxiety or special needs, Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga offers comprehensive sedation dentistry options ranging from mild nitrous oxide to expert-led deep sedation. The practice also provides advanced laser frenectomy procedures for infants and children experiencing tongue or lip-ties, which are quick, minimally invasive, and anesthesia-free, with immediate benefits for breastfeeding, speech development, and overall comfort. The experienced team is equally committed to serving children with special needs, offering decades of expertise in adaptive care within a safe, compassionate environment.
This approach matters because early positive dental experiences can shape a child's attitude toward oral health for life, reducing anxiety and encouraging regular visits that prevent serious dental issues. For families in the Chattanooga region, Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga offers a model that proves pediatric dental care can be both effective and fun, potentially improving long-term health outcomes for children across the community.
