If you want your child to have positive memories of the dentist, then we are the office for you. For over 50 years, our pediatric dental practice in Portland has shown countless kids and parents that dental checkups, tooth-colored fillings, and white crowns are nothing to fear.
We’ve thought of everything so you don’t have to. Dr. Steven Pike follows a system discovered by his father (the founder of our practice) that has been refined, studied, and proven for decades.
It combines knowledge from countless real-world interactions with all types of children as well as trusted methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, helping our young patients feel empowered and in control during their dental appointments. This leads to giggles instead of tears and fond memories instead of fears, turning appointments into fun family outings as opposed to something to worry about. Our approach has proven so successful that it is currently being studied so more healthcare providers can learn from and take advantage of it.
Is your child naturally sensitive or scared of the dentist, or did they have a previous negative experience? Have you been told they need sedation dentistry, but you’d rather avoid it? If so, an Anxiety Reduction Appointment is a conservative sedation alternative and can help hit the reset button, showing your favorite smile that taking care of their teeth can be comfortable, easy, and even fun with the right people.
"Just had another amazing appointment here. My kids are almost 3 and 5 and they love coming. They ask if they can come to the dentist every day....seriously! The hygienists and dentists are so good with them. Very calm, patient, respectful. And I can see my kids' comfort growing each time."
“My granddaughter loved this dental office & now my 4 year-old great-granddaughter also loves it. She frequently tells me she wants to go back. As far as she is concerned, Dr. Pike is her doctor. This is the only place I would take a child if you don't want them to be afraid of visiting a dentist.”
“A truly great Dentistry for kids. I, as a parent, was scared of dental procedures because of a bad past experience many many years ago at a different place and time. However, watching my kid go through the process here, gave me confidence to visit a dentist myself. Dr. Pike's dentistry make procedures like tooth extraction, fixing cavities a fun good experience for kids and not a scary experience.”
Your child is more than just their teeth, so we take a big-picture approach to oral healthcare. If dental problems like cavities pop up more often than you’d like, we cannot only help their pearly whites, but also discuss things like their diet and home routines so we can tackle the source of the issue. That way, you spend less time here and more having fun with your family!
Whether your child has Down syndrome, ADHD, anxiety, depression, or is on the Autism spectrum, they will always have a place here. Thanks to our extensive experience and specialized training, we’re able to accommodate every child and remove the barriers between them and their ideal smiles.
We’re in-network with Delta Dental Premier and will accept and file claims for many popular PPO dental insurance plans, plus we also offer flexible financing that features little to no interest.
We’ve been serving local families for generations, and we’re eager to become your child’s dental home!
You’ll find our pediatric dental office at 5440 SW Westgate Dr #380, near the SW Sunset Hwy. You’ll love our technology and knowledgeable team members, and your child will love feeding our gerbils and having fun in our play area! We can’t wait to change the way you and your child think about dentistry.
