Visit Our Pediatric Dentist in Centerville, UT

Why We’re Different

Kids love our interactive spaces and fun surprises. Parents love our commitment to safety, open communication, and no-stress visits!

We’ve built our practice from the ground up with kiddos in mind. Every detail is designed to spark excitement- turning any worries into an adventure they won’t stop talking about.

Your Child’s First Visit

$250 New Patient Exam

With the right environment, kids not only handle the dentist but also look forward to it. Whether your child has never seen a dentist or had an experience somewhere else that didn’t go well, we’d love to be their next chapter.

Our New Patient experience includes a full exam, X-rays, and two cleanings for $250. Plus, for every additional little one you bring with, it’s just $200!

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Your Smile Superheroes

Meet Dr. Nelson & His Team

Dr. Nelson tells every nervous child they’re being brave. Even when they’re not. That’s not a performance, it’s the kind of dentist he is. While he’s board-certified in pediatrics, trained specifically in child behavior and development, the real magic happens when your child is in the chair.

That’s because when Dr. Nelson built his team, there was one thing he looked for above everything else: do they actually enjoy being around children? And do they have the patience to work with parents who are worried about their child?

He knows he’s only one part of your experience. The person who greets your child at the door, the assistant who holds their hand during a procedure, and the front desk who answers your questions are all a part of shaping whether your child walks out ready to come back or dreading the next time.

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Little Ones With Big Feelings

Dentistry Tailored For Tiny Teeth

Our pediatric dentists have specialized training in child psychology, behavior management, and gentle techniques that go beyond general dental care. At Utah Children’s Dentistry, every interaction is tailored to create moments that matter, ease little nerves, and build big smiles!

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Pediatric vs. General Dentist

Why your child needs to see a Pediatric Specialist

Pediatric dentists have extra training to care for children’s dental needs. They create a friendly, comfortable environment for kids. Choosing a pediatric dentist in Centerville, UT, ensures positive dental visits and lifelong oral health.

Learn more about a children’s dentist vs family dentist here

Our Pediatric Dentistry Services

A Comprehensive Approach to Compassionate Care

Straightening Little Smiles

Most parents don’t realize that the best time to have an orthodontic conversation is age seven (long before any treatment begins.) Here, we’re looking ahead, understanding how their teeth are developing, and making sure that if treatment is ever needed, we catch it early enough to make it simpler.

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Special Needs Dentistry

If your child has sensory sensitivities, developmental differences, physical disabilities, or complex medical needs, you already know that “we’ll do our best” isn’t enough. Our team has specialized training in working with children who have unique requirements, and we take the time before your first visit to understand your child…

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Here for Emergencies

When something happens, you don’t need to figure it out alone. In moments of dental emergencies, we’ll tell you exactly what to do right now and get your child seen as quickly as possible. Emergencies are scary enough as they are; we want to make sure that by the time…

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From Parents Like Yourself

Stories That Speak Volumes

We often hear, “I didn’t know if we’d make it through the door.” Here’s what happened when they did.

Kamille’s Family Story

Kamille has known Dr. Nelson for over 20 years. She was his patient at age 10. Now, she brings her own children and says they ask her when they get to go back before they’ve even left the parking lot.

Holly’s Story

Holly has been coming since her daughter was three. What keeps her coming back isn’t just the dentistry, it’s the way the team treats her daughter like people worth knowing. And every visit ends with a prize that helps encourage her daughter to work on a healthy smile at home.

Tina’s Story

Tina’s son is nervous every single time but she brings him anyway, because after years of visits, he has never once had a traumatic experience. In fact, he’s created new, fun memories by participating in his own appointment!

Most Offices Buy Equipment, Then Decorate

We Did It The Other Way Around

We started with a vision of exactly how this place should feel (from the layout to the size of every room), and then we built our office around that.
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Our rooms aren’t just rooms, they’re entirely new worlds. A circus, a safari, a train, a spaceport, and an African savannah – all inside our dental practice!. Our preschool play area is a carnival funhouse with crazy mirrors and little games where your kids can move around, and there are video games in our waiting room.

In the treatment rooms, there’s a TV over every chair, so whether it’s your child’s turn, they’ll pick what they want to watch, put on their headphones and their little sunglasses, and settle in.

This makes the hardest part for many of our patients when their show ends, and it’s time to leave!

We also made a decision that matters to a lot of parents: you’re in the room for every procedure. There’s no mystery about what’s happening to your child.