Voted Most Loved Dental Practice in Durham

INDY Best of the Triangle 2019
INDY Best of the Triangle 2020
INDY Best of the Triangle 2021
Hulafrog's Most Loved 2020
Hulafrog's Most Loved 2021
Hulafrog's Most Loved 2021
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Serving Kids Since 1975

Why Smile First?

We are parents who get kids and know how to make them smile – and we get what parents want for their kids! Pair that with our decades of pediatric dental expertise and you have a recipe for whole-life dental health! We take an enthusiastic, friendly approach to every visit and take the intimidation out of pediatric dentistry. 

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Meet Our Pediatric Dentists

At Smile First Dental, your little one will be in good hands in the care of our stellar doctors, Dr. Jenny, Dr. Emilee, and Dr. Haley! Together, our doctors have decades of experience and a shared passion for providing comprehensive and compassionate care for children of all ages.

More About Our Team

Dr. Jenny, Dr. Yvette & Dr. Robin

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Tour the Office

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Our Services

Comprehensive Pediatric Dentistry

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Sedation Dentistry

If your child is particularly nervous or needs to spend a longer time in the dentist’s chair, we offer in-office and hospital sedation for a pain-free, stress-free visit.

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Invisalign

Straight smiles are easier to clean and care for. Set your teen up for success with virtually invisible orthodontic treatment.

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Frenectomies

We offer tongue and lip tie releases for kids to help with challenges associated with airway, mouth breathing, speech, feeding, poor sleeping patterns, dental hygiene, crowding or spacing.  

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Dental Emergencies

We’re here 24/7 when your little one needs dental treatment right away. Our team will get your child back to health and out of pain with compassionate, timely care.

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Oral Habits

Habits are very hard to break for anyone. We have celebrated countless number of kids overcome habits such as sucking their thumbs, pacifiers, or biting nails. Let us help your little one next!

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Read Reviews From Happy Parents

My toddler had a great first visit! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable and made my daughters first ever dental visit a pleasant one! This will definitely be our dental home moving forward!

Herison

5 star review

This is a wonderful group of people. Some of the same employees took care of my teeth as I was growing up and it’s great to have many of the same ones help clean and keep my daughters teeth in great shape! I love Smile First and trust them with my daughter’s smile!!

Sara h

5 star review

My toddler had a great first visit! Everyone was very friendly and knowledgeable and made my daughters first ever dental visit a pleasant one! This will definitely be our dental home moving forward!

Herison

5 star review

Dr. Jennie is great! She remembers the boys at each visit, very thorough with exam and follows Covid protocols. We love seeing her twice a year. Thank you for taking care of my boys as if they were your own kids. ❤️

Allison

5 star review

Absolutely worth the 1-hour drive to have someone as knowledgeable and experienced as Dr. Jenny for lip/tongue ties! Beyond that, the facility and staff are completely tailored to kids. Extremely safe protocols and very clean. Thrilled to have had our frenectomy done with Dr. Jenny! Thank you!!

Arielle

5 star review

The staff is very professional and super welcoming. My son first dentist appointment was perfect. He was smiling and laughing with dentist . They made him feel comfortable and safe cleaning his teeth. Highly recommend taking your child here.

Kenneth

5 star review