Pediatric Dental Office in Apopka, FL

“An Early Start to Healthy Teeth!”

We believe in the importance of prevention of dental issues at an early age, which helps children have a healthy smile.

Pediatric Dental Office in Apopka, FL

“An Early Start to Healthy Teeth!”

We believe in the importance of prevention of dental issues at an early age, which helps children have a healthy smile.

Baptiste Dentistry for Kids

Our Philosophy

Baptiste Dentistry For Kids prides ourselves in providing our valued pediatric patients with attentive, compassionate and personalized care. We put patients first by focusing on your care and comfort. We treat you as if you were one of our family members and we want you to think of our practice as your pediatric home for dentistry.

Feel the difference with Baptiste Dentistry for Kids

Baptiste Dentistry for Kids offers a range of preventative treatments and services to keep your child's smile healthy and beautiful.

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Discover a Pediatric Dentist that Truly Cares about Your Child's Smile!

Meet Dr. Pinnock

Dr. Pinnock has worked with a diverse patient population with a range of dental needs. She is passionate about educating patients and their families about their oral health. Her goal is to provide a pleasant experience for the patient and caregiver.

Discover a Kids' Dentist that Truly Cares about Your Child's Smile!

Meet Dr. Dalmeida

Dr. Maryana Dalmeida is a dentist and orthodontist with over eight years of clinical experience. She earned her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree with High Honors from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine.

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I couldn’t have asked for a better experience for my daughter. It was her first time being sedated and having a dental procedure. From the time we walked in the door everyone was incredibly kind and explained everything step by step.

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Baptiste Dentistry For Kids Tips

Hygiene and Diet Tips for a Healthy Mouth

  • Bring child for first dental visit by 1 year of age
  • Avoid allowing baby to go to sleep with a bottle filled with milk or juice
  • Decrease night-time breast feeding once baby’s teeth develop
  • Before teeth develop, clean the mouth with damp cloth
  • Once teeth appear, use soft bristled toothbrush with toothpaste to clean teeth

  • Limit frequent snacking on sugary food such as candy, cake, and even crackers and pretzels
  • Avoid giving child soda and juice, stick with regular milk and water
  • Make sure children spend 2 minutes brushing
  • At night, after brushing, go right to bed (no snacks
  • along the way)
  • Parents, continue helping child brush and floss their teeth until they reach 8 years of age
  • See your dentist for regular visits (every 6 months)

Baptiste Dentistry For Kids Tips

Hygiene and Diet Tips for a Healthy Mouth

Babies
  • Bring child for first dental visit by 1 year of age
  • Avoid allowing baby to go to sleep with a bottle filled with milk or juice
  • Decrease night-time breast feeding once baby’s teeth develop
  • Before teeth develop, clean the mouth with damp cloth
  • Once teeth appear, use soft bristled toothbrush with toothpaste to clean teeth

Toddlers and School Age Children
  • Limit frequent snacking on sugary food such as candy, cake, and even crackers and pretzels
  • Avoid giving child soda and juice, stick with regular milk and water
  • Make sure children spend 2 minutes brushing
  • At night, after brushing, go right to bed (no snacks
  • along the way)
  • Parents, continue helping child brush and floss their teeth until they reach 8 years of age
  • See your dentist for regular visits (every 6 months)

Our Services

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Additional dental procedures including the following: 

  • Baby tooth nerve treatment 
  • Extractions 
  • Finger habit appliances 


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