Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga, a locally owned and board-certified pediatric dental practice, is setting a new standard for children's dental care by blending clinical expertise with an enjoyable patient experience. The practice, serving families in Chattanooga, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Ringgold, Hixson, and surrounding areas, offers a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services including 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 and a patient-centered approach tailored to meet the unique needs of every child.
Led by Dr. Clay P. Goins, a board-certified pediatric dentist and "Best of the Best" award winner, the practice transforms the typical dental visit into a positive adventure. Dr. Goins uses the "Tell-Show-Do" method, which explains and demonstrates each tool and procedure in a fun, non-threatening way before treatment begins, helping build trust from the very first visit. This approach lays a foundation for lifelong positive dental experiences.
The office environment is a defining feature, often described as the "Disney World of pediatric dentistry." Designed to feel like a discovery museum, it includes a climbing tree, a saltwater aquarium, and a model train running overhead. First appointments follow a four-step welcome experience: a grand tour, introduction to tools, gentle examination and cleaning, and a celebration with a treat and induction into the No Cavity Club. The practice also offers comprehensive sedation dentistry options, from mild nitrous oxide to expert-led deep sedation, and provides advanced laser frenectomy procedures for infants and children with tongue or lip-ties. These are quick, minimally invasive, and anesthesia-free, with immediate benefits for breastfeeding and speech development.
The practice is equally committed to serving children with special needs, offering decades of expertise in adaptive care within a safe, compassionate, and fear-free environment. By prioritizing positive experiences, Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga helps families give their children the healthy, confident start their smiles deserve.
