Children Dentistry in Boise and Meridian, ID

At Dentistry for Children in Boise and Meridian, we do things a little differently. Dr. Jeffrey Davis, Dr. Laura Videtich, and our entire team provide warm, personalized care with the highest standards of preventative dentistry for children. As a privately owned, community-focused practice, we take a collaborative, family-centered approach that helps our patients feel truly cared for and supported.

Our bright, modern offices are designed to be joyful, engaging spaces where kids can feel relaxed and even excited about their dental visits. We make each appointment interactive and educational for both children and parents, helping little ones build confidence and positive habits that last well into adulthood. Since opening our doors, our mission has stayed the same: to create healthy, beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.

Planning Your First Visit

Our office, as well as the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, recommends that your child visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.

It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as “needle”, “shot”, “pull”, “drill” or “hurt”. The office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

We invite you to stay with your child during the initial examination. During future appointments, we suggest you allow your child to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We can usually establish a closer rapport with your child when you are not present. Our purpose is to gain your child’s confidence and overcome apprehension. However, if you choose, you may come with your child to the treatment room. For the safety and privacy of all patients, other children who are not being treated should remain in the reception room with a supervising adult.