Pediatric Dentistry

We love children! We like to start seeing little ones early, so that we can monitor their oral development, and they can become familiar with the office and staff. The best time for the first appointment is when you feel that your child is ready. We see infants as young as one year, sometimes younger if the parent has a specific concern. If the child is cooperative, we usually begin cleanings around age two or three.

One of the most important benefits of early dental care is teaching children good habits and a positive attitude toward dentistry. Therefore, we understand that frightening or intimidating a child, or insisting on hygiene appointments before a child is ready, will be counterproductive in the long term. We want to help your child avoid cavities and other common childhood dental problems. Even more importantly, we want to help him or her avoid dental problems for life.

Your child’s dental care focuses on prevention, education, and monitoring oral development. We will help you understand not only how to clean your child’s teeth, but also the importance of proper nutrition, safety precautions, and other healthy habits. If problems do develop, regular checkups allow us to detect them early and provide treatment at the optimal time.

Usually, all or most of the primary teeth have erupted by age three. At that time, we can get a clear picture of tooth alignment and early signs of potential bite or crowding problems. After a comprehensive evaluation, we will explain the likelihood of orthodontic problems, discuss treatment options, and the best ages for treatment. We offer orthodontics and orthopedics here in our office, so your child won’t have to see a different doctor if he or she needs braces.

Robert Sexauer, Dr. Krystal Gillis, and their team are passionate about your family’s oral health. If you are looking for gentle, compassionate, holistic care for your child or yourself, please come see us. Our office is conveniently located in Clinton, MO, serving communities throughout the area. Call us at and schedule an appointment today.