Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga, a locally owned and board-certified pediatric dental practice, is redefining children's dental care by combining clinical expertise with a genuinely enjoyable patient experience. Serving families throughout Chattanooga, East Brainerd, Ooltewah, Ringgold, Hixson, and the greater Chattanooga area, the practice offers a comprehensive range of pediatric dental services designed to support every stage of a child's oral health journey, from infancy through adolescence.
Available services include 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, adaptive communication, and a gentle, patient-centered approach tailored to meet the unique needs of every child and family. The practice is led by Dr. Clay P. Goins, a board-certified pediatric dentist and "Best of the Best" award winner whose approach transforms the typical dental visit into a positive, memorable 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. This method helps build trust and confidence from the very first visit, laying a healthy foundation for a lifetime of positive dental experiences. A defining feature of Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga is its one-of-a-kind office environment, often described by families as the "Disney World of pediatric dentistry." Thoughtfully designed to feel more like a discovery museum than a clinical setting, the office features a climbing tree, a saltwater aquarium, and a model train running overhead, ensuring that children arrive curious and leave excited for their next visit.
Every first appointment follows a four-step welcome experience: a grand tour of the office, a friendly introduction to tools and techniques, a gentle examination and cleaning, and a celebration complete with a special treat and induction into the practice's beloved No Cavity Club. The practice also offers comprehensive sedation dentistry options ranging from mild nitrous oxide to expert-led deep sedation for children who require additional support during treatment.
For infants and children experiencing tongue or lip-ties, the practice provides advanced laser frenectomy procedures that are quick, minimally invasive, and anesthesia-free, with immediate benefits for breastfeeding, speech development, and overall comfort. The practice's experienced team 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 focusing on positive experiences and expert care, Children's Dentistry of Chattanooga is helping families throughout the greater Chattanooga area give their children the healthy, confident start their smiles deserve.
