Our Services

Kids' Dentist in Clearwater, FL

Gentle children's dentistry from first tooth to teen years — same trusted dentist as the rest of the family, with first visits by age 1, sealants, fluoride, and same-day care for kids' dental emergencies.

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One Dentist for the Whole Family

A Kids' Dentist Who Already Knows Your Family

Cannady Dental is a family practice, which means your kids see the same dentist you do — Dr. Cannady, at every single visit. Children do best with familiarity: the same face, the same room, the same gentle pace, visit after visit. No rotating providers, no starting over with a stranger each checkup.

It's practical for parents, too. With family block appointments, kids, parents, and even grandparents are seen back-to-back in one trip — one call books the whole household. And we're honest about scope: Dr. Cannady is a general dentist who loves treating kids as part of complete family care. If your child ever needs highly specialized pediatric treatment, we coordinate a referral to a trusted specialist rather than pushing beyond what's best for your child.

Families visit us from Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Safety Harbor, Palm Harbor, and Belleair.

What We Do for Kids

Children's Dental Services in Clearwater

First Dental Visits

Recommended by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth. Short, gentle, and pressure-free — mostly about building comfort and coaching parents.

Kids' Cleanings & Exams

Twice-a-year checkups paced for small patients, with cavity checks, gentle cleanings, and growth monitoring as adult teeth come in.

Sealants & Fluoride

Sealants (typically around age 6, when the first adult molars arrive) block the grooves where most childhood cavities start; fluoride strengthens developing enamel.

Kids' Dental Emergencies

Knocked-out tooth at practice, a toothache at bedtime — call or text and we prioritize children for same-day emergency visits.

Sports Mouthguards

Custom-fitted mouthguards that actually stay in — far better protection than boil-and-bite for kids in soccer, football, hockey, and gymnastics.

Teen Invisalign & Ortho Evaluations

Orthodontic evaluations by age 7 at regular checkups, and Invisalign for teens with compliance indicators when the time is right.

A Parent's Guide

When Should My Child First See a Dentist?

The guideline is simple: by the first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth — whichever comes first. From there, the milestones parents should know: sealants around age 6 when the first adult molars arrive, an orthodontic evaluation by age 7, and wisdom-tooth monitoring in the teen years.

Our family dentistry page has the full age-by-age guide — from toddlers to teens — and our blog covers what happens at a child's first dental visit in detail. Nervous kids (and nervous parents) are our specialty: visits move at your child's pace, always.

Practical for Parents

Making Kids' Dental Care Affordable

We file claims for all PPO dental insurance plans, and every recommended treatment comes with a written price before work begins — so there are no surprises on the family budget. Families without dental insurance can use the Healthy Patient Membership Plan (ask us about enrolling family members at any visit), and monthly payment plans are available for bigger treatment.

See all the ways we keep care affordable on our affordable dentist in Clearwater page.

Common Questions

Kids' Dentistry FAQs

What Clearwater parents ask us most about children's dental care.

By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing — whichever comes first. That first visit is short and gentle: a lap exam, a look at how the teeth are coming in, and practical guidance for parents on brushing, bottles, and pacifiers. Early visits build comfort so the dentist's office never becomes scary. More detail: when should my child first see a dentist?
We're a family dental practice, not a pediatric specialty office — Dr. Cannady is a general dentist who cares for children as part of complete family care, from first visits through the teen years. The advantage: your child sees the same dentist as the rest of the family, at the same office, often in back-to-back family block appointments. If a child ever needs highly specialized treatment (for example, hospital sedation or complex behavioral needs), we coordinate a referral to a trusted pediatric specialist.
Parents ask about this shorthand a lot, and different offices use it differently — so here are the actual guidelines that matter: first dental visit by age 1 (or within 6 months of the first tooth), dental sealants around age 6 when the first adult molars arrive, and an orthodontic evaluation by age 7 so bite problems are caught while the jaw is still growing. Dr. Cannady walks through each of these milestones at your child's regular checkups.
Call or text (727) 441-3523 right away — we prioritize kids' dental emergencies and do our best to see them the same day. For a knocked-out permanent tooth, keep it moist (in milk or saliva) and call immediately; minutes matter. For a toothache, rinse with warm salt water and use children's pain reliever as directed. Our emergency dentistry page has first-aid steps for every situation. Go to the ER first only for uncontrolled bleeding, facial swelling that affects breathing or swallowing, or head trauma.
Yes. Dental sealants — a thin protective coating painted onto the chewing surfaces of molars, typically around age 6 when the first adult molars arrive — block the deep grooves where most childhood cavities start. Fluoride treatments at checkups strengthen enamel while it's still developing. Both are quick, painless, and among the most cost-effective prevention in dentistry.
Yes — teens are a big part of our family practice: cleanings and exams, sports mouthguards, wisdom tooth monitoring, and Invisalign for teens with compliance indicators and replacement aligners. Dr. Cannady performs orthodontic evaluations at regular checkups and will tell you honestly whether and when treatment makes sense. Read more: Invisalign for teens in Clearwater.

Ready for a Dentist Your Kids Actually Like?

Book the whole family in one trip — gentle first visits, sealants and fluoride, and the same trusted dentist at every appointment.

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