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Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner
At Healthy Smiles, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized dental care for children in a welcoming, family-friendly environment. Our team, led by Dr. Brian Jock, Dr. Erik Wells, and Dr. Jennifer Wells, is committed to treating every patient with empathy, warmth, and understanding. With over 20 years of combined experience in pediatric dentistry, our doctors have advanced training in behavioral management, sedation techniques, and preventive care tailored to children's unique needs. We prioritize creating positive dental experiences for young patients through laughter, encouragement, and personalized attention. From routine exams and fluoride treatments to sedation dentistry for anxious children, we offer comprehensive services designed to protect developing smiles. Our practice emphasizes early oral hygiene education, using interactive tools and simple language to make dental care engaging for kids.For children with special needs, we provide safe and effective sedation options, including IV sedation, to ensure comfortable treatment. Located in Watkinsville, GA, we serve families seeking a trusted partner in maintaining their children's oral health. Every visit begins with a tour of our modern facility, where parents and children can familiarize themselves with our welcoming atmosphere. Our team works closely with families to establish lifelong healthy dental habits while making each appointment an enjoyable experience. By combining cutting-edge techniques with a gentle approach, we help children maintain bright, healthy smiles from their first tooth through adolescence.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
IV Sedation
Dental Exams
Fluoride Treatments
Sealants
Preventive Care
Teeth Whitening
Highlights and features
- We have board-certified pediatric dentists with specialized residency training.
- Our team uses child-friendly communication techniques to reduce dental anxiety.
- We offer safe IV sedation options for children with special needs or complex procedures.
- Our office design prioritizes comfort with kid-friendly waiting areas and treatment rooms.
- We provide comprehensive preventive care programs tailored to children's development stages.
What people say
Friendly staff
Excellent service
Fantastic job
Great experience
Awesome with kids
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry practice focuses on comprehensive oral healthcare for infants, children, and adolescents. We provide age-appropriate preventive care, early cavity detection, and specialized treatment plans tailored to each child's developmental needs. Our dentists use positive reinforcement techniques to help children establish lifelong dental hygiene habits in a comfortable environment.
Sedation Dentistry
Sedation dentistry offers safe anxiety relief solutions for children requiring complex treatments or experiencing dental phobia. We offer nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation options administered by trained professionals to ensure patient comfort while maintaining essential safety protocols throughout the procedure.
IV Sedation
IV sedation provides advanced anxiety management through intravenous medication delivery for children needing extensive dental work or complex procedures. Our team includes dentists with specialized training in administering IV sedation while closely monitoring vital signs to ensure patient safety and treatment effectiveness.
Dental Exams
Regular dental exams focus on monitoring children's oral development and detecting potential issues early. Our comprehensive evaluations include tooth eruption patterns, bite alignment assessments, and preventive care recommendations specifically designed for each child's current dental stage.
Fluoride Treatments
Professional fluoride applications strengthen developing teeth and prevent decay through remineralization. We apply pharmaceutical-grade fluoride varnish during routine checkups, targeting high-risk areas in children's dentition while providing age-appropriate home care guidance to maximize effectiveness.
People
Dr. Brian Jock
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jock earned his Doctorate of Dental Medicine with distinction in dental research. He completed a pediatric residency at Children's Hospital Colorado, gaining specialized expertise in treating children with special healthcare needs and advanced restorative practices.
Dr. Erik Wells
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Wells brings extensive experience in pediatric dentistry with specialized training in laser dentistry and tongue-tie release. His practice focuses on creating positive dental experiences while implementing innovative techniques for children's oral health management.
Dr. Jennifer Wells
Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jennifer Wells combines advanced dental expertise with child-centered care. She specializes in behavioral management techniques and preventive strategies to help young patients develop lifelong oral hygiene habits in a comfortable setting.
Questions
What age range do you treat?
We specialize in dental care for infants, children, and adolescents up to age 18.
Do you accept new patients?
Yes, we welcome new patients and offer comprehensive dental evaluations for all children.
Do you offer sedation options?
We provide multiple sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation.
How do I prepare my child for their first visit?
Explain the visit as a positive experience and consider scheduling a pre-appointment office tour.
What services do you provide?
We offer exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, emergency care, and sedation dentistry.
Are parents allowed in the treatment room?
Yes, parents are welcome to accompany their child during initial visits and treatment when appropriate.
Reviews (7)
Janet Geuter
Dec 13, 2021
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We love Dr. Jennifer Wells! Crystal and the office staff are so welcoming and wonderful too! My son has special needs and Dr. Wells was able to do a full exam and cleaning on my son after our second visit!! This was years ago as we have been coming to her every 6 months for years now. Everytime we come I am amazed at how much my son loves to come to the dentist and tolerate being worked on. They are so patient, calming, happy and treat him like a king! We never wait for longer than a few minutes and
they allow him to use one of their separate rooms so he can relax, have a snuggly blanket and even
they allow him to use one of their separate rooms so he can relax, have a snuggly blanket and even
Tessa Andrews
Nov 19, 2021
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The service is always great at Healthy Smiles. My kids have had both regular cleanings and check-ups and more serious work like cavities filled. I appreciate that the dentists recommend care that is needed, and nothing more. The hygienists are skilled and friendly with kids of all ages, including a wiggly 2-year-old. I also appreciated that they politely hand out masks at the door for those who haven't brought their own.
Keyonia Tillery
Nov 06, 2021
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The staff at Healthy Smiles is amazing. We've been going there for about 6 years and we've never had a bad experience. The way the hygienist and dentist interact with the kids, is what makes this office Hand Down the best.
Christa Deissler
Oct 16, 2021
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I love the time and attention that the doctors give their patients at Healthy Smiles. They are always so kind to my daughter and remember little details about her life that help make her feel remembered and special... not just another patient.
Millie Parkin
Sep 24, 2021
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Took my son here for his first dentist appointment ever and I cannot say enough good things! The dental assistant was kind and informative on how to get him ready to meet the dentist and when the dentist arrived, they worked with him and made him comfortable and praised him throughout. He still can't talk about how much fun he had at the dentist.
Courtney Fritz
Sep 04, 2021
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The entire practice made me and my children extremely comfortable and confident in their upcoming dental procedures.
Jina Tollett
Sep 01, 2021
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We love Healthy Smiles! They have thoughtful dentists and courteous staff. My kids have been with them since they're 3 years old and some staff have been there ever since. They greet us with personal touches and make us (kids) feel like they know my kids well. Dr. Wells is very thoughtful in examining and treating whatever is necessary and we appreciate them very much for taking such good care of our family!
