Phone: 518-242-7800
Email: info@wheresmilesgrow.com
Referring Doctors: referrals@wheresmilesgrow.com
Fax: 518-242-7657
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-4:30pm, Thursday Closed, Friday by appointment
Big news for Capital District families: Southwoods Pediatric Dentistry is now Where Smiles Grow. Same trusted Albany, NY office, same gentle approach to kids’ dental care, now backed by a growing regional pediatric dental group. Same compassionate team, same convenient Southwoods Boulevard location continuing the care your family already knows and trusts.
Where Smiles Grow’s Albany location is conveniently situated at 7 Southwoods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211, off I-90 in the Corporate Woods office park easy to reach from Roessleville, Colonie, Loudonville, and East Greenbush. On-site parking is available near the patient entrance We’re proud to continue serving families throughout the greater Albany area and the wider Capital District as a children’s dentist near me search away.
Oral care starts long before that first tooth ever shows up. Wiping your baby’s gums, introducing a soft toothbrush, and using the right amount of toothpaste at the right stage all lay the groundwork for a lifetime of healthy habits. Paired with regular checkups, these small early steps go a long way toward keeping your child’s teeth and gums healthy as they grow.
The best defense against cavities is staying ahead of them, which is why we build our preventive program around consistency: regular cleanings, checkups, and hygiene coaching starting from a child’s very first birthday or first tooth, whichever comes first.
When a child needs more than a routine cleaning, our team is equipped to handle it, from fillings and pulpotomies to crowns and extractions. We build every treatment plan around the individual child, using advanced radiography and laser soft tissue technology to keep procedures precise, efficient, and as comfortable as possible.
What kids eat has just as much impact on their teeth as how they brush. We work with families on practical, kid-approved swaps, think crunchy fruits and vegetables, nuts, seeds, and dairy, that support strong enamel without a fight at snack time. Combined with consistent brushing habits started early, good nutrition helps set children up for fewer cavities and easier dental visits down the road. Our team is always happy to talk through what’s working (and what isn’t) at home.
Children with special healthcare or behavioral needs deserve a dental team that adapts to them. Our approach blends clinical dentistry with an understanding of early childhood development, behavior management, and child psychology, so every appointment can be tailored to what actually works for that child, from scheduling to sedation options to pacing. We partner closely with parents throughout, and our team is recognized by the Autism Society of the Greater Capital Region and serves as the exclusive dentists on the Albany Medical Center Cleft & Craniofacial Team.
For kids who feel real fear or anxiety about dental visits, sedation can make treatment possible without the stress. We offer several options depending on what a child needs, including nitrous oxide, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia in a hospital setting. Every one of our doctors is trained in advanced medical emergency protocols, so safety stays the top priority at every level of sedation.
A store-bought mouthguard is better than nothing, but a custom-fitted one offers real protection where it counts. Molded specifically to your child’s mouth, our custom mouthguards stay put during play and significantly lower the risk of broken teeth, cut lips, and jaw injuries across sports like baseball, soccer, football, basketball, lacrosse, and tennis. If your child plays a contact sport, or any sport where a stray elbow or ball is a possibility, talk to our team about getting one made.
