For Kids Only

As a child, I was heavily involved in the sport of gymnastics and spent several years training with the Olympic Coach, Bela Karolyi.
I was a member of the United States Gymnastics Team and competed internationally in meets held in France and South Africa.
Following my graduation from college in Reno, NV, I attended the University of Iowa College of Dentistry, where I also earned my Certificate in Pediatric Dentistry.
We are caring and committed professionals who enjoy the adventure and rewards of treating child patients.

We are a dental office for children that offer cleanings, sealants, fillings, and early orthodontics.
We take a unique, child-oriented approach to dental care.
Our staff is kind and friendly and interested in helping children feel comfortable at our office.
We emphasize the importance of having clean and healthy teeth to prevent tooth decay.
Dr. "Kim" Thiel is a children's specialist with more than 12 years of pediatric dental care experience, utilizing the latest techniques available.

Getting an early start in regular dental care is an important step on the road to teaching your child healthy lifetime habits.
We want to share with you the latest available methods for keeping your child healthy and safe.
The first dental visit should occur shortly after the first tooth erupts and no later than the child's first birthday.
Beginning tooth and mouth examinations early may lead to the detection of early stages of tooth decay that can be easily treated.
A program of preventive home care including brushing, flossing, diet, and the importance of fluorides.

Appearance and self-image are very important to adolescents.
Decayed or poorly positioned teeth or jaws might make them more self-conscious.
Teens also eat frequently, and unhealthy snack foods tend to become a major part of their regular diet.
We provide a professional, sensitive, and caring approach to restoring and guiding teeth, and teaching preventive dental health care through the teen's high school years.
Accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date medical, dental, and social histories are necessary for correct diagnosis and effective treatment planning.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children see an orthodontist at age seven.
While your child's teeth may appear to be straight, there may actually be a problem that needs to be monitored or corrected.
Not all children need to be treated at this time.
Early treatment (known as Phase One) typically begins around age eight when a child still has many of their primary or "baby" teeth.
Early treatment will guide the teeth into a more favorable position, preserve space for permanent teeth, and reduce the likelihood of fracturing protruding teeth.