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Your child should visit the dentist by his/her 1st birthday. You can make the first visit to the dentist enjoyable and positive. Your child should be informed of the visit and told that the dentist and their staff will explain all procedures and answer any questions. The less to-do concerning the visit, the better.

It is best if you refrain from using words around your child that might cause unnecessary fear, such as "needle", "pull", "drill" or "hurt". The office makes a practice of using words that convey the same message, but are pleasant and non-frightening to the child.

If your child is over the age of 3, we ask that you allow them to accompany our staff through the dental experience. We are all highly experienced in helping children overcome anxiety. Separation anxiety is not uncommon in children, so please try not to be concerned if your child exhibits some negative behavior. This is normal and will soon diminish. Studies and experience have shown that most children over the age of 3 react more positively when permitted to experience the dental visit on their own and in an environment designed for children.

We strive to make each and every visit to our office a fun one!

For your convenience prior to visiting our office, please complete the information on the new patient form and bring it with you to your first visit.

Click here to print off our Patient Survey.  After you fill it out, please mail it or bring it into the office.

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Dr. Shields you should know that today your practice did what no other dentist I called could. You worked me in even as a new patient, fixed my son's tooth that 3 other dentists insisted needed to be pulled, and calmed my son down enough to do the procedure without sedation. All of this in time for Tristan to catch his plane to Seattle. You are an amazing man and have an OUTSTANDING practice. I can't thank you enough for what you've done. You really touched a family and we appreciate you so much !!! I am so thankful I found you!!!
Laurie Anderson
Sunnyvale, TX

I love it there at your office. All of you are so sweet and caring! I am so glad I found such a good dentist for my girls
Deanna
Rockwall, TX

You have the most wonderful staff! I don't think our visit could have gone any better. My daughter and I both walked out of there with smiles on our faces! I can't thank you enough for making our visit easy and stress free!
Cristina Hernandez
Mesquite, TX

The staff is amazing, very welcoming, and always smiling! We have used Dr. Shields for many years and would never consider using another dentist.
Michelle Garner
Mesquite, TX

Dr. Shields and staff were great when I was having a panic attack. Jakob had a good time and that is very important to me.....I know he is in good hands with Dr. Shields and his staff.
Triciax
Terrell
, TX

It was so great to see all the same smiling faces still there from when I was younger.  Great Job Dr. Shields!
Jill
Greenville, TX

Dr. Shields and staff are so friendly.  He makes you feel as if you are the only person that matters when you walk in. Blake absolutely loves coming to your office.  So many kids (adults too) hate the dentist. Blake actually looks forward to his annual visits. And I know I will not find that any where else!
Sharrone
Garland, TX

Everything is always so perfect! Dr. Shields took care of me and now he is taking care of my daughter.  Keep up the good work!
Tiffany
Kaufman, TX

Your office staff is the best we have encountered!  All are very friendly and great with the girls. We are so glad we found Dr. Shields.  The girls have had nothing but a great experience.
Angela
Mabank, TX

I have never been so welcomed and nicely treated at any other medical or dental office other than this one.  Nothing could be better.  We've never had any complaints at all.  They know what they are doing and treat everyone with kindness.
Trish
Terrell, TX

Everyone is very friendly and helpful in person and over the phone!  I personally don't think anything could be changed to make our visit better. You all are doing an excellent job!
Susan,
Wills Point, TX

Your staff is awesome-their always professional and sweet. Thank you again to all your staff for helping make every visit so pleasant! 
Damaris,
Kaufman, TX

The staff was so great! They took time to answer all of my questions while walking us back. It was so nice to have Dr. Shields take the time to explain my child's treatment. Keep up the great work. It was fantastic!
Jennifer Johnson,
Mesquite, TX


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Pediatric dentist serving children and teens in Mesquite, Crandall, Dallas, Forney, Kaufman, Gun Barrel City, Mabank, Kemp,
Seagoville, Seven Points, Terrell, Garland, Rockwall, Rowlett, Balch Springs and Combine

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