Best for families wanting a pediatric dentist who treats kids with autism and sensory needs, plus early orthodontics.

Orthodontics
Special Needs
IndoorBy appointmentYear-round
(817) 741-8390
info@justforkidsdentistry.com
601 Main St, Suite 220, Keller, TX 76248
Mon · 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Monday8:30AM – 4:30PM
Tuesday8:30AM – 4:30PM
Wednesday8:30AM – 4:30PM
Thursday8:30AM – 4:30PM
FridayBy appointment
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed
No fees are posted on the practice's website. The office offers an in-house dental discount plan; ask about it, and about your insurance, when you call.

No fees are posted on the practice's website. The office offers an in-house dental discount plan; ask about it, and about your insurance, when you call.

Our take

Just for Kids Dentistry is a pediatric office in downtown Keller that says it has been caring for local children for more than three decades, and its staff list bears that out: the hygienist and the office manager have each been with the practice for decades. The dentist today is Dr. Stephen Holmes, and the detail that shapes the practice is his own. He is the father of a child on the autism spectrum, and the practice names care for children with autism and sensory sensitivities among its services.

The comforts here are small and practical. Kids can watch a movie during treatment and get a blanket, and Gidget, the practice's comfort dog, can keep a nervous child company. The office sees infants through teens and covers the routine work, from exams and cleanings to fillings and sealants. It also offers interceptive orthodontics: early treatment meant to guide jaw growth and the bite before problems get more involved. The practice is well-reviewed by a large number of families.

Local Tips

The office is on Main Street in downtown Keller, a short drive west of Southlake, and the practice lists Southlake among the communities it serves. A few things to know before you call:

  • Fridays are by appointment only.
  • Booking is by phone or message. The site's schedule buttons lead to a contact form the team answers; there is no online calendar.
  • Ask about the in-house dental discount plan, and about your insurance, when you call.
  • Ask about sedation before you book if your child may need it. The practice's website does not list any.
  • Gidget the comfort dog can sit with a child who wants extra support during the visit.
Credentials

Dr. Stephen Holmes is the practice's dentist. After an undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University, he earned his DDS at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and completed a pediatric dental residency at the Louisiana State University School of Dentistry in New Orleans. Before Keller he owned a pediatric dental practice in New Orleans for 11 years, taught part-time at the LSU School of Dentistry, worked as a staff dentist at Children's Hospital of New Orleans, and practiced in Austin, Texas, and Nashville, Tennessee. The team includes lead dental assistant Tammy D., dental hygienist Jeanne B. and office manager Shannon P.

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