Find a kids' dentist your child will actually like — free
A child's first visit, cavities, sealants, anxiety and sedation, special-needs and emergency care — explained in plain language, with honest costs and insurance, and a free way to find a pediatric dentist near you, in your language.
SproutSmile is a free matching service, not a dental office. You compare and choose who to see.
Start with what's on your mind
Tap what your child needs — you'll get plain-language help, and a free way to find a pediatric dentist near you.
What kids' dental care costs
Typical ranges depend on your child's needs, your insurance, and your area. With Medicaid or CHIP, many visits cost families little or nothing. These are estimates, not quotes.
| Visit or treatment | Typical range | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| First visit & exam | $75 – $200 | Often covered fully by insurance |
| Cleaning & check-up | $80 – $180 | Usually twice a year |
| Cavity filling | $120 – $350 | Tooth-colored options available |
| Dental sealant | $30 – $70 | Per tooth; prevents cavities |
Ranges are typical estimates, not quotes. Your real cost depends on your child's needs, the office, your plan, and your area. Medicaid and CHIP cover children's dental care for eligible families.
Care the pediatric dentists we match provide
From a happy first visit to fillings, sealants, gentle sedation, special-needs care, and emergencies — find the right kind of care for your child.
Your child's first dental visit
What a baby or toddler's first dental visit is like, when to go (by age one or first tooth), what the dentist checks, and how to make it calm and positive.
Learn more → CareCavities & fillings for kids
How children's cavities are found and treated, what a kids' filling involves, tooth-colored options, and how to prevent the next one.
Learn more → CareSealants & cavity prevention
Dental sealants, fluoride, cleanings and check-ups — the simple preventive care that keeps kids out of the dentist's chair for fillings.
Learn more → CareDental anxiety & sedation for kids
Gentle techniques, nitrous oxide ('laughing gas'), and sedation options for anxious children or longer treatment — what each involves and how safety is handled.
Learn more → CareSpecial-needs pediatric dentistry
Patient, accommodating dental care for children with autism, sensory sensitivities, or medical or developmental needs — and how to find an office that's a good fit.
Learn more → CareKids' dental emergencies
Knocked-out teeth, bad toothaches, chips, swelling and abscesses — what to do right now for your child and how to reach urgent pediatric dental care.
Learn more → CareBaby teeth & early dental care
Why baby teeth matter, teething, the first toothbrush, thumb-sucking and pacifiers, and the habits that set up a lifetime of healthy teeth.
Learn more →Made for parents — and for kids
A calmer, clearer way to find the right dental home for your child.
Kid-friendly offices
We match you with pediatric and family dentists who work with children every day — patient, gentle, and used to wiggly little patients.
In your language
Read everything in your own language, and tell us the language you'd like, so you understand every step of your child's care.
Insurance & Medicaid friendly
We help you understand coverage, including Medicaid and CHIP, and you can ask each office whether they accept your plan before you book.
How SproutSmile works
Four clear steps — and you stay in control of your child's care the whole way.
Tell us about your child
What your child needs, their age, your area, and how to reach you as the parent or guardian. Contact details only — we never collect medical histories or health records.
Get matched, free
We connect you with pediatric and family dental offices near you, at no cost. You may hear from more than one so you can compare.
Check fit & coverage
Ask each office whether they accept your insurance or Medicaid, how they work with children, and what a visit will cost. The right fit matters as much as the price.
You choose & book
You decide which office to visit. As the parent or guardian, you make every decision about your child's care.
Parent guides
Plain-language guides for parents on first visits, cavities, anxiety, special needs, insurance, Medicaid, and choosing a dentist.
How we are paid
SproutSmile is free for families. The dental offices we match you with pay a flat fee to receive your request. We never take a cut of your bill, and we never charge you to be matched.
Your child's care, your choice
Always choose a licensed pediatric or general dentist, confirm the office accepts your insurance or Medicaid, and confirm any cost in writing before treatment. As a parent or guardian, you make every decision about your child's care.
Find a pediatric dentist near you — free
Tell us about your child and your area. We connect you, at no cost, with kids' dental offices near you. You compare and choose who to see.