Finding the Right Pediatric Dentist for Your Child Should Be Simple

At Pediatric Smiles, we provide gentle, expert dental care designed for kids, so you can feel confident that your child’s smile is in great hands. With Pediatric Smiles, you can help your child create a lifetime of happy smiles.

Worried about visiting a pediatric dentist? Check out the most commonly asked questions for first appointments!

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Struggling to Find a Dentist that Your Kids Love?

Choosing the right dentist for your child can feel overwhelming. You want a provider who not only delivers expert care but also understands how to make dental visits positive and stress-free.

Too often, parents encounter:

  • Impersonal or intimidating dental offices that leave children feeling anxious.
  • Inconvenient scheduling or facilities that don’t accommodate busy families.
  • Uncaring doctors or staff that don’t truly appreciate children.
  • Limited support for children with special needs, making dental visits more challenging than they need to be.

At Pediatric Smiles, we believe dental care for your child should be simple, supportive, and tailored to meet your family’s unique needs.

We Help Families Create a Lifetime of Happy Smiles

At Pediatric Smiles, we understand the challenges parents face when trying to find a dentist who truly gets kids. That’s why we’ve built a practice designed entirely around children’s comfort and care. With years of expertise serving the Kansas City Northland and Liberty, MO, we’ve cared for thousands of children, including those with special needs. Every detail of our office is thoughtfully designed, from closed door appointment rooms to family suites, ensuring that dental visits are both enjoyable and stress-free. Whether it’s a routine cleaning or a special procedure, our team goes above and beyond to provide compassionate, specialized care, ensuring your child feels safe and cared for.

We’re here to make dental care simple, so your child can grow up with a healthy, confident smile.

Our Services

We are passionate about oral health education! It’s our goal to ensure you know exactly what’s going on with your child’s smile. As Kansas City Northland’s leading pediatric dentist, we offer several types of dental care for children from birth through their teenage years.

Choose a Dentist Your Family Will Love

Imagine dental visits where your child feels comfortable, confident, and even excited to come back. At Pediatric Smiles, we create a fun, welcoming environment where kids feel safe, parents feel reassured, and every visit builds a foundation for lifelong oral health.

Our New Location: Bigger, Better, and Designed for Families

We are thrilled to announce our new location in the Kansas City Northland, offering more space, more comfort, and more features to serve your family better. Our expanded office includes an additional 2,200 square feet, filled with natural light and thoughtful amenities that make every visit enjoyable.

For new moms and babies, we’ve added a private baby room with a recliner, changing table, and everything needed to ensure comfort during your baby’s first dental visit. For larger families, our new family suite allows parents and siblings to stay together, with a seating area, TVs, and two dental chairs to accommodate everyone at once. Additionally, we’ve added more closed-door treatment rooms for families seeking privacy or special accommodations.

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Other exciting features include a larger prize wall, more TVs throughout the office, and a bright, welcoming environment designed to put children at ease. Whether it’s your child’s first appointment or their tenth, our new location is built to provide the best experience for every family.

Worried about visiting a pediatric dentist? Check out the most commonly asked questions for first appointments!

What Families Say About Us

Families across Kansas City Northland trust Pediatric Smiles for compassionate, judgment-free care in a warm environment. Our patients appreciate Dr. Francois gentle approach, our commitment to making dental visits comfortable, and the personalized attention we give to every smile.

Amy Cohoon

They were so great. Kiera (hopefully i spelled that right!) was wonderful with my 7 year old daughter. She has sensory issues with certain things and they were so patient and kind and sweet with her. And not just Kieran, but everyone from checkin to checkout was wonderful. We will be going back and definitely recommend to others, especially if you have really sensitive littles that need just an extra but of patience! Thanks so much!

Molly K

We had an emergency dental situation and as new patients, I was thrilled with how quickly the office got us in for a consultation. My daughter was nervous but the dental assistant was so nice and relatable and made my 9 year old daughter feel comfortable and at ease, singing Encanto songs with her. When we came back for her procedure, Dr Francois was great!!!

Briana H

My daughter had her very 1st dental appointment today and I was really nervous. All my butterflies were put to rest immediately, the staff is wonderful. They let my baby be her normal busy self until it was time for cleaning. The dentist assistant turned on Moana for her and spoke calmly to her while she explained everything she was going to do before proceeding...

Jeni Schrimsher

We love Dr. Francois and Pediatric Smiles. The entire team is friendly and professional. It's easy to get appointments scheduled and the office is almost always running right on time. My son was afraid of the dentist and we had two unsuccessful appointments at other dentists before coming to Pediatric Smiles. They explained everything that was going to happen and made my son feel comfortable. Now he loves going to the dentist!

Sydney McDonald

Showed up two weeks early for an appointment and they worked us in to save us a drive! They tirelessly worked with me to get my insurance issues worked out. Addie and B were amazing with my girls and made them feel so at ease which is a blessing at the dentist. 10/10 experience. Highly recommend bringing your kiddos here.

Our Process

It’s easy to start your dental care with Dr. Francois.

Give us a call to set up an appointment on the calendar.

Arrive and experience our genuine care.

Ensure your kids want to go to the dentist until they’re 99 years old.

Start Your Dental Journey Today

Join the many Kansas City and Liberty families who trust Pediatric Smiles to care for their children’s teeth—because every child deserves a smile they’re proud of.

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