Catching Waves, Creating Smiles

Wilmington’s Trusted Pediatric Dentist

Catching Waves, Creating Smiles

Wilmington’s Trusted Pediatric Dentist

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Meet Your Expert Pediatric Dentists

Your Childโ€™s Dental Home in Wilmington, NC

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, weโ€™re proud to care for Wilmingtonโ€™s brightest smiles! Our gentle, experienced team loves helping kids feel comfortable and confident at every visit. With a focus on conservative, comprehensive care and a fun coastal vibe, we make dental visits something to smile about.
Meet the team that keeps every appointment swimmingly fun!

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Dr. Skip Tyson

Dr. Skip and his wife, Susan, founded Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry in 1997, setting the course for happy, healthy smiles. For nearly 30 years, heโ€™s created fun, personalized dental experiences that build lifelong oral health.

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Dr. Stephanie Heaney

Dr. Stephanie provides gentle, expert dental care in a warm, nurturing environment. With a friendly, child-focused approach, she helps kids feel comfortable while building lasting relationships based on trust, fun and healthy smiles.

Dr. Katie benson, pediatric dentist in wilmington, nc, smiling outdoors in black scrubs.

Dr. Katie Benson

Dr. Katie brings energy and enthusiasm to every visit, ensuring each child feels welcome and at ease. Combining advanced techniques with a fun, caring approach, she helps kids build confidence and smiles that shine.

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Our Pediatric Dental Services

Where Every Visit Feels like a Day at the Beach!

Welcome to Wilmington Pediatric Dentistryโ€”where compassionate, patient-centered care helps little smiles grow strong and healthy. Our conservative approach means weโ€™ll never recommend unnecessary or overly invasive treatments. Discover how our gentle, expert team provides exceptional pediatric dental care for children across Wilmington, NC and surrounding communities, from infancy through young adulthood.

Welcome to wilmington pediatric dentistryโ€”where compassionate, patient-centered care helps little smiles grow strong and healthy. Our conservative approach means weโ€™ll never recommend unnecessary or overly invasive treatments. Discover how our gentle, expert team provides exceptional pediatric dental care for children across wilmington, nc and surrounding communities, from infancy through young adulthood.

Preventative
Dental Care

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Restorative
Dental Care

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Conservative
Solutions

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Special
Needs

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Behavior
Management

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Laser
Frenectomies

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The Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry Difference

A Fun, Kid-Friendly Place Where Your Childโ€™s Smile Thrives

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, our priority is helping your child achieve a healthy, beautiful smileโ€”while having fun along the way! With patient education, a gentle approach, and a beachy, kid-friendly atmosphere complete with a fun waiting area and a dedicated teen zone downstairs, weโ€™re proud to provide exceptional pediatric dental care in Wilmington, NC.

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Fun
Atmosphere

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Independently Owned

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Comfort
Focused

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Conservative Approach

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Celebrating Wilmingtonโ€™s 2026 Best Pediatric Dentist

Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry is thrilled to be recognized as Best Pediatric Dentist in Wilmington Magazineโ€™s 2026 Best Of contest. This award reflects the confidence families have placed in our team and the strong connections weโ€™ve built with the community we serve. We are proud to offer gentle, kid-friendly dental care in a warm, supportive environment where children can feel comfortable, encouraged, and excited to care for their smiles.

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Voted a 2026 Viewersโ€™ Choice Award Winner

Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry is honored to be named a 2026 WWAY This Is the Place Viewersโ€™ Choice Award winner. This community-voted recognition reflects the trust local families place in our team to provide gentle, compassionate pediatric dental care in a welcoming, child-friendly environment. We are grateful to serve children and families throughout Wilmington and the Cape Fear region while helping young patients build healthy smiles and positive dental experiences that can last a lifetime.

Real Reviews In Wilmington, NC

Where Little Smiles Ride Big Waves

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after all the halloween goodies, a good brushing helps keep those spooky smiles happy and healthy. ๐Ÿ‘ปโœจ happy halloween from wilmington pediatric dentistry! ๐Ÿ’›
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Little smiles, ๐๐ˆ๐† moments! ๐Ÿฅน๐Ÿ’™
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there's nothing sweeter than seeing our little patients feeling happy and comfortable with their favorite people by their side! We're all about making dental visits a positive experience for the whole family. ๐Ÿฆทโœจ
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#pediatricdentistry #wilmingtonnc #littlesmiles
Let's be real... The best part of a dentist visit might just be the ๐“๐‘๐„๐€๐’๐”๐‘๐„ ๐‚๐‡๐„๐’๐“! ๐Ÿคฉโœจ
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nothing beats the excitement of picking out a special prize after being a superstar at your appointment! We love seeing those big smiles when it's time to choose! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿฆท
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#pediatricdentistry #wilmingtonnc
Help us wish ๐Š๐š๐ญ๐ž a very happy birthday! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿ’™
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we hope your day is filled with lots of smiles, laughter and all your favorite things! We're so lucky to have you as part of our wilmington pediatric dentistry family! ๐Ÿฅฐ
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#happybirthday #teamcelebration #pediatricdentistry
Big smiles start with the little details! ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿ’™โœจ
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we're always looking for ways to make dental visits easier and more comfortable for our patients! Our digital scanning technology is just one of the tools that helps us make every smile experience a little more fun. ๐ŸŒŠ
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#pediatricdentistry #wilmingtonnc #healthysmiles
Trick or treat, then ๐›๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐จ๐ฌ๐ž ๐ญ๐ž๐ž๐ญ๐ก! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿฆท๐Ÿฌ
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after all the halloween goodies, a good brushing helps keep those spooky smiles happy and healthy. ๐Ÿ‘ปโœจ happy halloween from wilmington pediatric dentistry! ๐Ÿ’›
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#happyhalloween #pediatricdentistry #wilmingtonnc
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we hope her day is filled with lots of smiles, sweet treats and all the things she loves most. Weโ€™re so happy to celebrate her today! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚ happy birthday, dr. Katie! ๐Ÿฅณ๐ŸŽ‚
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Healthy Smiles Start at Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry

Expert Pediatric Dental Care

At Wilmington Pediatric Dentistry, we make it easy to schedule your childโ€™s next visit! Whether itโ€™s their first dental checkup or a routine cleaning, our friendly team is here to ensure every experience is positive and stress-free. Give us a call at (910) 791-7380 and our team will confirm your preferred date and time. We look forward to helping your child enjoy a lifetime of healthy, happy smiles!

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