I wanted to participate in Yelp's #ThankYouTursdays where they give extra love out to businesses that go above and beyond. Mt. Rose Pediatric Dentistry is the business that came to mind.
I'm so happy to recommend Dr. Murphy (born and raised in Reno) and his staff to anyone seeking pediatric dentistry care.
You can expect to get friendly, knowledgeable, and genuine service when you visit Mt. Rose pediatric dentistry.
When I bring my kids here, I have comfort in knowing that they and their teeth will be treated with care and that they're establishing healthy habits to help create a happy mouth and happy life.
I've been taking my three littles here every since they were babies. The first dental visit is recommended as soon as their teeth start coming in, generally at 12 months, so the child can become familiar with the process early on. My children are now 4, 6, and 8 years old.
The office has a cute bear/forest theme throughout and I love knowing that thought went into making a comfortable, fun, and inviting environment for the children.
Dr. Murphy has been and to answer my millions of questions throughout the year and has the experience to handle any situation. I'm happy that we stumbled across him and his wonderful and caring staff and wouldn't go anywhere else for our pediatric dentistry care.
Notes
*They take all insurance and are currently taking new patients.
*Dr. Murphy's staff is great at sending out appointment reminders. Appointments are 6 months apart. They also give out reminders over the phone.
*You can find the office next to Mt. Rose highway close to Raley's shopping center.
*They send each child home with a care kit after each appointment, including a tooth brush, floss, toothpaste, and sticker.
*They have a TV in the waiting room and on the ceilings above their chairs to keep the children entertained while they get their teeth cleaned. They get the kid's teeth cleaned so fast and always talk to my kids so the TV isn't an issue for me since I'm a little to no screen time kind of mom.
*They start taking X-Rays when children are old and mature enough around 2 or 3 years of age.
*For children with cavities, they have a new treatment called silver diamine that the apply directly on a dry tooth. It turns the decayed part of the tooth black. This is to prevent any further spreading of decay and serves as an alternative to fillings.
*Dr. Murhpy taught me that decay happens mainly in patients that consume foods with sugar and let it sit for long periods of time. The bacteria in our mouths feasts on sugar and their waste is what damages our enamel (the outer coating of our teeth). If you're planning on diluting juice, think of how long it will take your child to finish their drink. Their teeth will be exposed to sugar for longer periods. Bottom line: Get those teeth cleaned asap, especially after eating sugary processed foods. read more