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About Us
Herrin Pediatric Dentistry is a pediatric dental practice in Marietta, Georgia, that strives to make every patient’s experience the best it can be. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Brent Herrin, DMD, the Herrin Pediatric Dentistry team is excellent with kids and takes an individualized approach to every treatment.
Dr. Herrin and his team provide high-quality care using the latest technology in dentistry. They use low radiation digital X-rays and panoramic digital X-rays for diagnostics and assessment. They keep track of patients’ oral health and development with digital charts that they can refer back to at any time.
Herrin Pediatric Dentistry prioritizes preventive care and helps every child strive for great oral hygiene at home. They offer cleanings and exams in addition to other preventive services like sealants. Silver diamine fluoride, an alternative to fluoride varnish, prevents cavities from developing and spreading in growing teeth.
Dr. Herrin has significant experience in his field and brings many treatment options into practice at Herrin Pediatric Dentistry. He and the team routinely place fillings and crowns and perform treatments like nerve treatments (pulpotomy) and emergency dental care.
To make sure kids are comfortable and calm while getting the dental procedures they need, Herrin Pediatric Dentistry offers three notable options for sedation dentistry: laughing gas, oral sedation, and intravenous (IV) sedation. Dr. Herrin has experience working with special needs patients and can make individualized sedation recommendations for children of all ages.
Schedule a pediatric dentistry appointment over the phone or online any time at Herrin Pediatric Dentistry.
Insurance
We take MOST PPO plans. If you have any insurance questions, please contact our office.
Choose Your Provider
Ages 0-5 receive $149 special, which includes the exam, x-rays, cleaning and fluoride Ages 6 and up $199, which includes the exam, x-rays, cleaning and fluoride
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Testimonials
Words from our patients
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"We are so happy to have found Herrin Pediatric Dentistry!"
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"One of the BEST pediatric dentists in town. I recommend this office hands down!"
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"Dr. Herrin and his staff are the best!"
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"My son had a great experience at Herrin Pediatric Dentistry!"
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"It was a great experience from the time we walked into the office to when we left."
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"Dr. Herrin and his staff are AMAZING. All of my four children love him."
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"My son left the office feeling very good about his time there."
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