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Pediatric Dentistry at Rodeo Dental in Houston, TX: Specialized dental care designed specifically for children ages 0-17 in a fun, welcoming environment.

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First Dental Visit

Gentle first dental experiences for infants and toddlers to establish healthy habits early.

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Dental Sealants

Protective coatings applied to back teeth to prevent cavities in children.

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Space Maintainers

Custom devices to hold space for permanent teeth when baby teeth are lost early.

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First Dental Visit

Gentle first dental experiences for infants and toddlers to establish healthy habits early.

Book First Visit→

Dental Sealants

Protective coatings applied to back teeth to prevent cavities in children.

Protect Their Teeth→

Space Maintainers

Custom devices to hold space for permanent teeth when baby teeth are lost early.

Save Their Space→

About This Office

Pediatric Dentistry in Houston

What makes our Houston office unique for pediatric dentistry

Pediatric Dentistry for Houston Families

Scott Street Houston Dentists sits at 6102 Scott St Suite E in the 77021 ZIP, a short drive from MacGregor Park and the Texas Southern University campus in Houston's Third Ward. Families come to us from Sunnyside, OST/South Union, and the South MacGregor corridor — many are bilingual households juggling CHIP or Texas Medicaid for the kids and private or self-pay coverage for the adults.

Kids Dentist visits here are built around what parents in this pocket of Houston actually need: a chair that feels safe the first time, a team that explains every step in English or Spanish, and a long-term plan for when those same kids need braces in middle school. We keep the pediatric visit and the future orthodontic visit under one roof on Scott St, so families on this side of 610 aren't bouncing between specialists.

What Houston Patients Say

“My visit at Rodeo was great the dentist made me very comfortable and was very professional in removing my teeth”
— Gregory Ficklin
“Thank you Daneisha and Kish for the good work thank yall 💯💯💯”
— Frank Smith
“The staff and doctor was very professional, approachable and patient. Willing to explain procedures, next steps and answer any additional questions.”
— Cheryl L Penrice

Dr. J. Sylvester Thompson

General Dentist

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Care You Can Count On

Dr. J. Sylvester Thompson leads care at Scott Street Houston Dentists, and the team built around him is trained specifically for first-time pediatric visits.

Before a child climbs into the chair, the assistants walk them through the operatory — the light, the "tooth counter" mirror, the little suction straw — and let them touch each tool before anything starts. For bilingual families, a Spanish-speaking team member stays in the room from check-in through the exit fluoride varnish, so parents never lose the thread of what's happening.

If a child does freeze up, nobody rushes; we slow the visit down, break it into two shorter appointments, or switch chairs with an older sibling who's already comfortable. Because Scott Street Houston Dentists also provides orthodontics in the same building, the pediatric team flags early bite or crowding concerns directly to the ortho side — no referral, no new-patient paperwork when braces day arrives.

Pediatric Dentistry FAQ — Houston

Where is your Scott Street office and how do we get there from the Third Ward?

We're at 6102 Scott St Suite E, Houston, TX 77021, a few blocks south of MacGregor Park. Parking is on-site right in front of the suite, so you can park the car seat-side and walk straight in.

Do you accept Texas Medicaid and CHIP for my kids?

Yes. Bring your child's Medicaid or CHIP card along with a photo ID, and we'll verify eligibility at the front desk before the cleaning. If benefits lapse between visits, we'll tell you before we start — no surprise bills.

What hours work best for a school-age child?

Wednesdays and Thursdays we're open 10:00 AM–7:00 PM, which works well for after-school visits. Saturdays we're open 9:00 AM–2:00 PM for families who can't pull a child out of class. Call (281) 519-0725 to lock in a time.

Will my child need to switch offices when it's time for braces?

No. Orthodontics is provided in this same Scott Street building, so the team that saw your child at age 5 is still coordinating care when they're 11 and ready for an ortho consult.