Pediatric Dentist – Castle Rock, CO
growing smiles
We are proud to deliver the best pediatric dentistry available to the Castle Rock community! Come visit our trusted children's dental team today to learn the difference that dentistry with a gentle touch can make for your son or daughter.
Layne Benzley, DDS Bianca Hoffman, DMD Learn More About UsAs a father of four children ranging from elementary school to college, Dr. Benzley understands the importance of providing compassionate and personalized care for children of all ages, putting them on the road to a lifetime of healthy and beautiful smiles. Dr. Hoffman also strives to treat her pediatric dental patients with the same care and concern that she gives her own two young children. Both Dr. Benzley and Dr. Hoffman go the extra mile to help families feel at home here at Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, building lasting relationships. From infants and toddlers to teenagers and everyone in between, your child has a place at our pediatric dental office!
Get to Know Our DentistsBoard certification demonstrates our pediatric dentists have specialized knowledge and skills, a commitment to continuous competency and lifelong learning, and dedication to providing quality patient care.
Our pediatric dental office is located just off Founders Parkway in Castle Rock with parking immediately adjacent to the front door. This makes our dental office convenient and easily accessible.
Honesty is truly the backbone of our pediatric dental office! Dr. Benzley goes above and beyond to explain treatments to parents and dental patients to help them feel confident about treatment recommendations.
We are an in-network provider with most major dental insurances helping to make your child’s dental care affordable.
Find My Child’s Dental InsuranceIf your family is a part of the Health First Colorado program, don’t hesitate to contact us. We’ll be happy to welcome your child in!
Learn About Medicaid & Health First ColoradoFor those pediatric dental patients not using dental insurance we offer a discount for cash-pay. Financing is also available if needed.
Schedule Your ConsultationOur commitment to top-tier pediatric dentistry is clear in the happy smiles of our growing patients – and in the awards we’ve won too! We’re proud to have been honored by 5280 Magazine and other organizations for our efforts.
See All Our AwardsOur pediatric dental team near Castle Pines sees kids of all ages and offers a wide variety of dentistry services, so everyone receives the custom, one-on-one attention they need.
Castle Rock Smiles Pediatric Dentistry has been a part of the Castle Rock community for over a decade now, and our children's dental team loves participating in local events to help create even more smiles. This includes supporting charities, sponsoring neighborhood events, educating young dental patients about oral health, and much more!
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We follow the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guidelines to bring your child for their first dental visit by their 1st birthday. Even if your child does not have teeth yet, we are here to answer questions and help assist you with your home routine.
Castle Rock city water is fluoridated following FDA guidelines. You do not need to give your child a fluoride supplement if you are using city water.
It is very important to protect your child's teeth while playing sports or being active. Once a child has all of their permanent teeth we can fit them for a sports mouth guard. This simple appliance is worn while playing sports to lessen the impact of hits to the mouth, lips, and gums. Before your child loses all his baby teeth there are a variety of options for protecting his teeth while playing contact sports. Please let us know if you would like more information about mouth guards.
Many people do not realize your teeth are needed for things other than eating; we also need teeth to smile and talk. A healthy mouth is especially important for children's development. Underlying issues can arise from tooth decay or pain and can lead to nutritional and weight loss issues.
Pacifier use and thumb sucking is normal for infants. However, dependence can occur if not stopped at an early age. Pacifier or finger habits should be stopped by age 2. If prolonged, these habits can lead to problems with your child's bite and/or tooth alignment.