Northeast Children’s Dentistry · Southcross

Pediatric Dentist in Southeast San Antonio

At our Southcross office, we want families in Southeast San Antonio to feel welcome from the first hello. Whether your child is getting to know the dentist or becoming more independent with their own dental habits, we’re here with encouragement, practical guidance, and explanations that make sense. Your questions and concerns are an important part of every conversation about care.

Our practice’s roots reach back to 1979, and the family that planted them still owns NECD today. At Southcross, that means being part of a practice built around caring for children and developing lasting relationships with families.

Watching growth with your family

As we care for your child’s smile, we also follow how their mouth, bite, and jaws are developing. You know your child’s habits best, so if you’ve noticed snoring or breathing through the mouth, tell us; it helps us see the fuller picture of their airway health. We share what we notice, explain any concerns, and discuss next steps with you to support healthy growth.

Office highlights

  • Welcoming families in Southeast San Antonio
  • Part of NECD’s family-owned tradition since 1979
  • Dental care for babies, children, and teens
  • Practical guidance and open communication with parents
  • Attention to airway health and healthy mouth and jaw development

Services at Southcross

First visits & growing smiles

First Visit

Starting your child’s dental home, by age one.

Infant Dentistry

Caring for baby’s first teeth.

Teen Dentistry

Care that grows with your teen.

Preventive care

Preventive Dentistry

Everything we do to keep cavities away.

Exams & Cleanings

Checkups every six months to keep smiles healthy.

Digital X-Rays

Low-radiation images, only when they’re needed.

Fluoride

A quick varnish that strengthens enamel.

Dental Sealants

A thin coating that keeps cavities out of back teeth.

Curodont™ Repair

Helps early white-spot cavities heal, no drilling.

Silver Diamine Fluoride

A painted-on liquid that stops cavities from growing.

Nutrition Counseling

Snacks, drinks, and habits that protect teeth.

Mouth Guards

Protection for kids who play sports.

Night Guards

Protecting teeth from nighttime grinding.

Restorative care

Restorative Dentistry

Repairing cavities and damaged teeth.

Fillings

Tooth-colored fillings that repair cavities.

Dental Bonding

Tooth-colored repairs for chipped teeth.

Dental Crowns

Covering and protecting a weakened tooth.

Stainless Steel Crowns

Strong, long-lasting crowns for baby teeth.

Esthetic Crowns

White zirconia and BioFLX crowns.

Pulp Therapy

Treating the nerve to save a tooth.

Tooth Extractions

Gentle removal when a tooth can’t be saved.

Space Maintainers

Saving room for adult teeth.

Emergencies & injuries

Emergency Dentistry

Toothaches, knocked-out teeth, and injuries.

Dental Trauma

Care and follow-up after a mouth injury.

Comfort & sedation

Nitrous Oxide

Laughing gas to help kids relax during treatment.

Sedation Dentistry

Conscious sedation for anxious or very young children.

General Anesthesia

Treatment while your child is fully asleep.

Specialty care

Laser Frenectomies

Laser treatment for tongue ties and lip ties.

Laser Dentistry

Gentle laser care for gums and soft tissue.

Special Needs Dentistry

Care planned around your child’s needs.

Orthodontics

Early Orthodontic Evaluations

Checking bite and jaw growth early.

Habit Appliances

Help breaking thumb-sucking and tongue habits.

Palatal Expanders

Making room in a narrow upper jaw.

Invisalign®

Clear aligner orthodontic treatment.

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