Emergency Info

Call our office as soon as possible if your child breaks or loosens any of their appliances. Please do not come directly to the office – by calling us, you will allow us to create a time to see your child. Even if your child has a regular appointment scheduled, call us immediately to notify us if they need an appliance repaired.  

Loose Brackets or Bands

Call our office if a band or bracket is loose. We will determine if the patient needs to be seen earlier than their next scheduled appointment. If a bracket is loose and sliding on the wire but is not causing discomfort this is not an emergency. If you need to cut a wire in case of emergency, use fingernail clippers that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. Please call our office the next business day, so that we may schedule an appointment for your child.

Wire Irritations

Sometimes discomfort caused by a wire can be resolved by moving the wire away from the irritated area with a cotton swab or eraser. If the wire will not move, try covering the end of it with a small piece of cotton or a small amount of wax. If the wire is painful, you can cut it with nail clippers or scissors that have been washed and sterilized in alcohol. If you cannot resolve the wire irritation, please call our office for an appointment.

Lost Separators

It is not uncommon for patients lose a separator. Do not worry if your child loses a separator, but call our office to see if it needs to be replaced.

Discomfort with Orthodontic Treatment

During the first week after your child’s braces are in place and routine adjustments are complete, they will likely feel some soreness or discomfort. Your child may take acetaminophen or other non-aspirin pain relievers while they adjust to their new braces. A warm salt water rinses may help.

What Our Happy Parents Say

Haley A.
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The whole staff was very welcoming and made our first experience with a toddler very calming and fun! Thank you!!!
Alyse A.
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Dr. Hull is a meticulous orthodontist who ensures that the patient and parent understands what is happening and why. He ensures the alignment of your teeth are exactly as they should be. 100% recommend him to anyone!
Kailie J.
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Highly recommend bringing your smaller children here! They always make my daughter (currently 3 1/2 years old) feel so comfortable, and she leaves there so happy every time!

Meet Your Pediatric Dentist in Des Moines, Iowa

Our staff is trained and skilled with many years of experience in dealing with the pediatric patient. We strive to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. All of our staff members stay current with the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.

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Nathan Hull, DDS
Orthodontist
Jim Shealy, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
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Danielle Leonard, DDS
General Dentist
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Matthew Kubovich, DDS
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist

Our office is moving! Welcome to Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa and Family Orthodontics!

Dear patients and families,

The Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Central Iowa team will be moving to a new office and operating under the name of our partner practices, Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa and Family Orthodontics! You’ll experience the same great care with our team at our new home in Urbandale, conveniently located just down the road from our current office! 

Our New Address

Phone

We can’t wait to show you around our new home! If you have any questions, please call our new office at:

Our Office

Please feel free to contact our office during the following hours through our office phone number or at any time using the contact form. We look forward to hearing from you! 

Address

Phone

Working Hours

Monday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Tuesday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Wednesday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Thursday

8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday

Closed

Saturday

Closed

Sunday

Closed

Our office is moving! Welcome to Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa and Family Orthodontics!

Dear patients and families,

The Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of Central Iowa team will be moving to a new office and operating under the name of our partner practices, Children’s Dental Center of Central Iowa and Family Orthodontics! You’ll experience the same great care with our team at our new home in Urbandale, conveniently located just down the road from our current office! 

Our New Address

Phone

We can’t wait to show you around our new home! If you have any questions, please call our new office at: