Plateau Dentistry for Children

Plateau Dentistry for Children is a specialized pediatric dental clinic located at 2912 228th Ave SE Suite A, Sammamish, WA 98075. They are committed to providing a fun, safe, and positive environment while improving the oral health of children from infancy through adolescence. The clinic has been serving the Sammamish and surrounding communities for over 20 years. The practice is led by Dr. Amelia N. Chim, a board-certified pediatric dentist specialist who is in the top 10% of all pediatric dentists in the nation, having completed the most rigorous examination and certification process to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Chim also holds a master's degree for her published research on children with Autism and completed a year-long fellowship specializing in dentistry for patients with special needs. She is also a preferred provider for infant laser frenectomies and is highly educated in physiologic dentistry, collaborating with local functional therapists to address feeding, speech, and growth problems in children. Dr. Ellie Kwon is also part of their team of pediatric dentist specialists. Plateau Dentistry for Children offers a comprehensive array of services tailored to the unique needs of young patients. These include preventative care (cleanings, fluoride treatments, sealants), restorative treatments (non-mercury BPA-free white fillings, white zirconia crowns), and specialized procedures. They are particularly recognized for their expertise in laser dentistry, utilizing state-of-the-art cold CO2 laser for procedures such as frenectomies (tongue- and lip-tie release) and other soft tissue treatments. The clinic also provides various sedation options, including nitrous oxide (laughing gas), moderate oral sedation, and general anesthesia, to ensure comfort for anxious children, those with special needs, or those requiring extensive treatment. Furthermore, they offer orthodontic care, routinely evaluating orofacial growth and development, and providing early intervention with growth appliances, habit correction, and myofacial training. Their approach is highly individualized, evidence-based, and family-centered, emphasizing disease prevention and parental education. They strive to make each visit a rewarding experience, building comfort, confidence, and trust in their young patients.