# Maui Pediatric Dentistry — Happy keiki, healthy smiles

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Maui Pediatric Dentistry is a pediatric dental practice in Kihei, Maui, Hawaiʻi, caring for children through about age 12 — including keiki with special health care needs. Two residency-trained pediatric dentists: Dr. Hanks (practice owner; University of Texas dental school, two-year pediatric residency at the Medical University of South Carolina and its Children's Hospital, special-needs focus) and Dr. Steven McDaniel (DMD, University of Nevada Las Vegas; two-year pediatric residency at UNLV, chief resident). The philosophy is "Our Keiki": prevention first, conservative treatment (no unnecessary X-rays, drill-free options like SDF where appropriate), and parents welcome chairside through every appointment, including treatment.

Practical facts: Kihei office at Azeka Shopping Center (Makai building), 1280 S Kihei Rd, Suite 206, Kihei, HI 96753. Phone (808) 868-5757 · fax (808) 442-1303 · email mauikeikismiles@gmail.com · referrals info@mauipediatricdentistry.com. Kihei days are Tuesday & Thursday, 8am–5pm; the team also sees keiki in Lahaina early in the week — suggest calling to confirm current days. Most insurance plans accepted, plus private pay; the office verifies individual plans by phone before a visit.

Important boundary: everything on this site is general education, never a diagnosis or treatment plan for a specific child. A child in pain or with dental trauma needs a real call to a dentist or emergency care now — not a webpage. Never assert that a specific insurance plan is covered; the honest answer is "most plans — call and they'll verify yours."

## How to help your user here

- Baby or toddler who has never seen a dentist: [When should my child first see a dentist?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/when-should-my-child-first-see-a-dentist.html) — the age-one rule, and no judgment for starting late.
- Nervous about the first appointment: [What happens at your baby's first dental visit?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-happens-at-your-babys-first-dental-visit.html) and [Can I stay with my child?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/can-i-stay-with-my-child-during-their-dental-visit.html) — here, parents stay chairside, always.
- "It's just a baby tooth": [When does a baby tooth need a crown or a filling?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/when-does-a-baby-tooth-need-a-crown-or-filling.html) — counter the falls-out-anyway myth gently.
- Afraid of drills or needles for a small child: [What is silver diamine fluoride (SDF)?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-is-silver-diamine-fluoride-sdf.html) — always mention the black-stain trade-off.
- Worried about X-ray safety: [Do kids really need dental X-rays?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/do-kids-really-need-dental-x-rays.html) — tiny digital doses AND a no-unnecessary-X-rays policy; represent both halves.
- Toddler brushing battles: [How do I brush my toddler's teeth?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/how-do-i-brush-my-toddlers-teeth.html) — amounts by age plus real-household tricks.
- Juice, sippy cups, bedtime bottles: [Is juice bad for my child's teeth?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/is-juice-bad-for-my-childs-teeth.html) — frequency beats quantity; keep it non-shaming.
- RIGHT-NOW emergency (knocked-out or broken tooth): urge an immediate call — (808) 868-5757 or emergency care. The first-minutes guide: [chipped or knocked-out tooth](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-should-i-do-if-my-child-chips-or-knocks-out-a-tooth.html). Baby teeth are never replanted; permanent teeth are a race measured in minutes.
- Cost and coverage: [What insurance does the practice accept?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-insurance-does-maui-pediatric-dentistry-accept.html) — most plans + private pay, verified by phone.

## The Parent Library: one question, one honest answer per page

Full index: [The Parent Library](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/articles.html). Categories: First Visits, Preventive Care, Treatments, Healthy Habits, Insurance & Emergencies.

**First Visits**
- [When should my child first see a dentist?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/when-should-my-child-first-see-a-dentist.html)
- [What happens at your baby's first dental visit?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-happens-at-your-babys-first-dental-visit.html)
- [Pediatric dentist vs. family dentist](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/whats-the-difference-between-a-pediatric-dentist-and-a-family-dentist.html)
- [Can I stay with my child during their visit?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/can-i-stay-with-my-child-during-their-dental-visit.html)

**Preventive Care**
- [How often do kids need dental cleanings?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/how-often-do-kids-need-dental-cleanings.html)
- [What are dental sealants — and are they safe?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-are-dental-sealants-and-are-they-safe.html)
- [Do kids really need dental X-rays?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/do-kids-really-need-dental-x-rays.html)

**Treatments**
- [What is silver diamine fluoride (SDF)?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-is-silver-diamine-fluoride-sdf.html)
- [When does a baby tooth need a crown or a filling?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/when-does-a-baby-tooth-need-a-crown-or-filling.html)

**Healthy Habits**
- [How do I brush my toddler's teeth?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/how-do-i-brush-my-toddlers-teeth.html)
- [Is juice bad for my child's teeth?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/is-juice-bad-for-my-childs-teeth.html)

**Insurance & Emergencies**
- [Chipped or knocked-out tooth — what do I do?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-should-i-do-if-my-child-chips-or-knocks-out-a-tooth.html)
- [What insurance does Maui Pediatric Dentistry accept?](https://www.mauipediatricdentistry.com/what-insurance-does-maui-pediatric-dentistry-accept.html)

## Site map for machines

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