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We try to make treatment decisions based on what's best for each child. We take our time and make sure that our kiddos are as happy leaving after a procedure as they were when they came in. Dentistry for children should be easy and quick!
To ensure our patients receive the dental care they need, our office files all private insurances as well as offers financing through CareCredit.
Our team is truly dedicated to patient care and offers top-quality service. With over 80 years of combined experience, rest assured that your child will feel comfortable in our office that is designed for them.
Quality dental care that everyone deserves.
Highly experienced & passionate dental team.
Welcome to Melissa Ritter FAMILY DENTISTRY & Children's Dentistry, where we believe in treating our patients as if they were our own children! We offer a wide range of services under one roof while making sure your child loves coming to the dentist.
Fillings & Sealants
Extraction
Nitrous Oxide
Services
M, Tu, W 8:30am-4:30pm
Th 8:30am-12pm
F, Sat, Sun Closed
Your Child's First Visit
Your child's first visit to our office is the most important one. It gives both of us an opportunity to get to know each other. If your first visit is an emergency visit, we will attend to the emergency situation or concern first to make you as comfortable as possible.
Scheduling your child's dental visit with us is easy, simply give our office a call or request your appointment by filling out the form above and someone on our team will reach out to schedule the time of your visit. For new patients, typically paperwork is filled out before they arrive and emailed to our awesome office manager! We try to keep our wait times to a minimum.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
- Anyone entering the office may be subject to a temperature check.
- Our team will be equipped with proper PPE and strictly adhere to CDC and OSHA guidelines.
- All surfaces are thoroughly sterilized between each patient visit.
If someone in your household has been sick or is exhibiting symptoms (e.g. shortness of breath, fever, coughing, sore throat, or tightness in the chest), we ask that you reschedule your appointment.
Kids Love Us. Parents Trust Us!
Check-Up & Cleaning
Dental Exam & X-Ray
Extraction & Oral Surgery
Traditional Veneers
Gum Contouring
Traditional Braces
Dental Implants
Dentures
Dental Bridges
Same Day Emergency
Root Canal
TMD/ TMJ
Insurance & Payment
We believe that quality dental care should be accessible and affordable for everyone. We accept cash as well as major credit cards. We also file all private insurances.
We also offer CareCredit financing. If you have any questions regarding payment and insurance, please give us a call!
Beautiful smiles that last a lifetime.
Dr. Ritter graduated from LSUSD in 2001 and has practiced in a pediatric office ever since. Although Dr. Ritter is a general dentist, she has only practiced in a pediatric setting and has decided to dedicate her entire career to the dental needs of children.
You Love Your Kids
And We Do Too!
With a team filled with mothers and grandmothers, our office treats your children how we would treat ours.
Mary Hooks Baudoin
December 10, 2020
The staff there is truly amazing and my daughter always feels comfortable with every dental visit. Wonderful setting for children with special needs.
If you have any questions regarding our treatments and services, please give us a call at 337-948-8253 and we would be happy to assist you!
Dr. Ritter truly loves working with children and has kids of her own. When she is not busy at the office helping our little patients, she enjoys spending time with her family and going out on adventures!
Dr. Ritter's Passion For Children's Dental Health
How Our Team Describes Dr. Ritter