We at West Maple Pediatric Dentistry are focused and committed to providing optimal dental care in a friendly, caring and family oriented atmosphere. Our goal is to educate our patients, parents and community in preventative dental health care and in Healthy Ways of Living. Our ambition is to promote a lifetime of the richest health for you and yours.
Dr. Lourdes Secola has lived in Omaha for almost 25 years. She opened her practice April 12th, 1995 at West Maple Pediatric Dentistry on 142nd and Maple in Omaha. Dr. Lourdes Secola says, My reward is a job well done, aclose relationship with my patients and their families and service to my community at large to the best of my abilities.
I attended Central University of Venezuela and graduated with honors as an odontologa (i.e. Doctor in Dental Medicine); completed studies at Boston University with both a Masters of Dental Science in Pediatric Dentistry and with a Certificate in Advanced Studies in Pedodontics (Pediatric dentistry). After 7 years at the University of Florida as a part-time adjunct assistant professor in Dental Education and part-time in private practice, I moved to Omaha and completed an advanced standing two-year program at Creighton University School of Dentistry which allowed me to obtain my license and practice dentistry in the State of Nebraska. I was a part-time faculty member of Creighton University in Operative Dentistry at the Preclinical level for 9 years.
Currently, I am in private practice on full time basis. I have joined the clinical staff at the University of Nebraska Medical Center Pediatric Dentistry Residency Program and more recently the staff at Childrens Hospital and Medical Center.
Interceptive orthodontics is the guidance of teeth eruption and correction of malocclusion or abnormal bite, by early intervention in order to improve future outcome. This is usually achieved by simple or removable appliances.If your child loses any primary teeth as a result of trauma, decay or congenital reasons, your child may benefit from space maintainers. Space maintainers are appliances made of metal that are custom fit to your childs mouth. They are small and unobtrusive in appearance. Most children easily adjust to them after the first few days.
If a baby tooth is lost too soon, the teeth or tooth beside it may tilt or drift into the empty space. Teeth in the other jaw may move up or down to fill the gap. When adjacent teeth shift into the empty space, they create a lack of space in the jaw for the permanent teeth. Permanent teeth are crowded and come in crooked If left untreated. This condition may require extensive orthodontic treatment.
Space maintainers help to maintain the space previously occupied by the missing tooth and works to avoid further space loss. When your child reaches the appropriate age, the spacer will be removed so that the permanent teeth can erupt properly into the mouth. (Remember: Some baby teeth are not replaced until a child is 12 or 14 years of age.)
Its never too early to keep an eye on your childs oral development. Our doctor can identify malocclusioncrowded/crooked teeth or bite problemsand actively intervene to guide the teeth as they emerge in the mouth. Early orthodontic treatment can prevent more extensive treatment later.
Different orthodontic appliances work in different ways to benefit your childs dental health. Some are fixed; others are removable. Our doctor will explain which appliance is best for your child, what the treatment can do, and how long it will take.
Sedation dentistry refers to the use of sedation during dental treatment. Sedation is most commonly used during extensive procedures, for patients with dental phobias or for patients who find it difficult to sit still or have a special need. Sedation medication is used to calm a patient and is administered orally based on the patients weight. Patients with dental phobia, low pain tolerance, major dental treatment, physical handicaps or strong gag reflexes may require sedation. Procedures like fillings, crowns, and extractions often require sedation especially for patients under the age of 5 but may vary.
Sedation is endorsed by the American Dental Association and is an effective way to make many patients comfortable during their dental visit. Before using a sedative, it is important to tell your pediatric dentist about any medications or medical treatments your child is receiving. Before administering any sedative, your pediatric dentist will talk to you about the process of sedation and pre- and post-sedation instructions.
West Maple Pediatric Dentistry strives to go the extra mile in providing a service to your child. In return, we simply ask for your cooperation with the following rules to ensure only the best service for your children.
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Rating 3.9 out of 5 based on 27 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestEmmanuel Gonsalez
2 years ago
I have been coming here for years and they always do an incredible job. Very flexible with my schedule and very patient towards my kids. Highly recommend.
Angelena Smith
2 years ago
We absolutely love Drs. Secola, she is always so sweet to my son and I, she has always been understanding of our religious beliefs and even had on hand kosher jello specially for my son after a procedure he had done; this was very sweet and something she didn't have to do, yet did. I've never met her outside of her west maple location however over the years I have been blessed to know her not just as my sons dentist but as the beautiful, understanding, hard working and caring person she is. She works so very hard to support her own child and family and she shows up to work through her own ups and downs in life and makes the best of things, she is a woman i am truly inspired by. We have been coming to her since my sons first ever dentist visit, we tried another dentist last yr as we moved almost 3hrs away to a small town but decided we would rather make the trip knowing that we are in good hands with Drs. Secola and we wouldn't change a thing. Thank you Drs. Secola for everything you do, you are very much appreciated.
Nancy Rodriguez
2 years ago
(Translated by Google) My children are very difficult to treat but the doctor is always very patient with them. (Original) Mis ninos son muy dificiles de tratar pero la doctora siempre les tiene mucha paciencias
Marquetta Love
2 years ago
Love them my kids have been going for years very nice place and people
MOHAMMAD MOBIN
3 years ago
I wouldn't recommend this place for your children. If you do go here or your children are being seen here make sure this don't happen to your children. My fife year old needed a crown on his left side and the procedure was done very unprofessional as you can see in the picture. So please please make sure this don't happen to your loved ones in this place highly recommended a different dental.
Kevin Bertsch
3 years ago
Progressive, informative, gentle. Always a great experience.
Desavage _YT
3 years ago
Terrible experience here once they find out your insurance they will milk your pockets, not to mention they are rude and unprofessional. Do not I repeat DO NOT take your children here! So unorganized one receptionist to another doesn't know what's going on. Stay far far away!
spring ketchum
3 years ago
Always super nice and makes sure my child understands everything
Desavage _YT
3 years ago
Terrible experience here once they find out your insurance they will milk your pockets, not to mention they are rude and unprofessional. Do not I repeat DO NOT take your children here! So unorganized one receptionist to another doesn't know what's going on. Stay far far away!
spring ketchum
3 years ago
Always super nice and makes sure my child understands everything
Asmr.familyjoy
3 years ago
This is the most unprofessional office I've ever been to. From the doctor to the staff. They call late at night, don't return calls for weeks at a time, and don't know what they're doing period!! I scheduled my initial appointment for my daughter and had to wait 1.5 hours to just find out they didn't have the right X-rays. Rescheduled for 2 weeks later. Her temp was high due to a 100 degree day. They wouldn't retake it; i understand that. For 5 weeks I left message after message to reschedule. All of this started in July. By October 23rd are finally has another appt. When i made the appointment they said it would be sedation. Her father took her to the appointment and called me and told me to call up there because they weren't being clear with what she needed. I did and they wouldn't tell me anything or let me talk to the dentist. They gave him papers when he left and told him he would need to go to Boys Town for her sedation. I don't know why, but whatever. Then they call a week later to schedule another appointment. I tried to tell the lady that were unprofessional. She kept cutting me off when I spoke I told her I would go somewhere else and to just give me release papers for records. They wouldn't recommend them to anyone!!
Maureen Seymour Karpf
4 years ago
Growing up in a small town, I never knew the value of a pediatric dentist until six years ago when I began taking my children to see Dr. Secola. I appreciate the education she provides me to help me care for my children's dental hygiene. I appreciate that she holds me and my children accountable for their dental hygiene. I appreciate her devotion to the development of her staff. I look forward to seeing "the girls" when I take my children to the dentist. I recommend West Maple Dental to all in the Omaha region!
Asmr.familyjoy
4 years ago
This is the most unprofessional office I've ever been to. From the doctor to the staff. They call late at night, don't return calls for weeks at a time, and don't know what they're doing period!! I scheduled my initial appointment for my daughter and had to wait 1.5 hours to just find out they didn't have the right X-rays. Rescheduled for 2 weeks later. Her temp was high due to a 100 degree day. They wouldn't retake it; i understand that. For 5 weeks I left message after message to reschedule. All of this started in July. By October 23rd are finally has another appt. When i made the appointment they said it would be sedation. Her father took her to the appointment and called me and told me to call up there because they weren't being clear with what she needed. I did and they wouldn't tell me anything or let me talk to the dentist. They gave him papers when he left and told him he would need to go to Boys Town for her sedation. I don't know why, but whatever. Then they call a week later to schedule another appointment. I tried to tell the lady that were unprofessional. She kept cutting me off when I spoke I told her I would go somewhere else and to just give me release papers for records. They wouldn't recommend them to anyone!!
Maureen Seymour Karpf
4 years ago
Growing up in a small town, I never knew the value of a pediatric dentist until six years ago when I began taking my children to see Dr. Secola. I appreciate the education she provides me to help me care for my children's dental hygiene. I appreciate that she holds me and my children accountable for their dental hygiene. I appreciate her devotion to the development of her staff. I look forward to seeing "the girls" when I take my children to the dentist. I recommend West Maple Dental to all in the Omaha region!
Jane Bachmann-Rollag
5 years ago
Dr. Secola and her assistant were incredibly patient with my granddaughter. Thank you for making her visit a pleasent one.
Nancy Garcia
5 years ago
They treat children like they are adults. They are not compassionate! Do not worry about parents concern. Do over work on children,have personally seen it and witnessed it.
Jane Rollag
5 years ago
Dr. Secola and her assistant were incredibly patient with my granddaughter. Thank you for making her visit a pleasent one.
Nancy Garcia
5 years ago
They treat children like they are adults. They are not compassionate! Do not worry about parents concern. Do over work on children,have personally seen it and witnessed it.
Penny Marquez
6 years ago
I have nothing but good things to say about Dr. Secola and her staff. I have been bringing my children to West Maple Dental for over 20 years! At this point they are almost like family. Dr. Secola really loves what she does and it shows! She genuinely cares about her patients and their wellbeing. She provides excellent pediatric dental services. I highly recommend Dr. Secola!
Forrest Gabrielson
6 years ago
Long story short Dr. Secola does not stand behind her work. She placed some crowns on my son's teeth in March. In Dec while we were driving to visit family when one of his crowns just fell off and we had to pay another dentist to fix it. Upon asking Dr. Secola about being compensated she refused claiming that we could have come back there and they would have fixed it. I guess she wanted my son (who is only 4) to deal with the pain for the two weeks we were visiting family.
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