Dr. Whitney Shelton has a passion for Pediatric Dentistry. With his kid-centered approach, he gets children interested in their dental care. You will find that his friendly personality and fun teaching style help children to develop healthy habits that will last
Dr. Whitney Shelton grew up in East Tennessee. After earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from East Tennessee State University, he attended the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center School of Dentistry in Memphis. He became interested in the unique challenges involved in Pediatric Dentistry during his first year of clinical training. He completed his training in Birmingham in the University of Alabama Pediatric Dentistry Program. While serving as a resident he worked with patients at the dental school, The Sparks Center for Developmental Learning Disorders, and The Childrens Hospital
The comprehensive residency program prepared Dr. Shelton to offer pediatric patients different treatment options to meet their individual needs. Oral sedation dentistry is one of the options, among other behavior management techniques, that help children with situational anxiety. Some patients need comprehensive dental care during outpatient surgery at the Womens and Childrens Unit of Huntsville Hospital. His specialty training included working with pediatricians, pediatric nurses, pediatric anesthesiologists, emergency medicine staff, as well as neurology, oncology and hematology specialists.
Dr. Shelton had the opportunity to fulfill a lifelong dream when he started private practice in Huntsville, AL. He has been on staff at Huntsville Hospital since he opened his practice. He became the first Board Certified Pediatric Dentist in North Alabama. He is a member of the Huntsville/Madison County Dental Society, the 8th District Dental Society, the Alabama Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. He enjoys working with children of all ages from infants to young adults in college. He considers it an honor to be allowed to serve children and provide a positive impact in their lives.
Welcome to Rocket City Kids Pediatric Dentistry! We are delighted to welcome you to our practice and are pleased that you chose us to serve your childrens dental needs. We specialize in the complete dental care of infants, children, teens
When you visit our office near Airport Road in Huntsville, Alabama, your childs smile is our top priority. From the moment you walk in our front door, our goal is for you to feel comfortable and informed. Dr. Shelton forms relationships with the patients and their parents. He enjoys seeing his patients from their first tooth to their first day of college. At Rocket City Kids Pediatric Dentistry, we believe that introducing your child to dentistry with a caring and child-friendly approach can have a positive impact on their dental health for a lifetime.
PLEASE UNDERSTAND that we file dental insurance as a courtesy to our patients. We do not have a contract with your insurance company, only you do. We can only assist you in estimating your portion of the cost of treatment. We at no time guarantee what your insurance will or will not do with each claim. Once again, we file claims as a courtesy to you.
Pediatric dentists learn about dental problems specific to children and adolescents. Their expertise in this area means that patients can be assured they are receiving the best information from a specialist. Since pediatric dentists focus on caring for childrens teeth, they keep themselves informed of the most recent advances in dental procedures for kids.
As important as the technical training they receive, pediatric dentists spend much of their time learning that children have to be treated differently from adults. They realize that some kids may not look forward to their trips to the dentist (apart from the getting out of school aspect!), and they work to make them feel comfortable.
Pediatric dentists also study child psychology so they can understand childrens needs from a different perspective. From the atmosphere of the office to the caring, professional staff, the entire practice is built around children. They realize that children are generally optimistic and have a positive attitude in most circumstances. Dr. Shelton and his staff focus on their positive attitude to help your child have the best experience possible at our office.
As children grow from infants to adolescents, their dental needs change with them. Dr. Shelton recommends that you bring your child at any age if you have a concern or see a spot, etc. Routine cleaning and exam visits should start by age 2.
With the onset of the teenage years and the importance of self-image coming to the forefront of teenagers concerns, pediatric dentists use various procedures to correct dental problems. In some cases early treatment can avoid more involved orthodontics later. Misaligned or decaying teeth can be corrected early on to help prevent later dental problems as well as improve your childs smile.
