Welcome to SmileWorks

At our practice in Tallahassee, your child’s smile is in the very best of hands! As specialty-trained and board-certified pediatric dentists and orthodontists, our doctors provide compassionate, skilled and experienced care to address the dental needs of all ages from infancy through adolescence into adult orthodontics.

With decades of combined experience, innovation, and advanced technology, our goal is to help our patients establish a strong foundation for a lifetime of good oral health and ensure beautiful healthy smiles.

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We are ecstatic to have you as a new patient and look forward to providing your child with exceptional dental care. Starting your journey with us is easy. Simply follow the link below to learn more. Ready. Set.

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Available Services

We emphasize the prevention of dental disease and provide gentle, precise, and compassionate care. We're dedicated to helping every child enjoy the benefits of excellent oral health, beautiful and healthy smiles. We provide comprehensive services and personalized treatment options for each of our patients.

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Meet Our Amazing Doctors

Our doctors are experts in their fields, with years of experience and advanced training in a wide range of dental specialties. You can trust our doctors to provide your children with the exceptional care they deserve.

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Nurturing A Community of Trust

We love working with children of all ages. We will do everything we can to ensure that your child has the most comfortable and positive experience.

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Smileworks Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

I love this office. My child had a great experience. Very efficient with time, knowledgeable, and makes your child and new parents feel comfortable. The building looks, smells and feels clean. The front desk coordinators, hygienist, and dentist were all great!! Thank you. See you all in six months!

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Smileworks Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

Smile Works employees are always so nice! They always have a smile on their faces and are just so professional and kind! We walked right in, they checked us in and called us back within 5 minutes. They always make my kids feel comfortable. Definitely recommend!

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- Erin

Smileworks Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

We absolutely love it here! Very personable, family friendly, and most of all affordable. Our son will be getting braces installed, and they really did a great job with explaining the process.

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- Takisha

Smileworks Children's Dentistry and Orthodontics

Always a wonderful experience here. My daughter loves everyone there. The entire staff is warm and welcoming . They thoroughly explains everything where both my daughter and myself can understand.

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Building Healthy & Beautiful Smiles

Pediatric Dentistry

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Pediatric Dental Exams
Our goals are to help children establish a strong foundation for a lifetime of good oral health and experience the benefits of healthy, beautiful smiles.
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Dental Sealants
Sealants afford additional protection from dental decay by providing a strong plastic-like protective coating for the chewing surfaces of a child’s permanent back teeth.
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Emergency Treatment
Recognizing the fact that children have active lifestyles, means there is always a chance an accident involving a hit or blow to the mouth or teeth can occur.
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Orthodontics

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Invisalign®
An innovative, discreet, and effective system of care, Invisalign® offers a cosmetic way to align your smile with minimal interference to daily activities.
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Early Treatment
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children have a check up with an orthodontic specialist no later than age 7.
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Orthodontics for Teens
Helping your teen to achieve a well aligned, more pleasing, and healthier smile means making a commitment to orthodontic care.
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Meet Our Doctors

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Dr. Brion Long, Orthodontist, DMD, MS

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Dr. Joseph Rodriguez, Board Certified Orthodontist, DMD, MS

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Dr. Ana S. Fernandez, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, DMD

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Dr. Steven Dent, Orthodontist, DDS, MS

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Dr. Ana B. Gonzalez Cayon, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, DMD

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Dr. Peter Farahat Pediatric Dentist, DMD

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Contact Our Office

1771 Capital Circle NE
Tallahassee, FL 32308

Children Dentistry
(Office Hours)

Monday - Friday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday & Sunday
Closed

Orthodontics
(Office Hours)

Monday - Thursday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Closed

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Children Dentistry
Office Hours

Monday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Friday
7:00 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Orthodontics
Office Hours

Monday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed