Fifty years of Tallahassee smiles, reimagined
SmileWorks grew from two of Tallahassee's most beloved legacy practices — one founded in 1970, one in 1987 — into the region's leading dual-specialty home for pediatric dentistry and orthodontics.
Our story
For decades, generations of Tallahassee families grew up in the chairs of two trusted local practices. SmileWorks united those legacies with a modern vision: bring orthodontic specialists and board-certified pediatric dentists together under one roof, invest in the best technology available, and make every visit something kids actually look forward to.
Today, that vision serves families at two locations — Tallahassee and Crawfordville — with more than 20,000 cases treated and over 2,200 five-star Google reviews. But the measure we care about most is simpler: kids who walk in nervous and walk out asking when they get to come back.
What we believe
- Specialists matter. Children's dentistry and orthodontics are residencies, not weekend courses. Every treatment plan here is specialist-led.
- One roof beats three offices. Coordinated care means fewer referrals, fewer drives, and one team that knows your whole family.
- Comfort is clinical. A calm child is a safer, better-treated child. Our environment, pacing, and sedation options are all built around that truth.
- Honesty over upselling. If your child doesn't need treatment yet, we'll tell you — and watch and wait together.
Proudly local, deeply rooted
From school visits and team sponsorships to welcoming FSU and FAMU families, we're woven into the Big Bend community we serve. Our team lives here, our kids go to school here, and we treat our patients like the neighbors they are.
Come see what makes us different
Schedule a visit or just stop by — we love giving families a tour before their first appointment.