Cedar Valley Pediatric Dentistry: Dentist for kids in Waterloo ...
Pediatric Dentistry • Cedar Falls, IA
Clinic Type
Pediatric Dentistry
Address
1301 W. First Street, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
Phone
319-277-4600
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Opening Hours
Mon & Wed 8:30 AM – 05:00 PM; Tues & Thurs Office hours vary due to hospital cases 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM; Sat & Sun
Emergency Care
Dental emergencies including toothache, swelling, fracture or infection
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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It is easier to list the dental insurance that we do not accept in our office: MCNA.
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FAQs
What is a dental emergency?
A dental emergency can be a toothache or swelling in the mouth as a result of a deep cavity, dental fracture or infection.
At what age should my child first see the dentist?
We follow the guidelines from the American Dental Association and recommend a child have their first dental exam either 6 months after their first tooth comes in -or- by their first birthday – whichever comes first. Early first visits allow our dentists to perform a dental exam and cleaning, introduce the patient to a friendly dental office, check for any potential dental or developmental issues and discuss important issues with the parents concerning oral hygiene instructions, diet, and development of the teeth/oral structures.
What should I bring to my child’s first dental appointment?
A parent or legal guardian will be required at an initial dental appointment in our office to provide a detailed medical history for the child including any allergies to medications (penicillin, amoxicillin, etc.) or environmental factors (food allergies, latex, etc.), any current medications your child may be taking, dental and medical insurance information, the name of your child’s physician, and any previous surgeries or hospitalizations that your child has experienced in the past.
What dental insurances do you take?
It is actually easier to list the dental insurance that we do not accept in our office: MCNA. Please call our office if you have a question about your specific dental insurance.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.3/5 (approx.) (29 reviews)
- DentalInsider: 9.6/10 DI Rating (HowPatientsFeel POSITIVE) (19 ratings (shown))
- Trustindex.io (cvpediatricdental.com): 4.9/5 (shown) (not clearly stated)
- Yelp: not captured in provided snippet (not captured in provided snippet)
- BBB: not captured in provided snippet (not captured in provided snippet)
Patients praise
- Kind, attentive, and helpful staff
- Helps children feel at ease / reduces dental anxiety
- Thorough, gentle care; good explanations
- Advanced equipment and child-friendly experience (e.g., comfort measures)
- Patient experiences described as positive overall
Common complaints
- Concerns about consent/communication for procedures (e.g., x-rays; refusal leading to feeling defeated)
- Scheduling/phone interaction issues (being hung up on)
- Possible treatment mismatch or mistakes (e.g., fluoride treatment given despite request)
- Ongoing dental treatment needs such as multiple fillings/extractions (framed as not provider fault but still negative outcome for patient)
"“They were very skilled in their field and very helpful… excellent at helping put my daughter at ease and did great work.”"
— Birdeye review excerpt"“Called to make an appointment… phone… person hung up on me… Definitely won’t be going here.”"
— Trustindex.io review excerpt"“They would be doing x-rays today… if we didn't have them done the dentist may refuse treat… I left upset and feeling defeated.”"
— Trustindex.io review excerptSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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