Step in and smile
Wake Forest's trusted pediatric dentists
At Triangle Pediatric Dentistry, we've been caring for the smiles of Wake Forest families since 2010, from a baby's first tooth all the way through the teen years. Our team of board-certified pediatric dentists is dedicated to providing the highest quality dental care in a safe, compassionate, judgment-free environment. We move at your child's pace, partner with parents every step of the way, and make sure every visit ends with a smile. Whether your little one is coming in for their very first checkup or needs more advanced care, you can trust that they're in the right hands.
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Dr. Buddy Hollowell, Dr. Allen Porter, and Dr. Andrew Vaughn
At Triangle Pediatric Dentistry, your child’s smile is cared for by doctors who truly love what they do. Dr. Buddy Hollowell, Dr. Allen Porter, and Dr. Andrew Vaughn bring advanced pediatric training, thoughtful expertise, and a warm, kid-centered approach to every visit. As parents, specialists, researchers, and community-minded providers, our doctors understand how important it is for children to feel safe, heard, and encouraged in the dental chair. They can’t wait to get to know your family, help your child build healthy habits, and make dental care feel positive from the very beginning.
Care for every stage of childhood
Preventive care
The best dental problems are the ones that never happen. Our prevention-first approach includes thorough cleanings, digital X-rays, fluoride treatments, sealants, and personalized guidance to keep your child cavity-free from their very first visit.
Sedation dentistry
For children who feel anxious about dental care or need more complex treatment, we offer nitrous oxide as well as IV/general anesthesia in a safe, controlled environment. For IV/general anesthesia procedures, our doctors work alongside a dedicated pediatric anesthesia team that comes to the office and administers the anesthesia.
Extractions
When a tooth needs to come out, our dentists make the process as gentle and stress-free as possible. We take the time to prepare both you and your child so there are no surprises, just compassionate care from a team you trust.
The Triangle Pediatric Dentistry difference
The very best care for your kiddo
At Triangle Pediatric Dentistry, all three of our doctors have completed advanced training beyond dental school — and our practice has been built from the ground up around the needs of children and the families who love them. From our infant-friendly exam rooms to our teen-focused care, every detail is designed with your child in mind.
Board-certified pediatric dentists
Our doctors aren't general dentists who also treat children. They're fellowship-trained specialists with advanced degrees, published research, and national credentials in pediatric dentistry. That expertise makes a real difference in the quality and safety of your child's care.
Care for every child, including those with special needs
We proudly serve children with special health care needs, offering sensory-friendly care, infant dentistry, and hospital-level sedation capabilities. Every child deserves access to exceptional dental care, and we're equipped to provide it.
A child-first, fear-free approach
We're intentional about how we speak to children, how we introduce tools and procedures, and how we move at each child's own pace. Our goal is for your child to leave confident and excited to come back.
A trusted Wake Forest legacy
Triangle Pediatric Dentistry has been a trusted name in the Wake Forest community since 2010. Families across the Heritage neighborhood, Raleigh, Henderson, Creedmoor, and Zebulon have grown up with us — and we're proud to be the practice parents recommend to each other.
Would you like a Tooth Fairy educational visit to your school?
We love getting out into our community and helping kids learn that taking care of their teeth can be fun! Our Tooth Fairy Educational Visits bring our team to local schools to teach children the basics of oral health in a way that's engaging, age-appropriate, and most importantly, exciting. If you'd like to bring a little dental magic to your classroom or school, we'd love to hear from you.
Keeping care accessible
Insurance, simplified
At Triangle Pediatric Dentistry, we are proud to be in-network with several of the most widely used dental insurance plans so that more families in the Wake Forest area can access the specialist-level pediatric care their children deserve. Our team is happy to help you understand your benefits, answer questions about coverage, and make the financial side of your child’s care as straightforward as possible.
We are currently in-network with:
- Delta Dental
- Cigna Z240
- Aetna Dental
- United Concordia Elite
- United Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental
- Ameritas
If you do not see your insurance listed or have questions before your first visit, please do not hesitate to give us a call.
New patients welcome
Start your child's smile journey
We know choosing a pediatric dentist is one of the most important decisions you'll make for your child's health, and we don't take that trust lightly. That's why we make every first visit an experience your child will actually look forward to. Here's what you can expect when you bring your little one in for the first time.
A warm welcome for your whole family
A thorough exam and personalized prevention plan
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