Pediatric Dentist near Waterside Place
Families near Waterside Place and the surrounding Lakewood Ranch waterside neighborhoods choose Give Me A Smile Pediatric Dentistry for gentle, specialized children's dental care close to home. Our Sarasota office is located just off I-75 and Fruitville Road, making visits easy to fit around school and activities.
Getting started as a new patient
Families from Waterside Place and the surrounding lakeside villages are welcome — we're accepting new pediatric patients now. Call (941) 529-0331 or send the appointment form and our team will follow up to confirm your child's date and time. Insurance coverage varies by plan, so call ahead and we'll review your benefits and explain anticipated costs before the visit. Office hours are Wednesday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
First visits, done gently
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first dental visit by a child's first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth. Whether it's an infant's first lap-to-lap exam or an older child's first checkup with us, the visit runs at your child's pace — comfort and trust first, everything else second.
When something urgent happens
For toothaches, chipped teeth, and dental injuries, call us first at (941) 529-0331 — we offer same-day and prompt pediatric emergency care, subject to office availability. For serious facial trauma, uncontrolled bleeding, breathing difficulty, or any potentially life-threatening emergency, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.
Specialist care worth the short drive
Dr. Jerry Chery is a board-certified pediatric dentist with residency training at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami — including behavior guidance, sedation, and care for children with special healthcare needs. That specialty depth, plus care offered in English, French, and Haitian Creole, is why families across the Lakewood Ranch area make the quick trip across I-75.
Complete pediatric dental care for Waterside Place families
Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Jerry Chery, DDS, with care offered in English, French, and Haitian Creole.
Routine & Prevention
Restorative & Specialty
Comfort & Specialized
Worth the short trip
From Waterside Place, take Lakewood Ranch Boulevard or University Parkway to I-75 and exit at Fruitville Road — we're at 6305 Initiative Boulevard, Suite 112.
- Board-certified pediatric dentist
- Same-day emergency care, subject to availability
- Sedation & special needs dentistry
- Now welcoming new patients from Waterside Place
Office Hours
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday – Tuesday | Closed |
Now welcoming new patients
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Give Me A Smile located in Waterside Place?
No — our office is in Sarasota at 6305 Initiative Boulevard, Suite 112, just off I-75 at Fruitville Road. We don't have a Waterside Place office, but the practice sits directly across the interstate from the Waterside area and many of our families come from there.
What's the easiest route from Waterside Place?
Most families take Lakewood Ranch Boulevard or University Parkway to I-75, then exit at Fruitville Road — the office is just off the interchange.
Do you see infants and toddlers?
Yes — from the very first tooth. We follow the AAPD's recommendation of a first visit by age one, and infant visits are short, gentle, and parent-focused.
Can you help a nervous child or a child with special healthcare needs?
That's central to what a pediatric specialty office does. Dr. Chery trained in behavior guidance and special needs dentistry; tell us what helps your child when you book and we'll plan the visit around them.
What about dental emergencies?
Call (941) 529-0331 first — we offer same-day and prompt emergency care, subject to office availability. For potentially life-threatening emergencies, call 911 or seek immediate emergency medical care.
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