Compassionate Pediatric Dentistry Close to Home in Hampstead, NC
Gentle, judgment-free dental care for infants, kids, and teens. The only pediatric dental practice in Pender County — no more long drives for care that meets each child exactly where they're at.
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Why People Love Hampstead Pediatric Dentistry
Why People Love Hampstead Pediatric Dentistry
Care Close to Home
The only pediatric dental practice in Pender County, founded by doctors who understand this community and want to give back to where they grew up.
Trusted Expertise
Two board-certified doctors with
13 and 15 years of experience treating everyone from infants to special needs children with patience and understanding.
Individual Approach
No cookie-cutter solutions here. We take time to understand each child's unique needs, whether they need breaks every 10 seconds or just a little extra encouragement.
Family-Centered Experience
Parents are welcome during most treatments. For procedures involving general anesthesia, we’ll walk you through each step and keep you informed throughout your child’s visit.
Our Pediatric Specialties
At Hampstead Pediatric Dentistry, we provide gentle, fun, and personalized care for children, ensuring healthy smiles through preventive treatments, education, and a welcoming environment parents trust.
Pediatric Restorative Care
From simple fillings to complex cases, we tailor every treatment to your child's developmental stage and comfort level.
FREE
Child’s Dental Cleaning
Children’s Preventive Care
Building healthy habits starts early. We teach both parents and children how to prevent disease through education and nutritional counseling.
Sedation Dentistry
Every child is different. We offer gentle sedation options and work within each child's limits to ensure comfortable, stress-free treatment.
Meet Our Experienced Doctors
Dr. Brandon Knockum
Passionate about meeting every child at their level, Dr. Knockum believes no child should go without care and creates positive experiences through connection.
Dr. Crystal Hayes
Born and raised in Pender County, Dr. Hayes brings her experience as both a pediatric dentist and mom to help families build healthy habits from birth.
A Visit Kids Look Forward To
A No-Judge Zone
This is a pediatric office where things can get animated—and that's okay. We create a welcoming environment for all children, including those with special needs.
Parents as Partners
We teach parents how to care for their children's teeth at home, from preventing "sugar bugs" to building habits that last a lifetime.
Tell, Show, Do Approach
We explain every step before it happens, so children know what to expect and parents understand exactly what's being done and why.
Meeting Kids Where They're
Whether your child is in their imaginative phase and needs to hear about "mosquito kisses" or they're older and ready for straight talk about dental disease, we adapt our approach.
Insurance Accepted
We accept most major dental insurances and offer flexible payment options because every family deserves quality pediatric dental care. Our team will work with you to make the most of your child’s dental benefits.
Payment Options
We accept a variety of payment methods to fit your family's needs.
Located in Hampstead, NC
Located in the Beacon building with free parking. Serving children and families in Hampstead, Sneads Ferry, Jacksonville, Wilmington, Burgaw, Rocky Point, Topsail, Scotts Hill, Surf City.
Monday
8AM - 5PM
Tuesday
8AM - 5PM
Wednesday
8AM - 5PM
Thursday
8AM - 5PM
Friday
8AM - 5PM
Saturday
8AM - 1PM
Sunday
Closed
Mon - Fri
8AM - 5PM
Sat
8AM - 1PM
Sun
Closed
Our office is located in The Beacon business center building on US-17.
