Hill Country Children's Dentistry

Hill Country Children's Dentistry Board-certified pediatric dental specialist serving Spring Branch, Bulverde & surrounding Hill Country. Gentle, fun & fear-free care for infants to teens.

Accepting PPO insurance & Medicaid/CHIP. Women-owned. New patients welcome!

"Your child needs a tooth pulled" and just like that, your mind goes to the worst place.Will it hurt? Will they be traum...
06/21/2026

"Your child needs a tooth pulled" and just like that, your mind goes to the worst place.

Will it hurt? Will they be traumatized? What happens to the space it leaves behind? Nobody hands you a guide for this moment. You're supposed to just trust the process and figure it out.

So we made you the guide.

This carousel covers everything your dentist doesn't always have time to explain in the chair: why the tooth needs to come out, what your child will actually feel (pressure not pain), how to talk to them beforehand without making it worse, how to care for them in the 48 hours after, and the one question most parents forget to ask what happens to the gap.

Swipe through before the appointment not after. ➡️

Save this and send it to a parent who just got this news. It'll help more than they know.

Your teen says their mouth hurts in the back and you can't see anything wrong.No cavity. No swelling. No obvious reason....
06/15/2026

Your teen says their mouth hurts in the back and you can't see anything wrong.

No cavity. No swelling. No obvious reason. But the pain is real, and it keeps coming back.

Here's what's likely happening: a permanent tooth is trying to come in, but a flap of gum tissue is sitting right on top of it, trapping it. Every time they chew, that flap gets irritated. That's called pericoronitis and it's one of the most common reasons teens and tweens show up at our office in pain.

The fix? An operculectomy and before that word scares you the way "pulpotomy" did, here's what it actually means: Dr. Perez uses a soft tissue laser to gently remove that small flap of gum in just a few minutes. No scalpels. No stitches. No recovery week on the couch.

Your teen walks in uncomfortable. They walk out relieved.

Swipe through to see exactly what's happening inside the mouth and how we fix it. ➡️

Save this if your teen has been complaining about back-of-mouth pain, this is exactly what you need to read first.

Your child's dentist just said "pulpotomy" and your stomach dropped.We get it. That word sounds intense. It sounds like ...
06/12/2026

Your child's dentist just said "pulpotomy" and your stomach dropped.

We get it. That word sounds intense. It sounds like something that's going to hurt, take forever, and leave your child traumatized.
It's none of those things.

A pulpotomy is how we save a baby tooth that's been reached by a deep cavity before the infection spreads, before the pain gets worse, and before a simple fix turns into a complex one. Think of it as removing just the part of the tooth that's in trouble, while keeping the healthy root completely intact.

And baby teeth? They matter more than most parents realize. They hold the space for the permanent teeth growing underneath. Lose one too early and you're looking at shifting teeth, crowding, and orthodontic issues down the road.

At HCC Dentistry, Dr. Perez walks your child through every single step in words they understand, at a pace they can handle. No rushing. No surprises.

Swipe through to understand exactly what happens, why we do it, and why saving that tooth is always worth it. ➡️

Save this — and send it to a parent who's been told the same thing and doesn't know what to think.

White spots on your child's teeth aren't always what you think. 🦷Most parents assume it's a calcium deficiency. Or just ...
06/10/2026

White spots on your child's teeth aren't always what you think. 🦷

Most parents assume it's a calcium deficiency. Or just genetics. So they ignore it and that's exactly when a small, fixable problem becomes a cavity.

Those white spots are called white spot lesions and they're actually the earliest sign of tooth decay. The enamel is starting to lose minerals before a hole ever forms. The good news? At that stage, it can be reversed without a single drill.

That's exactly what Silver Diamine Fluoride (SDF) and ICON resin infiltration do they stop the damage in its tracks and restore the mineral balance in the enamel. No shots. No drilling. No tears.

The window to act painlessly is small. Once that white spot turns brown or develops into a cavity, the options change.

If you've noticed white spots on your child's teeth, don't wait for the next cleaning. Book an evaluation link in bio.

Save this post white spot lesions are more common than most parents realize, and knowing this early makes all the difference. ❤️

06/03/2026

Less bleeding. Less discomfort. Faster healing. ✨

At HCC, we use advanced CO₂ laser technology to make certain soft tissue procedures gentler and more precise for children. From lip and tongue ties to minor soft tissue treatments, laser dentistry allows for minimal bleeding and often quicker healing.

Our goal is always the same: high-tech care with a gentle, kid-friendly approach 🤍

Have questions about laser dentistry for your child? We’re here to help!

Summer camps. Road trips. Pool days. Late nights.Summer is amazing and it's also when dental routines fall apart. 🌞Here'...
05/28/2026

Summer camps. Road trips. Pool days. Late nights.

Summer is amazing and it's also when dental routines fall apart. 🌞

Here's the 5-point checklist to get your child's smile ready for the season.

Save this. You'll need it. 👇

🦷 Great news, parents! At Hill Country Children’s Dentistry, we accept most major insurances and Medicaid — because ever...
05/27/2026

🦷 Great news, parents! At Hill Country Children’s Dentistry, we accept most major insurances and Medicaid — because every child deserves access to quality dental care 💙

❌ No insurance? No problem! Ask about our affordable membership plan designed to make dental care stress-free for families. Dr. Elisa Perez, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, is here to make your child’s dental visits positive, gentle, and FUN!

📍 Located in Spring Branch, TX
📞 Call (830) 214-7334 to schedule your child’s appointment today!

From zero teeth to 16 years old brushing is not one-size-fits-all. 🦷Save this guide. It covers every age, the right tech...
05/26/2026

From zero teeth to 16 years old brushing is not one-size-fits-all. 🦷

Save this guide. It covers every age, the right technique, the right toothpaste amount, and what most parents are doing wrong.

Send it to a parent friend. 👉

05/21/2026

🦷 Great news, parents! At Hill Country Children’s Dentistry, we accept most major insurances and Medicaid — because every child deserves access to quality dental care 💙

❌ No insurance? No problem! Ask about our affordable membership plan designed to make dental care stress-free for families. Dr. Elisa Perez, Board Certified Pediatric Dentist, is here to make your child’s dental visits positive, gentle, and FUN!

📍 Located in Spring Branch, TX
📞 Call (830) 214-7334 to schedule your child’s appointment today!

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427 Singing Oaks, Suite 101
Spring Branch, TX
78070

Opening Hours

Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

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