WELCOME TO
HURST PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY!
Here at the pediatric dental office of Dr. Joby Hurst, we take pride in offering our young patients the highest quality of dental care in a kid-friendly environment. We are conveniently located in Birmingham, Alabama and are experienced in providing routine dental care for infants, children, teens and patients with special needs.
Dr. Hurst and his team of friendly professionals work together to provide a positive dental experience that will make your child smile! We promise to work with you and your child personally and create a customized treatment plan to meet your individual needs and desires.
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Early Dental Care
We believe early dental care can promote a lifetime of healthy smiles for your child. We offer a full range of services from routine dental exams and cleanings to fillings, sealants and fluoride treatments that will help ensure that your child grows up with a healthy smile.
Sedation Dentistry
We recognize that for some of our patients, a visit to the dentist makes them a bit nervous.
We offer nitrous oxide sedation for our more apprehensive patients, so they can relax while receiving the dental care that they need.
For those requiring more intensive treatment, Dr. Hurst offers in office anesthesia using Dr. Jeff Plagenhoef.
Dr. Jeff is a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with Pediatric Dental Anesthesia Associates.
We appreciate your interest in our practice and encourage you to continue exploring our website to learn more about us. Feel free to contact us to schedule an appointment with Dr. Joby Hurst today!
Blogs and Resources
Do Baby Teeth Really Need Fillings?
Baby teeth may be temporary, but they still matter. Learn why some cavities in baby teeth need fillings and what parents should ask their pediatric dentist ...more
Early Dental Care
July 10, 2026•5 min read
Why Does My Child Have Cavities Even Though We Brush?
Your child brushes every day, so why do they still have cavities? Learn why cavities happen in 4-year-olds and what parents can do to help prevent more ...more
Early Dental Care
July 10, 2026•19 min read
Is Thumb Sucking a Problem? Here’s When It Starts Affecting Their Teeth
Wondering when thumb sucking starts affecting your child’s teeth? Learn the signs to watch for, possible dental effects, and gentle ways to help children stop. ...more
Tooth Care
May 29, 2026•18 min read
Daily Brushing Battles? Here’s What Your Child Is Actually Telling You
Struggling with daily brushing battles? Learn what your child’s resistance really means and discover ...more
Teething
May 10, 2026•10 min read
The Most Common Dental Habit Mistakes Parents Make With Young Children
Avoid dental habit mistakes, bad dental habits, kids brushing mistakes, and kids oral hygiene mistakes. Learn simple ways parents can protect young smiles and prevent cavities. ...more
Tooth Care
March 07, 2026•26 min read
Are You Accidentally Increasing Your Child’s Cavity Risk?
Worried about cavities? Learn 10 common habits that increase cavity risk in children and simple ways to protect your child’s smile. ...more
Prevention
February 24, 2026•7 min read
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