The Best Experience!
This was hands down the best dental experience I’ve ever had—from setting up my appointment to meeting the doctors. The team listens, cares, and makes you feel at home the moment you walk in.
— Mary —
Changing Lives With Healthy Smiles
Southwest Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics believes in changing lives, one smile at a time.
With pediatric and general dentistry and orthodontic care under one roof, we build lasting relationships—and healthy smiles—for the whole family.
Care That Feels Personal
What makes our care different? You’ll feel it from the first phone call. Whether you're seeing Dr. Scott Pankratz, Dr. Chad Belongea, or Dr. Matt Goergen, every step is customized to you. We listen. We explain. We make it easy to feel confident in your treatment.
Our doctors are attentive, kind, and hands-on—no assembly-line care here. This is a team that sees the full picture and treats you like family.
They Take Wonderful Care of Us
Both my son and I go to Southwest for our dentistry and absolutely love it. I’ve needed a lot of treatment, and they’ve taken wonderful care of me and my son. He’s also on the ortho side and it’s been great there, too. I recommend this office to everyone who asks!
— Emily —
Great Office with a Great Team
Excellent office with a great team. As a parent, your children are your most precious—and this office does an excellent job of caring for them. Dentistry is excellent, ortho is very accommodating and thorough. Highly recommend!
— Peter —
Proven Experience, Trusted Results
From pediatric cleanings to complex orthodontic cases, our team brings deep expertise to every smile. Dr. Scott, Dr. Chad, and Dr. Matt are respected, experienced providers with decades of combined experience, and it shows in their outcomes.
Our team includes board-certified specialists, fellowship-trained clinicians, and providers who have been recognized by their peers for excellence. You’re in skilled hands here.
One Location, Full-Spectrum Care
Dental care and orthodontics under one roof makes life easier for everyone. Our pediatric, general, and orthodontic teams work together to ensure your care is consistent, efficient, and fully coordinated.
That means fewer appointments, less guesswork, and more confidence from first tooth to final retainer.
Highly Recommend!
We’ve been patients here for the past 8 years. My oldest now sees the orthodontist, and I love that they’re in the same building and communicate with each other. Highly recommend!
— Taylor —
We LOVE SWPDO!
We LOVE SWPDO—started here with my young kids and just had my first go through braces. Such wonderful and kind staff and providers. Highly recommend!
— Stacey —
A Patient-First Mission
Our mission is simple: provide exceptional dental and orthodontic care in a fun, compassionate environment. We want every patient to walk out smiling—not just because their teeth look great, but because they were treated with kindness, clarity, and respect.
A Practice Built On Trust
We know a bad dental experience can last a lifetime. That’s why we’ve built a practice focused on comfort, trust, and patient education. We explain every step, ease anxiety, and give you the tools to feel confident in your care.
As a multi-specialty office, we seamlessly monitor growth and development—making it easy to move from pediatric to orthodontic care without added appointments or referrals.
Great With Nervous Kids
Dr. Scott and his crew are phenomenal. My son had a horrible toothache and is not the best dental patient. They took great care of him using cleverness and care. Love this office.
— Kasey —
Thanks For Everything!
Since we’ve been going there, I see the same faces every time we go! It must be as good of a place to work as it is to visit. Thanks for everything, SWPDO.
— Gina —
Our Team Cares
Our team is the heart of the practice. We build real relationships with every patient, from first cleanings to final braces check-ins. You’ll see familiar faces at every visit—people who remember your name, your story, and your smile goals.
Board Certified Orthodontist
Dr. Matt is a Board Certified Orthodontist, reflecting his commitment to the highest standards of orthodontic care.
Our team is also dedicated to continuing education, staying current with the latest techniques, tools, and technologies in the field. We invest in ongoing training so we can provide every patient with smarter, more efficient, and more modern care.
Top–Notch Work!
Dr. Matt and his team are wonderful! We’ve had 9 years of specialty cleft care, and the orthodontic work has been top notch. Thank you for the love and care you’ve shown our daughter.
— Daniela —