Pediatric Dentistry is the dental specialty recognized by the American Dental Association which encompasses comprehensive dental care for all children, from infancy through adolescence. A pediatric dentist, like Dr. Mills, Dr. McCoy and Dr. Lawson are practitioners who, after becoming a general dentist (often called a family dentist), has completed at least an additional two years of post-doctoral training in the recognition and treatment of children’s dental services. Specialty education includes child psychology, behavior guidance, preventive techniques, restorative dentistry, and the treatment of children with special needs.
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Tuesday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Wednesday | 8AM to 5PM |
| Thursday | 8AM to 4:30PM |
| Friday | 8AM to 5PM |
300 Technology Way, Scarborough, ME 04074
Great experience!
Always a good experience!
Nice place for autistic kids
Dr.Patel was really nice.
They are fantastic!
Absolutely amazing place!
Always a warm welcome and excellent service
Very friendly staff and great with kids!!
If your having doubts about huge experience here, trust your gut.
Great staff and environment for kids. Highly recommend!
Excellent practice. Clean, efficient and knowledgeable!
Great office great staff very accommodating !
My son used to hate the dentist . Just for kids is a great place
The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable have been going for years my kids love it
Always friendly and professional! Definitely recommend.
Love Joslyn the hygentist. However the ladies who do check out are the biggest snobs!!!!
I can officially say that this place instilled the fear of the dentist, that I will probably spend a lifetime trying to fix. Not happy at all.
Wonderful experience at Just for Kids! Super patient happy staff.
I had taken my daughter here when she was young, up till she aged out, shes now 30.. Now im taking her 3 kids, my grandkids here… I think that says it all.
I would recommend ‘Just for kids Pediatric Dentristry to anyone. Very friendly and are great at what they do.
Everyone was so was so kind and made going to the dentist an enjoyable experience! We will be back for sure!
This was my 2 year olds second visit with them. They’re so good with him and make him feel safe.
Fantastic for kids. Will not bring them to any other place. Highly recommend.
Great experience with my 3 year old son. Staff is so friendly and great with kids. Highly recommend
The dentist on duty yesterday decided to be a jerk to a little boy only 5 years old with anxiety i would recommend this place to my worst enemy. The guy should be fired
We have gone here for 25 years and now that Dr.Mills is gone the office staff are very rude and disrespectful the hygienist didn’t even introduce herself totally disappointed will be looking for a new dentist
Great experience! Professional,kind,thorough dental hygentist ,and dentist. Always friendly! Top notch!
We should have asked to not have laughing gas. It made him feel like the chair was spinning and threw
Up.
Very welcoming. Amazing staff took the time to explain everything to both myself and my daughter.
The staff are all so friendly, and great with the kids (not surprisingly!). There is little to no wait time.
These folks have treated all 3 of my children. I would recommend without hesitation.
Amazing!!! Patient and kind, just what I was looking for for my anxious son’s first visit!
We LOVE Just For Kids!!!! My girls have been going there since 3 years old and they are now 15…..highly recommend them to everyone !!!
The staff is always friendly, professional and helpful. Highly recommend this dental office.
Absolute best dentist for kids. I love how they always have different activities for kids there.
Very friendly staff who made my 3 year old very comfortable at his first cleaning!
Your clean office and amazing staff are on point!
Thank you for helping my kids love the dentist.
A wonderful experience! Friendly, efficient and patient with the craziness of small children at the dentist 🙂
All 3 of my girls look forward to going to the dentist! The staff is wonderful and Dr. Johnston is super friendly!
Poor customer service..dentist was nice and courteous but people at the reception are rude and blunt. Dont dare to ask too many questions or they will look at you like you are such a dummy. One star is too much.
Great experience my daughter now feels good about going to the dentist and that isn’t easy for a 5 year old.
We absolutely adore doctor Mills and his assistant…..he is firm but gentle and amazung with our sons……thank you so much Just for Kids for being so fabulous!
Super nice staff, they were patient and explained things to my 3yo. I would recommend them to anyone that wants their kiddo to have a good experience.
This place is amazing. My 6 year old daughter looks forward to going to the dentist. That should tell you wll you need to know,
Dr. Lawson is a great dentist who made a dental plan for my son and then when I wanted a different treatment was happy to accommodate.
This practice is the absolute best. Everyone is so professional, gifted and kind. The place is spotless, efficient with a warm and caring staff. Truly a cut above the rest.
I was very impressed with Dr. Christine she was great with my daughter got her in immediately because she was in so much pain , was very nice didn’t make me feel like I was bothering her she was genuinely happy to help, and my daughter was …
Have been on the “priority list” for 6 months, but still no appointment. They appear to be prioritizing people with standard insurance over those with Maine Care and are using Covid as the excuse.
Thankful that they took the time to assess the situation before just doing a procedure for a lip tie. They gave me excercises to do and were very polite and respectful.
So happy I made the switch:) Warm and inviting atmosphere. Listened to my concerns and made my daughter feel at ease. I highly recommend this office!
After being berated over my child’s use of a pacifier over the past year, we are done with this place. I get it, I really do, pacifiers cause shifts in the mouth. I DON’T CARE. If that is the one thing in life she needs then so be it. Omg a palette expander??? The horror! I had one about 35 years ago and guess what? I am doing ok
Everyone was extremely warm and welcoming. Made my littles feel comfortable & explained and simplified all that was to be performed. Excited for our next visit! Thank you!
We’ve been patients of Dr. McCoy’s for years. Friendly staff, and my very shy and nervous child is as at ease as a kid can be at the dentist.
Everyone was very welcoming and we had a great first visit! My 3 and half year old son enjoyed it and even said, “this isn’t scary”. Thank you!!
Our children started at Just For Kids over twenty years ago!! We just had an appointment with Dr. Chelsea and she’s awesome! She’s great with kiddos!!!
Years ago when my daugther was 4 years old took her to have one tooh pull off, she was scared and crying the dentist came so angry of her yield to her almost hit her telling her to be quite because she was scaring other children.He was so …
I wish i could give them a 0 for customer service and compassion I had an appt. for my son but that morning I had a stroke and another the very next day so was obviously unable too call them to cancel since I was in an ambulance on my way …
A very clean, welcoming, kid-friendly atmosphere. Staff was very helpful, informative. Truly appreciated the care and attention they give their pedi patients and the families during what can be a stressful time. Highly recommend.
The hygienist and Dr were cute with the kids. I have 3 kids and they did a nice job with them. But their hours are awful. Most kids are at school and they ONLY have hours during school hours a few days a week. I was also informed that …
I have 4 kids and they have been amazing with all of them. Very patient and kind each time we go in, have accomodated when we’ve had to be late. This is by far the best dental office I’ve worked with.
the front desk staff are pretty annoying and the hours can be inconvenient, but all of the actual dentistry staff are amazing, especially dr. mills. he’ll joke along with the kid in a very friendly way, and he’s very direct and honest about …
Excellent! Everyone was friendly, professional, and clearly had a love for children. My 2.5 year old left smiling with a new tooth brush, toothpaste, and bubbles in hand.
We love just for kids! Our kids all go here, from our 16 year old to our 8 day old baby girl who was seen for lip/tongue ties…they are amazing with all the kids and make scary procedures much less scary!
I can’t speak highly enough about just for kids. They were amazing and patient with my daughter. She was their last patient of the day and you would have thought she was their first of the day. They were excited and kind and soft spoken and gentle. Thank you all so much
My 13 year old son has been going to Just For Kids for years now and Dr.McCoy has done going on 4 procedures on him and they have all been smooth sailing! I love the staff and how they are handling Covid! Amazing job everyone!!
Brought my son there the first time was great experience. My son was coopritive and Dr. Mills did a great job with him. Second time we went in I was completely beside myself with the way Dr. Mills handles children that are not being …
Our son. Is 2.5 yrs old and the staff were great! He didn’t fuss, cry, got all questions answered and got his teeth cleaned for the first time. Good overall expierence. Will be back in 6 months 👍🏾 …
We have been seeing Dr. Mills and the staff at Just for Kids for over 10 years now and when my son ages out, I’m going to be so sad! My son is on the autism spectrum and has sensory and other issues. Dr. Mills has always been terrific with …
This was our daughters 3rd time trying to get her teeth “painted”. Jocelyn was great. She explained everything she was going to do and showed our daughter everything she was going to use. This made the process so easy and we got through it just fine.
Front desk people are rude and unwelcoming and now with their crazy new policy of only being able to book kids 9 and under in the mornings is absolutely ridiculous. We will be looking for a new dentist. It’s too bad because the hygienist …
My son has seen Dentist Mike, Michael McCoy, DMD, since he was little. We have always been treated with kindness and professionalism. Many thanks to this great team for their care!
We went 2 times without incident. The last time we went my child was having a rough morning, we’ve all been there. The dentist pulled him backwards out of my lap and did the varnish while holding my child down. I’ve never been so angry. As …
The hygenist and dentist were super friendly and got us in and out very quickly I would give 4 or 5 stars but I found the lack of toys or a play area for the kids quite disappointing for a pediatric dentistry practice. There was ONE toy and a couple of books. I was pretty shocked about that. Other than that we had a good experience!
My kids have been patients here since they were babies. They had apts. that were cancelled when Covid started in March2020. So it’s now been almost a year and a half and I’m STILL WAITING for a cleaning apt for them. My sisters kids are …
We’ve had great experiences with Just For Kids – the receptionists are always very friendly & helpful and Dr. Chelsea Johnston is so skillful & accommodating. She’s great with kids and great at what she does!
The front desk/receptionists are less than pleasant! They provide minimal help and are so cold/rude to speak with. My daughter fractured her front tooth and I called to see if she could get in on an emergent basis as they advised they …
It was OK. Where else you gonna go in Maine? Staff was cold and not very talkative. Dentist was nice but seemed quite triggered when she asked if her assistant had given me aftercare instructions for my son and I told her no. The assistant …
I am a single mom of a 2 year old and 5 year old with low functioning autism. Needless to say the dentist can be very overwhelming, but every person I have talked to that works for this office is vey nice polite, understanding and patient. …
Not only did they get my special needs son in to be seen as a new patient in a timely manner during covid but they gave us alternative routes of treatment and their recommendations based on his needs. Anesthesiologist called us directly and …
Excellent service and care. Just for Kids Pediatric Dentistry was exactly what I was hoping for – professionals who understood how a toddler would react to a cleaning. Everyone was wonderful, patient, and kind.
First time visit today for my 3 year old. He was super nervous and is always super shy.
They made him feel super comfortable and spoke with him on his level. …
Best dental experience!! A total glide.
The atmosphere and treatment was kind and relaxing.
Thank you Dr Lawson and Karen. …
We have been bringing our 4 kids to Dr. Mills for 10-11 years. I have always been very impressed with him and the whole staff. I feel they know how to handle those awkward situations when a child is having an “off day,” as some other …
A clean and bright office filled with kind people who connect well with children. We have been patients for about 4 years and have seen several different hygienists and dentists, all our experiences have been supportive and geared toward the comfort of the children.
Best dentist we have ever been too.
We were referred for the speciality work needed on my daughter and we haven’t left. She’s so comfortable there that even with the COVID protocol and myself not …
I went here sense I was a toddler. I’m 23 now it was a quick decision to take my severely autistic daughter there who is three. The staff was very understanding and helpful. Same dentist I saw when i was young will definitely be making my 7 …
Office visits for cleaning teeth have been fine. They do a nice job with kids and our son likes that he gets a prize from the coin machine at the end. The experience is soured by both the billing department and the front desk staff. They’ve …
Great experience with Dr. Lawson – my kid suffered a broken front tooth on a weekend and she was on call. Dr. Lawson returned my call very quickly and got us in to be seen even though they have a very busy schedule. She was very patient …
Dr. Garcia and the nurses at the Scarborough, ME office were A++. They made my 3.5yo daughter feel comfortable with them. The doctor held out open arms and my daughter automatically trusted him. When she was done with sedation her post …
We had a great appointment today. The office had 2 people out today and we’re running a little behind as expected but they still gave us a gift card for having to wait! Also our dentist, Dr. McCoy even pitched in and cleaned teeth to help out, that is awesome teamwork!
Always a welcoming and friendly place. The staff is easy to interact with and all of my children have always felt at ease coming here. A definite recommendation if you are looking for good and knowledgeable folks for all of your kids dental needs.
Several poor experiences here from the hygienists not introducing themselves to my kids or speaking to them directly knowing one of my boys has huge anxiety about being at the dentist. My three year olds first trip here he was cut on the …
Dr. McCoy is amazing with helping my children feel at ease visiting the dentist. I have 3 boys and two of them are more prone for cavities. One of these boys is on the spectrum, high functioning but he can get a lot of anxiety. Even when he …
My three children have been seeing Dr. McCoy for over 15 years. I have one child with a significant gag reflex and another with numerous special needs. Everyone in that office has always done an AMAZING job meeting the challenges of our …
Remains the BEST pediatric dental practice in the area! The staff and providers are beyond warm and extremely professional. Our 6 year old daughter and 3 year old son loved their recent trip to see Dr. Johnston and her staff.
Brought my step-daughter in this week and every part of our visit was exceptional. The clinical staff handled her very professionally and she loves her clean smile! Sabrina was very helpful at the check out working around my schedule. I highly recommend this location, especially if your child needs a little extra to bring them in.
My 2 yr old loves coming here! Staff is always great and attentive and really try to make it fun. This was our 3rd visit and we were finally able to get her to sit in the big chair and use the suction tube after using “shiny glitter polish” …
When my son became old enough to begin seeing the dentist, I decided to try Just For Kids instead of bringing him to my dentist, because my son is very shy and thought a pediatric dentist would be the most gentle and kid-friendly route. I …
A great experience! The staff are all very friendly, the dentist is amazing, and the atmosphere is welcoming. My daughter says her favorite part is “the token” received at the end of her visit. This token can be used in the gum-ball like …
Just For Kids does a great job taking care of my kids’ dental health. The staff are accommodating and helpful, making sure that my kids feel comfortable and that all of our questions and concerns are addressed. Highly recommended.
My 4 year old daughter had oral surgery and the doctors and nurses were absolutely amazing from the first moment until the moment we left. Nurse David R. Was especially caring and even made a little bunny out of the bandage for my daughter …
Excellent COVID precautions that begin prior to the appointment. Screenings completed ahead of time. Call when you arrive and someone quickly comes out to do quick screen and temp checks. Brought right back to the room. Love the dental …
Excellent dentist and great with kids!!!!
My daughter who is 11 went in for a scheduled cleaning. The Dr. noticed that her baby tooth needed some help coming out so the adult tooth could come in. Instead of having to make another appointment he asked if we could hang around for …
Always a fantastic experience! The office is clean and spacious. My kids genuinely LOVE going here; they even ask when they can go back! The hygienists make it fun and EFFICIENT. Dr. Mccoy is absolutely wonderful! Thankful for this great team!!
The facility is very clean, and is providing all possible and necessary safety measures during the COVID 19 pandemic. The staff is friendly and welcoming.
My son who isn’t even 2 yet had a very positive experience with the dentist …
So far so good! The staff fit us right in with in a week which we very much appreciated! When we arrived the staff was friendly and accommodating. The dentist was knowledgeable and kind. He was GREAT with our special needs child. He …
Stacy and Dr. Johnston were fabulous with my daughter. They were cheerful and talkative to her during her visit. . Made her feel very calm and relaxed. The front office staff were also very friendly and inviting. Thank you all !!!!
Today I had to make a decision to find a new Dentist for our kids. After many years of going to Just For Kids with all our 3 boys—my kids loved Dr. Mills who recently retired—I felt this business stopped caring! My youngest complained about …
Our pediatric dentist retired suddenly, probably the coronavirus had a big influence on her decision to close down her practice. I did some research on local pediatric dentists that had excellent reviews, and were great with kids. I …
I would highly recommend this Pediatric office to anyone seeking treatment for their young child. The staff is very friendly and welcoming.
The treatment provided was excellent and they made sure to make my son feel comfortable and helped ease his anxiety. Definitely will go back if needed in the future.
My daughter sees Dr. Johnson and she is the BEST! At 3 years old she had her first visit and everyone was so amazing and comforting. Her second visit went just as smoothly we couldn’t be happier with the care at Just for Kids!
Our dental tech Stephanie was wonderful at interacting with my daughter. She talked her through everything she was doing and made it fun. My 3-year-old actually sat through a brushing, some flossing and a fluoride treatment- I was shocked! …
We love this office and all of the staff! They are so accommodating and really care about making your kids experience, a great one!
Wonderful practitioners, staff and service. My 3 year old was at ease and even had fun. Thank you! Highly recommend!
Super friendly and extremely patient with my daughter. Today was her second appointment there in roughly 7 months and she always leaves happy with no crying! The staff is super welcoming and everyone is so helpful to new families! Highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a dentist for their little one(s)!
My 6 year old daughter had to have several extractions due to prior treatment failure. Having to use sedation was concerning, however everyone was excellent and very accommodating. The procedure was done quickly and I completely trusted them. Would highly recommend!
We love Just For Kids Dentistry! My 2 kids go there and actually enjoy going to the dentist. 🙂 The entire staff from entering to leaving the office have always been very friendly. They have been quick to respond when each of my children, …
My two kids go here and we have had very positive experiences with Dr Johnston. She remembered smaller details of our last appt that I had forgotten about. She is very gentle and kind and good with kids. We like the hygienist too. The office is very clean and they give cute little gifts at the end for the kids.
When we entered, Front desk employees gave us a warm welcome and that made me feel good and relaxed. As I was with my 2 and 4 years old sons. Things weren’t manageable at all as you can imagine with these two! But I thank front employees …
I loved all the staff from the receptionist to the nurse to the doctor. They put my anxious son at ease and had a great way with him. They went above and beyond to make him comfortable and have a good experience. It’s important to me that my kids aren’t afraid of the dentist and i was very happy with our time there.
10/10 would recommend! From the front desk, to the hygienist, to the doctor, every interaction I had was friendly, professional, and caring. Both of my kids received outstanding patient-centered care that was sensitive to their individual needs. There’s a reason these folks are specialists – they offer unparalleled care!
I can’t say enough good things about this practice. My daughter has been coming for 6 years and we all still love this place, the care they give and their staff. Environment is clean and cheery, equipment is current, everyone is friendly, …
My daughter suddenly had tooth pain! I called the office and they were able to get us right in even as a New Patient. All of the staff there was incredible, so caring and compassionate. My 14 year old is scared to death of needles and …
We love everything about Just For Kids Dentistry! Everyone from the front staff, to the hygienists, to the doctors are all so friendly and professional! Everything runs so smoothly and on time, and I especially appreciate the various ways …
The doctor and assistant worked excellent as a team to get the job done! Would absolutely recommend to anyone for there children!
Dr.McCoy and his team were great and made my son feel comfortable his entire appointment! His work is impeccable, thank you!
Our 5 year old son went through extensive dental work and underwent anesthesia for the first time. As parents there were so many rollercoaster emotions that day. Every one of those emotions my husband and I had were treated with so much …
Worst dentist ever. Pulled 10 teeth from a 6 yr old Without parents consent. Now has an infection
I have been here before with my child and already knew that it was a great facility with wonderful staff. But yesterday, during an appointment my six-year-old was nervous about having, they ascended to a pretty high level of awesomeness in …
We love the professional care that our children receive here. The staff are friendly and great with children and Dr Lawson
is very dedicated and the kids love her. …
Everyone was professional and friendly, from the front desk staff to the surgery and anesthesia staff. The waiting room and procedure room were both clean and inviting and my son’s tooth extraction was efficient and he has recovered very well. Would highly recommend!
It’s been a positive experience over the last couple of years bringing our son in for his dental care. Toddlers aren’t always the most cooperative and you add a diagnosis of autism on top of that, well, you have a recipe for a vibrant …
This was our first time at the practice and the staff both out front and in the room were phenomenal. My son who was nervous was put at ease almost immediately. It was great. I highly recommend Just for Kids Pediatric Dentistry.
Every single person in this office is a gift! They were so good with my son when he had to have IV sedation. They go the extra mile to make the kiddos and parents feel comfortable. They communicated at every step and made sure I knew what was happening at all times. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this practice!