Our Office
Family centered facility to make
the littlest to biggest patient comfortable
Exciting and child friendly atmosphere
Being parents ourselves, we understand that each child is unique. Our care is centered on each patient as an individual, and treatment is completed using a family care approach.
A dental visit for a child should not just be fun and exciting, but should be a great learning experience. We strive to provide a comfortable and educational environment that your kids will ask to come back to again and again!
- Video and Arcade Games
- Movies, Books and Toys
- Thoughtful Staff
Meet the Doctor: Aimee Snell DDS MS
Dr Aimee Snell is a native of Northern Nevada where she graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry. She continued her education at the University of Michigan where she received her degree in Dentistry and residency in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. Go Blue!
Dr Snell is a current member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Northern Dental Association and the American Laser Study Club. She is Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
As a busy mom of twins, Dr Snell understands how chaotic life can be. She is enthusiastic about not only teaching proper oral care, but introducing every child to a lifetime of positive dental experiences. She also prides herself on never running behind schedule. She considers herself fortunate to work in a profession that she loves, and even more blessed to work with children.
Dr Snell is married to her High school sweetheart Cody. They welcomed their twins Westyn and Harper in May of 2015. In her free time she enjoys traveling, running, cycling and anything outdoors with her family.
Meet the Doctor: Ryann McLennan DMD
Dr. Ryann McLennan was born in Billings Montana but mostly grew up in Southern Louisiana where she attended The University of New Orleans and received her Undergraduate Bachelor of Science in Biology. Then she made the long westward journey to Oregon Health and Science University for dental school. There she earned her dental degree and met her now husband; a native Northern Nevadan and also general dentist in the Reno area.
After school Dr. McLennan moved with her husband to the Northern Nevada area; they welcomed a baby girl in March 2019, and enjoy traveling, relaxing at Lake Tahoe, and taking walks around their neighborhood with their Beagle puppy.
Dr. McLennan is a member of the Nevada Dental Association, Northern Nevada Dental Society, and American Dental Association. She has spent her career in a pediatric dental office and is confident that she will provide the best comprehensive dental care to your youngest family members.
Dr. McLennan is excited to be joining the Big Blue Pediatric Dentistry team! She is compassionate and patient; loves working with children to help them overcome any fear or anxiety so that they feel at home in the dental office and can have happy healthy smiles for a lifetime!
Meet the Doctor: Emily Whipple DMD
Dr. Emily Whipple is a third generation Nevadan. She loves having the opportunity to improve oral health care for kids and provide a positive experience. She grew up in Boulder City and attended college at the University of Nevada, Reno. After only three years at UNR, she was accepted into Dental School at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and graduated in 2008. Dr. Whipple practiced in Northern Nevada for five years and realized her love of pediatrics, which prompted her to return to UNLV to complete a two-year residency in Pediatric Dentistry. During residency, she also completed training with Nevada LEND to become a better provider for children with neurodevelopmental disabilities.
Dr. Whipple is a mom to her son Frederick and bonus son James. She loves spending time with her family, traveling, and keeping up with popular kid topics so that she can better relate to her patients. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, swimming and playing with her two dogs.
Do you take my dental insurance?
We are in network with multiple dental benefit plans. As a courtesy to our patients, we electronically file claims same day to any insurance provider whether we are a contracted provider or not. If we are not in contract (aka “In Network”) with your insurance plan, we will still assist you in estimating your out-of-pocket expense and file the claim for you. Please note there are a few dental benefit plans which do not allow for an “Assignment of Benefits”, meaning they send payment for services directly to the patient only. In these cases, we will collect payment at the time of service and file your claim for you.
In order to assist you in understanding your benefits you must provide information regarding the specific Insurance Company. This includes the insurance name and policy type (ie PPO, HMO, DMO etc) as well as the Employer and main policy holders social security number and date of birth. There are hundreds of Insurance companies and even more plans within each company. We have no way of filing a claim without this information.
How do I know what my insurance plan covers?
Benefits are not determined by our office and insurance companies set their own fee schedules. Please remember that your dental plan is an agreement between you and the insurance company. It is important that you familiarize yourself with your own insurance benefits as we are estimating your cost based on the information provided to us. We are not responsible for how insurance companies process claims or what they do/do not cover. We are happy to assist you in finding this information and estimating your cost of treatment.
How much will I owe?
Dental benefit plans are meant to provide assistance for dental services and rarely cover 100% of the cost. This is why it is important that you understand your specific insurance policy. We will do our best in estimating your out-of-pocket costs, but are not responsible for what your insurance actually covers. We allow 60 days from the date of service for your insurance to process the claim. After the 60 days you are responsible for the balance on your account. Please keep our office updated in the case of any insurance changes so that we can file the claim in a timely manner. We are not responsible for claims filed to inactive policies.
What are Co-Payments and deductibles
Most dental benefit plans have a yearly deductible that must be met for certain services. These are usually for non-preventative services and can range from $50-200 per person. Co-Payments are a percentage of the cost of treatment that the patient is responsible for. This is determined by your specific benefit plan and varies from service to service. We do not always have access to this information and is another reason you should be familiar with your specific plan.
What if I don’t have insurance?
No Insurance? No Problem! We have our own in office membership plan to help!
Our Membership Plan provides the professional oral care at an affordable price. How can we do this? By offering the plan directly to you, we remove the cost and hassle of a middleman. Benefits start immediately. Join today, save today!
Includes cleanings, exams and routine x-rays at no extra cost. Provides exclusive discounts off other procedures, like fillings. Provides 100% price transparency. You will never be surprised by treatment cost. There are no deductibles, waiting periods, annual maximums, preapprovals, or denials of claims.
We also offer payment plans
We have partnered with Cherry Financing to provide interest free financing for our families