Welcome to Gentle Touch Smiles!

Due to recent events the American Dental Association is recommending that dentists nationwide postpone elective procedures for the next three weeks due to the rapid progression and spread of COVID-19. If you have an appointment for a cleaning, or routine check-up it will be rescheduled after April 8. At this time there is no need to call to cancel any check-up, cleaning, or orthodontics appointments that are scheduled between now and April 8. We will reach out after April 8 to reschedule your appointment. We have shifted our focus to only treating emergency dental patients, and are working to help Emergency Rooms and Urgent Care Clinics with the volume of patients that need care. Thank you for your patience as we are operating with reduced team members and are putting the safety of our patients, families, and staff first. This practice is currently open and treating emergency cases.

Meet “Dr. Max”

Dr. Clyde A. Maxwell, Jr. (known affectionately to his patients as “Dr. Max”) is the owner of Gentle Touch Smiles for Kids. He is dedicated to offering his young patients superior dental care in a comfortable environment. He’s also been known to sing to his patients, along with the rest of his team! Dr. Max has been practicing dentistry for more than 25 years. He received a DDS in 1992 from the University of Michigan and then served in the U.S. Army Dental Corps until 1995 as the officer in charge of Dental Clinics before becoming our favorite kids dentist here in Wilmington!

Learn More About Our Staff

The Team at Gentle Touch Smiles for Kids

We are proud to provide comprehensive dental care for infants through teens in a fun and family-friendly environment. You’ll find our dental office is unique with a spectacular, state-of-the-art play area, aptly called “The Smile Zone.” This warehouse-sized arcade houses Delaware’s only Dark Ride X-D Theatre, a massive Jungle Gym, NBA Basketball Hoops, Jurassic Park Interactive Ride, Ms. Pac Man, a Toddler Activity Table and more! Here, we have merged the best in patient care with the joy and exhilaration of exciting entertainment to help decrease anxiety and make going to a kids dentist fun. We welcome new patients to our practice. If you are looking for a top-quality, fun-filled kids dentist experience, call us today for an appointment!

Creating the Foundation for a Lifetime of Oral Health

Our team loves kids and we believe that with good home care and regular dental visits, your child can grow up with no cavities and excellent oral health! We always strive to ensure that you and your child are comfortable and informed. Our talented kids dentists and friendly staff know how to make your child smile in a fun and comfortable setting. Gentle Touch Smiles for Kids offers a full range of pediatric dental services for children in our private patient rooms, complete with movies. When kids grow up having positive experiences at the dentist, they are more likely to continue down a path of good oral health for a lifetime. Dr. Clyde A. Maxwell, Jr. and the entire Gentle Touch team in Wilmington, DE, look forward to helping your family build an early foundation for excellent dental health!

Super welcoming

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Love it here!

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I was very pleased

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