Where every visit builds a lifetime of healthy, confident smiles.
Welcome to Building Smiles
Board-certified pediatric dentist in Shelbyville
Board-certified pediatric dentist in Shelbyville
Building Smiles Pediatric Dentistry is Shelbyville's dedicated home for children's dental care — a practice designed from the ground up to make every child feel safe, welcome, and genuinely excited about the dentist. Dr. Chauncey Hensley is a board-certified pediatric dental specialist with the training, tools, and heart to serve kids of all ages and needs, from first teeth to teen years. With pain-free anesthesia, the full spectrum of sedation options, and a kid-first environment complete with overhead TVs and in-room gaming, this is dentistry done differently. We're not just treating teeth — we're building the foundation for a lifetime of great oral health, one smile at a time.
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Meet your pediatric dentist
Dr.Hensley
Dr. Chauncey Hensley is a board-certified pediatric dentist and diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry — a distinction that sets him apart as a true specialist, not just a general dentist who sees kids. He earned his DMD from the University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine and completed his pediatric residency at NYU Langone Health, bringing nationally recognized training to Shelbyville's front door. As a young dad of four who collects Pokémon cards, builds LEGOs, and has spent his entire career working alongside children, Dr. Hensley connects with his patients in a way that's completely genuine. His conservative, pain-free approach means kids get only the care they truly need, delivered in a way that makes even nervous patients feel right at home.
Everything your child needs, all in one place
Preventive care
From your child's very first visit to their teen years, regular cleanings, exams, fluoride treatments, and sealants are the building blocks of a healthy smile. We make preventive care something kids actually look forward to — because the best dental problems are the ones we never have to treat.
Sedation dentistry
For anxious kids, children with special needs, or cases that need a little extra support, we offer laughing gas, oral conscious sedation, and general anesthesia — all in-office. No matter where your child starts, we have the tools to make their experience safe, calm, and completely manageable.
Restorative care
When cavities, damage, or dental emergencies happen, Dr. Hensley has the specialist training to restore your child's smile gently and effectively — using tooth-colored fillings, stainless steel and white crowns, and pain-free techniques that make treatment far less intimidating than you might expect.
Why families choose us
A practice built to be different
Building Smiles isn't a general dental office that happens to see children — it's a practice built exclusively around kids, led by a board-certified specialist who chose this work because he loves it. From the tools we use to the way we communicate with patients and parents, every decision here was made with one question in mind: what's best for the child in the chair?
Board-certified pediatric specialist
Dr. Hensley isn't just a dentist who sees kids — he's a board-certified pediatric dental specialist and diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. That means advanced, dedicated training beyond dental school that most providers in the area simply don't have.
Truly pain-free anesthesia
We use the SOAN device to deliver dental anesthesia in a way that is genuinely, measurably pain-free — not just a promise, but a proven technique. For kids who've had bad experiences before, this changes everything.
Full sedation spectrum, in-office
From laughing gas to general anesthesia, we offer the full range of sedation options under one roof — including care for children with special needs. Families no longer have to travel far or wait long to find a specialist equipped to help even the most anxious patients.
A kid-first environment
Our office was designed with children in mind from day one — play areas in the waiting room, overhead TVs at every dental chair, in-room headphones, and gaming options that make the dental chair feel a lot less scary. Because a child who feels comfortable is a child who will come back.
$99 new patient special
Your child's first visit just got easier
We believe every child in Shelbyville deserves access to great dental care, which is why we've made it easy to get started. Our new patient special gives your child a complete first-visit experience at an accessible price — no surprises, no pressure. Plus, children ages 2 and under receive their exam and cleaning completely free.
Comprehensive exam
Professional cleaning
Necessary X-rays included
New patients only. This offer is not valid for use with dental insurance. Children ages 2 and under receive a complimentary exam and cleaning — no special required.
What families are saying
Smiles that speak for themselves
No insurance? No problem.
Ask about our in-house membership plan
We believe every child deserves consistent, quality dental care — regardless of insurance status. Our in-house membership plan is designed to make that possible, offering straightforward savings on the preventive care your child needs most. Fill out the form below and a member of our team will reach out with all the details.
- Preventive exams, cleanings, and routine X-rays included
- 20% off additional dental services
- $25 in rollover rewards earned at each preventive visit
- Optional fluoride varnish treatments for $3 per month
- No deductibles, claim forms, or waiting periods
Let's get started
Ready to give your child a dental home they'll actually love?
