Welcome to
A Smile to Grow With
Your Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist in Rochester, NY
Establishing Years of Healthy Smiles
At A Smile to Grow With, our mission is to provide the highest quality pediatric dental health care in a respectful, kind, caring, and supportive manner. We strive to nurture, educate, and inspire. We are dedicated to positively influencing the health, growth, development, and self-esteem of our patients. We want all of our patients to walk through our front door and feel comfortable. We combine high-quality treatments, cutting-edge procedures, and a family-friendly atmosphere to ensure that your child always receives the dental care and educational experience they deserve.
A Smile to Grow With is part of the Finger Lakes Dental family.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Leah Peres
As an orthodontist, Dr. Leah blends her analytical and creative skills to craft personalized treatment plans, emphasizing that there’s no “one size fits all” approach. Born and raised in Rochester, she graduated with honors from the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine and continues to teach part-time at the Eastman Institute for Oral Health.
Dr. Swey Sathasivam
Dr. Swey is a board-certified pediatric dentist from Rochester, NY, committed to delivering exceptional dental care to children of all ages. With a passion for creating positive dental experiences, she brings a warm and engaging approach, often singing during treatments to help put her young patients at ease.
Dr. Taha Khan
Dr. Khan values the importance of forming strong connections with young patients and their families. His approach is characterized by empathy and respect, aiming to enhance both dental health and emotional well-being through personalized care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
Dr. Ann Calamel
Dr. Ann Calamel provides comprehensive family dental care, with a focus on advanced techniques and a commitment to lifelong learning.
'Our kids have been patients here for the last 6 years and it’s been wonderful! Dr.Kelly has always been so friendly and professional and the rest of the staff has always been kind and communicative as well. Highly recommend!"
- Leigh Ann
"A Smile to Grow With is the place to take your child for their dentistry needs. They’re so patient and kind, especially with the littles who can be a handful. I recommend them to everyone I know with children. Quality care and a place where they can see your child grow up because you won’t want to send your child anywhere else. I only write reviews for top quality care/service and this is a place that absolutely provides that."
- Taryn
"My 3 year old daughter had an awesome experience at her very first appointment. She was very nervous, but everyone was so great with her and even had her laughing! Absolutely would recommend!"
- Shannon
"Great experience. Everyone was very warm and welcoming. My daughter had to have a tooth extracted and she was very nervous. Dr. Swey was very patient with her, explaining every step of the way and continuously talking to her to occupy her mind. Can’t recommend A Smile To Grow With enough."
- Laura
"Tremendous friendly staff who are all fantastic at their job. Their warm personal touch makes visiting them something I look forward to when the time comes around, and the work they do is terrific. Best dentist experience I have had anywhere. Cannot recommend enough!"
- Ian
"We had the best experience! After concerns of treatment plans at other offices, we tried A Smile to Grow with and couldn’t be happier. The Dr and hygienist explained all the options with all our concerns in mind. They were also great with our 3 year old! It made the 90 minute drive well worth our time! So thankful we found them!"
- Sarah
"Dr. Ann and Lottie, my Dental Hygienist, are both so kind, gentle, thorough and knowledgeable. I used to avoid going to the dentist because I was embarrassed about my teeth, but they make me feel relaxed and confident about my smile. I recommend them to anyone looking for an amazing dentist and hygienist."
- Amanda
New Technology With a Gentle Touch
We utilize dental technology as part of our commitment to providing an exceptional level of dentistry. These tools allow us to detect issues earlier, diagnose, and treat more dental issues faster while keeping your child's comfort priority one at all times. You can trust your child is getting high-quality dental technology and treatments when they visit our office.
Digital X-Rays
Our digital X-rays emit less radiation, take images faster without any need for processing, and allow us to optimize the images so we can provide a more precise diagnosis.
Digital X-Rays
Soan
Soan by NuSmile—advanced dental technology that makes pediatric care faster, gentler, and needle-free.
Soan