Dr. Martin Gossenauer

Kids and dental chairs don’t always mix. Dr. Martin Gossenauer keeps the focus on making check-ups feel routine rather than scary, which is what pediatric dentistry is supposed to do. The office sits at 9480 Briar Village Point #301 in Colorado Springs, a spot parents around Briargate have been driving to for cleanings, sealants, and the occasional filling that doesn’t turn into a meltdown.

Briar Village is one of those Colorado Springs neighborhoods where the streets wind around small hills and the sidewalks get busy after school. It’s the kind of place where parents trade recommendations for dentists who don’t make their kids cry, and this practice has ended up on more than a few of those lists. Fluoride treatments, space maintainers, and early orthodontic evaluations are part of the standard lineup—nothing flashy, just the kind of care that keeps baby teeth on track.

Pediatric dentists in general tend to cluster near family-heavy areas, and this one fits the pattern. The building itself blends into the medical-office park vibe, with the same brick-and-glass look as the urgent-care center next door. No one’s going to mistake it for a playground, but the parking lot is usually full of minivans, which says something.

If the next six-month check-up is coming up, ring (719) 522-0123 to claim a slot before the after-school rush. Directions are on the map, and the front desk can usually squeeze in an extra cleaning if you call early enough. Everyone else just shows up and hopes for the best.