Children's Dentist

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Kids' Dentist Long Beach, California

Beginning Proper Oral Health

Our kids dentist in Long Beach can help children develop highly beneficial oral health habits...

Here at Long Beach Family Dentist, we take great pride in offering a quality dental experience to children while utilizing a complete sense of care and comfort for every member of your family. Our pediatric dentist can begin seeing your child at or around 3 years old, providing a fun and pleasant dental education that will carry on throughout the rest of their lives. We believe that these early stages of their dental experience can have an important impact on the way that they choose to look at a trip to the dentist, and even their entire perception of oral health over the highly important portion of their most developmental years. We strive to make dentistry a fun and educational experience for kids, providing the essential tools that they need to eliminate the increased risks of tooth decay and gum disease during younger years. Many parents tend to believe that leniency can be provided during the time that baby teeth are still present, as they will not remain permanent. However, allowing children to see the fun side of maintaining a healthy mouth before they even develop adult teeth will create a perfect foundation for those later years down the road. Children that prolong and delay an educational experience with the dentist are much more likely to develop fear and anxiety once they finally do seek dental care, which becomes even worse of an experience when initially accompanied by one or more dental cavities. If you and your child are seeking only the best pediatric dental experience available in Long Beach and surrounding areas, give us a call today. We look forward to setting them up for success!

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Children's Dentist Long Beach, California

First Impressions Are Important For Children

We are excited to introduce your child to our pediatric dentist in Long Beach...

We genuinely love kids, it’s one of the best parts of the job. We feel honored to provide the very first interaction that our youngest patients have within the world of dentistry, drawing from our own inner child to bring a big smile and sense of comfort to their faces. We take this process seriously because we understand that it sets the tone for their entire experience here at Long Beach Family Dentist, and paves the way for their overall feelings about meeting with the dentist for the very first time. We also feel fortunate to have an entire staff of amazing and skilled team members that consider these interactions equally important, ensuring that the children coming into our practice get an experience that encourages a sense of optimism and trust during future appointments. Give us a call today with any questions regarding your child’s first dentist appointment. We are truly excited to welcome your family into ours!

Quality Care For Kids

Our kids dentist in Long Beach is happy to assist with your family’s health...

When it comes to children, we are always excited to welcome them into the Long Beach Family Dentist experience. Our amazing team is always sure to put forth the effort in making our youngest patients smile, providing a fun and educational experience within every visit. The daily goal at our office is to encourage children to feel good about their oral health, allowing for the kind of benefits that can be carried on for a lifetime.

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Pediatric Dentist Long Beach, California

What A Pediatric Dentist Can Offer A Child

Our kids dentist in Long Beach can greatly enhance your child’s oral health care...

Our kids dentist in Long Beach can provide an exciting and educational first dental experience for younger children that extends all the way through their teenage years. The goal with children is always to utilize our experience and professional qualifications in providing the best oral health available within the field of pediatric dentistry. The results that our pediatric dentist hopes to provide during these younger years will be to pave the way for a future of understanding and implementing effective oral hygiene habits to be carried throughout their entire lives. Our entire staff works directly with the children’s parents to educate our patients and develop healthy habits at home, ensuring the steady progression of a beautiful smile. You can expect our pediatric dentist to utilize a caring sense of patience with your family, taking the time to build a sense of trust through providing a genuine sense of comfort and gentle concern within every interaction. This helps your child eliminate the fears that so commonly occur during these early and impressionable years. It’s our goal to completely redefine the common perception of dentistry among our younger patients, and we hope to create a sense of excitement within your child during their very first visit. Give us a call when your little one is ready for a fun and encouraging introduction to dental care and we will schedule their very first appointment.

Our Dental Services

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Cleaning & Exam

Regularly scheduled dental cleanings and exams are key to the prevention of plaque buildup and gum disease. It can be hard to check your own dental health, so our team of trained professionals would love to do it for you.

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Emergency Dentistry

We know you can’t plan for a dental emergency, which is why our emergency dentist takes calls 24/7. No matter when or where your emergency occurs, we’re here to give you advice or schedule an appointment.

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Cavities & Fillings

Got a cavity? No problem. At Long Beach Family Dentist, we’ve moved away from silver and mercury fillings and towards porcelain inlays and tooth-colored restoration. Using cutting-edge bonding materials, we’re able to create fillings that aren’t just unnoticeable, they’re also able to strengthen a weakened tooth.

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Children's Dentistry Long Beach, California

Frequently Asked Questions

According to the American Association of Pediatric Dentists, it's recommended that kids go in for their first oral health checkup when their baby teeth first begin to emerge or by the time their first birthday comes around.

During the examination, the dentist will check all of your child's teeth for decay, examine their bite, and look for any potential problems with the gums, jaw, and tissues. If indicated, the dentist will clean the teeth and assess the need for fluoride.

Pediatric dentists can provide special attention to your child's sensitive teeth. They have specialized knowledge of children's teeth and jaw development. They can also help children break bad habits like thumb sucking or prolonged pacifier use. They also could be needed as children’s emergency dentists.

General dentists tend to treat and focus solely on adult teeth and adult dental health conditions, meanwhile children’s pediatric dentists usually only treat children's teeth (also known as baby teeth), mixed dentition (kids with some baby teeth and some adult teeth), and sometimes adults with special needs.

Set a positive mood for their upcoming dental appointment. Do not let your child recognize any anxiety you may experience associated with the appointment. Help your child relax with breathing techniques and provide them with reassurance to help take their mind off their fear.

Typically, your child's pediatric dentist will continue to provide dental care for as long as you feel it is necessary. Children sometimes switch to a regular dentist when they turn 18. It all depends on your child's particular situation and overall dental health.

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Patient Stories

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Daniel M.
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I been a patient here for over twelve years. Andrea greeted me and got my folder set up. Toni is very friendly and answers any questions you have promptly, when I always come in she greets you with a smile and makes your appointment enjoyable. Today Jovani and Dr. Joan made this experience great. I recommend this dentist for new patients.

Corey B.
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Corey B.

Very clean and friendly crew. I really enjoyed myself.

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Amy Y.

The service here is amazing and they make you feel comfortable. I'm one of those people that hates to go to the dentist and the dentists that I went to in the past were not that great with service. Overall I found my favorite dentist service now at Long Beach Family Dentist.

Christine M.
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Christine M.

Very clean and organized office! Entire staff was pleasant and friendly, and seems interested in ensuring I had a positive experience. Will definitely return! Affordable rates.

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Daniel M.

I been a patient here for over twelve years. Andrea greeted me and got my folder set up. Toni is very friendly and answers any questions you have promptly, when I always come in she greets you with a smile and makes your appointment enjoyable. Today Jovani and Dr. Joan made this experience great. I recommend this dentist for new patients.

Corey B.
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Corey B.

Very clean and friendly crew. I really enjoyed myself.

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