Santa Monica Pediatric Dentistry at its Finest

Santa Monica Pediatric Dentistry at its Finest

Nurturing young smiles: Gentle and fun pediatric dentistry for happy little teeth.

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Pediatric Dentistry

Nurturing young smiles: Gentle and fun pediatric dentistry for happy little teeth.

Greater Self-Confidence

Your child will love smiling and showing off their beautiful smile!

Excellent Oral Health

We will help keep your child’s oral health in peak condition: from strong teeth to healthy gums.

Life Long Smiles

Your child is going to have the foundation of great oral health for their entire lives!

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Your Child Should Love Visiting Their Dentist!

Numerous parents express concern regarding their children’s stress when it comes to visiting the dentist. You might also be anxious about their overall dental well-being or the expenses involved in dental care. Do you find that other doctors recommend unnecessary treatments or visits are unpleasant for your child?

If you resonate with any of these issues, schedule an appointment with us today to experience quality pediatric dental care in Santa Monica, CA.

Your Child Will Be Excited For Their Dental Visits

We love hearing from parents that their children can’t wait for their dental visit. We are focused on every child’s wellbeing and comfort in our office, so that they grow up feeling safe at the dentist. Our dentist and team are trained to take proper care of your children while providing them with the dental treatments they need. At our practice, we enjoy caring for children of all ages almost as much as they enjoy visiting us. We are pleased to provide pediatric dentistry to help you keep your child’s smile in perfect health.

We understand that it is important to build a positive, trusting relationship between your child and all of their doctors at a young age, and we are dedicated to ensuring that your child feels comfortable and safe at our office. Because we do things differently at Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group, we are the best Santa Monica pediatric dentist for your child. Call us today to setup an appointment for your child.

Healthy Little Smiles
In Three Easy Steps

We encourage you to bring your child to our office every six months for a regular dental exam and cleaning. During this visit, our friendly dentist and team will gently clean your child’s teeth and check for signs of dental problems, such as tooth decay. Each member of our team is caring and gentle, and we are practiced at making children feel comfortable.

Step 1. Discover

Schedule a consultation with us to determine how we can best treat your child.

Step 2. Design

Our dental team will create a personalized approach to care for your child’s oral health.

Step 3. Smile

You can rest easy knowing your child’s dental health and oral development are in the best hands.

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Meet Our Staff

Our staff is compassionate, well trained, and experienced – many have been with Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group for over ten years! We are confident that our staff is the best in LA and Malibu at making your children feel comfortable, educated and empowered.

Prepare For Your Family’s First Visit With Us

At Westside Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic Group, we want to make sure our patients feel at ease while visiting. We have provided a few resources for our patients to browse through to become more familiar with the way things work around our office.

We have provided a few resources for our patients to browse through to become more familiar with the way things work around our office.

More Information

Learn more about our pediatric dental services.

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Cleanings & Exams

Ensuring your child learns to maintain a consistent at-home oral health care routine is crucial!

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Sealants

Pediatric sealants are a protective coating applied to children’s teeth to prevent cavities and maintain their dental health.

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Preventative Treatments

Preventative treatments help safeguard against oral health issues and maintain a healthy smile for your child.

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Fillings

Dental fillings are used to repair and restore teeth damaged by decay or cavities.

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Lingual Frenectomies

Lingual frenectomies in babies involve a minor correction of a restrictive lingual frenulum to improve nursing and comfort for mom.

Frequently Asked Questions

An orthodontist receives special training to fix misaligned teeth. An orthodontist must first complete regular dental training and then has an extra four years of specialty training in orthodontics. If you have a misalignment in your teeth and/or jaw, a dentist will refer you to an orthodontist.

As permanent teeth begin to replace baby (or primary) teeth, we recommend an orthodontic evaluation. This typically takes place by 7 years of age and the American Association of Orthodontists suggests that children receive an examination by an orthodontist no later than this age.

The orthodontist will look at your child’s teeth, face and jaws to determine proper growth and development. X-rays may be given if recent ones aren’t available or don’t provide the proper angels necessary for evaluation. We are specifically looking at tooth placement, bite and jaw alignment, and the overall development of the mouth and face. If a problem exists, or if one is developing, the orthodontist will advise you on treatment options.

Three common malocclusions (bite problems) are crossbite, crowding and impacted teeth.

Crossbite – A crossbite exists where the top teeth and bottom teeth do not come together or bite in the correct position. Instead, the upper teeth fit inside the lower teeth when the mouth is closed. If the back teeth are affected, the upper teeth sit inside of bottom teeth and this is referred to as a posterior crossbite. In an anterior crossbite, one or more top teeth sit behind the bottom teeth. This should not be confused with an underbite, where all of the top teeth are located behind the bottom teeth and the bottom jaw is pushed strongly forward.

Crowding – Overcrowding of teeth is when there is not enough space in your mouth for your permanent teeth to grow in straight. This can cause misalignment of your bite and teeth.

Impacted Teeth – An impacted tooth is a tooth that does not fully erupt above the gums. This is typically caused by overcrowding, your jaw is too small for all of your teeth or the tooth is erupting in the wrong direction. Not all impacted teeth require oral surgery.