FAQ

In addition to being used to chew, baby teeth play the important role of guiding the adult teeth into their proper places. If a child loses a baby tooth early, that can cause the permanent teeth to shift, and that can lead to dental problems later on. Children typically lose their last baby tooth at around age 12, so those teeth stick around a lot longer than many people realize!

We accept Medi-Cal, Delta Dental, Aetna, Met-Life, and Anthem Blue Cross. We do not accept HMO insurance.

The office is scheduled to open in December 2023. You can book an appointment now by clicking the link at the top of the page.

We see all children up to age 18.

You should make an appointment for your child once they have two teeth or are one year old, whichever comes first.

Absolutely. We believe that parents can help calm and comfort their children during dental procedures.

We have laughing gas (also called nitrous oxide), which is a mild sedative agent, available on the premises. We do not do oral conscious sedation or general anesthesia in this office. If this is called for, we will refer you to another office we know and trust.