BabyTeeth Children’s Dentistry

This will be a super long review, but I want to be sure parents who may be feeling desperate, like I was during my search will find comfort in knowing there is a safe place to go.
Rewinding to last summer, I noticed a small spot on my then 3.5 year olds molar, her dentist we were seeing at the time said it was due to deep pits, and not a cavity, then this summer same thing happened to the opposite side lower molar, so the dentist she was seeing, said it was «sticky» on this side, and would probably need to be filled, but also said she thinks it was from her enamel never developing properly, so I was a wreck thinking somewhere along the line I must have messed up somehow. Anyways, the old dentist office couldn’t get a view of her side teeth cause she wouldn’t let them get the needed things into her mouth cause she has a small mouth so It caused her to feel uncomfortable. The old office wanted us to come back over a month from then at the next available appt and do an oral sedation drug to get an x-​ray on her, and said if they couldn’t get it then they would need to do IV sedation simply to get an xray and if needed to do the dental work then. My husband and I were opposed to her being put to sleep for this, and basically were only left with the option of putting her to sleep for it or to watch and wait and chance that it gets worse and needs to be pulled! I was desperate and searched for dentists with a more holistic approach, and came across Baby Teeth Children’s dentistry. The first contact on the phone I was already impressed, their phone lines were acting up and one of the office staff was kind enough to call me from her cell so I could speak to them right away and schedule our appt, they were very easy to get an app. t with. They sent us a link to an awesome E-​book to read with the girls so they would be familiar with the Dr., and the office, this was a blessing for sure! Upon arrival, we loved the environment, its super clean, organized, child friendly, and not overly stimulating like some children dental offices are. The Dr. came out to the waiting area to greet us and our girls himself which is pretty unheard of in most practices and any medical office we have ever been to. When we went inside, the Dr. used the info off the forms I filled out to make small chat with the kids, about liking dogs, liking Frozen, etc. This helped and even though my oldest is super shy, he tried to make her feel comfortable. My youngest struck up a convo with him really well and he was very courteous and attentive to both of them. We did the x-​rays on the older one and the Dr. sits down and explains everything to you that he sees, and gives advice, on preventative things etc so you can avoid any dental problems. As far as the youngest one, they attempted the X-​rays and found her little narrow mouth just simply cant accommodate having the x-​rays, so instead we were able to use a special «flashlight» as he told the girls which is a laser that can detect cavities and tell him the depth of it, so you can determine to watch and wait or treat. Hers were at a level that do need treatment, and they have us coming in next week which I was so impressed that they could get us back in so soon! The entire time we were there, we were the only patients there, and never felt rushed or like we had to compete for anyone’s attention .I am pretty paranoid about chemicals, etc in things involving my kids and when I went to ask the Dr about what’s in the fillings, he knew before I even finished asking the questions, where I was going with it and explained it all in simple language, and comforted my fears. I could not be happier with our experience and would recommend this office to anyone who may feel scared as they seek out a good trusted option for their child’s dental care. Its scary raising little ones especially when you feel like theres conflicted info coming every which way, so I am thankful for a safe place where we can ask all the questions we have. Thank you for an amazing experience, my girls have been playing dentist since we got home today, and cant stop talking about all of you there! :)

My son had a cavity that was so large I thought he broke his tooth in two. When I saw it I freaked out and rushed him to my dentist. She was not equipt to handle children. I then began to search for non-​mercury dentists and that is when I found Dr. P. I called his office and explained the situation and my son’s diagnosis. I also asked them if they could give me a price breakdown so I would know what I’m looking at. The woman on the phone (Nicole) was so nice. She gave me an idea of what my costs would be which not every office in LA is so willing to do because they want you to come in and spend the money for an «exam». Right away I felt good about this office. I told her that my son was starting to experience some discomfort and asked if they could squeeze us in. It was a friday and there was no room for us and we made the soonest available appointment. To my surprise Dr. P called us over the weekend to check on my son and see how he was doing. He then told me to call his office first thing on Monday and ask them to squeeze me in that day. When we went into his office Dr. P spent 2 hours with us. He said he wanted to gain my son’s trust because he had been traumatized. He showed my son all his tools and how they work and he let him hold them. He was so patient and my son was less than cooperative. He then gave me a treatment plan and told me to come back the next day so he could try to clean my son’s teeth. With drugs I asked? No, no drugs just by building his trust. Ok. I was frusturated because I wanted to just get it over with but I could see the bigger picture here so I went along with it. The next day he spent another 2 hours with us. But at the end of it he had my son sitting on the chair with his hands under his bottom and his mouth open all on his own! No drugs, no straight jacket! I was amazed. My son cried because he was scared but Dr. P was patient and persistent. He finished, gave my son a toy and said, «Now can you come back tomorrow so we can fix the sugar bugs? Do you think you can let me do that?» I was amazed when my son said yes. We came back in the next day and after about an hour my son was calm enough to sit there and have a cavity filled. There was one on one of his upper teeth that was small so it didn’t take very long and Dr. P was able to get it done with out having to move the tounge, which he says can be the most traumatic part. Through tears, tons of bribery and the beginnings of a trusting relationship my son was able to get his cavity filled. No drugs, no harmful chemicals, no mercury, no straight jacket. AMAZING. I was thrilled. Dr. P asked my son if he could come back again to get the big one fixed. My son agreed. The next day we went in for the big one. I was absolutely amazed at how well Dr. P and his staff handled my wild boy. He was prepped every step of the way. Dr. P wouldn’t do any work until my son was calm enough to sit still. And by God’s grace we were in his office for 30 min. It was over! Dr. P earned my son’s trust and our business.