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<\/a>We understand the importance of dental care for adults, but it\u2019s equally important to care for the health of your child\u2019s teeth as well. Pediatric dentistry is an important dental specialty recognized by the ADA. Dentists in this field are skilled and practiced at caring for the health of children\u2019s teeth.\r\n\r\nYour child should first go to a dentist when they are one year old. This may seem rather young, but cavities can occur at any age, and it\u2019s important to get started on a health routine early.\r\n\r\nWhen taking your child to the dentist, make sure you\u2019re taking them to a pediatric dentist. They\u2019re prepared and experienced at handling young children and their needs. They also know how to work with a small patient that may not always stay still. If you don\u2019t know who you should take your little one to see, your general dentist may be able to provide a referral.\r\n\r\nThe pediatric dentist will examine your child\u2019s teeth and go over health concerns and proper brushing techniques with you. The sooner you start taking your child to the dentist the better. You don\u2019t want your child\u2019s first dental appointment to end with them having to get a mouth full of fillings, as this could cause them to become fearful of the dentist. Their first dental memory needs to be a pleasant one, to instill in them that going to the dentist is important for the health of their teeth and gums.\r\n\r\nA pediatric dentist can also give you advice about teething, thumb sucking, and information on how your child\u2019s teeth will grow and develop. A pediatric dentist is an important resource.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t forget, once your child is a year old, it\u2019s time for their first dental appointment. Pediatric dentistry plays an important role in the dental health care system and in our own personal dental health. Dr. Les Latner is a trained pediatric dentist, having completed his residency at Children\u2019s Hospital in Los Angeles.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We understand the importance of dental care for adults, but it\u2019s equally important to care for the health of your child\u2019s teeth as well. Pediatric dentistry is an important dental specialty recognized by the ADA. Dentists in this field are skilled and practiced at caring for the health of children\u2019s teeth. Your child should first go to a dentist when they are one year old. This may seem rather young, but cavities can occur at any age, and it\u2019s important to get started on a health routine early. When taking your child to the dentist, make sure you\u2019re taking them to a pediatric dentist. They\u2019re prepared and experienced at handling young children and their needs. 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<\/a>We understand the importance of dental care for adults, but it\u2019s equally important to care for the health of your child\u2019s teeth as well. Pediatric dentistry is an important dental specialty recognized by the ADA. Dentists in this field are skilled and practiced at caring for the health of children\u2019s teeth.\r\n\r\nYour child should first go to a dentist when they are one year old. This may seem rather young, but cavities can occur at any age, and it\u2019s important to get started on a health routine early.\r\n\r\nWhen taking your child to the dentist, make sure you\u2019re taking them to a pediatric dentist. They\u2019re prepared and experienced at handling young children and their needs. They also know how to work with a small patient that may not always stay still. If you don\u2019t know who you should take your little one to see, your general dentist may be able to provide a referral.\r\n\r\nThe pediatric dentist will examine your child\u2019s teeth and go over health concerns and proper brushing techniques with you. The sooner you start taking your child to the dentist the better. You don\u2019t want your child\u2019s first dental appointment to end with them having to get a mouth full of fillings, as this could cause them to become fearful of the dentist. Their first dental memory needs to be a pleasant one, to instill in them that going to the dentist is important for the health of their teeth and gums.\r\n\r\nA pediatric dentist can also give you advice about teething, thumb sucking, and information on how your child\u2019s teeth will grow and develop. A pediatric dentist is an important resource.\r\n\r\nDon\u2019t forget, once your child is a year old, it\u2019s time for their first dental appointment. Pediatric dentistry plays an important role in the dental health care system and in our own personal dental health. Dr. Les Latner is a trained pediatric dentist, having completed his residency at Children\u2019s Hospital in Los Angeles.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"We understand the importance of dental care for adults, but it\u2019s equally important to care for the health of your child\u2019s teeth as well. Pediatric dentistry is an important dental specialty recognized by the ADA. Dentists in this field are skilled and practiced at caring for the health of children\u2019s teeth. Your child should first go to a dentist when they are one year old. This may seem rather young, but cavities can occur at any age, and it\u2019s important to get started on a health routine early. When taking your child to the dentist, make sure you\u2019re taking them to a pediatric dentist. They\u2019re prepared and experienced at handling young children and their needs. […] (Read More)<\/a>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[29],"tags":[44,27,25,30,18],"class_list":["post-165","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pediatric-dentistry","tag-dr-les-latner","tag-general-dentistry","tag-los-angeles","tag-pediatric-dentistry-2","tag-westside-dental-associates"],"yoast_head":"\n