{"id":750,"date":"2015-06-25T18:45:58","date_gmt":"2015-06-25T18:45:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.leslatnerdds.com\/?p=750"},"modified":"2016-07-22T18:12:21","modified_gmt":"2016-07-22T18:12:21","slug":"pediatric-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/pediatric-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Los Angeles Pediatric Dentist \u2013 Dr. Les Latner"},"content":{"rendered":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-178845072-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-752\" style=\"margin: 10px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-178845072-1-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"ThinkstockPhotos-178845072 (1)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-178845072-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/06\/ThinkstockPhotos-178845072-1.jpg 507w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a>If you\u2019ve ever asked a child to help you clean up, you may have noticed that they\u2019re not so great at it. Teaching children how to care for their dental hygiene is not easy. At Westside Dental Associates, we emphasize regular checkups and teeth cleanings for our younger visitors, as well as providing oral hygiene education. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/\">Los Angeles<\/a>, Dr. Les Lanter is the dentist you can trust to care for the whole family. If you need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/childrens-dentistry.html\">pediatric<\/a>, general, restorative, or cosmetic dentistry in Los Angeles, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">call<\/a> to schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilereminder.com\/vs\/les_latner_dds\/appt\">appointment<\/a> today.\r\n<h3>Dr. Latner Knows Children\u2019s Teeth<\/h3>\r\nEvery smile is different, and our smiles change during throughout our lives. Caring for children\u2019s teeth presents different obstacles than adult treatment. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/meet-dr-latner.html\">Dr. Latner<\/a> completed a two year dental residency at Children\u2019s Hospital of Los Angeles. While he has become a leader in esthetic dentistry and names <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">general dentistry<\/a> as his passion, there no denying his years of hand on training make him an ideal pediatric dentist as well.\r\n<h3>Why Teeth Cleanings Matter<\/h3>\r\nBecause of his years of training and experience, Dr. Latner full understand the unique needs of children from the time their primary (baby) teeth begin to emerge, through loss of primary teeth, and development of permanent (adult) teeth. One of the best ways to help your child retain healthy primary teeth is to schedule regular dental hygiene visits every six months. We all know that children are still learning to be effective cleaners. You can\u2019t count on them to do a better job cleaning their teeth than they do making their bed. A thorough cleaning by our outstanding hygienists, and a reminder about at home care tips is essential in build a child\u2019s oral health.\r\n\r\nBecause primary teeth are weaker than permanent teeth, they are more susceptible to caries (cavities). At regular cleanings, the bacteria on your child\u2019s tooth is thoroughly removed just like your own teeth cleaning. Additionally, primary teeth are checked thoroughly for signs of decay, or problem areas. Sealants and fluoride treatments can also be applied to offer your child additional protection.\r\n\r\nKeeping primary teeth strong is more important than you might think. Baby teeth, like adult teeth, help your child to chew, but they are also important as children develop speech. Our teeth allow us to speak clearly. Children whose primary teeth do not develop well, are more likely to have impeded speech. Caring for primary teeth also lays the ground work for healthy adult teeth. If your child\u2019s primary teeth and gums are healthy, they will prepare the way for healthier adult teeth.\r\n<h3>Find Out More<\/h3>\r\nIf you\u2019re interested in learning more about the outstanding family dentistry offered by Dr. Latner and the knowledgeable Westside Dental Associates team, our convenient \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">ask the doctor<\/a>\u201d tool allows you to gather information between visits. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leslatnerdds.com\/contact.html\">Call<\/a> our Las Angeles practice to schedule an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smilereminder.com\/vs\/les_latner_dds\/appt\">appointment<\/a>. Westside Dental Associates welcomes patients from surrounding areas including Santa Monica, Marina Del Ray, Beverly Hills, Calabasas, and Burbank.","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If you\u2019ve ever asked a child to help you clean up, you may have noticed that they\u2019re not so great at it. Teaching children how to care for their dental hygiene is not easy. At Westside Dental Associates, we emphasize regular checkups and teeth cleanings for our younger visitors, as well as providing oral hygiene education. In Los Angeles, Dr. Les Lanter is the dentist you can trust to care for the whole family. If you need pediatric, general, restorative, or cosmetic dentistry in Los Angeles, call to schedule an appointment today. Dr. Latner Knows Children\u2019s Teeth Every smile is different, and our smiles change during throughout our lives. 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