I am looking for a pediatric dentist for my 19 month old. I would rather have a referral from another mom than just call 1800Dentist. Does anyone have a good one in the Mid-City area/Culver City or nearby area?
Manhattan Beach may be too far to go but we've been going to Dr. Janelle Holden in Manhattan Beach for about ten years. She is totally set up for kids and I took my now 8 year old to her when she 2 and as a result of her experiences, she goes willingly. 451 Manhattan Beach Blvd #d226
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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We've had a really hard time with this too! The American Academy of Pediatric Dentists recommends kids go as soon as they get they're first tooth, but, our dental plan doesn't even have any pediatric dentists and adult dentists don't seem to know about the AAPD recommendations because they kind of laugh and say, "kids aren't usually really seen until they're at least three). Maybe we should all just go to school and become pediatric dentists!
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We finally showed our dentist an article and I explained that I'm really just looking for my child to develop a good relationship with a dentist and start to get the idea of what going to the dentist is all about and how important clean teeth are and then he was more on my side and willing to give her a look. (Especially when I showed him that if you ask, "what does a doggy say"? she pants and opens her mouth). Obviously a pediatric dentist is preferable but if you can't find one, educating a regular dentist probably doesn't hurt anyway. If your child has some more specific need where a specialist is required your regular dentist should be able to refer you to one.
Good Luck
R.
We have a great pediatric dentist in the Mid-city/Hollywood area. His name is Dr.Smith. Call ###-###-####. We've been to 3 pediatric dentist before him. You'll immediately feel the difference when you step into his clinic. The staff is great and very kid-oriented. He practices holistic dentistry, which means your baby won't get any harmful chemicals most often used in regular dentistry. The best part is that he accepts almost all insurance!
Dear C., I would like to recommend Dr. Hila Robbins ###-###-#### www.lakidsdentist.com. I was refferred to her 5 years ago, when my toddler son needed some major help with his teeth. I have a very good friend who is a ped. dentist, but lives all the way down in Palos Verdes. I would have gone to her, but it was just too far. My friend recommended Dr. Hila highly and boy was she right. My children looove going to Dr. Hila. They have never cried!! Her office looks more like an indoor playground and the children can watch movies while she works on their teeth. And of course most importantly her work is impeccable! The only drawback, word has gotten out and she has become quite popular in the last 2 years and there is sometime quite a wait now to get an appointment. Hope this helps! Kind regards, H. K.
Hi C.,
I love my daughter's dentist. His name is Darrin Hirt. He is very good with children and is located in Beverly Hills. If you search his name online, you will find his information. I do believe the street they are on is Camden. Good luck.
Dr. Groat in San Pedro is #1 for pediatric dentistry! My son didn't want to give him up at 21!
He and his staff are worth the drive! R.
I have an awesome pediatric dentist in Torrance that accepts Delta Dental. Dr. Chris Thanos. 1122 Crenshaw Blvd., Torrance, 90501, ###-###-####
Hi C.,
If you're willing to drive to Manhattan Beach, I have a wonderful pediatric dentist. His name is Dr. Momary. He is located on Manhattan Beach Blvd. on Manhattan Beach.
I have two children, one 17 years old and the other 13 years old. He has been my kids dentist for years and we love him!
Good luck in your search. I hope you try Dr. Momary.
