When it comes time for a child’s first dentist appointment around age one, many parents choose to take their little one to their own adult dentist office or to the nearest dental office that claims to be a dental office for kids. But it is very important to know that not all dental offices are the same! After graduating from dental school, any general dentist can open an office to see adults or kids. However, board-certified pediatric dentists go to a specialized program for two more years after dental school to become experts about children’s teeth. Board-certified pediatric dentists have specialized knowledge about your child’s baby teeth and can provide much better care than general dentists. So, when you pick a dental office for your child, make sure that the dentist is a board-certified pediatric dentist! Dr. Pallavi Kavety, who owns and operates Pasadena Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics, is a Board-Certified Diplomate of Pediatric Dentistry, which is the highest-possible level of education a dentist can achieve when it comes to knowing about your child’s teeth. Dr. Kavety graduated from the USC School of Dentistry in 2010 and then attended the prestigious pediatric specialty program at NYU. During her time at NYU, Dr. Kavety worked at children’s hospitals in New York, Maryland, and San Diego. In 2014, she became a Board-Certified Diplomate of Pediatric Dentistry, and she has been practicing in the San Gabriel Valley for over a decade. Dr. Kavety opened Pasadena Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics five years ago. In her state-of-the-art office on Colorado Boulevard, she takes a conservative, child-focused approach to dental care that has earned her hundreds of rave reviews and a rare five-star rating on Yelp. Pro tip: many offices buy fake reviews on Google, but this is not possible on Yelp. When you evaluate a dentist, make sure that their Google reviews and Yelp reviews are similar, both in amount and in rating! | ||||
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Every dental chair has its own bright, fun color | ||||
During your child’s first visit, Dr. Kavety will not only carefully examine your child’s teeth, but she will also answer all your questions and share information about brushing techniques, pacifier and thumb-sucking habits, age-appropriate tooth count, enamel condition, toothpaste selection, frenum and tongue tie concerns, and many other issues. Your child will leave the visit with toys and a balloon, making the next visit something to look forward to rather than something to worry about! Should your child need dental treatment, Dr. Kavety will always first explore options such as observing the tooth over several visits or placing cavity-arresting medication. She only recommends a filling or a crown when that is truly the last option for helping your child. And if your child needs braces, the office has an Ivy League-educated orthodontist ready to help find the perfect orthodontic solution! | ||||
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The office is conveniently located at 2620 E. Colorado Blvd. | ||||
You can learn more about Pasadena Children’s Dentistry & Orthodontics by visiting the website: www.pasadenachildrensdentistry.com. The office accepts most insurances, including PPO plans, HMO plans, and Denti-Cal/Medi-Cal. When you’re ready to schedule an appointment, you can call the office at 626-600-7171. | ||||
