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Your Child's Trusted Dental Home in San Jose
Pediatric Dentistry of San Jose has established itself as a trusted provider of specialized dental care for children, offering a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of young patients. Our board-certified dentists and compassionate team prioritize creating a welcoming environment where children feel comfortable and safe throughout their dental journey. With expertise spanning from infancy through adolescence, we employ advanced techniques including laser dentistry and sedation options to address diverse dental conditions. Our practice emphasizes preventive care, early orthodontic assessment, and specialized treatment for children with special needs, ensuring long-term oral health.Through personalized attention and a commitment to patient education, we empower families to maintain optimal dental hygiene. Our state-of-the-art facility in San Jose combines cutting-edge technology with child-friendly amenities to transform dental visits into positive experiences. By fostering trust-based relationships with both patients and parents, we aim to eliminate dental anxiety and promote lifelong oral health habits. The practice maintains affiliations with professional organizations and continuously invests in staff training to uphold the highest standards of pediatric dental care.
Services
Pediatric Dental Fillings
Sedation Dentistry
Special Needs Dentistry
Pediatric Dental Crowns
Gentle Exams and Cleanings
Pediatric Laser Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We offer board-certified pediatric dentists with specialized training in children's dental care
- Our practice provides personalized treatment plans tailored to each child's unique needs
- We specialize in treating children with special needs using adapted behavior management techniques
- Our team utilizes advanced laser dentistry technology for minimally invasive procedures
- We maintain a child-friendly environment with sensory accommodations and play areas
What people say
Very professional staff
Great with children
Exceptional pediatric dentistry
Fearless dental visits
Phenomenal dental assistants
Services
Pediatric Laser Dentistry
Our laser dentistry provides safe, minimally invasive treatment for children's dental issues. This technology enables precise cavity removal, tongue-tie correction, and gum lesion treatment with reduced pain and anesthesia requirements. The Solea laser system offers faster healing and eliminates traditional dental drill noise, making procedures more comfortable for young patients.
Pediatric Dental Fillings
We specialize in restoring children's teeth affected by decay using tooth-colored composite resin and advanced techniques. Our approach combines laser technology with traditional methods to ensure durable, aesthetically pleasing results. We prioritize patient comfort through effective numbing options and anxiety-reduction strategies during cavity treatment procedures.
Gentle Exams and Cleanings
Our routine dental exams and professional cleanings focus on early detection and prevention of oral health issues. Using child-friendly tools and techniques, we remove plaque buildup, apply protective fluoride treatments, and monitor dental development while educating families about proper home care practices for maintaining optimal oral health.
Special Needs Dentistry
We provide tailored dental care for children with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorders, and other special needs. Our trained team employs behavior management techniques, sensory accommodations, and customized treatment plans to ensure safe, comfortable dental experiences for patients with diverse requirements and abilities.
Pediatric Dental Crowns
We offer stainless steel and tooth-colored crowns to restore severely decayed or damaged primary teeth. These custom-fitted caps protect weakened teeth, maintain proper spacing for permanent teeth, and prevent premature tooth loss while preserving children's oral health and natural smiles through durable, functional restorations.
People
Dr. Michelle Haghpanah
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with expertise in preventive care and special needs dentistry. Completed residency at Mount Sinai Hospital and holds privileges at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. Active in community dental outreach programs.
Dr. Carrington
Pediatric Dentist
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry certified specialist with advanced training from USC and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Completed dental education with honors at University of the Pacific in San Francisco.
Dr. Omid Mirfendereski
Pediatric Dentist
Summa cum laude graduate from UCLA with neuroscience degree. Earned DDS from UCSF and active leadership roles in pediatric dental organizations during dental school training.
Dr. Zachary Hollander
Orthodontist
Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics with expertise in maxillary skeletal expansion. Completed orthodontic training at UCLA and published research in the American Journal of Orthodontics.
Questions
At what age should my child first visit the children's dentist in San Jose?
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends the first dental visit by age one or within six months after the first tooth appears.
How often should my child see the children's dentist in Silicon Valley?
Children should visit every six months for routine check-ups and cleanings, with more frequent visits recommended for specific oral health needs.
Are baby teeth really that important to care for?
Yes, baby teeth maintain space for permanent teeth, aid in chewing and speech development, and impact overall oral health.
Are dental X-rays safe for children in San Jose?
Yes, we use necessary precautions to minimize radiation exposure while providing essential diagnostic benefits for children's dental health.
What should I do if my child has a dental emergency in Silicon Valley?
Contact Pediatric Dentistry of San Jose immediately for advice and emergency appointment scheduling for toothaches, knocked-out teeth, or broken teeth.
Is thumb sucking or pacifier use harmful to my child's teeth?
These habits are generally harmless short-term but may affect tooth alignment if continued past age five or six.
