A gentle family dentist for kids in Miami Lakes

By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth coming in.

We’re a family dental practice: our general dentists see children and adults. If a child needs specialized pediatric care, we’ll refer you.

Every six months for most children, or more often if they’re prone to cavities.

We keep it short and friendly. The dentist counts and checks your child’s teeth, looks at the gums and the bite, and talks with you about brushing, diet and habits like thumb-sucking. X-rays are taken only when they’re needed.

Brush twice a day with fluoride toothpaste — a smear the size of a grain of rice for children under three, a pea-sized amount from age three to six. Start flossing once teeth touch, limit sugary drinks and snacks between meals, and keep up checkups every six months.

Yes. When a child needs a filling we use tooth-colored material and explain each step in words your child understands, so the visit stays calm.

A full exam, full-mouth X-rays and a regular cleaning for children 12 and under. It’s our children’s dentistry special for paying patients; ask our front desk for details.

Yes. Call (305) 512-0066 and we’ll book the family’s visits together, in English or Spanish.

If it’s a baby tooth, don’t try to put it back, because that can damage the permanent tooth growing underneath. Have your child bite on clean gauze and call us. If it’s a permanent tooth, hold it by the crown, rinse it gently without scrubbing, and try to place it back in the socket or keep it in milk. Then call us right away, because the first hour matters. See our emergency dentist page.

Yes. Baby teeth help children chew, speak clearly and hold space for the permanent teeth. Untreated cavities in baby teeth can cause pain and infection and can affect the teeth developing underneath, which is why children’s dentistry focuses on catching cavities early.

Avoid putting your child to bed with a bottle of milk, formula or juice. The sugars pool around the teeth overnight and can cause early childhood cavities. A bottle of plain water is fine.

Many children stop on their own by around age four. If the habit continues as the permanent teeth come in, it can affect how the teeth and bite develop. We check for this at each visit and can talk with you about gentle ways to help.

Have your child rinse with warm water and gently floss to remove any trapped food, then call us. Don’t put aspirin on the gums. A cold compress on the cheek can ease swelling; if there’s facial swelling with a fever, call us right away.

If your child plays contact sports, a mouthguard helps protect the teeth, lips and gums. Ask us at the next checkup which type fits your child’s age and sport.

Talk about the dentist in simple, positive words, read a picture book about a dental visit, and avoid words like “hurt” or “shot.” Morning visits often work well for young children, and a favorite toy can help. Good children’s dentistry is as much about trust as it is about teeth, so we take our time.