Care for growing smiles Pediatric Dentistry

Pediatric dentistry in Encino

Little smiles deserve gentle, expert care. At Farzad Dental, pediatric dentistry is all about helping growing smiles stay healthy — and helping kids feel comfortable and confident in the dental chair from their very first visit.

At our Encino office at 16661 Ventura Blvd, Suite 815 (91436), Dr. Philip Farzad and our team provide warm, patient care designed around children. It's easy to assume baby teeth don't matter much because they'll fall out — but they play a big role in how a child speaks, eats and smiles, and they guide the permanent teeth into their proper positions. Caring for them well sets the foundation for a healthy adult smile.

Regular visits do more than clean little teeth. They let us monitor your child's dental development, catch small issues before they become bigger problems, and build the kind of positive, trusting relationship that turns dental visits into something kids don't dread. A child who grows up comfortable at the dentist becomes an adult who keeps up with their care — one of the best health habits we can help nurture.

Our pediatric care helps with preventing cavities and gum disease, guiding healthy jaw and tooth development, encouraging good brushing and flossing habits, and building comfort and trust. A typical visit includes a comprehensive exam and cleaning, fluoride treatments and sealants to strengthen and protect young teeth, friendly education and prevention tips, and ongoing monitoring of your child's growth so nothing gets missed as their smile changes.

We offer everything your child's smile may need — checkups and cleanings, fillings, sealants, space maintainers, custom sports guards and gentle sedation for anxious little ones. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age one, or within six months of the first tooth appearing, so we can start prevention early and spot anything that needs attention while it's simple to address. From that first appointment onward, our goal is to make the dentist a place your child actually looks forward to. We care for families across Encino, Sherman Oaks, Tarzana and the greater San Fernando Valley, and our Palmdale office serves the Antelope Valley with the same warm, kid-friendly approach. New patients are always welcome at both locations, and we accept most PPO insurance.