Questions parents ask

Dental groups recommend a first visit by your child's first birthday, or when the first tooth comes in.

Yes. You can sit beside the chair or hold a hand. With teens, we ask the teen whether they want a parent in the room.

We work with many dental plans, and our fees page lists the plan types. We check your child’s plan before the first visit and tell you what we find.

You pay at the visit, and you get the fee in writing before treatment. Financing is offered by third-party lenders; approval and terms are set by the lender.

Yes, for children. The practice confirms its enrollment on the fees page.

Most children feel pressure and some tenderness. We numb the area when it is needed, show each tool first and stop when your child raises a hand.

Dr. Chandran decides from your child's mouth and tells you why. Many children come about every six months.

A sealant is a thin coating on the chewing surface of a back tooth. Fluoride is a mineral put on the teeth. She tells you whether your child needs either, and why.

A knocked-out or broken tooth, or a toothache that will not quit. Call us. For trouble breathing or swallowing, call 911.

We use local numbing only. If your child needs sedation, we refer you to a dentist who is permitted to give it.

Yes. You get one before any treatment, and nothing starts until you say yes.

Cinthia Escamilla, our hygienist, speaks Spanish and English.

Call or text us as early as you can, so we can offer the time to another family.