Supporting a Smooth Recovery After Every Visit
PROMPT, GENTLE CARE WHEN YOU NEED IT MOST
We make sure you know exactly how to care for your child after treatment, with clear and simple instructions tailored to their procedure. Our team is always available to answer questions and provide guidance, helping ensure a comfortable recovery and the best possible healing at home.
What to Do After a Filling?
Since our office uses tooth colored composite restorations, there is not much to do after a filling is completed. Once the filling is completed, your child can immediately resume eating. If your child has slight discomfort after a filling, usually a dose of Tylenol or Motrin will do the trick. You will be notified if our doctors have administered local anesthesia in the area for comfort. However, almost all of our fillings are completed without using a numbing agent. This means quick recovery and no uncomfortable numb feeling after the procedure!
More information on our filling material → Activa BioActive
More information on our filling material → Activa Presto BioActive
SDF Do’s & Dont’s?
Following these simple steps can increase the chances of SDF (Silver Diamine Fluoride) arresting tooth decay. The longer SDF has remained undisturbed, the better it works! If a staining on the skin occurs, do not worry, after a few days it will disappear.
DO’S
Encourage your child to swallow naturally and not pool his or her saliva
DONT’S
DONT’S
No brushing for 24 hours
No flossing for 24 hours
Avoid wiping mouth with shirt or sleeve
Sealants 101
Congratulations! As a parent you have taken an important step to prevent cavities on the most important teeth in the mouth. Once sealants are placed, your child can eat, drink and brush immediately.
Avoiding hard crunchy foods, chewing on hard candy or ice will allow for sealants to last longer. Since we go through a meticulous process to place them using the highest quality of sealants, one application usually last years with proper care!
And of course, our sealants are BPA FREE!
What Do I Do If I Have a Tooth Pulled?
Although your child’s recovery can take a few days, most children and adolescents do surprisingly well after a tooth extraction. We recommend that you follow any special instructions given during your child’s visit to ensure the fastest and most favorable healing of the extraction site.
DONT’S
No eating or drinking for at least one hour
Avoid biting the lip or cheek of the numbed area
No brushing of the area for 24 hours
DO’S
Biting on the gauze/cotton for at least 30 minutes to stop bleeding
A dose of children’s Motrin or Tylenol directly after the visit
How long before I can eat after my Fluoride treatment?
An easy and cost efficient way to give the outer layer of the teeth a stronger shell, our fluoride is easily applied and there is not much to do after. No waiting time required after our specific brand of fluoride to have its effects before eating foods! For best results, we recommend no brushing for one hour. If the fluoride was applied during a late afternoon appointment, you can skip brushing that same night.
How do I take care of my child after General Anesthesia?
Supervised care is the most important! Please closely follow the post-care instructions you signed at the office and do not hesitate to call our office with any questions.    We are happy to help.
Reviews From Our Families
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WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE DR. VALI & HIS TEAM.
Dr. Vali and his staff have truly gone above and beyond for my children. When my daughter needed emergency oral surgery, Dr. Vali personally responded to my email over the weekend and made sure she was seen first thing that week. The level of care, responsiveness, and compassion we experienced meant so much to our family. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend his practice.
SPD Parent
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WE LOVE DR. VALI AND ALL OF HIS WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES.
Been coming to this office for around 13 years. That alone says it all. My children have never left here feeling any type of pain/disconfort. Dr. Vali wasn't even in our dental plan, but we honestly wouldn't go anywhere else. Thankfully he's in network now with our plan. Either way this is the only office we trust and love.
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WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE DR. VALI & HIS TEAM.
We've been seeing Dr. Vali for over 9 years and couldn't be happier with our care. The hygienists are all patient, friendly, and warm with our 3 children. Dr. Vali is very careful and thorough with his exams & recently diagnosed an infection in my daughter's mouth that her orthodontist had missed. As a bonus, the office is beautifully decorated!
SPD Parent
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WE LOVE DR. VALI AND ALL OF HIS WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES.
We’ve been going since our kids were little, over 10 years. Beautiful, fun facility. Takes the fear out of the dentist. Dr. Vali and the whole crew really care about dental health and education!
SPD Parent
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WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE DR. VALI & HIS TEAM.
Dr. Vali and his staff have truly gone above and beyond for my children. When my daughter needed emergency oral surgery, Dr. Vali personally responded to my email over the weekend and made sure she was seen first thing that week. The level of care, responsiveness, and compassion we experienced meant so much to our family. We are incredibly grateful and highly recommend his practice.
SPD Parent
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WE LOVE DR. VALI AND ALL OF HIS WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES.
Been coming to this office for around 13 years. That alone says it all. My children have never left here feeling any type of pain/disconfort. Dr. Vali wasn't even in our dental plan, but we honestly wouldn't go anywhere else. Thankfully he's in network now with our plan. Either way this is the only office we trust and love.
SPD Parent
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WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE DR. VALI & HIS TEAM.
We've been seeing Dr. Vali for over 9 years and couldn't be happier with our care. The hygienists are all patient, friendly, and warm with our 3 children. Dr. Vali is very careful and thorough with his exams & recently diagnosed an infection in my daughter's mouth that her orthodontist had missed. As a bonus, the office is beautifully decorated!
SPD Parent
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WE LOVE DR. VALI AND ALL OF HIS WONDERFUL EMPLOYEES.
We’ve been going since our kids were little, over 10 years. Beautiful, fun facility. Takes the fear out of the dentist. Dr. Vali and the whole crew really care about dental health and education!
SPD Parent
