We Keep Your Growing
Smile Fit and Strong.

RESTORING STRENGTH, FUNCTION, AND CONFIDENCE IN EVERY SMILE

We repair and restore your teeth with care and precision from small cavities to more advanced treatments. Using modern, gentle techniques, we make your visit comfortable while bringing your smile back to full health, so you can eat, speak, and smile with confidence again.

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Sealants

Sealants are a cost efficient and effective way to prevent tooth decay. Year after year, dental literature supports the use of sealants as the number one clinical treatment for achieving cavity-free teeth in children. We proudly use Ultraseal by Ultradent. Made in the USA and cited in many dental journals, it is of superior quality and strength.

And it is BPA FREE! To read more click here.

What are the advantages of sealants?

  • Stops pit & fissure decay

  • Easily applied

  • Long lasting

  • Covered by most dental insurances

Silver diamine fluoride

Used as far back as the 1950’s in Japan and now finally approved by the FDA in the United States & Canada, Silver Diamine Fluoride or SDF, is a treatment option offered in our office. Although not for every child and often disappointing in appearance for larger decayed lesions, SDF is very effective in not only arresting decay but also helping change the dentin tooth structure to be more resistant to further decay.

We have found that for small cavities between the teeth, it is a cost-efficient treatment to hamper further decay. We advocate the use in small lesions, or incipient cavities as they are called, to avoid more costly or extensive treatment later.

Our doctors and hygienists are happy to answer any questions you may have and are eager to help you understand more about SDF and whether it is a good treatment choice for arresting your child’s cavities.

SILVER DIAMINE FLUORIDE IN THE NEWS! NEW YORK TIMES ARTICLE HERE.

MINIMALLY INVASIVE DENTISTRY IS ON THE RISE!  UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ARTICLE HERE.

Pros

  • Cost efficient

  • Easily applied

  • Very effective

Cons

  • Unsightly for larger cavities: dark staining
    of tooth structure

  • Requires multiple applications to work well

  • Not a definitive restorative treatment

The SDF staining could be treated later!

See below cavities treated with SDF and later when the child’s behavior allowed they were restored with tooth colored material.

 

Tooth Colored Fillings

With the ever more increasing quality of composite (tooth colored) fillings, the need to place amalgam fillings in a child's mouth is becoming obsolete. Our doctors offer a natural tooth colored material that is safe, bio-compatible and exceptionally strong. And of course, BPA Free!

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes. When performed by a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with proper monitoring, it is very safe. We carefully evaluate every case and will recommend a hospital setting if needed.

  • Yes. When performed by a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with proper monitoring, it is very safe. We carefully evaluate every case and will recommend a hospital setting if needed.

  • Yes. When performed by a board-certified pediatric anesthesiologist with proper monitoring, it is very safe. We carefully evaluate every case and will recommend a hospital setting if needed.

Pediatric Esthetic Crowns

Pediatric crowns are superior at protecting teeth that have been compromised by large amounts of decay. Therefore, if your child's cavity is fairly extensive, the decayed tooth is better restored using a pediatric crown. Although our office only offers esthetic zirconia crowns, we want our parents to know the difference between the two treatment options:

Stainless Steel Crowns

Stainless steel crowns are the “tried and true” option in pediatric dentistry, dating back to 1940! They offer excellent protection for teeth with large cavities and set the “gold standard” for care. Studies show that the overall success rate of stainless steel crowns is over 97%! The durability of a stainless steel crown is unsurpassed. It is more resistant to the heavy forces of chewing and a better choice for patients who grind their teeth at bedtime. Stainless steel crowns are also malleable, allowing the dentist to achieve optimum adaptation to a child’s tooth before cementation. Their inherent adaptability and bio-compatibility makes them easily acceptable to the surrounding gum tissue, resulting in excellent healing progression. Stainless steel crowns do not contain mercury unlike the silver-colored fillings traditionally used in dentistry.

Advantages of Stainless Steel Crowns?

  • Durability — More resistant to fracture than
    Zirconia crowns

  • Cost — Fraction of the price of Zirconia crowns

  • Less Technique Sensitive — Quicker to place and easier for your child

  • Excellent Seal — Edges of the crown are crimped to achieve excellent adaptive seal

  • Various Shapes — Different sizes are available for each tooth & are easily adjusted to fit the baby tooth

Disadvantages of Stainless Steel Crowns?

  • Aesthetic Limitations — Noticeable in color

Zirconia Crowns

Our office is proud to offer Zirconia Crowns, the number one choice in metal free aesthetic pediatric crowns world-wide.    For years, stainless steel crowns have been, and continue to be, the standard of care for badly decayed baby teeth. Fortunately, with recent advances in ceramic technology many children now have an aesthetic option! If your child's cavity is extensive enough so that the tooth requires a crown, tooth colored crowns are a natural-looking alternative.

We offer beautifully milled Zirconia crowns that are the world's first all ceramic prefabricated crowns made especially for children.

Zirconia is a biocompatible material previously used in high-end cosmetic dentistry for adults. Fortunately, it is now available for use in pediatric dentistry. These tooth colored crowns are exceptionally natural-looking and a state-of-the-art alternative to unsightly metal crowns. They blend seamlessly into your child's smile while protecting the tooth structure. We believe these crowns are the best available option in the industry and we now offer them to our young patients. Ask our doctors for more information on these beautiful crowns.

Advantages of Zirconia Crowns?

  • Unsurpassed Aesthetics — They can hardly be noticed by the untrained eye

  • Zir-Lock Technology — A patented carving on the underside that allows them to have exceptional retention

  • Various Shapes — Different sizes in width available for cases where there is space loss

Disadvantages of Zirconia Crowns?

  • Fracture — Possible if eating hard candy or during a trauma

  • Costly — More expensive than traditional crowns

  • Requires More Patient Cooperation — These crowns are not for the most apprehensive patient

 

Baby Tooth Nerve Treatment

When a cavity on a baby tooth advances to the vital structures of the tooth, a procedure called a pulpotomy is commonly performed. This procedure removes the inflamed portion of the nerve only, and allows for retaining the uninfected portions of the baby tooth nerve so that it can heal. A pulpotomy is an important clinical dental procedure that allows pediatric dentists to save baby teeth as natural space maintainers by avoiding an extraction (pulling the tooth).

Our Technique: The Success Story

In the last ten years we have completed hundreds of pulpotomies, and are proud that our cases have lasted the test of time: baby teeth exfoliate naturally and maintained the required space without any need for further treatment. Our strict protocol allows for predictable results and successful outcomes.

Should your child require a pulpotomy to treat a symptomatic baby tooth, our doctors will review the entire procedure with you as well as the various restorative options.

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Tooth Bleaching for Teenagers

Boosting their confidence by giving them a beautiful brilliant smile is possible with our gentle approach to teeth brightening for teenagers. Partnering with an industry leader, we can achieve professional results safely and effectively.

PARTNERING WITH ULTRADENT

Why not use the best! Ultradent is a pioneer and leader when it comes to tooth bleaching.

Common causes of tooth discoloration….

  • Developmental - We blame mother nature! Not your fault :-)

  • Nutrition - Colored drinks and foods

  • Genetics - Some kids just have darker enamel or dentin

  • Medications - A few medications taken in early childhood can cause tooth staining

  • Poor Dental Hygiene - Plaque accumulations can stain the teeth

Treatment of Unsightly White Spots

Those memorable and beautiful school pictures should not be ruined by white spots on a child’s front tooth.    With the advent of resin infiltration, unsightly spots are gently blended to the surrounding tooth color.    The results can be profound and the smiles are ear-to-ear.

ICON

This state of the art procedure is an easy and a non-invasive dental procedure to get rid of those unsightly spots on your child’s teeth.    Please ask our doctors about how ICON can help restore your child’s tooth.

Here are some of the applications of ICON ….

  • White chalky marks on teeth from braces because of poor brushing

  • White or yellow developmental spots on teeth

  • To help blend in fracture marks on traumatized teeth

  • To arrest early enamel decay

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ICON:

Clinical Success

See how personalized pediatric dental care can make a lasting difference. These clinical examples highlight real progress, healthier smiles, and the care behind each child’s treatment journey.

 
 

Reviews From Our Families

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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