- Dental ExaminationFor children above seven years, an oral examination, thorough cleaning and fluoride treatment is usually performed. Any necessary X-rays of the teeth and jaws will also be taken. Younger children are usually given a separate hygiene appointment on a different day so they can look forward to coming back for a “play date” with their new Ocean Adventure friends.
- X-rays
- Teeth Cleaning
- Fluoride TreatmentYour pediatric dentist may also recommend protective sealants or home fluoride treatments for your child. Sealants can be applied to your child’s molars to prevent decay on hard to clean surfaces.
- Dental SealantsA sealant is a protective coating that is applied to the chewing surfaces (grooves) of the back teeth (premolars and molars), where four out of five cavities in children are found. This sealant acts as a barrier to food, plaque and acid, thus protecting the decay-prone areas of the teeth.
- Fillings
- CrownsKnocked Out Permanent Tooth: If possible, find the tooth. Handle it by the crown, not by the root. You may rinse the tooth with water only. DO NOT clean with soap, scrub or handle the tooth unnecessarily. Inspect the tooth for fractures. If it is sound, try to reinsert it in the socket. Have the patient hold the tooth in place by biting on a gauze or clean cloth. If you cannot reinsert the tooth, transport the tooth in a cup containing the patient’s saliva or milk, NOT water. If the patient is old enough, the tooth may also be carried in the patient’s mouth (beside the cheek). The patient must see a dentist IMMEDIATELY! Time is a critical factor in saving the tooth.
- PulpotomyDental caries (cavities) and traumatic injury are the main reasons for a tooth to require pulp therapy. Pulp therapy is often referred to as a "nerve treatment", "children's root canal", "pulpectomy" or "pulpotomy". The two common forms of pulp therapy in children's teeth are the pulpotomy and pulpectomy.
- Root Canal TreatmentA pulpectomy is required when the entire pulp is involved (into the root canal(s) of the tooth). During this treatment, the diseased pulp tissue is completely removed from both the crown and root. The canals are cleansed, disinfected and, in the case of primary teeth, filled with a resorbable material. Then, a final restoration is placed. A permanent tooth would be filled with a non-resorbing material.
- Oral Surgery
- OrthodonticsMia’s hip, cheerful and relaxed attitude creates ease in everyone she encounters. She has been in dentistry for two years with experience in both pediatrics and orthodontics. little ones have a particular affinity toward her, and she excels in their patient care. She enjoys long bike rides, runs, and relaxing days at the beach. Mia is a 7 year vegetarian along with her two furry “children,” Miley and Hammie, the guinea pigs.
- General DentistryDr. Ash Tirgari was raised in Palos Verdes and received his B.S. in Biology from UC San Diego. He received his dental degree from Columbia University in New York, and additionally completed a one year post-doc in general dentistry at Lutheran Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.