Smiles Champions are kids and teens that we have had the pleasure of taking care of since the very beginning of their dental experiences. They represent what our dental home stands for: Continuity of excellent care and continued promotion of dental well-being. We are proud to have them share their experiences here with all of you and we joyfully extend an invitation to your families to join us through their voices!
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Valentina and her loving mom Anna share their joyful experience at Smiles. Valentina has always felt at home coming to Smiles and was inspired to join the Smiles Team for a Summer position during her college attendance.
Maureen and her two lovely daughters, Elise and Hannah, who have been enjoying the Smiles experience for years, share thoughts on what makes visiting Smiles so special to them.
Anakela and Marc, loving parents of three, share their thoughts on why they choose to keep coming back to Smiles.
Yobana, Karim and their sweet daughters Kamilah and Alinah love coming to Smiles. The whole family has enjoyed comprehensive pediatric and orthodontic care with the Smiles Team.
Hannah, a student in middle school, an athlete and a singer sharing thoughts on her Smiles experience.
Zane is Dr. Reem’s Son. He shares what he enjoys about coming to Smiles and being seen by his mom pediatric dentist.
Elise is in high school and loves coming to Smiles. She’d like to be on the Smiles Team to be here all the time!
Meet Isabel, Dr. Reem’s Daughter sharing her love for mom with the world!
Three amazing siblings, Amiri, Khalil and Zahra team up to share their thoughts on coming to Smiles.
Mila is a unique fifth grader. She shares how her tooth extraction turned into a joyful and Smile-worthy experience!
Kai loves coming to Smiles and seeing Dr. Reem! Here he is sharing his memories of his early dental visits.
Sweet Nyla, all grown up, has enjoyed Smiles since she was a toddler and still loves coming!
💛 Part 4 of 5 — Support that extends beyond the dental chair 🌼
Nicole, Melissa’s caregiver, shares what makes Smiles feel so special. Every visit feels patient, kind, and deeply understanding of Melissa’s needs. The team gently shows how to guide and prompt her during care. Those lessons matter. Nicole brings what she learns into daily routines, helping Melissa feel more confident and comfortable at home. That shared support creates something truly beautiful.
Care feels lighter when support is shared. What kind of support matters most to you? 😊
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📞 (310) 837-6453 | 📧 info@smilesla.com
📍 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Gentle guidance. Loving care. Smiles supported together 😊🌼
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😊🦷Did you know some children are born with extra tooth buds?
Sometimes, extra tooth buds form before birth and can create additional teeth. This happens when the dental tissue that forms teeth divides or develops differently very early in pregnancy. In some children, this process creates more tooth buds than usual, which may lead to extra baby teeth, extra permanent teeth, or both. Genetics can also play a role, and this variation occurs naturally during dental development.
Every smile develops in its own unique way, and these differences are part of normal dental growth. With thoughtful monitoring and gentle care, our team can guide healthy development as a child grows.
Curious about how smiles grow and change over time? Share your questions below 💬🌼
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Gentle education. Caring guidance. Smiles supported every step 😊💛
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💛 Part 3 of 5 — When hope finally replaces years of worry 😊🌸
Cheryl shares how years of challenges left her feeling discouraged. One phone call changed everything. Dr. Reem personally called her back and took time to talk through what was possible. Together, they created a plan that included care under anesthesia when needed, followed by ongoing support designed to help avoid repeating it. Through patience, trust, and thoughtful planning rooted in special needs dentistry, Melissa has continued care successfully. What once felt overwhelming now feels almost miraculous.
Have you ever felt relief after finally being heard by a provider? Share your story below 💬💛
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📞 (310) 837-6453 | 📧 info@smilesla.com
📍 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Gentle conversations. Caring plans. Smiles built on trust 😊🌼
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💛 Part 2 of 5 — What if special needs dentistry actually planned for your child? 😊
Cheryl shares how Smiles offered something she never expected. One familiar dental team could support Melissa’s regular visits while also preparing for more complex care. Extra time, clear communication, and emotional understanding mattered. For children with developmental disabilities, anxiety around dental care feels real. Smiles approached every visit with patience, intention, and preparation rooted in special needs dentistry.
Would thoughtful planning and extra time make dental visits easier for your child? Share below 💬🌼
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📞 (310) 837-6453 | 📧 info@smilesla.com
📍 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles
Gentle care. Loving support. Smiles that feel safe 🌸😊
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🥰😁Our founder, Dr. Reem, says “Anyone can print.”
Create. Print. Smile.
Inside the Smiles dental home, next-generation 3D printing supports pediatric dental care in thoughtful ways. Dr. Reem designs and prints teeth, custom mouth guards, bridges, and SmileKeeper™, her newly launched metal-free space maintainer for kids. Everything is created in-house, guided by creativity, care, and a gentle approach.
To learn more about care shaped by creativity and heart, contact our office 😊
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Create with care. Print with purpose. Smile with confidence 😊💛
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💛Part 1 of 5 Searching for special needs dentistry shouldn’t feel overwhelming.
This is part one of a (5) part story shared by Cherly a loving a mother who spent years searching for special needs dentistry that truly understood her daughter. After exploring options across West Los Angeles, she discovered Smiles online and felt something different right away. Her child needed extra patience, gentle care, and a team willing to meet her exactly where she was. That discovery marked the beginning of a dental experience built around comfort, trust, and compassion.
Have you ever searched for special needs dentistry that actually felt right for your family? Share your experience below 💬
If your child needs special dentistry delivered with patience and heart, contact our office today 🤍
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📞 Phone: (310) 837-6453
📧 Email: info@smilesla.com
📍 Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Gentle hands. Open hearts. Supportive smiles for every child.
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🦷✨ What if dental anesthesia for children supported comfort through gentle dentistry?
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, founder Dr. Reem approaches pediatric dental anesthesia as one supportive element within a much larger picture of wellness, trust, and emotional safety. Care begins with education, preparation, and honoring how a child experiences dental visits — not with numbing alone.
In her latest blog, Dr. Reem shares a thoughtful, wellness-centered perspective on dental anesthesia for children, exploring its history, its appropriate role, and why gentle dentistry remains essential for shaping lifelong dental health. Anesthesia serves best when paired with communication, modern technology, and respect for a child’s nervous system. 💛
Through intentional conversations with parents, age-appropriate explanations for children, and carefully chosen comfort tools, Dr. Reem designs dental experiences that protect confidence and reduce anxiety — while supporting health rather than fear.
📖 Read the full blog here:
smilesla.com/pediatric-dentistry-orthodontics/dental-anesthesia-in-pediatric-dentistry
💬 We’d love to hear from you.
What has helped your child feel safe and calm at the dentist, or what concerns do you still carry as a parent? Share below.
📞 Looking for a gentle, child-centered dental home?
Our team would love to support your family.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📍 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
📞 (310) 837-6453
📧 info@smilesla.com
Gentle care. Loving guidance. Smiles built on trust.🥰
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🍿🥤 Why can cavities start appearing in the teen years even if they brush? 😬
It’s more common than many families expect.
As teens become more independent, snacking habits often change 🛍️📱. Frequent snacks and sweetened drinks can expose teeth to repeated acid attacks throughout the day. Every sip of soda or bite of candy restarts this acid cycle, which softens enamel for hours ⚡🦷. Over time, this weakens teeth and increases cavity risk, even with regular brushing. Simple swaps can help. Replacing candy with cheese for 30 days 🧀 can lower cavity risk by up to one third by supporting enamel strength and balancing mouth pH. Small changes in daily choices can make a big difference for teen smiles.
Does this sound familiar in your household, or did this surprise you? 💬
We’d love to hear what snacking habits look like for your teen.
Have questions about teen dental care or cavity prevention? 📲
Contact our office and our team will be happy to help guide your family.
📞 Phone: (310) 837-6453
📧 Email: info@smilesla.com
📍 Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
💙 Supportive care, smart habits, and confident smiles through every stage.
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❓🪥 Why can juice damage your toddler’s teeth faster than candy? 🤔
It catches many parents off guard.
Constant sipping on juice or sweetened drinks can keep sugar on teeth throughout the day 🧃⏳. Unlike candy, which is usually eaten all at once, frequent sipping allows sugars to linger, giving cavity-causing bacteria more time to do harm 🦠. This repeated exposure increases cavity risk, especially for toddlers whose enamel is still developing. Small shifts, like offering water between meals 🚰 and limiting juice, can help protect growing smiles early on.
Was this something you already knew, or is this new information for you? 💭
We love learning what parents are discovering along the way 💛
Have questions about drinks, snacks, or cavity prevention for your toddler? ☎️
Reach out to our office and our team will be happy to help.
📞 Phone: (310) 837-6453
📧 Email: info@smilesla.com
📍 Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064
🌈 Gentle care, everyday guidance, and smiles that grow strong.
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