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!
🦷✨ Humans used toothpicks before they even learned to write!
Archaeologists found toothpick marks on hominin fossils nearly two million years old. Early humans used twigs or bone splinters to clean between teeth long before civilization. Over centuries, gold and ivory versions became symbols of refinement, proving oral care is one of humanity’s oldest habits. 🌿🦷💫
Even ancient humans understood that keeping teeth clean mattered. While oral care tools have evolved over time, healthy smiles have always been important across human history. 😊🌎🪥
💬 Did you know toothpicks existed before written language? What surprised you most about this dental history fact? 👇✨
📲 Have questions about your child’s brushing and flossing habits? Our team is here to help support healthy growing smiles.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.
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Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body 🦷✨
It is even stronger than bone and is made primarily of tightly packed mineral crystals called hydroxyapatite. This structure allows enamel to handle constant chewing forces and daily wear.
But here’s something important to understand.
Teeth do not regenerate the way bone or skin does. However, they do have a natural repair process called remineralization 🌿
When enamel begins to weaken in its early stages, minerals like calcium and phosphate, often supported by fluoride, can redeposit into the tooth surface and strengthen it again.
This process happens through saliva and healthy habits, especially when the mouth is given time to recover between meals 💧
If damage progresses too far, though, the body cannot rebuild that lost structure on its own.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Dr. Reem and her team focus on prevention and early care to support this natural repair process and keep enamel strong throughout childhood into adulthood🌟
Did you know teeth can repair early damage naturally? What surprised you most about remineralization? Share below 💬
If you’d like guidance on protecting your child’s enamel, our team would love to help. Contact our office to schedule a visit 📞
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Supporting strong, healthy smiles every step of the way 💙
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🦷✨ Your Child's Dental Care Can Be Fully Customized Using 3D Printing. 💛⭐
Our founder, Dr. Reem Kabbarah — a recognized pioneer in 3D printed pediatric dentistry — has just published a brand new blog exploring how digital workflows and 3D printing technology are revolutionizing the way we design and manufacture fully customized dental solutions for children and teens. 🦷✨
From CAD/CAM technology to in-house printed crowns, teeth, space maintainers, and sports guards — every solution is precision-designed for your growing child's unique smile. See the transformations of before and after’s for yourself. 💛🖨️
👉 Read the full blog now and see what's possible for your child's smile: 🔗 smilesla.com/pediatric-dentistry-orthodontics/digital-pediatric-dentistry-3d-printing-digital-workflow
💬 Have you ever thought about 3D printing in pediatric dentistry? Drop your thoughts in the comments below — we would love to hear from you!
📍 Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
📞 (310) 837-6453 📧 info@smilesla.com 📍
10582 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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🦷🌙 Why do 15–20% of teens and children wake up with tooth and joint pain?
About one in five kids grind their teeth at night — a habit called bruxism. It’s often triggered by stress, growth changes, or poor sleep posture. Night grinding quietly wears enamel, causes jaw soreness, and leads to micro-fractures that weaken teeth over time. Our custom-printed night guard cushions the bite, relaxes facial muscles, and breaks this cycle. Healthy smiles protected through the night! 😴✨🪥💤💛
Bruxism can go unnoticed for long periods because it happens during sleep. Over time, this repeated pressure places strain on teeth and jaw joints, which may affect comfort and long-term dental health. Early evaluation allows for gentle intervention and helps protect growing smiles before more significant wear develops. 🌱😊
💬 Have you noticed your child grinding their teeth at night or waking up with jaw discomfort? Share your experience or questions below! 👇
📲 Concerned about night grinding? Contact our office to learn how we can help protect your child’s smile while they sleep.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.
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Your child’s mouth has its own natural repair system 💧🦷
Saliva does much more than keep the mouth moist. It constantly helps protect teeth throughout the day.
After eating, bacteria produce acids that temporarily weaken tooth enamel. Saliva helps neutralize those acids and delivers minerals like calcium and phosphate that strengthen enamel again ✨.
This process is called remineralization.
Encouraging children to drink water between meals helps saliva work even better by rinsing away food particles and restoring balance in the mouth 🚰.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, helping families understand natural protection inside the mouth supports healthy smiles 🌈.
Did you know saliva helps repair tiny areas of enamel every day? Share something new you learned in the comments! 💬
If you would like guidance on protecting your child’s teeth, contact our office to schedule a visit 📞.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Gentle care for healthy growing smiles 💙
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🦷🥤 Why does soda melt teeth faster than candy?
Soft drinks and sports beverages contain citric and phosphoric acids that slowly dissolve tooth enamel. Even sugar-free versions cause damage through carbonation and acidity. By skipping them, saliva begins restoring lost minerals, strengthening enamel, and reversing early erosion naturally. One small change protects every beautiful smile for life. ✨💧🪥😊
Acid exposure softens enamel over time, making teeth more vulnerable to wear and sensitivity. When these drinks are reduced or avoided, the mouth can return to a healthier balance. Saliva plays a powerful role in repairing early damage and helping teeth stay strong and resilient. 🌱🦷
💬 Do your kids enjoy soda or sports drinks? What healthy swaps have worked best for your family? Share below! 👇💛
📲 Have questions about protecting your child’s enamel or preventing erosion? Contact our office for guidance and support.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.
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Baby teeth are tiny guides for future adult teeth 🦷✨
Many people think baby teeth are not very important because they eventually fall out. In reality, they play a critical role in guiding permanent teeth into the right position.
Each baby tooth holds space for the adult tooth developing beneath it 🌱.
If a baby tooth is lost too early, nearby teeth may shift into that open space. When this happens, permanent teeth may not have enough room to erupt properly.
Protecting baby teeth helps ensure adult teeth have the space they need to grow naturally and align correctly 🌟.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, prevention and early care help support healthy dental development for every child.
Did you know baby teeth guide adult teeth? Tell us what surprised you most in the comments below! 💬
If you have questions about your child’s dental development, contact our office to schedule a visit. Our team would love to help 📞.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Caring support for every stage of your child’s smile 💙
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🦷👍 Can children’s thumb-sucking actually change the shape of their facial bones?
Prolonged sucking pressure can reshape the palate and push the upper jaw forward. But this doesn’t happen in every child that has a sucking habit. It’s like going to the gym. Some people get more out of their workouts than others. Stopping the habit can be challenging so a gentle approach is best. Talk to us about how we can support this process so that you and your child are confident, happy and sucking habit-free. 😊🌸🪥✨
Every child responds differently to habits like thumb-sucking. Factors such as intensity, frequency, and duration all influence how teeth and jaws develop over time. With the right guidance and supportive strategies, children can transition away from the habit in a positive and encouraging way. 🌱💛
💬 Has your child gone through a thumb-sucking phase? What worked best for your family? Share your experience below! 👇😊
📲 Looking for gentle guidance to help your child stop a sucking habit? Contact our office for supportive care tailored to your child.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
🌸 Gentle care for growing smiles.
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Your child’s first teeth actually begin forming before birth 👶🦷
Long before a baby’s first tooth appears, tooth development is already underway. During pregnancy, tiny structures called tooth buds begin forming inside the gums.
These early buds slowly develop into enamel and dentin layers that will eventually become baby teeth ✨.
Because tooth development begins so early, maternal nutrition plays an important role in supporting strong tooth formation. Minerals such as calcium and phosphorus help strengthen early enamel development 🥛.
When that first baby tooth appears months later, it has already been forming quietly beneath the gums 🌱.
At Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, helping families understand early dental development supports lifelong oral health 💫.
Did you know teeth begin developing before birth? Share something new you learned today in the comments! 💬
Have questions about your baby’s first dental visit? Our team is always happy to help guide you through every stage of your child’s smile 📞.
Smiles Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
Phone: (310) 837-6453
Email: info@smilesla.com
Address: 10582 W. Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Supporting healthy smiles from the very beginning 💙
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