Pediatric Dental Arts

When you’re too excited to show off your smile One of Dr. Fishman’s primary goals is getting little ones to feel confident about themselves through their smile. We love seeing them walk out of the office with big smiles like this Hope everyone is having a good Tuesday and scoring some Girl Scout Cookies while you’re at it ! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

You all cannot imagine how much it means to our staff to see these reviews. For you to take those precious moments of your day to share your experience with us and with your community, is more powerful thank you know. We are always grateful to serve you and your families! Enjoy your Sunday, #PediatricDentalArts fam! #followthesmilingfish

Winners from our last Giveaway! Congrats to Esther and her little unicorn! We hope you enjoy the @lotsofcreativelove Hot Cocoa bomb. #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmingfish

Our annual Valentine's tradition - heart shaped pizzas from Frantones! Comment below with a if this is your kind of Valentine's!! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish #followtheheartshapedZa's!

We couldn't help ourselves but throw another giveaway with local business @lotsofcreativelove for these delicious Valentines treats! But this time there will be TWO WINNERS and each will win: - a 2-pack Heart Classic Hot Cocoa Bomb (swipe right)... - and a $50 Target gift card! Here's how to play: 1) Follow @PediatricDentalArts and @Lotsofcreativelove on Instagram 2) Be sure to like this post 3) *Tag a friend or your Valentines(!) in the comments below. 4) Entries will also count for tagging us in your stories! *Each tag in the comments counts as a separate entry Contest will close Saturday at midnight and the winners will be announced on Valentines day!! Good luck! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish See more

Welcome new patient Emma to the Pediatric Dental Arts family! We can't wait to continue to guide you through your dental journey and watch you grow. Ps. We are also so in love with your panda mask!! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish #followthesmilingpanda

We wanted to say CONGRATULATIONS to our very own Dr. Gibson! Dr. Gibson has recently become a Board Certified orthodontist! What does this mean? Let's take a look at first at what it takes to become an orthodontist in itself! According to the ABO (American Board of Orthodontics) an orthodontist is a dentist who has not only completed a graduate program in dentistry to receive their DDS or DMD (Doctor of Dental Surgery or Doctor of Dental Medicine), but has also gone thr...ough a competitive residency at a CODA-accredited orthodontic program for an additional 2-3 years to be trained specifically in orthodontics and dentofacial orthopedics. Now, an ABO Board Certification is a voluntary credential that represents an orthodontist’s personal and public commitment to the standards of specialty practice and lifelong learning. The ABO Certification process requires the completion of peer-developed, externally validated written and clinical examinations. A Board Certified Orthodontist has reached this level of achievement by pursuing additional voluntary education and ongoing self- assessment. Board Certification is confirmation of an orthodontist’s personal commitment to providing lifelong quality patient care. The American Board of Orthodontics is the only orthodontic specialty board recognized by the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists. We are so proud of Dr. Gibson and his unwavering commitment to better himself and by doing so, his colleagues around him. We are so very fortunate to have him on the team! Congrats! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish

These words mean SO much to us. Next to making your little one feel comfortable, it is another priority of ours that YOU feel comfortable to take the time to ask the questions. We pride ourselves on the number of good relationships built - not the number of patients that come through the door. And we are so happy you can feel that! Thank you again for the kind reviews! Happy Monday PDA fam! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Sneak Peak of our freshened up office space! We can’t wait to show you more. In the meantime, we are definitely spreading the Holiday cheer! What is your favorite Holiday movie?! We love the movie Elf Share with us below! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish

A reminder that as an essential business in the Health Care Sector we are still available for your family’s dental care needs Since March we have implemented measures to keep our community safe like our curbside check-in service (just text us at 562-268-4272 when you arrive for your appointment) along with temperature checks and hand sanitizing at the door. We are continuously thankful for you trusting your loved ones with us!... Give us a call today to book your appointment at 562-927-6453. #pediatricdentalarts See more

Please welcome our new temporary employees for the next 6 weeks. They are both home from college. Sophie is a sophomore at Belmont University and Jenna is a junior at the University of Southern California.

Congrats to @lizbeth__24 & her family winning a $50 Target Giftcard for playing in our Halloween Costume contest We will DM you with the details!! Stay tuned for future Target Giftcard giveaways! Happy Monday, PDA fam! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

In observance of Thanksgiving our office will be closed until Monday November 30. From all of us at Pediatric Dental Arts, we wish you and yours a most joyous Thanksgiving.

Happy Halloween !! A reminder it’s the last day to play in our Virtual Costume Contest! When you post your Halloween costumes today don’t forget to 1) Follow us and 2) Tag us @pediatricdentalarts in your caption or IG story! We can’t wait to see how all of you are dressing up this year! Be safe, have fun and don’t forget to floss #happyhalloween #halloween2020 #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Happy Thursday !!! Feelin’ the Holiday Spirit

HAPPY HALLOW'S EVE! First thing is first - Don't forget to tag us in your Halloween Costumes this weekend. Two winners will be selected to win a $50 Target Gift Card! Secondly, we wanted to help you keep things spooky this year and we rounded up a list of Halloween Events for the fam! Check them out below! Be safe and have fun #PDAfam! | ' - A 7 Hour Live Stream with Saje Flow. More info here: https://www.facebook.com.../events/449957572645042/ ' --! | Learn more here: https://www.knotts.com/play/events/taste-of-fall-o-ween ! - | : & : | Learn more here: https://www.santaanazoo.org/boo.htm : | & | Learn more here: https://oceaninstitute.org//spooky-seas-haunted-tales-at-t & | - | () | Learn more here: https://www.newportbeachlibrary.org//Compon/Calendar/Event | : | | Drive-in showing of The Haunted Mansion, one free pumpkin per child | Learn more here: https://www.tustinca.org/1181/Halloween-Howl | : | | Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creep-it-real-oc-expo-tickets : | : | | Learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/kids-fun-zone-spooktacular-edi See more

Dear Pediatric Dental Arts Family, We regret to announce that we are postponing our Patient Appreciation Day due to the imposed guidelines by Governor Newsom. We are hopeful to retable this by Spring 2021. In the meantime, we want to give our sincerest thanks for your continued support in Pediatric Dental Arts.... We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family during these times. #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Halloween is creeping up and we have some tips for you #PediatricDentalArtsfam!

$50 TARGET GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY Our amazing patient Victoria winning last month’s Target Gift card As we prepare to celebrate you all for our Patient Appreciation Day in the best way we know how (ice cream, arts & crafts & balloon creations!) we also wanted to say thank you for supporting us on Instagram! Here’s how to play to be our November winner! 1. Follow us on Instagram ... 2. Like this post and tag a friend below *Each tag counts as an entry Winner will be announced at the end of the week. Have fun and good luck! Ps. Save The Date: Wednesday, Nov. 25th is Patient Appreciation Day at Pediatric Dental Arts! Check out our last post to learn more! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish

Today we celebrated Baby Emilia ! If you are wondering where Elizabeth is in the next upcoming weeks, she will be busy welcoming her new baby girl home!! We hope you & your baby girl felt loved and showered today! We can’t wait to meet her! #pediatricdentalarts #pediatricdentalartsfamily #followthesmilingfish

Does your child grind his or her teeth at night? This is also known as "Bruxism" and if you or your child have experienced this, it is not fun. Bruxism can be caused by a large range of psychological, physiological and physical factors such as tress, jaw misalignment (bad bite), stress and others. Some children are silent grinders and you may not be able to hear it at night, but here are signs to look for:... Frequent complaints of headache Injured teeth and gums Loud grinding or clicking sounds during the day Rhythmic tightening or clenching of the jaw muscles Unusual complaints about painful jaw muscles especially in the morning Unusual tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods For most children, "Bruxing" will stop around the age of 13. In the meantime, pediatric dentists are able to monitor its effect on your child's teeth and provide some much needed relief or an interventional strategy. This could look like providing a path to aligning your child's bite or, if stress-driven, the pediatric dentist may recommend relaxation classes, professional therapy or special exercises. In some cases, a nighttime mouth guard may be needed. If you believe your child may be grinding his or her teeth at night, give us a call at 562-927-6453 and we'd be happy to assess your child's teeth for better sleep and a happier child! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Thank you for trusting us with your little one, Monica! We understand the anxiety that our children (and us first-time parents!) go through for any medical appointments and make sure the entire family is comfortable thuogh the process. We stand by our mission statement; We treat every child as if they are our own! #pediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish

While Boss's day was on Friday, we wanted to share a few words with you today from an interview with Dr. Gibson that also highlights our wonderful boss! "I think Dr. Fishman is very good at making people feel comfortable with their dental work in a nice warm environment. He sees a lot of patients that a lot of dentists can't see, because they have anxiety, they have developmental disabilities. He's the perfect personality for kids' dentist. He takes into consideration the emo...tional wellbeing of the kids, so that they're feel good about themselves, feel good about the office, and as a result, take care of their teeth and have a healthy mouth. Aside from being there for your children, we are also so thankful for the positive environment and team he has established among the Pediatric Dental Arts practice that truly feels like family! A big thank you to all that you do Dr. Fishman! Comment below with any of your notes for Dr. Fishman! #BossesDay #PediatricDentalArts #FollowtheSmilingFish

Calling all goblins and ghouls! Let's see your best costumes! 1. Make sure you're following us on Instagam 2. Tag us on Instagram with a photo of your Halloween costume! @pediatricdentalarts ... Share this post with a friend or tag them below! Good luck! #TargetGiveaway #InstagramGiveaway #PediatricDentalArts #Followthesmilingfish #HalloweenContest

Happy Thursday! Which is basically Friday, right? Today we wanted to share something that makes Pediatric Dental Arts so unique. It's the long-standing camaraderie between these two -- 25 years and counting! The greatest marriage in dentistry, in my opinion, is that of a pediatric dentist and an orthodontist because what they have in common is that they both have knowledge of growth and development, says Dr. Fishman. ... When you have a pediatric dentist that knows growth and development and is able to prepare the child for future orthodontics by intercepting an issue that could become complex -- and because of the knowledge of growth and development, we can minimize that by making room and then getting the child ready for orthodontics. This allows us to get a favorable result at a very young age. My goal is to have children walk around with a nice smile, not when they're 12 years old, but at seven years old. And Dr. Gibson as an orthodontist, takes care of those kids who may need help a little early. Not every child needs it, but some kids do. And if you address it early, you can make it a very pleasant experience for a child going through those years when they're developing their confidence in their smile. Having these two under one roof allow for a complete dental care journey! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Congrats on beginning your braces journey with us, Jose Jr! We can’t wait to see the outcome! #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Join us in wishing Darlina a happy, happy birthday! Darlina is one of our fabulous Dental Assistants and has been with Pediatric Dental Arts for 5 years!! She got into dentistry by following in her mother's footsteps. Her favorite part about working at PDA is interacting with patients and the music they play! Fun-fact: Darlina has attended TWO World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers ... Thank you Darlina for all that you do! We are so blessed to have you as part of the #PDAFamily and wish you an amazing birthday today! #whoispediatricdentalarts #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts

Ouch - these are no fun. To help temporarily relieve your child of any discomfort: First, rinse the irritated area with warm salt water and place a cold compress on the face if it is swollen. Next, give the child acetaminophen (a.k.a., Children's Tylenol) for any pain, rather than placing aspirin on the teeth or gums. Lastly, come see us as soon as possible!... More questions about your child's dental care? Send us a message here or give us a call at 562-927-6453 #followthesmilingfish #pediatricdentalarts