East Valley Children's Dentistry

Congratulations to our very own Dr. Cat for being named the Clinic Director for the Advanced Pediatric Dentistry clinic at USC! We are so proud of her for this big accomplishment! Dr. Cat has the biggest heart for teaching and we cannot wait to see what big things she will do next for the pediatric dentistry residency program! . But don’t worry, she’ll still be a part of our office to take wonderful care of our East Valley Smile family

Parents are often told that they have to have a dental home for their child. But what exactly is a dental home? . According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, a dental home is a location that allows for a long term relationship between the dentist and the patient . As pediatric dentists, we LOVE seeing our child patients grow up over time. This also allows us to really get to know your child and your family, so that we can help make recommendations for your c...hild's oral health that work specifically for your family circumstance! . By having a single location that your child continues to come back to for their dental care, your child also becomes more comfortable with going to the dentist! . At East Valley Children's Dentistry, we really want all of our patients to feel at home and to feel that they are a part of our family. Drs. Norman and Cat strive to treat every child as if they were their own! . Don’t forget to bring your child to the dentist for their first visit no later than their first birthday!! #firstdentalvisit See more

We would like to thank Drs. Mizin, Landa, and Marechek from the Alameda Oral Surgery Group for welcoming us to the Burbank community!! We are excited to continue this relationship with our dental colleagues! . FUN FACT: Drs. Norman and Cat went to UCLA School of Dentistry with Dr. Marechek, so it was great seeing a familiar face again!!

We are so excited to reveal the wonderful mural @mikalataylormade created for us!!! Mikala absolutely captured the sense of community that we want to provide in our office. Being part of the community is important to us, because family is important! We cannot wait to start to grow our East Valley Smile family . We LOVED working with Mikala. She is an amazing artist! You can find her other work at @mikalataylormade

In honor of Dental Assistant Recognition week, we wanted to highlight what dental assistants are and why they are so important to us! . Dental assistants are an important part of the dental team and we would not be able to function without them. . Drs. Norman and Cat have worked with so many different assistants over their professional journey and are so extremely thankful for all of them! #dentalassistant

We are a pediatric dental office looking for dental assistants to join our team! We are looking for individuals who will make the dentist’s office pleasant for our young patients. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail and have excellent customer service. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. We look forward to meeting you and having you join our East Valley Children's Dentistry family!

Just because Halloween is going to be different this year, doesn’t mean your child can’t have the same amount of fun! What better way to celebrate Halloween than to make healthy and tasty treats that are good for your teeth? Meet our Monster Apple Bite pals - they’re super fun, easy and interactive. Our family at East Valley Children’s Dentistry wishes you all a happy and safe Halloween! #healthysnacks . Please see our blog for the full recipe and steps! (See our website). . What are your plans for Halloween this year? Do you have any favorite treats? Share with us below!

Our walls are up! We were so excited to see all of the changes that have been happening over the last few weeks. With the metal framing up, we were able to walk through the office and actually see and feel what the future office will look like . We were able to see how big each room was and really envision the future spaces. This is an extremely exciting time and we can’t wait to keep showing you all the process as we go! . For a mini tour and current photos, please see our IGTV on our Instagram page @eastvalleysmile for a small clip from our visit to the office over the weekend! . Please let us know what else you would like to see or if you have any questions!

You may not know, but dentists can have a sweet tooth too! We love sweets just as much as you do, so with Halloween coming up, we wanted to give you tips on how to continue to take care of your teeth during this sugary holiday! . Candy that are "tooth-friendly" are candy that quickly leave the mouth and are not sticky! Chocolate is the best "tooth-friendly" type of sweet! It enters the mouth and leaves the teeth really fast as it melts away . Candy that are not as "toot...h-friendly" are candy that are sticky. These types of candy stay in the mouth for a long time! They stick really tight to the chewing surfaces of teeth and can potentially cause cavities. We want to avoid too much of gummy bears, gummy worms, taffy, and caramels . The most important thing is to eat sweets in moderation. Keep your child's candy in a place that is not visible. Having candy out in the open and easily accessible will increase the amount of times your child will want to have that candy. Also, give candy as a special treat, not as a type of food they eat on a daily basis . And of course, don't forget to brush your child's teeth! Remember to brush two times a day, two minutes each time. . We hope everyone has a safe and healthy Halloween, and keep your teeth shiny and clean! What's your plan for Halloween this year? We would love to hear your plans! . Read more detailed information on our blog! (website link in bio)! See more

To be part of a community doesn’t only mean to physically live there, but to also interact, connect, and give back. Being part of a community is like building a family, and that’s the feeling we want to bring to you at East Valley Children’s Dentistry . Drs. Norman and Cat want to build a community of brighter smiles, but not only through healthy teeth! They hope that the children of the Boys and Girls Club have happy smiles using the art supplies we donated! What an amazing event!

We really know what it means when they say it takes a village! Without all of these people in our team, we would not be able to create our dream dental office. . These photos were from our team walk-through, going over plans between our different departments - construction, design, and equipment. You see how we were drawing out where our dental chairs would go? Not only do we have to worry about placement but where all of the pipes will go to connect to the chairs! With social distancing guidelines, it's important for us to make sure all of the chairs are 6 feet apart! It really takes a lot of coordination and planning to make sure everything goes according to plan. And we are so thankful for all of their help! . Continue to follow along as we share more updates of our office coming together #dentalofficedesign

With sports resuming, we wanted to turn our attention to a topic that's not discussed as often - Mouthguards! Did you know that dental injury is most common in sports such as baseball and basketball? These higher collision and contact sports increase the risk for dental injury! . Mouthguards are also known as mouth protectors because they help cushion any injury to the face - especially your front teeth, lips, tongue, and jaw! . There are 3 types of mouthguards:... 1Custom - this is the best type! It is custom made by a dentist for your child and fits perfectly in your child's mouth! 2Boil-and-bite - by softening the material in hot water, the mouthguard may be molded to your child's mouth 3Stock - most inexpensive but doesn't fit very well, may be more bulky, making breathing and talking difficult for your child . Working with your dentist to develop the best plan for your child while they play sports will help protect their beautiful smiles! . . Does your child currently wear a mouthguard when they are playing sports? Let us know your experiences! . Read more detailed information on our blog! (see website link) See more

FUN FACT: Drs. Norman & Cat secretly love watching home makeover shows. Creating this office together allows them to use the ‘knowledge’ they learn from those shows! We can’t wait to welcome you to our dental home away from home! #dentalofficedesign . SWIPE left for construction progress!

What’s more exciting than starting a new dental office? Watching it being broken down so that it can be built back up better than ever! We wanted to share with you photos from the first day of construction. It was our breaking ground day but we started with the ceiling! Can you see how high the ceiling goes without the panels? We are rebuilding wall to wall and even installing a new air conditioning and filtration system to make sure we are even more safe during these times! We are so excited to continue to share with you all the steps of our journey! . . Follow along on our stories for behind the scene videos!

Did you know that it is recommended for parents to help their children brush their teeth until their child is at least 7-8 years old? You may say "Wow! We still need to help them even when they are that old?" What matters the most is what to look for as you're helping your child brush in order to help guide them towards better brushing on their own. . Here are our tips to help you brush with your child: . Each tooth has 3 "sides" that need to be brushed: the cheek side, the... tongue side, and the biting surface. Look at the area where the gums touch the tooth for white/yellow material called plaque! Plaque likes to stick the most to the cheek sides of the upper teeth and the tongue sides of the lower teeth. With the cheeks and tongue squishing against those sides of the teeth, it's hard for your child to brush there, so spend extra time checking these spots! Divide the mouth into 4 different sections - upper right, upper left, lower left, lower right. Spend 30 seconds brushing each section, which will equal a total of 2 minutes of brushing! Don't forget to brush the tongue! If the tongue remains white and coated over time, this can be a cause of stinky breath! . As a rule of thumb, children are usually able to brush their teeth on their own once they know how to tie their own shoelaces. This demonstrates that they have enough hand motor skills in order to brush their teeth effectively! . They can brush on their own first, then you as the parent can check their brushing and help remind them of any places they have missed. Then before you know it, they'll be able to brush super well on their own! . We hope these tips help you and your child become a better brushing team together! Read our blog for more detailed information. . . . Do you have any tips on how brushing works best for you? We would love to hear from you! See more

Did you know kids should have their first dental visit by age 1? During a pandemic, preventive dental care is still essential health care! Dental health is key to overall health! #1stdentalvisitby1 . Facts 1 out of 10 two-year-olds already have 1 or more cavities More time at home during COVID may lead to more frequent snacking and a higher risk of cavities... Primary tooth decay may affect permanent teeth and lead to future dental problems, including infection of the jaws, sinuses, brain or blood Dental offices are taking extra precautions to keep you safe during COVID Don't delay preventive care! Part of staying healthy during COVID means protecting kids' teeth too. . . Thanks to @stephleemd and @thepedsdentist for starting the campaign! See more

We're back again to share with you our journey towards opening our office. With the current circumstances, we have been greatly delayed in opening and being able to see all of your wonderful smiles in our office. But we are working hard, staying positive, and looking forward to the day we can open our doors! . Designing our office has been so much fun! We get to put our personalities into the design and create a home away from home for our future patients. Not only do we ge...t to decide between fun designs and colors, we wanted to use materials that are environmentally friendly! We are using 100% recycled teak (a reclaimed wood) for our paneling, providing a spectrum of color, grain, and historic character. Also, our open bay wall panels are made with a lightweight foam core that is plant oil-based, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. We want to do our part in keeping things green! . As you can see from our photos, we had a lot to choose from! We can't wait until the day we can show everyone how it all comes together! #dentalofficedesign . . What would you choose if you were us? Let us know your thoughts below! Stay safe and well! See more

With the pandemic still on our minds, it's really important to not only keep up good hand hygiene but good oral hygiene as well! Did you know that a single toothbrush can hold as many 1.2 million bacteria? That's a lot! . So how do you take care of your toothbrush and how often do you need to change them out? These are great questions! A healthy and clean toothbrush means a healthy child! . How can you take care of your child's toothbrush? ... - After using the toothbrush, shake it vigorously under tap water and store it in an upright position so that it can air out - Make sure the toothbrush dries between uses . How often should you change your child's toothbrush? 1) It is recommended to change your toothbrush every 3 months 2) Studies have shown that after 3 months of normal wear and tear, the toothbrush becomes less effective at removing plaque from your child's teeth! . And super important! - if your child has had a cold, flu, mouth infection, or sore throat - change out the toothbrush! Germs can hide in the bristles and cause reinfection. We don't want your child to get sick again! . Keeping up the good habit of changing out your toothbrush often will not only keep your child's smile clean and bright, but also keeps your child healthy! . Visit our website blog (link in bio) for more tips & information! We hope everyone continues to stay well and healthy! See more

Why Burbank? We have so many people ask us why did we choose to live here? Why did we decide to open our office here? . Burbank has so much to offer - food, arts, nature. But best of all, there is a genuine and strong sense of community. We love how nice everyone is and how family friendly the city is. You can really feel the strength of the community. When we first moved to Burbank, we felt welcome and safe. We also love that we can walk anywhere to enjoy what Burbank has to... offer. Seeing how strong a community Burbank is and how everyone is supportive of each other, we wanted to be a part of that support system. At East Valley Children’s Dentistry, we want everyone to feel included and be a part of our family . We are thrilled to call Burbank our home and are excited to serve this community. . Have you been to all the places in this post? Share with us some of your favorite places around Burbank! See more