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Pediatric Dentistry of Achieve Healthy and
The ideal age to bring a child for their first visit is around their first birthday.
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ediatric Dentistry of Weston offers comprehensive dental care for children, from infants to teens, and helps them develop beautiful, healthy smiles. Dr. Samira Alempour, her new associate Dr. Marcela Solarte, and her experienced staff work together to provide state-of-the-art treatment in a safe, fun, and kid-friendly environment. They understand that visiting the dentist can be difficult for children and make every effort to make them feel at ease. They encourage patients with positive reinforcement, praise, and prizes to help them maintain a positive outlook on oral health for the rest of their lives. Pediatric Dentistry of Weston is located at 2863 Executive Park Dr., Suite 101, in Weston. Dr. Samira Alempour answered some commonly asked questions about her practice.
What are the ages of your patients? Our
patients include infants, children, and adolescents. We also have special training to comfortably treat patients with specific and special healthcare needs.
What services does your practice offer?
Our practice offers comprehensive dental care and focuses on preventative treatment modalities and oral health education to prevent the formation of dental caries (cavities). We offer the latest state of the art technology, including digital (lowest radiation) x-rays and the highest quality dental materials. In addition to routine dental exams, we offer sealants to help prevent tooth decay by up to 90%, restorative treatment of cavities, extractions, and counseling for early intervention of harmful childhood habits, such as thumb sucking.
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What is Dr. Samira Alempour’s background?
Dr. Samira Alempour moved to South Florida when she was 13 years old and has lived here ever since. She speaks English, Spanish, and Farsi. She is a published author and a Board Certified Pediatric Dentist. Dr. Alempour obtained her Dental Degree from Nova Southeastern University, where she continued on and earned her Degree in Pediatric Dentistry (specializing in the oral healthcare of infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs). She currently lives in Weston with her husband, Robert; 4 1/2-year-old son, Riad; and 3-year-old daughter, Ayla.
Tell me about Dr. Solarte. Our new associ-
ate, Dr. Marcela Solarte, joined the practice in November 2016. She grew up in Weston and obtained her undergraduate and dental degrees from University of Florida. She graduated from NYU Langone Lutheran Medical Center for her specialty degree. She loves dogs and enjoys cooking and traveling.
What can patients expect when they visit the office? We treat each child as if they were
our own. Our staff has many years of experience working with children and adolescents. We build lasting and trusting relationships with our
patients and their families. The office has games, toys, televisions, and a toy tower of prizes in order to create a fun and inviting child-friendly atmosphere. All of our patients are given prizes for their efforts and for being the wonderful patients that they are.
Do you offer sedation dentistry? For chil-
dren that have dental anxiety, we offer different types of sedation techniques to help them have a more pleasant dental visit. These techniques include nitrous oxide sedation (laughing gas), oral conscious sedation, and IV sedation, which is administered by a pediatric anesthesiologist. We employ the safest and most effective sedation standards by following the guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
At what age should parents bring their children for the first time? One year of age
is the ideal time to bring in your child for their first dental visit to establish a dental home, as is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, and the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Visits are complimentary for children under the age of two.