Looking for a Kind/gentle Pediatric Dentist in the Poway Area

Updated on November 12, 2009
S.G. asks from Poway, CA
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My son will be 2 in a couple of weeks and yesterday when we were outside in the sun I noticed some build up on his teeth. Now I used to be a dental assistant so we have worked very hard to keep his teeth as clean as possible, but we all know how hard that can be with a little one who hates to have his teeth brushed. I have a feeling he will be very scared of the dentist, but he needs to have the build up removed with the right tools. Can someone recommend a pediatric dentist that is nice and will not rush us in and out in the Poway (or surrounding area)? Thanks so much in advance!

S.

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Thank you everyone for all of your advice! Its really nice to have the advice of other Mommys when you aren't sure who to see in the area! I am going to be looking over all of the recommendations you have all posted and hoping to find somebody wonderful :)

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K.A.

answers from San Diego on

We love love love Dr Dixon & Thurston's office in Rancho Bernardo!
http://www.dixonandthurston.com/
We first saw them when my son chipped his tooth at 2 years old or so after our pediatrition recomended them because so many parents in her practice like them. When my son had problems with a tooth we went to someone in Poway since that's who was covered by our insurance and after filing a formal complaint against them we went back to this office even though they weren't covered. Insurance made a special waiver to cover them in the end since no one was near us besides the one we filed the complaint against.
The staff is amazing and gentle and really work with the children to calm them. They were even able to help my son after our horrible ordeal(it was the pediatrition then 2 dentists and over a week with what turned out to be an infected tooth!)
They are well worth it!!

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L.L.

answers from Los Angeles on

Hello, my name is L. and I have a daughter who is 5 years old. I took her to see Dr. Bruce Baker in Poway, CA. He has a great office, just for kids. As soon as you walk in there are video games, toys and all bright colors. This set up a perfect environment for my child to feel comfortable and she was actually having fun! The staff was wonderful, they explained everything for me so that I didn't leave confused. I would highly recommend you taking your child to that office.

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If you haven't already found a dentist for your child, I take my daughter to Dr. Bruce Baker in Poway, CA. My daughter absolutely loves going to the dentist ever since we started taking her here. The staff is so awesome and silly my daughter is always having a good time. Dr. Baker is so patient with her, I don't know how he does it, but she will do anything he says! I am signed up with their mailing list and they send us a review site of their current patients, check it out!
http://www.demandforce.com/dentist/11954

S.I.

answers from San Diego on

Hi S.,

Try Dr. Stephen Fenn, ###-###-#### on Poway Road. He is a very low-key, gentle man with a great chairside manner. Say "Hi" from S. (haven't seen him in a few years, but we used to be in a business group together).

Blessings,

S. I., L.Ac., HMA
Lotus Wellspring Healthcare
456 E. Mission Road, Suite 100
San Marcos, CA 92069
###-###-####
____@____.com
www.lotuswellspring.com

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S.B.

answers from San Diego on

Hi S.-

If you can't find one that you like in Poway, my kid's pediatric dentist in in Encinitas. We actually live in San Diego, on top of the football stadium, and drive to Encinitas to see him! His name is Dr. Patrick Davis
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Good luck!!

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A.F.

answers from San Diego on

Hi S.,

I take my daughter to Dixon and Thurston in Rancho Bernardo. The whole practice is super nice and it is located right in front of a duck pond. Most of the rooms have a view of the pond as well. Here is a link to their website.

http://www.dixonandthurston.com/

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D.G.

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My kids and I go to Dr.Sam Parsi in Rancho Bernardo. He sees adults and kids and is very patient and gentle. They have videos for them to watch while they are in the dental chair. ###-###-#### We like him D. G

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