Early Dental Care

Practicing excellent oral hygiene is the key to maintaining good overall health – for patients of all ages! Parents must introduce proper oral care early in a child’s life, as early as infancy.

Parents are responsible for ensuring their children brush and floss every day, and we encourage them to lead by example. 

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Why Fix Baby Teeth?

  • Baby teeth, just like adult teeth, have a nerve that can feel sensations such as hot and cold. If not taken care of and a deep cavity progresses to the nerve, a child can experience pain, swelling, and infection.
  • Cavities can cause many real-life issues for children including low self-esteem, difficulties with chewing/eating, speech, and even potential for crowding of permanent teeth in the future. 

What's the importance of baby teeth?

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Regular Visits

Visiting your dentist at least twice a year allows us to thoroughly clean your teeth, and dental exams give us the ability to evaluate any potential problems (i.e. cavities, gingivitis, etc.) before they become more serious.

 We are also able to recognize whether a patient is getting proper nutrition, maintaining a proper oral hygiene regimen and whether there are any growth or development problems. To ensure you and your family are practicing good oral hygiene at home, be sure to:

  • Brush at least three times a day using a fluoridated toothpaste
  • Floss daily
  • Eat a well-balanced, healthy diet
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Meet Our Doctors

Dr. William A. Peña

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Shasan William Liou

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist

Dr. Yamila Garber

Board-Certified Pediatric Dentist
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The Proof is in Our Patients

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Serving children in the state of Florida in Pembroke Pines.

We are conveniently located off I-75. Free parking is available.
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Your child's smile is affordable!

Sedation Dentistry for children is affordable at American Pediatric Sedation Center. In accordance with our mission statement, American Pediatric Sedation Center is committed to providing affordable anesthesia services to our patients with a board-certified anesthesiologist. When performing sedation dental treatment with anesthesia, there are two components to the cost: Medical (anesthesia) and Dental fees. A minimal sedation fee covers the medical (anesthesia) part of the procedure, which is used to keep your child feeling calm, comfortable, and safe during their visit. The board-certified anesthesiologists are not in network with any medical insurance and are billed separately for their services. The dental treatment will be covered by your dental insurance based on your dental coverage.

If you have any questions regarding the cost of the medical (anesthesia) services, call our office at (954) 417-1330. We accept most major dental insurance plans to cover your child’s dental treatment, including Medicaid, PPO, and HMO plans. Click here to view the list of dental insurance plans accepted at our office.