620 California Blvd Suite G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Located
in the California Medical Center
620 California Blvd Suite G, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401Located
in the California Medical Center
“Your loved one deserves the best in all aspects of life, including their ongoing oral healthcare. At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we are committed to providing modern, safe dentistry for kids and state-of-the-art technology in a comfortable, home-like atmosphere that helps even the youngest patients feel at ease. We can’t wait to meet your family soon!”
James A. Forester, DDS
All dentists are not created equal. Some only treat adults. Others see families. We focus exclusively on kids – from birth to age 18. While Dr. Forester is a big kid at heart, he takes the smile of each and every nearby patient very seriously. In fact, he is among the less than 1% of all dentists in the US who are Board Certified in Pediatric Dentistry. His expertise combined with a commitment to providing everything from routine checkups to emergency dentistry for kids ensures that we can help your child build a smile that will last a lifetime.
Here in San Luis Obispo, our team doesn’t believe in providing care that’s simply “good enough” – we want to exceed expectations and provide dentistry for infants, children, and teens that makes everyone walk out of our office with a smile.
Our pediatric dentists in your area are committed to providing the most effective and comfortable care possible for each special patient, and that includes the regular use of the revolutionary Solea Laser. With this tool, we can provide easy frenectomies (“tongue-tie” surgery) and even place fillings without uncomfortable shots, scary drills, or any discomfort whatsoever.
From sponsoring and coaching little league baseball to participating in the Miracle Mile 4 Kids, our entire team in your area loves living on the Central Coast. We also believe in giving back to those who are less fortunate. As the former Dental Director of the Tolosa Children’s Dental Center, Dr. Forester has worked tirelessly over the last 8 years helping children smile. If there is a program that helps kids, we are likely involved. Please join us in making our community better for everyone.
You may say to yourself, before I schedule an appointment with a children’s dentist near me, I want to know more! Here are common questions patients and their families ask us.
In addition to having extra specialized training in diagnosing and treating infants, toddlers, children, and teens, our pediatric dentists and the rest of our team love interacting with kids and teaching them the importance and fun of taking care of their dental health. We understand how vital these positive early dental experiences can be. In fact, research repeatedly finds kids who build healthy habits early in life are much more likely to continue dental care into adulthood, which means they can enjoy stronger smiles their whole life!
Although your teen may disagree, they are not fully grown adults yet! They are still developing in terms of their oral cavity. As a result, pediatric dentists like Dr. Forester and Dr. Natalie are still the most knowledgeable experts in what they need to become grown-ups with a strong, healthy smile. At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, we customize attention to each patient, so even your teen will feel comfortable, heard, and respected with our team.
Like the American Pediatric Dental Association and the American Dental Association, we strongly urge parents and guardians to schedule their child’s first dental appointment six months after the first tooth arrives, or at their first birthday, and coming back twice per year after that. Even this early on, we can help you and your child! We can give you advice for handling teething and other development concerns, help your little one feel at ease and familiar with our team and office, and set them up for happy visits in the future.
If, however, your baby seems to have issues with breastfeeding or eating solid foods, don’t hesitate to bring them in sooner than six months. They could have a tongue or lip tie, hindering their oral function. We can treat this problem with a nearly pain-free laser, vastly improving their feeding and thriving.
It may seem counterintuitive to spend time and effort maintaining baby or primary teeth when they eventually come out of your child’s mouth. In fact, you may think you can ignore your child’s teeth until the permanent ones erupt. However, these tiny teeth are important too! Not only do they allow your child to eat and try new foods, but they also help guide the permanent teeth to line up properly as they develop underneath the gums. Plus, the enamel on baby teeth is thinner, which means that even a tiny cavity can cause your child pain. Diligent, daily brushing and flossing will establish these habits, increasing the chances that they’ll take excellent care of their adult teeth when they finally arrive.
It’s important for us to be here for our patients and their parents throughout the entire treatment process, including when it comes time to navigate the cost. In addition to accepting most dental insurance plans that allow freedom of choice to its patients, our team at Coastal Pediatric Dentistry also welcomes flexible financing with CareCredit. If you’d like further details, just let us know – we’d be happy to answer any questions you have!
Whether you’re interested in learning more about dentistry for toddlers or you need to schedule your teen’s last dental cleaning before college, we’re here to help! Our office is conveniently located off the 101 at 620 California Blvd STE G in San Luis Obispo. Nearby, you’ll find Coast Periodontics and Laser Surgery as well as Pain & Spine Medicine Center. If you need further assistance finding our office, don’t hesitate to give us a call so we can help.
