Pediatric Dental Associates PC

We went here after I was told by a family dentist that my 3 y/​o had some caries. I went here because they advertise that they use lasers for cavities. Lasers are supposed to be fast and heal the tooth as well. We saw Dr. Talati. My child had issues opening up for her to see the teeth just as most kids that age do. Dr. Talati and 3 assistants bribed my d/​o with balls and stickers, then threatened my child by saying I would have to leave him alone with the four of them, which made everything worse. They finally forced his mouth open and prodded around. I was told general anesthesia (which costs thousands of dollars out of pocket and is dangerous for 3 y/o’s) or the other normal heavy sedation methods to carry out x-​Rays and small fillings for the caries — no laser would be used — on top of which a fluoride treatment was recommended every three months at their office along with fluoride toothpaste at home. Dr. Talati then informed me about how ‘safe’ fluoride is. Apparently, she’s not reading any of the up to date research, especially for 3 y/o’s, who would be swallowing it. The clincher is she remarked how if her «kids don’t want to brush their teeth she puts them in a headlock and forces them to,» (this was remarked after I said we brush his teeth with no problems) which essentially speaks volumes about her approach to pediatric dentistry. Needless to say, she and the practice she works for will never be recommended by me.

Tongue tie. Lip tie. Newborn. Sounds like a party, doesn’t it?
Well, when a lactation consultant advised that my little one had both a tongue and lip tie and these issues could impact both her eating and speech, I took heed. I waited a few weeks, did some research, watched her (slow) weight gain, and decided to make an appointment with Dr. Lin.
Everyone from the receptionist to the dental assistants to Dr. Lin himself was wonderful. They took the time to walk us through the exam, the reasoning behind the need for the laser, and the after care. I won’t lie, holding my 2 month old during the process was pretty awful. I knew she wasn’t in pain, but she certainly did not want her mouth held open. I don’t blame her.
The procedure was about 15 minutes all in and my little one nursed promptly after the appointment. I’m happy to report that she healed beautifully and is both eating well and gaining weight as she should. If you’ve done your research and your kiddo needs his/​her lip or tongue tie rectified, definitely see Dr. Lin.

We have been to Dr. Lin several times now. He is very patient and explains each procedure in depth. The laser is a great alternative to the traditional drill. I feel very confident in his over 16 year experience. Great dentist and very kind.

Dr. George Lin is the best! I honestly can’t say enough wonderful things about him. I tell everyone he is the baby whisperer, LOL. Seriously, my 3 year old daughter is, like, in a trance with him. He has a very gentle, kind approach and is incredibly thorough, accomodating and truly gifted with children. We’ve already been for a cavity, a cleaning and a canker sore (which I thought was a cavity, whoops).
Dr. George even called me himself when I scheduled an emergency appt. one time to pre-​plan and offered to come in early.
He is WONDERFUL!

I took my three-​year-​old son to see Dr. Talati for his first dental exam. The office is very easy to work with and had plenty of openings so it was easy to schedule an appointment. They sent him a personalized story book in the mail prior to his visit that was all about visiting the dentist to help him get familiar with the idea. This was an awesome touch! Their waiting area is very nice. It is very classy and grown up, but don’t worry, there is a nook around the corner for the kids with video games, kids shows on TV, a few toys and some books. Very nice place for them to hang out while waiting. The hygienist (Dimi) was very kind and did her very best to make my son comfortable and excited about his visit. He was very shy and unsure about it but she handled it skillfully. I can’t say the exam went perfectly but it was not too bad for a first time. Dr. Talati is great as well, she is very sweet and welcoming. My son was way over the dentist visit by the time we saw her but she managed to get a look in his mouth and she wasn’t phased by his antics, which was great. On the way out he got to get a big bouncy ball from a machine, which he loved. They also send the kids home with a goody bag of kids toothbrush and paste, flossers and stickers. They will also add a sticker to their story book each time they bring it to visits.
Overall I was very impressed with the efforts they make to make dental visits fun for the kids!