Serving Fremont families for 30+ years

For Children & Families

Gentle, joyful dental visits — built for growing smiles.

From toddlers to teens, we help kids feel calm, confident, and cared for — and make life easier for busy parents.

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Kids dental care at Designing Smiles in Fremont
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Why Families Bring Their Children to Us

Every child's smile grows differently — and every stage comes with its own questions, worries, and "Is this normal?" moments. Whether your child is just getting their first baby teeth or your teen is asking about braces, parents come to us for three main reasons:

Ages 1–5

  • First dental visit
  • Early cavity detection
  • Comfort with the dentist
  • Gentle introductions

Ages 6–10

  • School dental clearances
  • Sealants for new molars
  • Monitoring adult tooth eruption
  • Habit guidance

Ages 11–18

  • Early orthodontic evaluation
  • Preventing sports injuries (mouthguards)
  • Cavity control
  • Teen aligners

How we help

We care for children and teens the same way we care for our own families — with warmth, patience, clear communication, and a gentle clinical touch. Every visit is adapted to your child's age, comfort level, and personality.

✓ Helping little ones feel safe (1–5)

  • Short, calm visits focused on comfort and confidence
  • We introduce the chair slowly and keep parents close
  • Prevention, habits, and simple early treatments

✓ Building healthy routines (6–10)

  • Preventive care — sealants for new molars and cavity-prevention habits
  • Checkups that fit easily into school schedules
  • Help parents understand what's normal and what needs attention

✓ Growing into confident smiles (11–18)

  • Support alignment, appearance, and long-term dental health
  • Evaluate braces and Invisalign®, treat cavities quickly
  • In-house wisdom-tooth evaluations and removal
Parents are welcome to accompany their child during appointments.Gentle care with plenty of explanations for kids and teens.Same-day help available for dental injuries or urgent concerns.

Relevant Care & Services

  • Preventive care
  • Cleanings & check-ups
  • Sealants
  • Fluoride treatments
  • Home-care guidance
  • Early orthodontic guidance
  • Invisalign® for teens
  • Restoration for kids
  • Emergency dental care
  • Wisdom tooth evaluation (older teens)

What parents say about us

From first visits to braces and wisdom teeth, families trust us to care for their children and teens with patience, clarity, and kindness.

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How has your experience been with our team and our office? - I mean, everyone is super friendly, really kind. I'm big on asking questions and understanding the process and what's happening and everyone has been really supportive and giving me, you know, all the answers that I need, all the information, scheduling is super easy. I think a lot of people have impressions of, you know, dentists and orthodontist offices, maybe being like a little cold and impersonable, but I think that Designing Smiles has really changed that perspective even for me. It's just a warm place, you know? I mean, you're not necessarily hanging under the dentist's office, but you don't mind coming here. So yeah, I can't recommend it enough. - Awesome.

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Okay. And then how has the treatment been? Is it been comfortable? Or what you expect? It's been really more comfortable. I mean, a lot more comfortable than I expected, because, um, the first day I got them, I thought it was going to hurt for, like, every day. And I was like, I can't do this. Like, it's going to hurt. But, like, the first day, um, it didn't really hurt as much. And then, it just feels normal. Good. I'm glad you're comfortable. And

Valery OrbesIn-house
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Pradyun PrasoodyNexHealth
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Asiyah MojadidiNexHealth
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Frequently Asked Questions

Most children benefit from a first visit around age 1, or within six months of their first tooth appearing. Early visits help your child get comfortable with the dental environment and give us a chance to guide you on brushing, habits, and nutrition. They also allow us to spot any early developmental concerns.

Yes — absolutely. Parents are welcome to sit with their child throughout the entire appointment. Having you nearby helps little ones feel safe, and it allows us to explain everything in real time so you feel confident about your child's care.

Yes, we do this regularly for families. Bring any school or sports forms to your child's appointment, and we'll perform the required exam, document what's needed, and return the form to you same-day. It's a quick, straightforward process.

Yes. We evaluate alignment starting around ages 11–13 and offer both Invisalign® for Teens and traditional braces, depending on what's best for your child's bite and growth stage. We'll walk you and your teenager through the options and create a simple treatment plan.

We take extra time, move slowly, and explain each step in kid-friendly language to build trust and reduce fear. Many children relax once they understand what's happening. For the rare cases that need advanced sedation, we help coordinate with trusted pediatric specialists and guide you through next steps.

Call us. We handle children's dental injuries — including chipped teeth, swelling, sudden pain, and knocked-out teeth — and can usually see your child the same day. We'll give you instructions over the phone and prepare for your arrival so we can help immediately.

Ready for your child's visit?

Whether it's their first appointment, a school checkup, braces guidance, or a concern you want checked, we're here to make every visit calm and comfortable for your family.

Our team welcomes children of all ages — from toddlers to teens — with patience, clarity, and gentle care.

Same-day visits often available for urgent concerns.Parents may stay with their child during appointments.