Regular oral health exams help children keep their teeth healthy, catch dental concerns early, and build habits that last. Our gentle pediatric dental team provides comprehensive dental exams in a fun, comfortable environment designed for children of all ages.
A pediatric oral health exam checks every tooth for decay, evaluates the gums and bite, and tracks jaw growth and tooth eruption. Most children need one every six months. Digital X-rays are taken only when there is a clinical reason, such as teeth that touch and cannot be seen between. A typical exam takes 30 to 45 minutes.
A routine oral health exam is one of the most important parts of your child’s preventive dental care. During each visit, our pediatric dental team evaluates your child’s teeth, gums, jaw development, and bite to confirm their smile is developing the way it should.
Regular exams let us find cavities early, track tooth eruption, identify bite concerns, and recommend preventive treatment before a small issue turns into a larger one.
We check every tooth, the gums, the bite, and overall oral health.
Finding a small cavity early usually means simpler, more comfortable treatment.
We monitor jaw growth and the eruption of permanent teeth.
We look for crowding, spacing, crossbites, overbites, and other orthodontic concerns.
We talk through brushing, flossing, nutrition, and the habits that protect your child’s smile.
Depending on your child’s needs, we may suggest fluoride, sealants, or digital X-rays.
Every exam is shaped around your child’s age, oral health, and stage of development, so parents leave understanding exactly where their child stands.
Our team helps your child settle in from the moment they arrive. For children who feel nervous, we slow the visit down and explain each tool before it is used.
We examine the teeth, gums, bite, and overall oral development, and note anything worth watching between visits.
Low-radiation digital X-rays let us see areas a visual exam cannot reach, such as between touching teeth or below the gumline. They are taken only when there is a clinical reason.
If treatment is needed, we explain the options in plain language and answer every question before anything is scheduled.
Parents leave with specific recommendations for home care, diet, and when the next visit should be.
Most exams take about 30 to 45 minutes. If your child needs extra time to feel comfortable, we build that in rather than rushing the visit.
Bright rooms, games, and a pace built around children rather than adults. For anxious kids, comfort-focused options are available.
We focus only on children’s oral health and development, from the first tooth through the teen years.
Digital imaging and minimally invasive techniques help us diagnose accurately and keep visits comfortable.
Our goal is to stop problems before they need restorative treatment.
We work with parents so the habits that protect a child’s teeth continue at home.
We accept Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) and most major PPO plans, and CareCredit is available.
Meet Our Doctor
Dr. Kohan has over five years of experience creating healthy, confident smiles for children in Chino. His gentle, child-focused approach makes every visit positive and stress-free.
Most children do well with an exam every six months. Some need to come more often if they are cavity-prone, wear braces, or have a medical condition that affects oral health. Dr. Kohan will tell you what interval fits your child.
We check each tooth for decay, look at the gums, evaluate the bite, and track jaw growth and tooth eruption. A cleaning, fluoride, or X-rays may be included depending on what your child needs that day.
No. A routine exam involves looking, gentle counting, and a small mirror. Nothing sharp is used on healthy teeth, and children are told what is happening before it happens.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age one, or within six months of the first tooth appearing. Our guide to first dental visits covers what to expect.
No. X-rays are taken only when there is a reason, such as teeth that touch and cannot be seen between, a suspected cavity, or questions about developing permanent teeth. Digital X-rays use very low radiation.
Usually 30 to 45 minutes, including a cleaning. First visits for very young children are often shorter.
Often, yes. Fluoride strengthens enamel and lowers cavity risk. Whether it is recommended depends on your child’s age, diet, and cavity history. It is one part of preventive care, alongside sealants.
Yes, and this is one of the main reasons regular exams matter. Early decay often causes no pain at all. Caught early, it may be managed with fluoride or a small filling instead of a crown or pulp treatment.
We explain what we found, why it matters, and what the options are, including waiting where waiting is reasonable. Nothing is scheduled until you understand the plan. If a baby tooth is lost early, a space maintainer may be discussed.
Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) covers routine exams and cleanings for eligible children. We accept Medi-Cal and most major PPO plans, and our front desk can verify your coverage before the visit.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Joshua Kohan, DMD — Say Cheese Kids Dental & Orthodontics, Chino, CA.
Last reviewed: 5 August 2026. This page is for general information and is not a substitute for an in-person examination.
Very clean office the staff was amazing. So many neat video games. I would refer Say Cheese Dental to my friends and family.
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A first dental visit should not be a financial decision. We accept Medi-Cal (Denti-Cal) and most major PPO plans, and our front desk verifies your coverage before you come in, so you know what is covered ahead of the appointment.
12413 Central Ave, Chino, CA 91710
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Monday to Thursday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Saturday and Sunday, closed
We are on Central Avenue in Chino, a short drive from most of the surrounding communities. Siblings can usually be booked back to back, which saves a second trip.
Routine oral health exams keep your child’s smile healthy and let us catch concerns while they are still small. If your child has pain or an injury and cannot wait, our emergency kids dentist in Chino can see them the same day.
