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Dr. Fariborz Rodef, DDS

Dentist (Pediatric)

Dr. Fariborz Rodef is a pediatric dentist practicing in West Covina, CA. Dr. Rodef specializes in the oral health of children. Pediatric dentists tend to patients ranging in age from infancy to teenaged years. As a pediatric dentist, Dr. Rodef takes care of a childs teeth, gums and mouth. Children can face dental problems like tooth decay and gum disease without proper care. Pediatric dentists can provide dental examinations, give cleanings and treatments, repair cavitities and dental injuries like fractured or knocked-out teeth, diagnose oral conditions and more.
Dr. Fariborz Rodef, DDS
  • West Covina, CA
  • University of Southern California
  • Accepting new patients

Can I use dental floss for my 4 year old?

Absolutely, You need to start flossing your kids as soon as they have all their baby molars which is usually around age of three. The only time, you don't need to floss is when READ MORE
Absolutely, You need to start flossing your kids as soon as they have all their baby molars which is usually around age of three. The only time, you don't need to floss is when there is gap between the teeth. otherwise you need to floss the teeth which are attached to each other.

Do kids with lactose intolerance have weak teeth?

Hi, I don't believe lactose intolerance can cause weak teeth unless the kid is not taking any other sources of calcium. You may want to test for calcium deficiency. There are READ MORE
Hi,

I don't believe lactose intolerance can cause weak teeth unless the kid is not taking any other sources of calcium. You may want to test for calcium deficiency. There are plenty of ways to add calcium to diets. Please check with a pediatrician in that regard.

Thank you,

Fariborz Rodef, DDS