As Simple as a Day at the Beach

from UpClose Magazine SL July 2023

We Have A Better Way To Handle Your Bug PROBLEM

by Amy Sharp

Every new parent experiences anxiety over taking their kids to the dentist, especially for the first time. And oftentimes, the kids pick up on that anxiety. There is a better way. At local Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental, Dr. Faisal M. Khan, DDS makes going to the dentist as simple as a day at the beach!

As a father of three, Dr. Khan really “gets” the whole kid thing. He says, “Parents ask me all the time to give them dental advice. There’s one thing I always recommend: Start them young. That’s why the American Dental Association strongly urges parents to get ‘well baby checkups’ with a qualified pediatric dentist as early as six months, but no later than a child’s first birthday. Besides checking for tooth decay, we can show you how to clean your child’s teeth properly and help you ward off bad habits such as thumbsucking. Most importantly, your child will be familiar with me, my staff, and the office...not scared and timid when he or she comes in for a visit.”

Not only will your child not be scared, they’ll love the beachy vibe at Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental. This office is a playground paradise for kids of all ages. There’s a movie theater to enjoy while you wait. Fish, octopus, turtles, and sharks— plus character favorites like Ariel and Sebastian, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, and Moana—colorfully adorn the walls. Children that do well during treatment are rewarded with prizes.

With a lazy, flexible schedule, summer is the perfect time to take the kids to the dentist. At Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental, Dr. Khan has more than 20 orange and white examination surfboards and two additional doctors on staff: Dr. Priyanshi Ritwik and Dr. Annie Zheng. Parents with multiple children can get their teeth cleaned at the same time. It’s as simple as a day at the beach!

Grand Parkway Pediatric Dental