Family & Kids Dentistry in Sherman Oaks
Gentle, comprehensive dental care for every member of the family, from a child’s first checkups to grandparents’ smiles, all under one roof in Sherman Oaks.
Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks is your local dental home for the entire family. One convenient office, one caring team, and scheduling that makes it easy to bring everyone in, sometimes even on the same day.
Why Families Choose One Dental Home
When the whole family sees the same dental team, everything gets easier. Records stay in one place, appointments can be coordinated together, and children grow up seeing familiar, friendly faces, which turns the dentist from something scary into something routine. Our team treats every patient the way we would want our own family treated.
What to Expect at a Family Visit
A Warm Welcome
Our front desk greets every family by name and helps with insurance questions before you ever sit in the chair.
Gentle Exams for Every Age
Thorough, tooth-by-tooth exams paced to each patient, with extra patience and encouragement for young visitors.
Cleanings & Digital X-Rays
Professional cleanings and digital X-rays with minimal radiation, only when they are due.
Clear Next Steps
We explain what we see in plain language and give every family member simple prevention tips to take home.
When Should Kids See the Dentist?
The American Dental Association recommends that most adults and children visit the dentist twice a year for a routine checkup and professional cleaning. Starting regular visits early helps children build positive dental habits and lets us catch small issues while they are still small.
Regular family visits help with:
- Building positive dental habits early
- Catching small issues before they grow
- Keeping everyone's checkups on one schedule
- Making dental visits feel routine, not scary
Benefits of a Family Dental Practice
One office for every age
Gentle, kid-friendly care
Digital X-rays with minimal radiation
Easy scheduling for the whole family
A team that knows your family's smiles
Why Choose Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks?
- Gentle, thorough care for all ages
- A friendly team that is great with kids
- Transparent, honest pricing
- Same-day emergency visits when available
Testimonials
What Our Patients Are Saying
FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome patients of all ages. The American Dental Association recommends regular checkups twice a year for children and adults alike, and starting early helps kids feel comfortable at the dentist. If you are unsure whether it is time, call us at (818) 784-5889 and we will help you decide.
We do our best to coordinate family appointments so parents and children can be seen back to back. Let our front desk know you would like a family block and we will arrange the schedule.
We use digital X-rays, which use minimal radiation, and we only take them when they are actually due. Your child's safety always comes first.
Our team takes extra time with young or anxious patients: we explain each step in kid-friendly terms, move at their pace, and celebrate every visit. Most children leave excited to come back.
Yes. We accept most insurance plans, including Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal, and we will verify your family's benefits before treatment. Financing options like CareCredit are also available.
Book Your Family's Visit Today
Whether it is a first checkup for your child or overdue care for yourself, Riverside Dental Sherman Oaks makes it easy to keep every smile in the family healthy. Call (818) 784-5889 or book online today.