Adventure Dental Continues Its Winning Streak! It’s that time of the year again where we pause to reflect on our achievements. Adventure Dental has always strived to provide unparalleled dental care to our pediatric patients, and this year, we’ve been recognized for our commitment to excellence yet again! Here’s a roundup of our recent accolades: élite Magazine Ultimate Pediatric Dentist Winner: For the 6th consecutive year, we’ve been recognized as the best pediatric dentist. It’s an honor that we hold close to our hearts. Read more about our win here. The Signal Magazine “Best of ..read more

Adventure Dental Continues Its Winning Streak! It’s that time of the year again where we pause to reflect on our achievements. Adventure Dental has always strived to provide unparalleled dental care to our pediatric patients, and this year, we’ve been recognized for our commitment to excellence yet again! Here’s a roundup of our recent accolades: élite Magazine Ultimate Pediatric Dentist Winner: For the 6th consecutive year, we’ve been recognized as the best pediatric dentist. It’s an honor that we hold close to our hearts. Read more about our win here. The Signal Magazine “Best of 2023 ..read more

Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, are the last set of teeth to develop in the human mouth. For some individuals, these teeth may cause problems and require extraction. At Adventure Dental and Orthodontics, located in Santa Clarita and Palmdale, CA, our team of experienced dentists can help determine if wisdom teeth extractions are necessary for your child’s oral health. Reason for Wisdom Teeth Extractions One of the main reasons why some people require wisdom teeth extractions is due to a lack of space in the jaw. As the wisdom teeth grow in, they can push against the other teeth in th ..read more

Adventure Dental: Voted Best Pediatric Dentist in Antelope Valley Adventure Dental’s very own Dr. Shandra Pepper and Dr. Amy Monti,  have recently been awarded the “Best Pediatric Dentist” award by AV Magazine in Antelope Valley. Our office has been providing excellent pediatric dental care for over 18 years in the Santa Clarita Valley and has just completed its first year of operation in the Antelope Valley. Dr. Pepper, who graduated from Highland High School and still resides in Palmdale, is the only certified American Board of Pediatric Dentistry dentist in the Antelope Valley, w ..read more

How to Achieve Optimal Oral Health All Summer With school out of session, the summertime can feel like a holiday with fun trips and delicious food. It can be tempting to indulge in sugary treats, soda, and starches. However, keeping your teeth clean and having great oral health requires more than frequent check-ups at the dentist. Maintaining a good routine for personal hygiene as well as keeping a balanced diet of nutrient-rich foods such as fruits, vegetables, and whole grains can ensure a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. It is important to stick to a healthy diet and avoid temptations l ..read more

Why Is Children’s Dental Care So Important? Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and to celebrate, we’d like to discuss the importance of children’s dental health and why it is essential to be proactive about your child’s oral health. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children begin to see their dentist by age one, or within six months of their first tooth appearing. Taking your child to the dentist early is a great way to prevent unpleasant dental issues down the line. Many people make the mistake of ..read more

A Simple Guide to Enjoying Holiday Sweets While Preventing Cavities This year has come with many challenges and uphill battles we never would have expected. There is a lot about this holiday that will be different than the years past. However, some things never change, and there is one challenge that dental professionals expect every year. Patients tend to have difficulty when it comes to maintaining healthy teeth during the holidays. This could be for a variety of reasons. For some patients, it is because they are running around, buying presents, and decking the halls, and they put the health ..read more

An Unexpected Health Benefit for Your Infant August is National and World Breastfeeding Awareness Month, and to celebrate, we’d like to take a moment to appreciate all the amazing advantages of breastfeeding for infants and the mothers who feed them. Breastfeeding is well-known for its nutritional benefits. It is packed with the perfect concoction of vitamins, proteins, and fats, customized for your baby’s development. What might surprise you is that breastfeeding can actually have a major impact on your baby’s future oral health. For mothers who are able and choose to breastfeed, you can ..read more

It’s something kids look forward to all year: Halloween. This spooktacular, fun time involves plenty of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. One spooky but preventable possibility is being visited by a “Mouth Monster” – tooth decay. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry provides guidelines for which candies should be avoided, as well as the better treat options. How Parents Can Help Kid Avoid Mouth Monsters It’s an issue that pops up year after year: What should a parent do about their kids’ Halloween candy? Limit it? Sort it? Be that parent who swaps sweet treats with walnut ..read more