Dr. Robert W Fattouch DMD
Dentist (Pediatric) | Pediatric Dentistry
15835 Pomerado Rd Suite 303 Poway CA, 92064About
Dr. Robert Fattouch is a pediatric dentist practicing in Poway, California at Poway Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Fattouch 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. Fattouch 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.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Dentistry DMD 2001
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
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Dr. Robert W Fattouch DMD's Expert Contributions
How do you floss under braces?
Ase floss sticks and specialized floss threaders. READ MORE
Do braces cause gum inflammation?
Yes, you need to floss better and the inflammation will decrease. READ MORE
Can teeth be sensitive to braces?
Yes they can READ MORE
Can a 14 year old get Invisalign?
yes READ MORE
Is it normal for wisdom teeth to come in at 17?
yes READ MORE
How long should a dental cleaning take for a child?
Most dental cleanings for kids should normally take 5-10 minutes. Kids have less teeth, and usually don't get the tartar and build-up that adults get, and they don't need the deep cleaning and scaling. READ MORE
What age should a child start having dental cleanings?
The american academy of pediatric dentistry and the american academy of pediatricians both recommend that the first dental appointment be at 1 year of age or within 6 months of the eruption of the first tooth. READ MORE
What are the treatment options for a cracked tooth?
You need to get seen by a pediatric dentist that will evaluate why the tooth cracked, and which type of tooth cracked (adult or baby tooth) READ MORE
When will my child's teeth get loose?
Most kids start to lose teeth around the age 5-7. READ MORE
Can you put braces on just a few teeth?
I recommend you see an orthodontist that will give you a better answer. It all depends on your bite and what kind of crowding that you have. Every case is different. When you move a few teeth, you change your bite and that is something that must be taken into account READ MORE
How to ease a child's nerves before the dentist?
A pre-visit to a dentist is recommended (where you take the child to meet the dentist and take a tour of the office to get them familiar with the environment). I also recommend that you go to a pediatric specialist, we are trained to handle nervous children and our offices are much more kid friendly. READ MORE
I have nerve pain after my root canal?
That is common. You can take Motrin or Tylenol. If the pain persists after 1 month, then I would get it reexamined. READ MORE
How long does it take a child to wake up from anesthesia?
A patient needs about 20 minutes or so to wake up from anesthesia after the procedure is done, but he/she will be out of it for that day. READ MORE
What can't I eat with braces?
I'd avoid anything sticky, such as gum, dried fruit, hard candy, gummies, etc. READ MORE
Is flossing effective?
Yes, it is effective, but a check-up every 6 months is strongly recommended just in case you have pockets (flossing cannot get into gum pockets to clean them up). READ MORE
How can I make the process of losing teeth easier for my son?
Encourage him that its natural to loose a tooth, there are videos on YouTube and books that talk about it. READ MORE
Ways to soothe teething?
Shaved ice or ice chips will help and they are safe. You can do topical anesthetic, but I really don't recommend too much of that stuff READ MORE
What happens if my son's baby teeth don't come out?
If you still have your baby teeth when you are an adult it is usually not a problem, just plan that you may need implants or crowns in the future. I wouldn't worry about it until it happens READ MORE
How long should my child go to her pediatric dentist?
As long as she feels comfortable she can go to a pediatric dentist. Pediatric dentists will see kids to the age of 18-21 depending on the Dentist. READ MORE
My son is sucking his thumb with adult teeth. What can happen?
He can develop buck teeth on his adult teeth. These teeth will be more likely to have trauma if he falls and they can break. Also it can guarantee that he will need orthodontics. You should encourage him to stop, otherwise you can go to a pediatric dentist that can make a retainer-like appliance to get him to stop sucking his thumb. READ MORE
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
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