Simply Spectacular Smiles, supporting National Children’s Dental Health Month

Each February for the past 60 years, the American Dental Association (ADA) sponsors National Children's Dental Health Month to raise awareness about the importance of oral health. Developing good habits at an early age and scheduling regular dental visits helps children get a good start on a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums. For kids wearing braces, brushing and flossing can become more difficult, requiring extra time and vigilance to remove food particles that accumulate on and between the teeth and in braces. New options for braces such as Invisalign Teen, which is removable, make it easier for kids to maintain good oral health during orthodontic treatment.

If the health of your teeth is ignored during treatment with braces, the results can be significantly compromised. Drs. Job and Styrt are both available and happy to explain why effective brushing and flossing is one of the most critical actions needed from patients during orthodontic treatment. Have you visited Simply Spectacular Smiles lately? Give us a call and schedule an appointment!

Meet Dr. Job

Dr. Job enjoys educating children and their parents about proper dental care and maintenance for a beautiful healthy smile. He enjoys utilizing the latest technologies while making your children feel safe and comfortable. Dr. Job performs all facets of pediatric dentistry including preventative care, restorative care, trauma care, and sedation dentistry. He specializes in treating special-needs children.

"I enjoy introducing our little patients to healthy oral health care through education and prevention," Dr. Job says with a smile. He is proud of his involvement with the children in the treatment area where parents are always welcome. He believes that involving the children and parents in the treatment profoundly creates a positive dental experience for the family. Dr. Job states, "Our patients and their parents always receive personalized individual attention and care."

Dr. Job serves on the faculty of Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. As assistant professor in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Job works closely with training general dentists to become pediatric dentists. You will notice that his passion for teaching also carries over to his private practice patients.

Currently, Dr. Job is in the process of completing his specialty board certification with the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Only a small percentage of pediatric dentists hold the board-certified Diplomate designation. Dr. Job currently holds active membership with the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, California Dental Association, and Tri-County Dental Association.

In his spare time, Dr. Job enjoys traveling, running, racquetball, tennis, mountain biking, and photography. Dr. Job is also involved with numerous dental community service projects, both locally and internationally. He recently traveled to Ethiopia where he provided dental care for orphans. He has also treated patients in Bolivia, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, Papua New Guinea, and Mexico.

Ask Drs. Styrt and Job: Why is it so important to have straight teeth?

People wonder why Drs. Styrt and Job work tirelessly to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it’s nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime!

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque—the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

From the moment you walk into our beautiful state-of-the-art office, you will know you have come to the right place for premier personalized care. Many of San Diego’s dentists, their employees and their families have chosen our office for their own treatment. This is a huge compliment to our staff and we are humbled by their trust and confidence in us!

If you’re wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, please give us a call to set up a consultation. Dr. Styrt can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.