Dr. Luisa Velazquez
General dentist, growth and bite checks
Follows how teeth come in and jaws grow, and tells you what to watch.
Dr. Velazquez is a general dentist who sees children. At checkups she looks at how teeth are coming in and how the jaws are growing, and explains what she sees to parents. She speaks Spanish with families.
She takes her time, so families can decide without feeling rushed.
Education & training
Doctor of Dental Surgery, University of California, San Francisco, School of Dentistry
Dentist · CA Lic. 000000
What we watch, and when we refer
Dr. Velazquez explains what can simply be watched and what an orthodontist may want to look at, and how each choice fits your child's growth. If your child may need braces, she refers you to an orthodontist and shares what she has seen.
Areas of focus
Growth checks
Following jaw growth, tooth eruption and bite from one visit to the next.
Early bite checks
Plain recommendations on spacing and bite, and when a referral makes sense.
Family guidance
Practical explanations of options and timing, in English or Spanish.