We have been serving patients
in Long Beach and the surrounding areas for over 30 years! We consider dental
health to be an integral part of overall good health. Our practice philosophy
is to provide dental education and treatment, as well as orthodontics, for
children, teens, and those with special healthcare needs. We believe that good
dental health can instill a sense of well-being, provide a lifelong smile, and
promote good overall health.
Dr. Santos Cortez, Dr. Estela
Sanchez, Dr. Ana Planells and Dr. Gabriela Cervantes, as well as our team, are committed to supporting
and educating our patients to care for their teeth and gums and help in the
prevention of dental disease. We strive to achieve this goal in an environment
that is soothing and welcoming to both parents and children of all ages.
What Sets Us Apart?
We offer pediatric dentistry
and orthodontics for children, teens, and patients with special healthcare
needs. With years of education, hands-on training, and experience, our doctors
and staff are uniquely able to meet the specific dental needs of our young
patients.
We utilize digital radiographs
and the latest digital impression technology, which allows us to take digital
molds for appliances and retainers without the goopy, messy material used in
the past.
Our dental and orthodontic
charts are digital, which allows for better communication with other dental and
medical doctors. This reduces the number of X-rays patients undergo, and
improves communication between providers, which leads to better care.
Make your child’s visit
special!
As a new patient, your young
child will receive a personalized book with his or her name and the name of the
dentist. This book is kid-friendly and leads young children through their first
dental visit and introduces them to, the dentist, dental staff, and some tools
they will see during their visit. Read this to your child before his or her
first visit to ease any fears.
We have a No-Cavity Club
Program to reward children who perform good oral hygiene and have no cavities
whereby they get entered into monthly drawings for gift cards. We also have
many fun contests throughout the year to keep kids engaged and have positive experiences
when visiting the dentist.
Here when you need us!
The doctors at Pediatric Dental
Specialists are on-call for after-hours emergencies, including holidays and
weekends. In the event of an emergency, you may contact our office to page the
doctor on call, and expect to hear back within 30 minutes. The doctor will
discuss the emergency over the phone and determine what action needs to be
taken. Some emergency require seeing the patient in the office, other
situations may be handled over the phone.
