Pediatric Dentistry in Santa Monica, Los Angeles

We list 10 Santa Monica practices where recent patient reviews specifically describe pediatric dentistry, led by Santa Monica Dental Office, Dr. Ellie Farahmand D.D.S. | Cosmetic Dentist in Santa Monica with 5 stars across 376 Google reviews. The full ranked list is above, and each profile includes a summary of what patients report.

By their first birthday, or within six months of the first tooth appearing, whichever comes first. Early visits are short and mostly preventive, but they catch bottle decay early and get children comfortable in the chair before anything uncomfortable ever needs to happen.

Many do, Medi-Cal's Denti-Cal program covers children's dental care, and pediatric offices in areas like Koreatown, East LA and the Valley commonly accept it. Coverage acceptance changes frequently, so call to confirm before booking and ask specifically about the treatment your child needs.

Pricing in Santa Monica generally tracks the citywide ranges on our Pediatric Dentistry guide. Westside offices tend to sit near the top of those ranges while offices further east and in the Valley often come in lower. Always ask for a written treatment plan with the total case price before agreeing.