Business Details
Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner in Torrance, CA
Seastar Pediatric Dentistry has dedicated itself to transforming dental care for children and patients with special needs since its founding. Our practice combines advanced technology, compassionate care, and specialized expertise to create a safe, comfortable environment where every patient feels valued. Led by board-certified pediatric dentists with extensive training in public health and special needs dentistry, we prioritize preventive care while offering innovative solutions like laser dentistry and sedation options. Our state-of-the-art facility features desensitizing programs for anxious patients and private treatment rooms tailored to individual sensory requirements.With decades of combined experience in pediatric dental residency programs and hospital-based care, our team addresses complex oral health challenges while emphasizing whole-body wellness. We maintain rigorous professional standards through continuous education in orthotropics, myofunctional therapy, and tethered oral tissue treatment, ensuring our patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care that supports long-term health and confidence.
Services
General Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Laser Dentistry
Special Needs Treatment
Tongue/Lip Tie Revisions
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pediatric dentists with hospital-based residency training
- State-of-the-art facility with specialized desensitizing programs
- Comprehensive sedation dentistry options for anxious patients
- Expertise in treating tethered oral tissues and special needs patients
- Advanced WaterLase technology for minimally invasive procedures
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Services
General Dentistry
Our preventive dental services include comprehensive examinations, professional cleanings, and sealant applications to maintain optimal oral health. We emphasize early childhood dental education and nutritional counseling to establish lifelong healthy habits. Our team provides personalized oral hygiene instruction tailored to each child's developmental stage.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer multiple sedation options including nitrous oxide and general anesthesia for patients requiring complex treatments or experiencing dental anxiety. Administered by board-certified anesthesiologists in-office or hospital settings, these services ensure safe, comfortable care for children with special needs or extensive treatment requirements.
Laser Dentistry
Our WaterLase technology enables precise, minimally invasive procedures for cavity treatment, gum tissue management, and oral surgery. This cutting-edge approach reduces discomfort, minimizes scarring, and promotes faster healing while eliminating the need for traditional drills in many cases.
Special Needs Treatment
We provide customized dental care for patients with physical, developmental, or sensory challenges through specialized desensitizing programs and environmental accommodations. Our team collaborates with medical professionals to deliver comprehensive oral health solutions in both office and hospital settings.
Tongue/Lip Tie Revisions
Our specialists diagnose and treat tethered oral tissues using advanced laser technology for improved feeding, speech, and oral development. This procedure addresses functional limitations while promoting proper facial growth and airway development in infants and children.
People
Cherish Leung
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with dual master's degrees in public health and healthcare administration. Completed residency training at Northwell Health and specializes in special needs dentistry, laser procedures, and tethered oral tissue treatment.
Paulina Nguyen
Pediatric Dentist
NYU-trained pediatric dentist fluent in three languages, with experience treating children across four Hawaiian islands. Specializes in sedation dentistry, orthodontic development, and creating positive dental experiences for young patients.
Questions
What age range do you treat?
We treat patients from infancy through 18 years old, including newborns with tongue/lip ties and children with special needs of all ages.
Do you treat patients with special needs?
Yes, our practice specializes in adaptive care for patients with physical, developmental, or sensory challenges using customized desensitizing programs and hospital-based treatment options.
What is sedation dentistry?
Sedation options including nitrous oxide and general anesthesia help anxious patients or those needing complex treatments receive care safely and comfortably in-office or hospital settings.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We accept all PPO insurance plans and will submit claims for out-of-network providers. Please contact our office for specific insurance verification and coverage details.
What technology do you use?
Our office features Biolase WaterLase technology for minimally invasive procedures, digital imaging systems, and specialized equipment for treating tethered oral tissues.
