Business Details
Pediatric Dentist in Pasadena | Sumalee Sangsurasak, DDS
Our practice is dedicated to providing individualized, high-quality dental care in a friendly and safe environment. We prioritize creating positive experiences for children to establish lifelong oral health habits. Through comprehensive evaluations and education, we ensure each patient receives tailored care that supports proper speech development, occlusion, and dental arch development. Our team utilizes state-of-the-art procedures to maintain optimal oral health, emphasizing preventive care to avoid future complications. With specialized training in pediatric dentistry, we focus on child psychology to create a welcoming atmosphere that alleviates fears.We treat each child as an individual, considering their unique needs and developmental stages. Our commitment extends beyond immediate care, aiming to improve systemic health through proper oral function. We are grateful to serve families in Pasadena, offering services that address airway support, nutrition, and long-term dental wellness. Our philosophy centers on early intervention to prevent adult dental phobias and ensure lasting healthy smiles.
Services
Professional Prophylaxis
Nitrous Oxide
Oral Conscious Sedation
Sealants
Digital Radiography
Details
- Year established: 2025
Highlights and features
- We specialize in pediatric dentistry with advanced training in child psychology
- Our team creates a non-threatening environment to prevent lifelong dental phobias
- We utilize nitrous oxide and oral sedation for anxious patients
- Board-certified dentist with expertise in airway and developmental dentistry
- Comprehensive approach addressing speech, occlusion, and systemic health connections
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
What people say
Friendly staff
Great service
Successful treatment
Positive experience
Effective care
Services
Professional Prophylaxis
Professional teeth cleaning removes plaque and prevents decay through deep scaling and fluoride application. Our hygienists provide oral cancer screenings and hygiene education. This preventive service maintains gum health and supports overall systemic wellness through proper oral care.
Nitrous Oxide
Safe sedation option calms anxious children during dental visits. Nitrous oxide helps manage gag reflexes while maintaining patient consciousness. This reversible sedation method enhances communication and cooperation during procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.
Oral Conscious Sedation
Medication-based anxiety reduction for complex procedures. Our team administers oral sedatives to create relaxed dental experiences. This method benefits patients with special needs or extensive treatment requirements while maintaining responsive patient interaction throughout appointments.
Sealants
Protective coatings prevent decay on children's back teeth chewing surfaces. Sealants create barriers against food particles and bacteria. This preventive treatment preserves tooth structure and reduces future dental complications by addressing cavity-prone areas early.
Digital Radiography
Advanced imaging technology captures detailed dental development views with minimal radiation exposure. Digital radiography enables early detection of hidden dental issues. This diagnostic tool helps monitor tooth eruption patterns and guides treatment planning for optimal orthodontic outcomes.
People
Sumalee Sangsurasak, DDS
Pediatric Dentist
Board-certified pediatric dentist with specialized training from Children's Hospital Los Angeles. Holds degrees from University of Southern California and memberships in major dental associations. Focuses on preventive care and child development connections to oral health.
Questions
Why treat baby teeth if they fall out anyway?
Primary molars stay until age 10-12 and prevent crowding. They support proper chewing, speech development, and airway space. Untreated decay causes pain and affects permanent teeth alignment.
What sedation options do you offer?
We provide nitrous oxide for mild anxiety and oral conscious sedation for more complex cases. Our team ensures safe, comfortable experiences while maintaining patient cooperation during procedures.
How do you handle dental phobias?
Our child-friendly approach avoids threatening language. We create positive first experiences to prevent lifelong dental fears through gentle techniques and specialized communication strategies.
What preventive services do you recommend?
We emphasize professional cleanings, sealants, and digital imaging. These services prevent decay, monitor development, and maintain proper dental arch formation for long-term oral health.
How do you support speech development?
We monitor tooth positioning and occlusion that affect speech. Properly maintained baby teeth help children develop clear articulation and proper oral muscle function during critical developmental years.
