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23 Years
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Emergency
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Sparkly Smiles For Your Little Stars
At Starry Smilez, we specialize in pediatric dentistry, focusing on providing the best possible care for children of all ages. Our team is dedicated to creating a friendly, welcoming environment where children feel comfortable during their visits.We understand that a positive dental experience early in life can set the stage for a lifetime of healthy smiles. We offer a variety of services, including preventative care, dental treatments, and guidance to ensure your child's teeth and gums remain healthy. Our team takes the time to explain procedures and make sure your child feels at ease.
We emphasize education and prevention to help families build lasting, healthy habits. With a focus on individualized care, we tailor our treatments to suit each child's specific needs. Our goal is not only to treat dental issues but to prevent them from occurring in the first place.
Whether it's a routine cleaning, cavity prevention, or specialized treatments like frenectomies, we are here to support your child's dental health every step of the way.
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Laser Dentistry
Frenectomy for Infants
HealthyStart System
Emergency Dental Care
Served areas
- San Diego, Torrey Hills, Torrey Pines, Miramar Ranch North, Sorrento Valley, University City, Carmel Valley, and the surrounding neighborhoods.
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- Experienced pediatric dentists with 20+ years in child-focused care
- Specialized training in infant oral health and laser dentistry
- Family-friendly environment with personalized patient communication
- Multiple convenient locations across San Diego County
- Positive patient testimonials highlighting gentle, effective care
What people say
Gentle and very nice
Make you feel safe
Friendly and down to earth
Proper care and welcome
Bigger brighter smiles
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Our comprehensive dental exams for children focus on preventive care and early detection of oral health issues. Using child-friendly techniques, we assess tooth development, gum health, and cavity risk while making the experience positive and educational for young patients. Our exams include personalized guidance for parents on maintaining proper oral hygiene routines at home.
Laser Dentistry
We utilize dental lasers for precise, minimally invasive treatments that reduce discomfort and recovery time for children. This technology enables us to perform procedures like frenectomies with greater accuracy while maintaining a calm environment that minimizes anxiety during dental visits.
Frenectomy for Infants
Specialized frenectomy procedures address tongue-tie issues in infants to improve breastfeeding and oral development. Our experienced team performs these delicate procedures with precision using advanced laser technology, ensuring minimal discomfort and quick recovery for newborns.
HealthyStart System
This preventive orthodontic system helps correct sleep-disordered breathing and jaw development issues in children. Our approach focuses on guiding proper facial growth and airway development through non-invasive, removable appliances tailored to each child's needs.
Emergency Dental Care
We provide prompt emergency dental services for children with dental trauma or acute oral pain. Our team offers immediate care guidance through dedicated phone lines and prioritizes urgent cases during regular business hours to ensure timely treatment for dental emergencies.
Questions
What age does your practice treat?
We treat children from infancy through adolescence, with specialized care approaches tailored to each developmental stage.
Do you handle dental emergencies?
Yes, we provide emergency dental care during business hours and offer after-hours guidance for urgent situations.
What makes your practice child-friendly?
Our team specializes in pediatric care, using child-specific communication techniques and creating a welcoming environment with game rooms and positive reinforcement.
How do you handle first dental visits?
We recommend first visits within six months of the first tooth's eruption, focusing on education and positive experiences rather than treatment.
Do you offer sedation options?
We provide various sedation methods tailored to each child's needs, including nitrous oxide and oral sedation for anxious patients.
Reviews (28)
Melanie Esteban
Dec 03, 2024
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Denea was so nice and very patient with my son. She made it so effortlessly engage my son to have his teeth examined and even took X-rays without difficulty. And my son keeps saying "thank you Doctor " to her. Thank you for providing exemplary service!
Trish Huynh
Jun 17, 2024
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My 2 son had a check up today. Hayden 11 and Jaden 15. The one that treated Hayden was so nice, friendly and caring for him. She took her time to clean and explained what he should do better. Hayden said. She was so nice.
Jessieca Hernandez
Mar 26, 2024
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We recently took our daughter for her dental checkup and couldn't be happier with the experience. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, making her feel comfortable from the moment we walked in. Yamel was very gentle and thorough in explaining each step to my daughter to make her feel safe and comfortable. The office was clean and inviting, with kid-friendly decor that put her at ease. Overall, it was a positive experience, and we would highly recommend Yamel to other parents looking for excellent dental care for their children.
Silvia Romero
Jan 22, 2024
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Very good service, they serve quickly, they don't make you wait and they explain very well the procedures they are going to do to the children.
Nicole MacNish
Aug 25, 2023
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My son is so comfortable here it makes me comfortable too. Everyone from start to finish is so friendly and amazing with kiddos having had previous bad experiences this was refreshing
Lynna Nguyen
Jul 18, 2023
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I took my 2 1/2 years old son in for a checkup today and had so much fun. He got put into the quite room and they had some dentist related toys to pretend play. Because of that, I think it made him more brave and not scared.
Jazmin Menera Ibarra
Jul 13, 2023
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Had a great experience very friendly front desk staff and dental assistants. Dr. P took care of my little one very well, he was very patient and kind.
Mallerly
Jul 10, 2023
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Every single person at this dental office are amazing Very satisfied after every visit, no complaints whatsoever
Christina Adams
Apr 27, 2023
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They are amazing here. My five year old was having a terrible day - started crying and screaming as soon as she saw the dentist chair. They put her in the back room for privacy and let us hold her while they explained every step patiently and gently. They went above and beyond. Great place for nervous or anxious kids!
Paul Nguyen
Apr 13, 2023
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It's hard to have your kids feel comfortable at the Dentist. we've been there several times for my Kids and they love it there. Especially the assistant her name is ISIS is Amazing! She knows how to take care to my Kids not to be nervous & they love how She does her job. ( She gaves them Toys when we're done). My Kids so happy for every Visit. Thanks to you ISIS.!.
Claudia Magana-Chavez
Nov 16, 2022
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We have had amazing experiences with Dr Reyna. She is super funny, caring and gentle. She also explains everything extremely well and makes sure we are informed for future treatments. My daughter is anxious at the dentist from previous bad experiences and she makes her feel as comfortable as possible. Also, the dental assistant Yamel, was also super caring and sweet and cleaned my daughters teeth comfortably. Thanks so much!
Chan Grace
Oct 14, 2022
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Took my son here today, first time here, we all had a great experience. Have to mention Leslie, she is super nice, sweet and very helpful to explain everything she gonna do with my son before she does it. My son always worry about dentist visit even just normal check up, but after this time, he is so happy and not worry anymore. Great staff. I feel so appreciate all Leslie did today.
Jesse Simmons
Oct 06, 2022
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Children's dentistry of San Diego is absolutely fantastic! Miss Leslie took her time to gain my four-year-old boys trust as he was very apprehensive and he ended up smiling and laughing with her and let her do all the work she needed to do. This is definitely a great dentist office for children.
Denise Jimenez
Oct 05, 2022
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First time here and the two ladies who took care of my daughters today were very professional made my 3 and 6 yr old so comfortable. The explanation of everything was very thorough compared to other places and I appreciate that tremendously
Natalia Sada
Oct 05, 2022
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Dr. Dabir has been my children's doctor since they're 2 years old. He's amazing and his team is stellar. Thank you for taking very good care of my children's dentist needs.
Kim Luna
Sep 13, 2022
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My daughter had a great experience. The staff was very professional and nice, and the front office made scheduling for the next appointment easy. Overall I loved that my daughter was comfortable in the chair.
Nicole Hoch
Jun 07, 2022
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I love this pediatric dental office! Being someone who works in the dental field I know when I see good patient care! The assistant was amazing! And did such a wonderful job explaining to my daughter each step as she cleaned her teeth and did her X-rays. The doctor was very comforting and easy going! I always recommend this office to anyone looking for a dentist for their kids.
Rose Bagwell
Jun 05, 2022
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Always love coming to this place! Been with them for over 10 years! The last appt for my youngest it was the first time to have dental procedure at 6am. It was still dark and barely anyone in the office. My daughter would usually be afraid but she was brave and I was confident in who to trust with her. Its was an hour and a half procedure. When she got out they made sure she was alert and good to go home!
Jonna DeLeon
Apr 22, 2022
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My daughter had a wonderful time due to the dentist assistant who gave her not one but two tiaras plus stickers cause she was so well behaved. Thank you for your service children's dentistry of San Diego!
Brooke Teixeira
Oct 18, 2021
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I just want to give a shout out to Leslie the dental hygienist, she's cleaned my young sons teeth twice and both times she truly did a wonderful job making him feel safe and comfortable. He's very shy and nervous about the dentist but she never acted in a rush, and was happy to be there and help him feel okay. So patient and sweet with him. She understood how his first experiences with the dentist will set the tone for the future! Thank you Leslie!
Amber O.
Aug 24, 2021
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The entire experience from start to finish was better than anticipated! Staff was friendly and knowledgeable. Facility was clean and took extra precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19. I was apprehensive because we just moved to the area and decided upon Children's Dentistry of San Diego based on reviews alone. If you are looking for a new dentist for your child, I highly recommend them! It was my daughter's first time visiting the dentist and they were excellent with her! She was terrified of going, but once we were there they made her feel at ease.
Anastacia Sterling
Jul 11, 2020
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Absolutely the most painless dental experience I've ever been a party to. Dr Dabir was just absolutely incredible. Every single person we encountered from front desk to dental assistants was polite, knowledgeable, and beyond amazing with my children. My two year old, who hates people near her face, listened and clapped and played along and even sat through a cleaning. My six year old got spacers and a filling (done with lazers!
I can not say enough about how amazing it is not to have to get a needle jammed into my baby's gums (the lazer made it so she didn't require a local anesthetic!) Every single step was gently explained to us, they checked in with us frequently, consistently making sure my girls felt safe and weren't in pain. Honestly, if I'd have had dentists like this as a child, it would have been life changing. I cant say enough good things about this place. We drove 45 minutes for this appointment because of raving reviews we'd heard and read and it was SO WORTH IT! 10/10
I can not say enough about how amazing it is not to have to get a needle jammed into my baby's gums (the lazer made it so she didn't require a local anesthetic!) Every single step was gently explained to us, they checked in with us frequently, consistently making sure my girls felt safe and weren't in pain. Honestly, if I'd have had dentists like this as a child, it would have been life changing. I cant say enough good things about this place. We drove 45 minutes for this appointment because of raving reviews we'd heard and read and it was SO WORTH IT! 10/10
Cindy
Oct 26, 2019
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Dr. Dabir, is an excellent dentist, he is so caring and helpful. My child has multiple disabilities and he was so caring and patient with her. We could not have been blessed with a better doctor. I highly recommend him and his staff.
Melanie Nelson
Oct 01, 2019
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My son is almost 4 and we have been coming every six months since he was 1. We have never had a negative experience! He loves going to the dentist. I live 30 min away and gladly make the drive.
Diana Duarte
Jul 18, 2019
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We had such a great experience! This is our 3rd dental visit and our 1st at this office. For the first time my 3 year old didn't cry at the dentist. The staff and doctor were great. Doesn't feel like you're at a dental office at all. My toddler is already asking to go again!
Davine Dunn
Jun 13, 2019
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First time going. My daughter is a year in a half and Place was very kid friendly. Both dental assistant and dentist was very very friendly didn't over do it and my daughter was really comfortable with the both of them! 5 stars from us.
Bea Mend
Nov 15, 2018
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Been bringing my kids here for 4 years. Great service. They have so much patience, especially with my son, who has Autism and lots of energy!
Lauren Burke
Jul 15, 2018
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My 4 year old son has been terrified of the dentist. We took him to the regular dentist for his first few visits until I learned about the specificity of pediatric dentistry for children. Every visit to CDSD he has come progressively out of his shell with all the fun and patient staff being completely understanding. This last visit he cooperated with a cleaning, counting and even xray and I am shocked. This place is great.