Pediatric Dentist in Redondo Beach, CA

Caring for children from infants through adolescence, including those with special health care needs
Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Brianne Hama (Dr. Bri), Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Private, independently owned practice where clinical decisions are made for your child
Solea laser dentistry for pain-free fillings without drills or needles in most procedures
Accepting most PPO insurance plans; CareCredit and Sunbit financing available
Serving Redondo Beach families from our Torrance pediatric dental office

The most meaningful factors are not proximity or marketing. They are the clinical credentials of the provider, the consistency of care over time, the technology available to make treatment less stressful for children, and whether the practice operates in your child’s interest or someone else’s.

On all of those measures, SoCal Pediatric Dentistry stands apart. Our Torrance pediatric dental office is independently owned, board-certified, equipped with Solea laser technology, and built around one consistent provider who comes to know your child over years of care. We see children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

What We Offer at Every Visit

Preventive care drives everything at our practice. At each routine visit, Dr. Bri assesses your child’s teeth, gums, jaw, and bite, evaluating how development is progressing and catching any early signs of decay before they require significant treatment. Fluoride varnish is applied to strengthen enamel at each cleaning, and dental sealants are recommended when the back molars are ready for them. The CDC reports that sealants prevent 80% of cavities in back teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur, making them one of the highest-impact preventive treatments available for school-age children.

When restorative care is needed, we keep our approach conservative and age-appropriate. Tooth-colored, BPA-free composite fillings handle smaller cavities. For more significant decay, we offer zirconium and stainless steel crowns, pulp therapy to preserve an affected tooth, and Silver Diamine Fluoride as a non-drilling option for very young children or those who cannot tolerate conventional treatment at a particular visit. Tongue and Lip-tie releases are performed using the Solea laser, which reduces bleeding and speeds recovery compared to traditional surgical methods. For children who need additional support, nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation (with a board-certified anesthesiologist) are available to help them complete treatment comfortably and safely.

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Most Major Insurance Accepted

What Sets Our Practice Apart in Redondo Beach

Board-Certified Care in a Private Practice

Dr. Bri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, the highest credential in the specialty, reflecting two to three years of residency training after dental school and voluntary board examination. Our practice is privately owned, which means clinical decisions at every appointment are made based on what is right for your child, not on what satisfies a corporate production goal. In a market where group practices have grown rapidly, that independence shows up in tangible ways: more time per appointment, clearer communication, and a provider who knows your child’s history rather than reviewing a chart for the first time.

The Solea Laser in a Competitive Market

We offer the Solea CO2 laser, which is FDA-cleared for hard and soft tissue dental procedures and replaces the drill in the majority of cavity treatments. It operates with virtually no noise and no vibration, and many procedures can be completed without a local anesthesia injection. No needle before the procedure and no numbness after it. We know other practices in the Redondo Beach area also market laser dentistry. What sets our approach apart is that it is delivered by a board-certified specialist in a private practice where your child is a patient, not a number.

A Dental Home Your Child Grows With

We welcome children for their first dental visit as soon as that first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday at the latest, and recommend routine checkups every six months from there. Every visit is with Dr. Bri, the same familiar face your child will come to know and trust over the years. When something more involved is needed, whether that is a filling, a crown, or a tongue-tie treatment, it is handled in the same comfortable, familiar space. That consistency is one of the things that sets a privately owned practice like ours apart from a high-volume group model, and it makes a real difference in how children experience dental care over time.

About Dr. Brianne Hama

Dr. Bri earned her DDS from the University of Southern California and completed her pediatric residency at New York University College of Dentistry. She has practiced in Florida, Texas, and California and participates in dental mission work in Nepal, Nicaragua, Grenada, Belize, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Her full background is on her provider profile.

Schedule at SoCal Pediatric Dentistry

Redondo Beach families looking for a board-certified, privately owned pediatric practice with advanced laser technology and a provider who will genuinely know their child will find what they are looking for at SoCal Pediatric Dentistry. Dr. Brianne Hama and our team care for children from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health care needs, and every appointment reflects our commitment to making dental care feel safe, comfortable, and positive for your child.

We accept most PPO insurance plans, with details on our insurance page, and offer CareCredit and Sunbit financing on our financial page. Reach out through our contact form to schedule your child’s first visit.