Pediatric Dentist in El Segundo, 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
First dental visit recommended when your child’s first tooth appears, or by age one
Solea laser dentistry for pain-free fillings without drills or injections in most procedures
Accepting most PPO insurance plans; CareCredit and Sunbit financing available
Serving Palos Verdes families from our Torrance pediatric dental office

El Segundo is a growing community, and the options for pediatric dental care in the immediate area have grown with it. More choices means a more important question for parents: what actually matters? Not which practice is closest or which website looks the most polished, but which provider will give your child consistent, expert, comfortable care that protects their health over the long term.

SoCal Pediatric Dentistry in Torrance is just minutes from El Segundo and offers something that is genuinely difficult to find in a market with newer and busier practices: a privately owned, board-certified pediatric specialist with Solea laser technology and a deeply personal approach to every patient. Our Torrance pediatric dental office sees children from their very first tooth through their teen years, including those with special health care needs.

What We Treat at Every Stage

Pediatric dental needs change as your child grows, and our approach changes with them. For infants and toddlers, we focus on monitoring eruption patterns, assessing early cavity risk, and giving parents practical tools for home care. We recommend your child’s first visit when that first tooth comes in, or by their first birthday, and routine checkups every six months from that point forward.

As children get older, preventive treatments like fluoride varnish and dental sealants become important tools. Dental sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of back molars, where the deep grooves are most vulnerable to decay. According to the CDC, sealants prevent 80% of cavities in back teeth, where 9 in 10 cavities occur, yet fewer than half of children have them. Applying sealants at the right developmental window is one of the most impactful things we can do for your child’s long-term dental health.

For children who develop cavities, we use tooth-colored, BPA-free composite fillings and, when more significant restoration is needed, zirconium or stainless steel crowns. Pulp therapy preserves a tooth when decay has reached the nerve. Silver Diamine Fluoride offers a non-drilling option to arrest decay in very young or anxious children who cannot yet tolerate a conventional procedure. Tongue and Lip-tie releases are performed using the Solea laser, which reduces bleeding and speeds healing compared to traditional surgical methods. For children with significant dental anxiety, nitrous oxide and intravenous sedation (with a board-certified anesthesiologist) are available to help them complete treatment safely and comfortably.

Ready to Schedule Your Child’s Appointment?

Most Major Insurance Accepted

What We Offer El Segundo Families

The Solea Laser, No Drill and No Needle in Most Cases

The Solea CO2 laser is FDA-cleared for both hard and soft tissue dental procedures and replaces the drill in the majority of cavity treatments. Because it operates with virtually no noise and no vibration, and because most procedures can be completed without a local anesthesia injection, it removes the two elements of a traditional dental visit that children find most frightening. No needle before the procedure, no numbness after, and a faster appointment from start to finish. In a market where several practices have recently opened nearby, the Solea experience is something that stands out and that El Segundo parents consistently notice.

A Consistent Provider Your Child Will Know

Every appointment at our practice is with Dr. Bri. She is not one of several providers your child rotates through. She knows your child’s history, their temperament, and what approach has worked for them. That consistency builds into something meaningful over years of care: a child who trusts their dentist, and a parent who trusts the provider. When something more involved is needed, the same familiar face handles it in the same familiar office.

Board-Certified Expertise With a Personal Approach

Dr. Bri is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, which reflects two years of specialty residency training after dental school and voluntary board certification demonstrating a high standard of clinical knowledge. Our practice is privately owned, which means treatment decisions are made based on what is right for your child, not on a group protocol or production target. El Segundo families who want specialist-level care in a setting that genuinely feels personal will find it here.

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 has participated in dental mission trips in Nepal, Nicaragua, Grenada, Belize, Mexico, and Costa Rica. More about Dr. Bri is available on her provider profile.

Schedule at SoCal Pediatric Dentistry

El Segundo families who want specialist-level care, advanced laser technology, and a provider who will genuinely know their child will find all of that at SoCal Pediatric Dentistry. Our practice is privately owned, our team is small and consistent, and our approach to every appointment reflects what we believe: that a comfortable child is a healthier child. We see patients from infancy through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

We accept most PPO insurance plans, with details on our insurance page, and offer CareCredit and Sunbit financing on our financial page. To schedule, complete our contact form and we will be in touch right away.