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Children Dental World

South Los Angeles practice offering children / pediatric dentistry

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(323) 846-8443WebsiteUpdated Oct 28, 2026

About Children Dental World

Based on San Pedro Street in the South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, California, Children Dental World is a dental practice serving the area. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Guidance generally points to a child's first dental visit around age one or within six months of the first tooth.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward.

Day-to-day oral health still comes down to the basics between visits — brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, cleaning between the teeth, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear through the day matters more than the total amount eaten at once. Regular professional care is what catches whatever those habits do not. Contact details for Children Dental World are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Children Dental World offers children / pediatric dentistry on San Pedro Street in the South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, California. The practice is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Use this page to see the full range of treatments listed and to get in touch about an appointment.

Clinic Details

Best Known For

Pediatric Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Root Canal Treatment, Dental Crowns

Business Hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
WednesdayClosed
Thursday(Today)
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Children Dental World located in Los Angeles?
Children Dental World is on San Pedro Street in the South Los Angeles area of Los Angeles, California (90011).
What days is Children Dental World open?
Children Dental World is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Contact the practice through this page to confirm current appointment times before travelling.
What services does Children Dental World offer?
Listed services at Children Dental World include Children / Pediatric Dentistry. The full list is shown on this page.
Are dental X-rays safe for children?
Modern digital X-rays use a very low dose and are taken only when there is a clinical reason. They show decay between teeth and problems with developing adult teeth that cannot be seen by looking.
How do I stop my child getting cavities?
Brushing twice daily with fluoride toothpaste, supervising until they have the dexterity to do it properly, and limiting how often sugary food and drink appear during the day. Frequency of sugar matters more than the total amount.
Is it normal for teeth to be sensitive to cold?
Mild, brief sensitivity is common and often relates to exposed root surfaces or worn enamel. Sensitivity that lingers after the cold is removed is more significant and worth having examined, as it can indicate the nerve is involved.

Location

Services Offered

Dental CrownsRoot Canal TreatmentEmergency DentistryChildren / Pediatric Dentistry

Reviews

1,106 reviews

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M***2 weeks ago

Receptionist are so rude and the orthodontist told my kid he needs a jaw surgery and we went somewhere else and they didn’t say that and actually helped with his braces treatment so not recommend and they give you a 5$ gift card to rate them 5 stars

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B***2 weeks ago

Very nice and patient with the kiddos, they always make you feel welcome and my daughter comfortable when she has her appointments

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C***4 weeks ago

Good service the receptionist Liz and Angie where welcoming and Karen made my visit more comfortable and Ana Karen was helpful with my X-rays thank you girls

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J***4 weeks ago

An amazing place for dental care, staff is very friendly and helpful. 10/10 would definitely recommend to come here for any Dental care!

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J***1 month ago

I've been bringing my kids here for over 15 years, staff is amazing! Especially with my son, who is Autistic!

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R***1 month ago

Had an absolute amazing experience here. Angie was extremely helpful with scheduling my appointments, and really listened to our concerns whenever I had questions about my appointment. Overall, I felt very welcomed here and will be coming back. Thank you to the amazing staff for a wonderful experience.

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E***4 months ago

This is by far the worst experience ever the doctor was more concerned about him spending money on his products then to want his patients wanted and the owner was the one doing my procedure and he said some very unprofessional comments I had been coming here for a long time that once has this happened but today was just not it I would expect the owner to be more professional and concerned with what his patients wants but he’s totally the opposite! The only reason they have 4.9 stars is because they offer you a gift card to Starbucks to rate them 5 stars

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L***6 months ago

Wow I love it here! Dr. James is amazing and beyond patient with kids! My son who is terrified of visiting the dentist was actually really good this time! He usually screams his lungs out & at our visit he did not shed a tear during the procedure. I am honestly impressed. Thanks Dr. James & his amazing team ❤️

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A***6 months ago

I am a new resident to Los Angeles and I took my children , I was very satisfied with staff with the doctor everything exceeded my expectations… my children have had traumatic prior dentist experiences so I was very hesitant I wanted to put my children in good hands & the experience was Amazing !!! Thank you

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D***7 months ago

The Staff is Great. They are very good with children. My son loves it here! As do I. So Far we've only had very good experiences due to their good service!

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