Pediatric Dental Specialists
Children / Pediatric Dentistry in Plaza
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
About Pediatric Dental Specialists
Pediatric Dental Specialists provides dental care on North Los Coyotes Diagonal in the Plaza area of Long Beach, California. 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.
Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less.
Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.
Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.
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. Contact details for Pediatric Dental Specialists are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.
Patients looking for children / pediatric dentistry on North Los Coyotes Diagonal in the Plaza area of Long Beach, California can consider Pediatric Dental Specialists, which lists it among its treatments. The practice is open Tuesday through Friday. Full service details and contact options are available on this page.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry
Business Hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday(Today) | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Very Good
191 reviews
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Recent Reviews
I went here as a kid and now I take my kiddo here and it's still as fantastic as it was 20 years ago. Love this place and the people!
This review has been a LONG time coming, believe me. I saw Dr. Cortez legitimately 26 years ago in the year 2000. (check the receipts added to this review.) I'm not surprised Dr. Cortez is still crushing it in LB. I remember my first visit! He had a custom book made for me to help me understand teeth + why brushing/flossing was so important. It had my name written throughout the book as well. That kind of patient care has never happened to me since and I don't see it happening again! I remember thinking how cool that was when I was 8 years old. I found the book this past week when I was cleaning my mom's house. It even has a Polaroid of me in there as well. Such a cool touch and it's still remembered all these years later. Even my mom had great things to say about what she remembers from the experience! Hope all is well at the office! And glad to see you're still doing well :) If you are looking for a pediatric dentist for your child -- look no further! You're in good hands.
Dr. Gloria really knows how to take care of kiddos! She’s great with our two year old and the hygienists who assist are awesome, too.
Great with my kids. Great staff.
We just went for the first time yesterday for my boys, 6 & 9. The entire office staff and Dr Gloria are amazing. We came from another dentists office that we weren’t keen on and I am so happy we made the change. This dentist office did such a great job connecting with my boys and making them feel comfortable.
Dr. Hur and the rest of the office staff are so lovely. We had a bad experience at a previous dentist and I’m so glad we switched to Pediatric Dental Specialists! They are so gentle with my kids and really keep the experience positive for us.
As always, Dr. Cortez and his entire staff are very professional and accommodating. Our son has never been afraid of returning for his check ups and it's going on 7 years now. We highly recommend Pediatric Dental Specialists😉🙏🏼👊🏼
Amazing experience! Our daughter Ella just had her first dental appointment and it was such a pleasant time. Soon as we arrived everyone was so kind. The office is very clean and comfortable. Our daughter usually puts up a fight when we want to clean her teeth so I was already convinced she would do the same at her appt. My husband and I were surprised to see how easily Dr. Gloria and Dental Assistant Candice cleaned Ella’s teeth. They were so sweet and patient with our girl. Thank you very much!!!
Our first time here after having a bad experience at a different office. We absolutely love our new Dentist office and Dr. Cortez! The fact that they truly understand how toddlers are and how to make them feel comfortable is amazing. They had a toy room and we were able to bring that into the chair so my son can be happy. I am already content by just 1 visit. We can’t wait to come back!! He actually cried leaving the office.
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