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Pediatric Dentistry in Culver City, CA

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Expert Pediatric Dental Care

Your child deserves dental care that feels more like a fun visit than a medical appointment. At Silicon Beach Pediatric Dental, we focus on what matters most to parents: making sure your little one feels comfortable, safe, and learns to love coming to the dentist!

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that every child establish a dental home by their first birthday — ideally within six months of their first tooth coming in. That might sound early, but it’s not. Those first visits aren’t about drilling and filling. They’re about getting your child comfortable, catching anything unusual before it becomes a problem, and giving you the information you need to set good habits from the start. At Silicon Beach Pediatric Dental, we see infants, toddlers, and kids of all ages. Starting early just means we get to know your child — and your family — before anything goes wrong.

Meet Our Team

Dr. Ray Klein and Dr. Hayley Botwin know that choosing the right pediatric dentist means finding someone who gets your child and gets you as a parent. Both doctors work with children of all ages, and our approach focuses on building positive relationships towards dental care that lasts a lifetime.

Dr. Ray Klein

Dr. Ray Klein is a board-certified pediatric dentist who took an interesting path to dentistry. He studied film at USC, worked in movie and TV production, then went back to dental school and completed two additional years of pediatric training at Miller Children’s Hospital. A board-certified pediatric dentist, his warm, funny personality puts both kids and parents at ease. When he’s not working, Dr. Ray Klein enjoys cooking with ingredients from farmers’ markets and exploring Peru with his family. He’s fluent in Spanish and loves watching kids’ movies, which he calls “research.”

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Dr. Hayley

Dr. Hayley joined our practice after completing the prestigious USC Pediatric Residency program. If you’ve been coming here long enough, you might remember her working for us as a hygienist while finishing dental school. Parents loved her and often requested only to be scheduled on her days in the office. After graduating from USC Dental School in 2022, she specialized in pediatrics because she genuinely loves working with children. Dr. Hayley shares our commitment to minimally invasive treatment.

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Everything Is Designed With Kids and Parents in Mind

When you visit our Culver City / Playa Vista office, you’ll notice everything is designed with kids and parents in mind. We give children all the time they need to feel comfortable, and never force treatments or create stressful situations. Our philosophy is prevention over treatment, which means we’ll teach you exactly what to do at home to keep those little teeth healthy. Because we help families establish great habits early on, the majority of our patients only come for regular checkups and leave without needing any treatments. Which is a big reason why they love coming to see us!

Our Pediatric Services

We focus on prevention and keep treatment minimally invasive. Here’s what we do:

Exams and Cleanings

Your child’s first visit is about introductions, not procedures. We’ll take a look at their teeth, talk about habits at home, and answer your questions. Your child sets the pace. If it’s your first time taking your little one to the dentist, this visit is mostly about helping you understand how to keep those little teeth healthy (even if they all haven’t grown in yet). We also clean your child’s teeth, check for cavities, and monitor their growth and development, usually every six months.

Digital X-Rays

Digital X-rays use very low radiation, and we see the images on screen right away. We only take the X-rays your child actually needs, based on their cavity risk, with child-sized aprons and equipment. Each image takes just seconds.

Fillings

A filling is one of the most routine things we do, and we only recommend one when a cavity needs treatment. We numb the area first and use tooth-colored fillings that blend in with the natural tooth. Nitrous oxide may be an option to keep your child comfortable.

Sealants

Sealants are thin protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of back teeth to keep cavity-causing bacteria and food out of deep grooves. It takes a few minutes per tooth with no drilling or shots, and your child can eat normally right away.

Extractions

We only recommend a tooth extraction when it’s truly the best option, such as severe decay, infection, or a baby tooth that won’t fall out. We explain everything first, numb the area thoroughly, and give you clear aftercare instructions. Most children are back to normal activities within a day or two.

Insurance & Financing Options

We accept most PPO insurance plans and are in-network with many major providers. We currently do not participate in HMO/DMO/EPO plans. Payment plans are available on request, and we offer a one-price cash fee for families without insurance.

Insurance plans we accept: Aetna, Ameritas, Anthem Blue Cross, Beam, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Blue Shield, Carrington, Cigna, Delta, Guardian (please call for details), Health Net, Humana, Lincoln Financial, MetLife, Principal, Sunlife/Assurant, The Standard, United Concordia, and United Healthcare.

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Our team serves families across Culver City, Playa Vista, Venice, Marina Del Rey, Inglewood, West Adams, Santa Monica, West LA, and Westchester. Wherever you’re coming from, you’re not far from a practice your family can count on.