Pediatric Dental Frequently Asked Questions

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends establishing a dental home by about age one. An early visit lets us check development, discuss brushing, fluoride, diet and teething, and help prevent problems before they start.

Yes. New patients are welcome. Call 310-357-4414 and our team can help you schedule the right type of visit for your child.

We care for children from infancy through adolescence, with treatment and behavior guidance adapted to each child’s age and developmental needs.

Call us at 310-357-4414. Calling is the primary scheduling path on this website so our team can match your child with the appropriate visit and answer questions about insurance or special accommodations.

Yes. Special-needs care is a major part of our practice. Dr. Carroll has more than 15 years of experience caring for children with special healthcare needs and is also the parent of a child with autism. Our office includes a dedicated sensory room.

Yes. Our office can send you a Sensory Profile before the appointment so we can learn about communication preferences, triggers, sensory needs and strategies that may help your child.

That can be completely normal. We use age-appropriate behavior guidance, desensitization and individualized strategies rather than expecting every child to tolerate the same type of visit.

Yes. We are in-network with most major PPO and EPO dental insurance plans. Call the office so we can help verify your specific plan because networks and benefits can change.

Yes. We participate with the TRICARE Dental Program and are honored to care for children of military families and service members.

We are in Riviera Village at 1611 S. Catalina Avenue, Suite 100, Redondo Beach. Free underground parking is available in our garage from Catalina Avenue.

Our office is open Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Friday from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. Hours may occasionally change, so please call the office if you need to confirm availability for a particular day.

Call our office after a dental injury, toothache, swelling, broken tooth or other urgent dental concern so we can help determine the next step. Serious facial swelling, difficulty breathing or swallowing, uncontrolled bleeding, or major trauma may require emergency medical care.

When Dr. Carroll determines that sedation or anesthesia is necessary, she uses a board-certified anesthesiologist to administer and monitor the anesthesia while she performs the dental treatment.

No. Dr. Carroll evaluates function, not appearance alone. A visible frenum does not by itself mean an infant needs a procedure.

Yes. Dr. Carroll values collaboration with lactation consultants, pediatricians, feeding specialists and other professionals already involved with the family. Their observations can be helpful as part of the overall feeding picture.

Yes. We use digital X-rays and follow ALARA principles – as low as reasonably achievable – taking X-rays based on the child’s age, risk, symptoms and development rather than automatically at every visit.