Tustin Pediatric Dentist
A Gentle Dental Practice Designed Just for Growing Smiles
Finding a dental team that truly understands children makes all the difference in how your child feels about dental health for the rest of their life. At Soft Breeze Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics, led by Board-Certified Tustin pediatric dentist Dr. Parisa Kermanshahi, DMD, we provide specialized, compassionate oral healthcare for infants, toddlers, children, teens, and young adults with unique health care needs.
While our modern clinic is located just a short, direct drive south in Lake Forest (right off the I-5 freeway and Rockfield Blvd), dozens of families from Old Town Tustin, Tustin Ranch, and Columbus Square choose Soft Breeze because of our calm atmosphere, advanced pediatric training, and personalized approach. We combine clinical excellence with a soothing, undersea ambiance where visits feel more like an ocean adventure than a clinical chore.
Why Tustin Families Choose Soft Breeze Children’s Dentistry
Parents across Orange County frequently ask: “Why travel outside our neighborhood when choosing a dentist for our kids?” The answer comes down to clinical specialization, sensory-friendly environments, and genuine peace of mind.
Board-Certified Pediatric Expertise
Dr. Parisa Kermanshahi has completed extensive postdoctoral residency training dedicated exclusively to child growth, behavioral psychology, pediatric sedation, and dental anomalies. As a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry, Dr. Parisa adheres to the highest national standards of clinical rigor, ensuring your child receives evidence-based treatment tailored specifically to developing dentition.
An Immersive, Ocean-Themed Calm
We know the traditional dental office can feel intimidating. Our clinic features custom coastal decor, gentle sea creature murals, and dedicated quiet treatment bays designed to melt away sensory overload. For nervous kids, our treatment chairs feature overhead entertainment screens streaming their favorite shows and cartoons, keeping their eyes focused upward and minds happily distracted.
Accommodations for Neurodiverse & Special Needs Children
Every child deserves access to dignified, low-stress dental care. We specialize in sensory accommodations, individualized desensitization visits, quiet appointment slots, and flexible pacing for patients on the autism spectrum, with Down syndrome, sensory processing disorders, or mobility needs.
Free First Visit for Children Under 3
We follow the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry guideline: “First visit by the first birthday or first tooth.” To make early preventive care accessible, we offer a complimentary initial infant oral health assessment for infants under 36 months, empowering parents with practical teething, feeding, and bottle-decay guidance from day one.
Comprehensive Pediatric & Orthodontic Services
From routine cleanings to complex restorations and tooth realignment, we offer end-to-end pediatric care under one roof:
- Preventive Dentistry
Building lifelong dental health begins with non-invasive prevention. We provide gentle cleanings, low-radiation digital x-rays, topical remineralization therapies, and BPA-free dental sealants that shield vulnerable deep molars from decay. We also complete required state dental screenings, including the official California Kindergarten Oral Health Assessment (AB 1433) mandated by the California Department of Public Health. - Restorative Dentistry
When cavities, tooth fractures, or enamel defects arise, our restorative treatments focus on conservative, pain-free techniques. We use tooth-colored composite resin fillings, biocompatible pediatric pulp therapy (pulpotomies), and durable pediatric crowns that preserve normal chewing function and jaw development until permanent teeth naturally erupt. - Special Needs Pediatric Dentistry
Our dedicated team provides compassionate dental care for patients with medical, physical, cognitive, and sensory sensitivities. We tailor our communication, adapt lighting and auditory stimuli, utilize tell-show-do methods, and partner closely with parents and pediatricians to create customized, trauma-informed care plans. - Early Interceptive Orthodontics
By assessing jaw growth around age 7, Phase 1 orthodontics can guide proper jaw alignment, expand narrow dental arches, and correct harmful oral habits (such as prolonged thumb-sucking). This early intervention often prevents severe crowding and reduces the need for permanent tooth extractions later in life. - Pediatric Dental Emergencies
Active kids encounter sports accidents, playground falls, and sudden toothaches. We prioritize same-day emergency visits for knocked-out primary or permanent teeth, chipped enamel, displaced teeth, and sudden oral swelling. If your child experiences dental trauma, call immediately for immediate triage instructions.
Convenient Access from Tustin
Our Lake Forest office is an easy, low-stress 10- to 15-minute drive from central Tustin. Because Rockfield Boulevard parallels the freeway system, visiting us avoids the dense commercial traffic common around local shopping plazas:
Our facility offers ample ground-level parking, wide ADA-accessible walkways, and stroller-friendly entrances so getting your family into the office is hassle-free.
Tustin Pediatric Dentist FAQs
Why go to a Tustin Pediatric Dentist?
General dentists see patients of all ages, but primary baby teeth and developing jaw structures require unique physiological and behavioral considerations. As a board-certified specialist, Dr. Parisa brings 2–3 years of specialized hospital and clinical residency training beyond dental school. Driving just 10–12 minutes down the I-5 gives your child access to a sensory-friendly space, kid-sized dental instruments, and advanced pediatric techniques that prevent dental phobias before they ever begin.
How does your team manage anxious or fearful children?
We use gentle behavioral management techniques, including tell-show-do demonstrations, positive reinforcement, and engaging ocean-themed distractions. Children wear comfortable sunglasses to shield their eyes from exam lights and watch streaming movies on overhead screens during cleanings. For children experiencing elevated situational anxiety or requiring complex restorative treatments, we discuss mild, safe nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") to ensure a calm, comfortable visit.
Do you accept dental insurance, and what payment plans are available?
Yes. We accept and work with most major PPO dental insurance plans. Our front-office insurance coordinators verify your benefits in advance, provide detailed fee breakdowns before any treatment begins, and bill claims on your behalf to help maximize your benefits. We also provide flexible out-of-pocket payment arrangements for non-insured families and early orthodontic treatment.
At what age should I bring my baby in for their first dental appointment?
Both the California Department of Public Health and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advise scheduling an oral checkup within six months of the eruption of your baby's first tooth, or by their first birthday at the latest. We provide a free infant wellness exam for children under 3, reviewing infant oral hygiene, teething, pacifier use, tongue mobility, and dietary habits to prevent baby bottle tooth decay.
