Board certified, sensory inclusive dental care for kids, teens, and special needs patients up to age 25.
Sensory Smiles Children’s Dentistry proudly serves families in Rialto, CA, offering comprehensive pediatric dental care for infants, children, teens, and patients with special needs up to age 25. Led by board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Sara El-Sherbini, our nearby Rancho Cucamonga office provides preventive, restorative, sedation, and airway dentistry in a welcoming, sensory-friendly environment designed to help every child feel safe, comfortable, and confident.
Led by
Dr. Sara El-Sherbini
Sensodyne x KultureCity certified practice
Gentle care for kids and special needs patients up to age 25
Exam with airway evaluation, cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride varnish
We provide pediatric sedation dentistry with three levels: nitrous oxide (laughing gas) for mild nerves, oral sedation for moderate anxiety, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist for extensive treatment or children who cannot sit for care. Our special needs dentistry program uses individualized comfort plans and desensitization visits. Through infant oral care, we offer prenatal screenings, maternal education, and baby visits in nursery style rooms. Our pediatric airway dentistry screens early for sleep disordered breathing and treats tongue and lip ties with CO2 laser releases.
Prevention keeps treatment small. We provide kids dental exams to check teeth, gums, and jaw growth, and dental cleanings for children to remove plaque and tartar. Sealants coat the grooves of back teeth, fluoride strengthens enamel, and custom mouthguards protect teeth during sports.
When a tooth needs repair, we choose the most conservative option. Our restorative dentistry for kids includes tooth colored fillings for cavities, crowns for children for teeth with larger damage, and pulp therapy, such as pulpotomies, to treat infection inside a tooth. We perform extractions when a tooth cannot be saved and provide retainers to hold teeth in place. Sedation is available for any of these procedures.
See our complete list of pediatric dental services.
Sensory Smiles Children’s Dentistry is a specialty pediatric practice. Our dentist completed additional training after dental school to treat children, including kids with medical, developmental, and behavioral needs. That training shapes how we examine, explain, and treat at every visit.
Parents in Rialto usually contact us for one of three reasons. Their child has special needs and needs a slower, adapted visit. Their child had a hard experience at another office. Or their child needs treatment that calls for sedation from a board certified team.
We are the only Sensodyne x KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified pediatric practice in Rancho Cucamonga. Our staff is trained to support children with autism, ADHD, sensory sensitivities, and dental anxiety. We tell your child what comes next, show the tools first, and pause when they need a break.
The drive is a straight run west on the 210 Freeway. Below are the details you need to plan the trip.
Address: 9774 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Drive time: About 20 to 25 minutes from most Rialto neighborhoods
Route: 210 Freeway west, then surface streets to 19th Street
Scheduling: Ask for a time slot that avoids peak freeway traffic
If car rides are hard for your child, pack a comfort item or play familiar music on the way. When you arrive, we offer a quiet room where your child can settle before the appointment starts.
Our office is built for children who find bright lights, loud sounds, or new places difficult. Here is what we provide to make visits manageable.
sensi Visits Program
We offer the sensi Visits Program for kids with fear, trauma, anxiety, autism, or ADHD. It starts with a pre visit comfort survey so we know your child’s triggers and preferences. We then use social stories, therapy based desensitization sessions, and personalized quiet visits to build tolerance one step at a time. Each child goes home with a sensory kit.
Dr. Sara is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In 2021 she received the Pugh Award for scoring in the top three percent on the National Board Certification Exam.
Her clinical focus is finding the root cause of dental problems, with special attention to airway and sleep health. She has advanced training from The Breathe Institute, the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, Function First University, and the American Laser Study Club. She takes a holistic view that connects airway, sleep, diet, and whole body wellness, and she supports the Special Olympics Special Smiles program.
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Book online or call (909) 755-5111. Share your child’s needs, diagnoses, and past dental experiences so we can prepare.
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Your child can use the quiet room or sensory play area before we start.
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Dr. Sara completes an exam with airway evaluation, a cleaning, and any needed X-rays. She explains each step before she does it.
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We go over findings and treatment options, including sedation if needed, and give you clear home care steps.
We offer a $120 new patient special for uninsured patients. It covers a comprehensive exam with airway evaluation, a cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride varnish. It cannot be combined with insurance and is limited to one per patient.
Offer valid for uninsured patients only and cannot be combined with insurance. Limit one per patient.
Our membership plans cover infants, children, and teens. You pay a monthly rate for preventive care and receive savings on treatment and specialty services. There are no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no claim forms. If you have insurance, we work with you to make the most of your coverage.
We are at 9774 19th Street in Rancho Cucamonga, about 20 to 25 minutes away by the 210 Freeway west. Ask us for an appointment time outside peak traffic.
We provide nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist. Dr. Sara recommends an option based on your child’s health, age, and treatment needs.
Our sensi Visits Program uses comfort surveys, social stories, desensitization sessions, and quiet visits so your child gets used to the office before any treatment.
We treat newborns, children, and teens. Patients with special needs can stay with us up to age 25.
Call (909) 755-5111. We treat toothaches and chipped or knocked out teeth and will tell you what to do while you head to our office.
Yes. We offer a $120 new patient special and in house membership plans with a monthly rate, no deductibles, and no waiting periods.
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends a first visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth. We see infants in nursery style rooms.
We are open Monday 9 to 5, Tuesday through Thursday 8:30 to 5, Friday 9 to 2, and Saturday by appointment. Book online or contact us at (909) 755-5111.
| Day | Hours |
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
