Specialist dental care for infants, kids, teens, and patients with special needs, in a sensory inclusive office.
Sensory Smiles Children’s Dentistry proudly serves families in Ontario, 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 around every child’s unique needs.
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
Our infant dental visits include prenatal screenings, maternal education, and baby checkups in nursery style rooms. Special needs dentistry gives each child an individualized comfort plan and desensitization visits. Airway centered dentistry screens early for sleep disordered breathing and includes CO2 laser tongue and lip tie releases. For sedation dentistry, we offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist.
Our preventive dental care program covers routine exams, professional cleanings, fluoride, dental sealants that seal the grooves of back teeth against decay, and sports mouthguards custom fitted to your child. These can stop or reverse early decay without drilling.
When a tooth is damaged, we provide fillings, crowns, and extractions. Pulp therapy, including pulpotomies, treats infection in the nerve of a baby tooth so the tooth can stay in place. After orthodontic treatment, custom retainers hold teeth in their new position.
See the complete list on our children’s dental services page.
We offer the full range of children’s dental care in one office: prevention, treatment, specialty programs, and sedation. That means fewer referrals and fewer separate appointments for your family. Our office is north of Ontario, a short drive up one of several main roads.
Pediatric dentistry is a specialty. Dr. Sara completed advanced training focused on children, so she plans care around growing teeth, developing jaws, and a child’s ability to cope in the chair. She explains each step to your child before she does it.
We are the only Sensodyne x KultureCity Sensory Inclusive Certified pediatric practice in Rancho Cucamonga. The certification means our team is trained to support kids with autism, ADHD, sensory processing differences, and anxiety. We adjust lighting, sound, pacing, and routine to fit each child.
Our office sits a short distance north of the city. Most families drive straight up a north and south avenue, and the 15 Freeway works well from the east side.
Address: 9774 19th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737
Drive time: About 15 to 25 minutes, depending on your starting point in Ontario
Routes: Take Archibald Avenue or Haven Avenue north, or take the 15 Freeway to the 210 Freeway west
Hours: Mon 9 to 5, Tue to Thu 8:30 to 5, Fri 9 to 2, Sat by appointment
Allow extra time during rush hour if you are leaving from the airport area or Ontario Ranch. Tell us when you book if your child does best at a certain time of day, and we will schedule around it.
Sounds, lights, smells, and touch can overwhelm some children at the dentist. We offer tools that reduce that input and give kids a sense of control. We also take a holistic view that connects oral health to airway, sleep, diet, and whole body wellness.
The sensi Visits Program
We provide the sensi Visits Program for kids with fear, trauma, anxiety, autism, or ADHD. Parents fill out a pre visit comfort survey, and we use social stories and therapy based desensitization sessions to build familiarity. Visits are quiet and personalized, and each child goes home with a sensory kit.
Dr. Sara is a board certified pediatric dentist and a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. In 2021 she received the Pugh Award, given for scores in the top three percent on the National Board Certification Exam.
Her advanced training includes The Breathe Institute, the Alabama Tongue-Tie Center, Function First University, and the American Laser Study Club. She focuses on airway and sleep health and looks for the root cause of dental problems, not just the symptoms. She also supports the Special Olympics Special Smiles program.
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Schedule online or by phone. Share your child’s needs, triggers, and preferences so we can plan the visit.
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Your child gets time to explore the office and play before the exam begins.
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Dr. Sara completes an exam with an airway evaluation, a cleaning, and X-rays if needed. She shows and tells each step first.
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We go over findings, explain any recommended treatment, and give you home care tips that fit your child.
We offer a $120 new patient special for uninsured patients. It includes a comprehensive exam with airway evaluation, a cleaning, X-rays, and fluoride varnish. The offer is limited to one per patient and cannot be combined with insurance.
Offer valid for uninsured patients only and cannot be combined with insurance. Limit one per patient.
Our membership plans cover preventive care for infants, children, and teens at a monthly rate, with savings on treatment and specialty services. There are no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no claim forms. If you have insurance, we help you make the most of your coverage.
Our office at 9774 19th Street in Rancho Cucamonga is about 15 to 25 minutes away. Take Archibald or Haven Avenue north, or use the 15 Freeway to the 210 Freeway west.
A pediatric dentist completes specialty training in treating children and patients with special needs. Dr. Sara is board certified and focuses on how teeth, jaws, and airways develop as kids grow.
Schedule the first visit by age one or within six months of the first tooth. We provide infant checkups in nursery style rooms and teach parents how to care for new teeth at home.
We offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and general anesthesia with a board certified anesthesiologist. The right level depends on your child’s age, anxiety, and the treatment needed. Dr. Sara reviews the options with you and recommends the safest fit.
Yes. We use predictable routines, sensory tools, and our sensi Visits Program to prepare children with autism for care. We also coordinate with your child’s ABA, speech, or occupational therapists when helpful.
Call us at (909) 755-5111. We treat toothaches, chipped teeth, and knocked out teeth.
Yes. We make custom mouthguards for sports such as soccer, basketball, football, and martial arts. A custom guard fits better than a store bought one, so kids keep it in.
We provide checkups, treatment, second opinions, and special needs care for children of every age and ability. Book online or call (909) 755-5111 to schedule.
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 |
