Gentle, functional orthodontic care that straightens smiles and guides healthy jaw and airway development as your child grows.
Straight teeth do more than look great. They help your child bite, chew, and speak well, and they support healthy jaw and airway development. At Sensory Smiles Children’s Dentistry, we take a thoughtful, functional approach to orthodontics. We watch how your child’s smile grows and step in at the right moment to guide it. And because we are sensory friendly, even orthodontic visits stay calm and comfortable.
Care Led by
Dr. Sara El-Sherbini
Rancho Cucamonga's only certified sensory inclusive practice
Welcoming kids of every age and ability
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The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child have a first orthodontic evaluation by around age seven. That may sound early, but it is exactly the point. While your child’s jaw is still growing, we can guide development, make room for incoming teeth, and address bite concerns before they become bigger problems.
Catching issues like crowding, a narrow arch, a crossbite, or mouth breathing early often makes later treatment simpler, shorter, or in some cases unnecessary. Our functional approach also looks at how your child breathes and how their airway is developing, since these connect closely to a healthy smile.
We tailor orthodontic care to your child’s stage of development. Here is how we guide their smile.
Around age seven, we evaluate your child’s bite, spacing, jaw growth, and airway. This gives us a clear picture of how their smile is developing and whether any early guidance would help.
When it helps, we use gentle early treatment to guide jaw growth, create space, and correct habits while your child is still developing. Acting at the right time can prevent more involved treatment later.
When your child is ready for full alignment, we walk you through the treatment options that fit their needs and goals, so their smile comes in straight, healthy, and confident.
Throughout treatment, we consider your child’s airway, breathing, and oral habits, not just the position of their teeth. That functional lens is at the heart of how we care for growing smiles.
Every visit should feel calm, not overwhelming. As the sensory inclusive certified pediatric practice families across Rancho Cucamonga trust, we designed each part of the experience around your child’s comfort. Whether your child is an anxious toddler, a curious teen, or a child with sensory sensitivities or special needs, we meet them exactly where they are.
Orthodontic care means regular visits, so we make each one feel easy. We explain every step in friendly language, answer your child’s questions, and keep the pace relaxed. For kids who feel anxious, our sensory friendly tools make a real difference.
Headphones, a favorite show on the ceiling TV, a quiet room, and a patient, judgment free approach all help your child stay comfortable. We want orthodontic visits to feel like a normal, positive part of growing up.
A first orthodontic evaluation around age seven is ideal, even if treatment is not needed yet. Early signs worth checking include crowded or crooked teeth, a crossbite or open bite, difficulty chewing, mouth breathing, thumb sucking, or losing baby teeth very early or very late. If you notice any of these, or you simply want peace of mind, bring your child in. We will evaluate their smile and let you know whether early guidance would help or whether it is best to keep an eye on things for now.
Located in Rancho Cucamonga, we proudly welcome families from across the Inland Empire, including Fontana, Rialto, Upland, and the surrounding communities. Parents choose us because we blend genuine warmth with real expertise, and because every child feels seen and supported the moment they walk through our doors.
It is a simple, welcoming introduction to our gentle, personalized care. This offer is valid for uninsured patients only and cannot be combined with insurance. Limit one per patient.
No insurance? No problem. Ask us about our in-house membership plan, which bundles two cleanings a year, exams, routine X-rays, and fluoride into one predictable monthly rate, with no deductibles, no waiting periods, and no claim forms.
Real words from parents who trust us with their children’s smiles.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by around age seven. Even if treatment is not needed yet, an early look lets us guide development at the ideal time.
It depends on your child’s development. Some children benefit from early, growth guiding treatment, while others do best waiting until more adult teeth arrive. An evaluation tells us the right timing for your child.
How the jaw and arches develop affects how your child breathes and sleeps. Our functional approach considers airway health alongside tooth alignment, which supports your child’s whole development.
We keep every visit gentle and, for anxious kids, use our sensory friendly tools to ease the experience. Some mild soreness is normal as teeth shift, and we will show you simple ways to keep your child comfortable.
Yes. As a sensory inclusive certified practice, we tailor every orthodontic visit to your child’s comfort, with a quiet room, headphones, and a calm, patient approach.
We are happy to talk through your options and help make care manageable for your family. Just ask, and we will walk you through what is available.
Whether it is time for a first evaluation or your child is ready for treatment, we would love to help their smile develop beautifully. Let’s guide their growth with gentle, functional care, one sensory friendly step at a time.
