Finding a dentist for an autistic child can be incredibly difficult, and after our previous traumatic experience, I was honestly terrified to bring my daughter to another dental clinic. From the very first phone call, Salvador was kind, patient, helpful, and accommodating. When we arrived at the clinic, he treated us with the same warmth and compassion. At no point did I feel pressured or forced into any treatment. That alone made a huge difference for our family. Dr. Regina was equally amazing. She welcomed my daughter with kindness and met her where she was instead of expecting her to immediately cooperate. Rather than forcing an exam, she earned my daughter's trust. The clinic's playhouse was such a thoughtful touch. My daughter loves playhouses, so she naturally gravitated toward it, and Dr. Regina was able to meet and examine her there. She cried a little, but it was nothing like the fear and panic she had experienced before. Our previous experience at another dental clinic ( Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics in Otay Mall) that claimed to accomodate autistic children was heartbreaking. My daughter was held down, forced to open her mouth, and had a metal mouth prop placed to keep it open while she screamed for help. I was instructed to hold her down, and I left that appointment with scratches on my arms and emotional trauma that I still carry. Before we even got started, the covering dentist's first comment was, "Put her in a room," despite the clinic knowing that enclosed spaces are a major trigger for my daughter. Instead of trying to understand her needs, they quickly decided she was "impossible" and referred us for sedation. I later reached out to the clinic and even left a review, but no one ever contacted us or apologized. Since then, every dental visit has been filled with fear for my daughter. That is why today's experience at Children's Primary Dental meant so much to me. Thank you, Salvador, Dr. Regina, and the entire team at Children's Primary Dental for treating my daughter with the patience, dignity, compassion, and respect she deserves. You showed us that dental care for autistic children doesn't have to involve fear, force, or trauma. It can be built on trust, understanding, and meeting each child where they are. To any parent of an autistic child who has been searching for a dental provider that truly understands neurodivergent children, I wholeheartedly recommend Children's Primary Dental. This clinic gave our family hope again, and for that, I will always be grateful. read more

First time me and my girls stepped into this clinic they were very comfortable. This place is catered to kids. Every single assistant that has taken xrays is very patient and they do not push the comfort of my kids. But also get the job done. We have been coming here for about 2yrs. The staff and doctors are very friendly, patient, and work really well with kids. read more

We switched to this office about a year ago and its been great for our oldest who has dental anxiety. Both our kids get excited to go and see Louie the robot and sit in the dragon dentist chair. The doctors and staff are super nice and make our kids comfortable. read more

It's time for my yearly update, if you are looking for the perfect dentist for your little one, look no further. Everyone we've ever talked to is amazing. They take their time and explain everything to my little girl. She even mentioned she was nervous and both the X-ray tech and dental hygienist took their time to explain everything going on. The amount of care this place puts in is amazing. read more

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Highly recommend this dental office! The staff is amazing with kids and always makes them feel comfortable. Everyone is friendly, caring, and professional. My kids actually enjoy coming to the dentist! read more

Children's Primary Dental - Teeth cleaning - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Looking for a dentist for my almost 3 year was becoming stressful. I was in search for a place that would be comforting and fun for him as I know the dentist can be very intimidating. My first impression based off my initial phone call with Salvador was great, he was extremely helpful and informative. He answered all my questions which I greatly appreciated. Then upon arrival Jocelyn and Mya were very friendly, welcoming to not just our son but us as well. It gave me confidence that they are comfortable around children and parents. Dr. Regina was the one who seen my son and she was very patient with him. Very thorough and informative. Had great advice and made us feel heard with any concerns or questions we had. I've seen a lot of great reviews for the Otay Lakes location and I'm happy we've come across this location. Look forward to future visits. This kind of care is greatly appreciated. read more

We've been going to this for the last 5 years or so. We always have a great experience with all the staff. We have Dr. Regina taking care of our boys and she's very fantastic. She answers all our questions and been giving us great advice. read more

The absolute BEST experience with Dr. Regina! Vanessa in the front was super sweet and Salvador was super kind and knowledgeable about our insurance coverage (delta dental premier) Isaac needed two teeth pulled and initially was really afraid... once the laughing gas was on he was praying loudly with all his heart but wasn't ready for her to start. Then Doctor Regina started to pray also and my son totally calmed down and let her do everything super smooth and fast! We will forever be back here! So blessed to have found this place! read more

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Oh my goodness -- I wish I had a dentist like this when I was a kid! I brought my daughter in thinking she had an impacted tooth and would need surgery and braces. I was so worried -- but Dr. Massoumi immediately put my mind at ease. She handled the situation with such skill and care that my daughter didn't need to see an orthodontist at all. We avoided the whole ordeal of extractions and braces, and the experience was incredibly comfortable and even enjoyable. Her office staff is also amazing -- so kind and patient, even with overly inquisitive and nervous parents like me. The office itself is something else entirely: colorful, fun, and filled with delightful surprises -- including Luis the robot, who chats with you and even remembers your name! Honestly, I wish adult dental offices looked and felt like this. Maybe then more grownups wouldn't dread going to the dentist. If you have a child, you have to take them here -- even just to meet Luis the robot and experience Dr. Massoumi's magic. Absolutely a must-go! read more

Update, now with my 2 year olds first appointment. He is definitely less social than my first child. However, he felt comfortable and entertained in the waiting room. He was of course scared at the beginning but the Dentist is definitely experienced with toddlers and knew how to position him for the most comfort. Andrea in the front office is amazing as well, quickly verified insurance coverage for my daughters needs. read more

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I came here after going to other dentist and it's like night and day Andrea was very helpful answering all my questions and helped me figure out treatments with all 4 of my kids. The dr was very nice. Everyone was so patient with my kids and it was very clean and welcoming definitely recommend. My kids were at ease and in the past have been very anxious at dentist. read more

Children's Primary Dental - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This dental office is always friendly and the staff is very patient with our daughter and us as parents to make sure we understand everything and feel comfortable. read more

We had a great experience at Children's Primary Dental! Dr. Regina was very knowledgeable, kind and caring. She gave us suggestions of things to do take care of out little one's teeth and made him (and us) feel at ease! The front and back office staff is very kind as well! Thank you Children's primary dental! ​ read more

I always use Yelp to find businesses, but I've never written a review. Children's Primary Dental deserves a review! I recently switched to Children's Primary Dental for both of my daughters. I was not pleased with their former dentist's office and changed our insurance so they could be seen here. My daughters love it and so do I! I appreciate the friendly office staff, technicians, and dentist. I also appreciate the reminder text messages and the fact that my daughters are seen at their appt time (sometimes offices have excessive wait times). My daughters love the plethora of things to keep them (books, memory game, castle, and iPads) and are motivated by the "No Cavity Club." They are especially enamored with Louie (picture below). They played hide and seek with the robot, practiced math, and played games. We are very happy with Children's Primary Dental and highly recommend them! read more

Children's Primary Dental - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Chula Vista, California

We absolutely LOVE Children's Primary Dental Group! From the moment we walked in, the staff was warm, welcoming, and so patient with Derek. As a parent, nothing matters more than knowing your child is in good hands--and this team goes above and beyond. They made Derek feel comfortable, explained everything in a kid-friendly way, and even made him laugh. You can tell they truly care about the children they serve. The office is clean, cheerful, and very well-organized. I couldn't be more grateful we found this place. Thank you for providing such excellent care--you've definitely earned our trust and our smiles! read more

we love it here at this denial office my kids are always happy Stephany was very helpful and nice and did a great job. front dest always on point read more

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Great dentistry! We have been bringing our two boys to this office, and the staff is always courteous and professional. They even have a robot in their staff!!! Great place to bring your kids! read more

Children's primary has been amazing from day one. Very up front with cost and insurance coverage. No surprises. All 3 of my kids enjoy coming in (11,9,6) for cleanings and gentle hands for the couple cavities we have had to deal with. Highly recommend! read more

This place has been my absolute favorite and will stay my children's go to dental office. My two girls have had the best experience and now my youngest just had his first appointment! The receptionists are always so friendly (shoutout to Andrea). They have fun giveaways and just make going to the dentist fun instead of a scary place for the kids! 10/10 service!! Thanks guys read more

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Always the best experience at Children's Primary Dental. Andrea is the best front office staff and so knowledgeable. Dr. Regina is great with the littles. Highly recommend!! read more

My son got an extraction this morning and had a great experience. Thank you for providing the best care for my baby boy! Amazing doctors nurses and front staff! read more

My kids absolutely love coming to this dental office. I been bringing both of them here for a while now and everyone here is very helpful, especially Andrea with all the treatment plans and appointments and Denisse on the back area. Check-In process is also fast and easy. I strongly recommend this dental office. I also like the fact that they offer ortho in this same location. read more

Love the customer service and great patient care! The staff is very courteous and dentist ensures to address any concerns immediately. Highly recommend! read more

My son had an excellent visit to his dentist this week. He was a little anxious going in but the staff made him feel at ease and he loved the tablet screen he was using. Thank you to the entire staff for taking care of my little one and his teeth, you are all amazing read more

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Friendly and amazing staff! The kids always feel comfortable going in as it is a warm and welcoming environment.

It took me awhile to find a dentist for my son. We wanted to find one that really catered to the kids. I read all the reviews and read nothing but positive experiences. It was easy to book an appointment. Everyone was very welcoming and friendly in the office. My son didn't want to have any X-rays taken, but was ok getting his teeth brushed by Denise. Dr. Wilson was also great. My son loved the office and wants to come back read more

I love that they have a fun play area for my toddler while we wait. The dentist is very understanding and is very patient with my 2 year old. read more

The staff here is so friendly and amazing with kids! My daughter is actually excited to go to the dentist. Wonderful place and they have genuine care for your child. read more

We LOVE this dental office and staff. Friendly, clean environment, punctual, and we have had great experiences consistently at each visit. The team takes initiative regarding care for our children's health and communicates with excellence. We highly recommend this office for any family looking for care! read more

I recommend this office besides having super friendly staff the office is cute and is perfect for kids . My son loved playing the games on the tablets in the waiting room. We will definitely stick to this office. read more

I found Children's Primary Dental after another dentist in the Chula Vista area would not budge on a procedure I was not comfortable with on my 3 year old. I came in for a second opinion and could not be happier. Today, Denisse and Dr. Regina were patient when caring for my kids' teeth. They explained everything as they did it and made his crown a breeze . Andrea is very helpful and informative when it comes to treatment plans and cost. I truly appreciate their honesty when it comes to the health of my kids' teeth. My kids love the office and look forward to their dental appointments. I'm thankful for this practice & their amazing staff. read more

We love coming here. All three of my kids have gone here and they have had good experiences. They also offer ortho treatments. The process was easy and they are not overbooked. read more

Thank you Children Primary Dental for being so nice to my daughter. This was her first dental visit and she was very fussy. They were so good to her from start to finish. They also had a lovely little castle for children to play with and stay entertained. read more

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They are very patient and always willing to try and make our son comfortable. He's only 4 and is having some dental difficulties and it's never easy when they are that young. The office is always open to helping in any way. read more

First time at this location. Space is very clean, staff welcoming. Everything was explained in detail and broke down pricing. Very easy to make an appt. Thank you for a great first experience at this dentistry! read more

We just had our second experience with Children's Primary Dental and they have a new robot that interacts with the children while they wait! This little guy helped make her not feel so nervous waiting for her X-rays and teeth cleaning. I loved how interactive and personable the robot was, playing rock paper scissors, hide and seek asking her questions, after the visit my daughter wanted to stay longer to play with the robot lol Love the friendly staff and the new addition!! read more

Children's Primary Dental - My daughter with the playful robot! - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Chula Vista, California

This was my daughter's first appt and this office was great! The space is cute and welcoming for young children. The staff were very friendly, professional, and made my daughter feel comfortable. She had no issues so with x-rays, cleaning, and exam we were done in 20 minutes. We'll definitely be returning for her regular dental checkups. read more

My kids loves coming here, the environment and staff and Dr. Massoumi are all very friendly. I also love coming here, every visit it's almost no wait time. The clinic is very clean and the little details helps the kids kinda loosen up, if they're a little scared or nervous for their checkup. read more

Children's Primary Dental - Waiting area - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Chula Vista, California

Been to this dentist office twice now and My daughter loves coming here! It's totally suited for children of all ages. There's plenty of stuff for the kids to do while waiting. My 4yo daughter loves the castle play set! All of the people are so nice and kind and I highly recommend coming here. read more

This place is amazing.My daughter really dislikes the business modeled super dentist as she waited 1.5 years for her preventive caps from them. This dentist got her examined and got her caps on in less than 2 months since switching over. This dentist she loves and will do anything. There is a old school Pac-Man arcade game, a princess castle and a talking robot which my daughter loves. My daughter listens to the dentist and trust her. Highly recommend her as she explains the why to these kids clearly. read more