Pediatric Dentist for Costa Mesa 92626 & 92627
Costa Mesa parents choose Dr. Beanca Chu for patient, board-certified pediatric care just across the Santa Ana River. With the Solea® laser, many cavities are treated with no drill and often no injection, and Ripley, our therapy dog, is on hand every Wednesday morning to help anxious kids unwind.
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Toddlers Through Young Adults
Our patients start as young as age 1 and can stay with us through age 25, until they finish school or begin their careers. Pediatric dentists handle checkups and general care, our orthodontist straightens smiles, and our oral surgeon takes care of wisdom teeth and other surgical needs, all in one office.
Preventive visits, fillings, and general care for growing kids.
Braces and Invisalign to guide healthy, confident smiles.
Wisdom teeth removal and other oral surgery close to home.
The Costa Mesa Difference
The Solea® laser is a big part of it. It lets us treat many cavities without the noisy drill and often without a numbing injection. Pair that with a board-certified pediatric dentist and Ripley's Wednesday morning visits, and most kids relax soon after they arrive.
New Patients
A relaxed, kid-paced appointment from check-in to checkout.
Your child explores our playful office, and Wednesday morning patients get a warm welcome from Ripley.
Our board-certified pediatric dentist checks teeth and gums gently and explains what she sees.
When a cavity needs care, the Solea® laser often means no shot at all.
Parents leave with a clear next step, and kids leave feeling proud.
About Our Pediatric Dentist
Kids connect with Dr. Beanca's warm, upbeat style, and that makes them more excited about caring for their teeth. Her extensive training in clinical dentistry, sedation, and child behavior management helps her set kids up with healthy habits for life.
She keeps parents and children in the loop at every step, building trust that leads to great smiles. Dr. Beanca received her dental doctorate from Case Western Reserve University and finished her pediatric residency at USC.
Kid-Focused Care
Say Hi to Ripley
Ripley spends every Wednesday morning in our office making sure patients feel welcome and at ease. When he isn't at the dentist, he works as a certified reading dog at libraries around Orange County. Schedule a Wednesday morning appointment and your child can meet him!
FAQs
Not always. With the Solea® laser, we can treat many cavities without a drill and often without a needle. If your child needs some numbing for a particular tooth, we'll explain that before treatment starts.
Ripley is in the office on Wednesday mornings to greet kids and help them feel calm. Let us know ahead of time about any allergies or fear of dogs.
Dr. Beanca Chu is a board-certified pediatric dentist with more than 20 years of experience treating children, including patients with special needs.
We take all PPO insurance plans. Call us with your insurance details and we'll confirm your benefits for you.
Most first appointments take 20 to 40 minutes. We never rush, and we explain everything in terms your child can follow.
Yes. Our team sees children with special needs regularly and tailors each visit to them, with laser treatment and sedation available when helpful.
We're about 4 to 5 miles from Costa Mesa 92626 and 92627, just across the Santa Ana River. Same-day visits are often available, and every PPO plan is welcome.
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Our team at Brookhurst Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics provides fun, loving, and comfortable dental care for children, teens, and patients with special needs. Dr. Beanca Chu, our Huntington Beach pediatric dentist, and Dr. Shawn Yu, our Huntington Beach orthodontist, are both board-certified and dedicated experts in their dental specialty.