Business Details
Your Child's Trusted Dental Care Partner in Redwood City
At Sequoia Pediatric Dentistry, we specialize in creating a positive dental experience for children from infancy through adolescence. Our practice, founded by Dr. Jack Yeung, a board-certified pediatric dentist, emphasizes preventive care as the foundation of lifelong oral health. We adhere to recommendations from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Academy of Pediatrics, beginning dental relationships as early as age one. Our team employs tailored behavior guidance techniques to build trust and ensure comfort, with a focus on child-specific communication and a welcoming environment designed for young patients.Our state-of-the-art facility in Redwood City features dedicated play areas and accommodates children with special healthcare needs, craniofacial anomalies, and those requiring sedation dentistry. We prioritize education to empower families in maintaining oral health and offer Saturday appointments for added flexibility. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our board-certified expertise, research-driven approach, and dedication to making dental visits fun and stress-free for every child.
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Preventive Care
Sedation Dentistry
Interceptive Orthodontics
Special Needs Dentistry
Highlights and features
- We are a board-certified pediatric dental practice with specialized training in child behavior guidance.
- Our team has experience treating children with special healthcare needs and craniofacial anomalies.
- We use child-specific communication techniques to build trust and reduce dental anxiety.
- Our facility is designed specifically for children, with play areas and a welcoming atmosphere.
- We follow AAPD and AAP guidelines for early preventive dental care starting at age one.
Associations and certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Services
Pediatric Dental Exams
Comprehensive dental exams for children starting as early as age one. Our exams focus on preventive care, cavity risk assessment, and early detection of developmental issues. We use child-friendly techniques to ensure comfort and build trust during each visit.
Sedation Dentistry
Specialized sedation options for children with dental anxiety or complex treatment needs. We offer oral and IV sedation administered by board-certified professionals in a safe, controlled environment to ensure positive treatment experiences for nervous patients.
Special Needs Dentistry
Tailored dental care for children with medical, physical, or cognitive disabilities. Our team has advanced training in treating patients with craniofacial anomalies and developmental conditions, using modified techniques to accommodate individual needs while maintaining high care standards.
Interceptive Orthodontics
Early orthodontic intervention for children to address bite issues, jaw development, and spacing problems. We use age-appropriate appliances to guide proper dental growth and reduce future treatment needs, focusing on long-term oral health benefits.
Preventive Care
Customized preventive programs including fluoride treatments, sealants, and hygiene education. We emphasize early habit formation through interactive learning, teaching proper brushing techniques and dietary guidance to establish lifelong dental health routines.
People
Dr. Jack Yeung
Board Certified Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Jack Yeung, a San Francisco Bay Area native, completed his pediatric dentistry residency at UCLA-CHAT. He specializes in child behavior guidance, sedation dentistry, and care for children with special needs. His research focuses on taste perception and cavity risk.
Questions
What age should my child first visit the dentist?
We recommend the first dental visit by age one, following guidelines from the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry to establish early preventive care.
Do you treat children with special healthcare needs?
Yes, our team has specialized training in caring for children with medical, physical, or cognitive disabilities, including those with craniofacial anomalies and developmental conditions.
What sedation options are available for anxious children?
We offer oral and IV sedation administered by board-certified professionals to ensure comfortable treatment experiences for children with dental anxiety or complex needs.
How do you make dental visits positive for kids?
Our child-friendly office uses play areas, age-appropriate communication, and tailored behavior guidance techniques to create fun, stress-free experiences that build dental confidence.
What preventive care services do you offer?
We provide fluoride treatments, dental sealants, hygiene education, and customized oral health plans to help children develop strong lifelong dental habits.
Are Saturday appointments available?
Yes, we offer select Saturday appointments by prior arrangement to accommodate busy family schedules while maintaining personalized care quality.
