Happy Smiles Ahead

A Premier Pediatric Dental Experience in Manhattan Beach

Welcome to

Spreading sunshine and smiles throughout the South Bay

We take a personalized, family-centered approach to helping children achieve their healthiest, brightest selves. From our compassionate team to our calming office design, we’re dedicated to creating positive experiences for children from the moment they arrive. Your child's oral health is a journey - we’ll help you smile and enjoy the ride!

Meet Dr. Melissa Grant

Board-certified pediatric dentist Dr. Melissa Grant leads our practice with compassion, expertise, and a playful touch. Kids are drawn to her ability to connect on their level and make them feel at ease, while parents appreciate her warmth, honesty, and shame-free approach to care. As a mom herself, she understands the realities of raising children in today’s world, and with Toothlings has created a comforting environment where kids of all ages can get the care they truly need to thrive.

Education:

UCLA-trained double Bruin, graduating top of her class.

Hometown:

South Bay native, born & raised right here in Manhattan Beach.

Background:

Former behavioral therapist for children with autism and other special needs.

Take a look around

What makes us shine

From our boutique amenities to our family-centered perspective, discover the Toothlings difference.

We’re on Your Team

We all know it takes a village to raise a child. That’s why we partner with families, pediatricians, therapists, and specialists to create a collaborative pediatric healthcare team for your child. We’re here to support your family’s needs and think comprehensively about your child’s oral health.

Uplifting & Shame-Free

The reality is that a child’s oral health is impacted by a variety of factors, many that are out of their control. We wish it was as simple as better brushing to solve all of our oral health woes. Genetics, anatomy, nutrition, microbiome, and airway all play a role. Knowing this, we never want a child (or parent) to feel less-than. That’s why you won’t find any “cavity-free clubs” on our walls. In our eyes, every kid is a ray of sunshine and deserves to be celebrated!

Whole-Child Customized Care

No child is the same, and neither is their dental care. We recognize that every family comes with a unique set of circumstances, so we’re here to help create a tailored plan that fits those individual needs. Whether it’s creating a sensory-sensitive environment, or accommodating a personal preference for care, we’ll always meet you right where you’re at.

Experience You Can Trust

Dr. Grant and her team have years of specialized training to confidently treat children of all ages, backgrounds, and comfort levels. We constantly strive to deliver the highest quality of care, going above and beyond industry standards. Rest assured your little ones are in the best hands with us.

Made With Kids (and You) in Mind

Our office is designed to be fun and approachable for kids, while still offering elevated amenities parents can appreciate. We encourage parents to be present with their child throughout their visit, and make sure they’re comfortable in the process.

Convenience is Key

From our paperless forms and online patient portal, to our central location in the Manhattan Village, we make every trip to the dentist easy. Be sure to stop by one of our incredible neighbors before, during, or after your visit!

Specialized Pediatric Dental Services

Proactive

Preventive Dentistry

We help kids establish a lifetime of healthy habits early, and prevent more invasive treatments later through our comprehensive and proactive approach to preventive care.

Minimally-Invasive

Restorative Dentistry

Our conservative approach to restorative care ensures we only treats what's truly necessary, preserving more of your child's natural smile and setting the stage for lifelong oral health.

Smiles for All

Special Needs Dentistry

Every child deserves a healthy smile! We welcome children with special health care needs and offer accommodations to help them feel safe and comfortable throughout every visit.

Proactive

Preventive Dentistry

We help kids establish a lifetime of healthy habits early, and prevent more invasive treatments later through our comprehensive and proactive approach to preventive care.

Minimally-Invasive

Restorative Dentistry

Our conservative approach to restorative care, including treatments like white fillings and tooth-colored crowns, preserve more of your child's natural tooth structure, setting the stage for lifelong oral health.

Smiles for All

Special Needs Dentistry

Every child deserves a healthy smile! We welcome children with special health care needs and offer accommodations to help them feel safe and comfortable throughout every visit.

Smiles at every stage

No two smiles are the same! That's why we tailor our care to your child's unique needs at every age and stage of development.

Kids & Parents Love Us!

Read Our Reviews

Dr. Grant has an amazing bedside manner. She makes my kids feel so comfortable in the dentist chair. She plays games and makes them laugh all while checking their teeth and treating them. When it comes to speaking with the parents, Dr. Grant explains everything very clearly in a way that's easy to understand. I'm so happy to have a dentist we enjoy visiting!

Shoshana K.

Dr. Melissa is one of the most knowledgeable and caring pediatric dentists. She truly takes care of her patients and makes the dental experience fun for your little ones! I highly recommend Dr. Melissa!

Erin H.

Dr Melissa Grant is an amazing pediatric dentist! She's intelligent, kind and I trust sending patients to her. She really goes above and beyond to make sure the kids are comfortable and having a good time, all while giving excellent treatment. Also, her office is beautiful and modern. I highly recommend Dr. Melissa!

Tiffany Z.