South Bay

We’re here to provide the best dental care we can for your child. At Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics, that means not just doing great work, but creating a safe, gentle atmosphere to help your child have a better experience. Give our friendly team in San Diego, CA, a call or go online to schedule […]

When Should My Child Start Seeing a Dentist? Early, consistent dental care gives your child a strong foundation for lifelong good health. We recommend scheduling your child’s first visit before their first birthday and bringing them in for regular checkups from then on. This will help your child learn to feel safe and comfortable going

Your safety is our top priority. We are open for business as usual, but we need your help to keep our team and your family healthy by practicing common-sense COVID-19 prevention measures. Please take a look at what we’re doing and feel free to reach out and ask questions! Waiting for Your Appointment While you

At Coastal Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics, we want to make sure that you can afford the great dental care your family deserves. We offer convenient forms of payment, we accept most PPO insurance plans as well as Medi-Cal Dental (Denti-Cal)s, and will work with you to help make sure you get the most out of

Dr. Kim Lugtu Clinical Director Pediatric Dentist Dr. Kim Lugtu is a native of San Diego where she grew up in Rancho Penasquitos and attended Mt. Carmel High School. She graduated magna cum laude and received a BS degree in Biology at UC Riverside. In 2006, Dr. Kim received her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at