How do I know which option is best?

Start with a dental exam. The dentist can talk through the options and answer your questions.

Pediatric Sedation Dentistry in LA

What Is Sedation Dentistry?

Sedation dentistry uses medication to help patients stay calm and comfortable during dental treatment. It may be recommended for patients who feel anxious, need extensive dental work, or have special needs.

Party Time Children’s Dental in Koreatown, Los Angeles offers nitrous oxide (laughing gas) and general anesthesia options for patients of any age, depending on their needs.

Ready to book a visit?

Our Koreatown team can answer your questions and help you schedule your child’s visit.

Request an Appointment Call 213-529-4010

Kids & Adults Under One Roof

English & Spanish Spoken

Medi-Cal & Many Plans Welcome

Themed Rooms & Ceiling Movies

Comfort Options We Offer

Comfort firstThemed rooms, ceiling movies and video games help many kids relax without any sedation.

Nitrous oxideLaughing gas for mild to moderate nervousness. Learn more.

General anesthesiaFull sleep in our office with a licensed anesthesiologist. Learn more.

Most children never need sedation. When they do, we start with the lightest option that will work for your child and the planned treatment.

Anxious patients

Extensive dental work

Patients with special needs

Options for kids and adults

Cost, Insurance & Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO and union plans welcome

Cost depends on your child’s needs and the treatment involved. Call 213-529-4010 before your visit and our team can help verify your benefits, or read about insurance and payment.

Visit Us in Koreatown, Los Angeles

2978 Wilshire Blvd #201, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (Koreatown)

Families come to us from Mid-Wilshire, Hancock Park, Westlake, Pico-Union, and Downtown Los Angeles. We see children and adults, and our team speaks English and Spanish.

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Free parking Wheelchair accessible

How We Choose the Right Option

Talk with you first

You tell us what worries your child and what has helped or gone wrong before.

Health review

We review medical history, medications, allergies, and recent illness.

Look at the treatment plan

A single filling and a full treatment visit call for different levels of support.

Recommend the lightest option that fits

Often that is comfort measures alone, or nitrous oxide.

Explain and prepare

You get clear instructions and time to ask questions before deciding.

Nitrous Oxide vs. General Anesthesia

Nitrous oxide

Awake and responsive
Mild to moderate anxiety
Wears off quickly
Shorter, simpler visits

General anesthesia

Fully asleep
Significant anxiety, special needs, young children
Anesthesiologist present in our office
Several procedures in one visit

Questions about sedation? Call 213-529-4010

Our team will talk through your child’s needs and explain the options, the preparation, and what recovery looks like before anything is scheduled.

Who May Need Extra Support

Dental anxietyChildren who feel very nervous about treatment.

Special needsSee special needs dentistry.

Extensive treatmentSeveral fillings, crowns or extractions.

Very young childrenToddlers who cannot hold still for longer visits.

Urgent careSome dental emergencies need prompt treatment.

Medical considerationsWhen your dentist recommends it for safety.

Have questions about pediatric sedation dentistry?

Our Koreatown team can explain whether pediatric sedation dentistry is right for your child, review your options, and help you schedule.

Request an Appointment Call 213-529-4010

Sedation Dentistry Questions Parents Ask

It may help children who feel nervous during treatment. Your dentist will decide whether it is appropriate after reviewing your child’s needs and health history.

It may be considered for children with significant anxiety, special needs, or extensive dental treatment. Your dentist will explain the details and preparation.

Yes. Sedation options are available for patients of any age when appropriate.

Start with a <a href="https://partytimedental.com/pediatric-dentistry/kids-dental-exams/">dental exam</a>. The dentist can talk through the options and answer your questions.

The dentist will consider your child’s anxiety, age, health, and the treatment planned before recommending an option.

It depends on the type of sedation. Your dentist will explain what to expect.

Comfortable, loose clothing is usually best. Follow any instructions your dental team gives you.

Coverage depends on your plan and needs. We welcome many plans, including Medi-Cal, PPO, HMO, and union plans. Call 213-529-4010 and our team can help check your benefits.

In our Koreatown office, with a licensed anesthesiologist present.

What Families Say About Party Time

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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Thank you Rosemary for always taking care of my son Dylan. He feels so safe when you do his cleaning and x rays.  You have so much patience with kids and I appreciiate it so much. I reccomend any parent to come to this Dentist.
  
 
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   Gissell The Color 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The staff here are so kind, welcoming, and incredibly child-friendly. They created such a calm environment, which helped my daughter stay calm throughout the visit.
  
 
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   Gisselle Gonzales 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Siempre son muy amables y siempre todo muy limpio
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. very nice people they have great customer service.
  
 
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   Vicente Ramirez (Shadow) 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Good place to take your kids. They explain better. Waiting time is fast kids feel happy being here. They have a TV so they can watch while cleaning the teeth
  
 
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   Jessie Ramos 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time being here everyone was nice and welcoming and the doctor was amazing my kids felt comfortable 😊
  
 
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 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My visit on 05/11 was amazing, Dr. Nazila Bagheri took great care of me and was very kind and friendly:)
  
 
  
  
 
 
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