Dr. Paulina Nguyen, DDS

Torrance, CA Pediatric Specialist (Children's Dentist)

Torrance children's dentist, Dr. Krystle Rapisura is a native of Southern California whose interest in pediatric dentistry stemmed from a desire to help children and their families develop a strong dental foundation. Her extensive dental education, along with her previous tutoring experience, has given her the ability to openly communicate and educate both patients and their families.

She received her BA in Integrative Biology from UC Berkeley and later her Doctor of Dental Medicine from Western University of Health Sciences. Dr. Rapisura received her Advanced Education in Pediatric Dentistry from New York University, but has since returned home to Southern California to continue her career in Pediatric Dentistry while being close to friends and family.

Dr. Rapisura is a proud member of the American Association of Women Dentists, the American Dental Education Association, and American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Her focus is on prevention and education, but her skills enable her to provide quality care and comprehensive services as necessary. Her patience and calm demeanor have made her a favorite with children and parents alike.

• Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
• Care for Your Child’s Teeth
• Dental Emergencies
• Dental Radiographs (X-Rays)
• Does Your Child Grind His or Her Teeth at Night?
• Early Orthodontic Treatment
• Eruption of Your Child’s Teeth
• First Visit
• Fluoride
• Good Diet
• How Often Should Children Have Dental Checkups?
• How to Prevent Cavities
• Mouth Guards
• Pacifiers and Thumb Sucking
• Pediatric Dental Appliances
• Perinatal and Infant Oral Health
• Sealing Out Tooth Decay
• Sedation Dentistry for Children
• Sippy Cups
• Tobacco Use
• Tongue Piercing
• What is Pulp Therapy?
• What’s the Best Toothpaste for My Child?
• When Should Children Have Their First Dental Visit?
• When Will My Baby Start Getting Teeth?
• Why Are Primary Teeth Important?
• Why See a Pediatric Dentist?
• Xylitol – Reducing Cavities

Every specialist dentist in our Torrance and San Pedro, CA dental practice recognizes their ability to enhance the lifestyles of our patients. As lifestyle enhancers, our dental specialists take great pride in their ability to change the lives of our patients in a positive and meaningful way. Our Torrance dental specialists offer speciality dental services like, Periodontal Care, Dental Implants, Tooth Extractions, Oral Surgery, Root Canal Therapy, Wisdom Teeth Extractions, and Pediatric Dental Care.

San Pedro and Torrance, CA dental specialists serving the dental needs of Torrance, CA and its surrounding areas of San Pedro, Harbor City, Wilmington, Carson, Lomita, Long Beach, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes, and in zip codes: 90731, 90732, 90744, 90745, 90746, 90747, 90748, 90749, 90810,  90895, 90710, 90274, 90275, 90501, 90502, 90503, 90504, 90505