Bright Futures, Straight Smiles Here
Welcome to our dental home
Welcome to our practice where healthy smiles begin and confidence grows. As a trusted pediatric dentist and orthodontist in Huntington Beach, California, we proudly serve children, teens and families with gentle pediatric dentistry and advanced orthodontic care. Our team is dedicated to making every visit positive by creating a friendly environment where kids feel comfortable and parents feel assured. From preventive checkups and cavity care to braces and clear aligners we provide personalized treatments that support long-term oral health. With compassion expertise and modern technology we help every patient achieve a smile that is healthy beautiful and built to last.
Our Services
View All ServicesAt Daghlian Pediatric Dentistry & Sokolowski Orthodontics, we provide comprehensive, patient-focused care that supports healthy smiles and overall wellness. Our experienced pediatric dentist and orthodontist combine advanced, holistic techniques with a gentle touch to create positive experiences for every patient. From preventive care to functional orthodontics, we deliver personalized treatments designed to promote long-term oral and systemic health.
Meet Your Doctors
Rita Daghlian, DDS, is a board-certified pediatric dentist focused on prevention-first care. Sey trained at USC, completed pediatric residency at Children's Hospital San Diego, and general practice residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego. Active in AAPD and CSPD, she uses kid-friendly communication so each child feels truly safe.
Paul Sokolowski, DDS, is an ABO-certified orthodontist focused on confident, healthy bites. He earned a BS at USC, a DDS at USC, and a master's in craniofacial biology during residency. A trusted Invisalign provider, he belongs to AAO, ADA, CDA, and PCSO, and personalizes treatment to each smile and lifestyle.
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Whole-Child Airway Wellness
At Daghlian Pediatric Dentistry & Sokolowski Orthodontics, our pediatric dentist, orthodontist and team look beyond straight teeth to understand how your child's airway, oral structures and habits influence sleep, behavior and growth. Because oral health affects the whole body, we evaluate the mouth as part of a larger system. Our goal: help children breathe, sleep and thrive.
Advanced Assessment Tools
We use digital imaging, bite evaluations and airway-focused diagnostics to study how your child breathes and sleeps in Newport Beach, California. These tools identify patterns that affect growth, focus and comfort. Finding root causes early allows us to guide development proactively and create a personalized plan that supports long-term well-being.
Coordinated Specialty Care
Our orthodontist designs individualized plans using myofunctional therapy, growth-guiding orthodontics and gentle oral appliances. Care stays closely coordinated with our pediatric dentist for daily support, monitoring and comfort. This team-based model helps your child progress confidently while respecting natural development, ensuring consistent, thoughtful care at every stage of treatment.
A Clear Path Forward
We guide families through each step, from airway evaluation to ongoing support. After assessing your child's breathing and growth patterns, we outline options that fit your goals and lifestyle. Schedule a consultation with Rita Daghlian and Paul Sokolowski to begin a calmer, healthier journey toward better breathing and confident, lasting smiles.
Orthodontic Treatment
Invisalign
Invisalign offers a clear, comfortable option for straightening teeth without brackets or wires. Custom aligners gently guide movement, helping teens and adults achieve confident, healthy smiles with flexibility..
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Adult orthodontics supports healthy bites and confident smiles at any age. With discreet options like Invisalign and modern braces, treatment aligns teeth comfortably while fitting adult schedules and goals.
Read MoreInterceptive Orthodontics
Interceptive orthodontics guides early growth to prevent bigger issues later. Timely care can create space, improve function and support confident development, helping children achieve healthier, more balanced smiles.
Read MoreMyofunctional Orthodontics
Myofunctional therapy trains muscles for proper breathing, swallowing, and posture - helping guide natural jaw growth and maintain lasting orthodontic results.
Read MoreFunctional Orthodontics
Using a natural, growth-guided approach, functional orthodontics promotes balanced facial development and proper airway function while creating healthy, aligned smiles.
Read MoreWhat Makes Us Different
Choosing pediatric dentistry and orthodontics should feel simple. At Daghlian Pediatric Dentistry & Sokolowski Orthodontics, you'll find a calm atmosphere, friendly guidance, and care tailored to your child. We combine prevention, education, and thoughtful treatment planning so families in Newport Beach, California feel informed, respected, and confident - today and through every stage of growing, healthy smiles.
Comfortable Experience
Comfort shapes every visit. We use kid-friendly explanations, tell-show-do, numbing, and gentle techniques to reduce sensitivity. Blankets, sunglasses, and comforts help children relax. If anxiety or longer care is expected, we pace appointments and schedule so families in Newport Beach, California feel supported from hello to high-five.
Personalized Care
Every smile is unique. We begin with a thoughtful exam, photos, and history, then explain options clearly so families can choose confidently together. Rita Daghlian and Paul Sokolowski coordinate pediatric and orthodontic care in one place, aligning timing with growth and goals. Plans fit your schedule, comfort, and budget in Newport Beach, California.
Modern Technology
Technology supports accuracy and comfort. Digital X-rays, intraoral cameras, and 3D planning help us diagnose precisely, explain clearly, and work efficiently. For hygiene, Airflow therapy removes biofilm gently. For orthodontics, imaging and modern materials guide tooth movement and predictable results—fewer surprises, more smiles for families in Newport Beach, California.
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Trusted Care, Lasting Smile
Easy scheduling for busy families
Ready to get started? Request an appointment online or call our friendly team. We offer convenient hours, text reminders, and streamlined check-in at Daghlian Pediatric Dentistry & Sokolowski Orthodontics. Bring questions—we'll explain options clearly and outline timing. Our goal is simple: efficient visits, calm kids, and healthy smiles for families in Newport Beach, California.
We help you plan care comfortably. Our team estimates costs, coordinates benefits, and shares payment choices before treatment begins. We pace visits thoughtfully for growing kids and busy schedules. If your child is anxious, we tailor communication and techniques so everyone feels supported—before, during, and after appointments at Daghlian Pediatric Dentistry & Sokolowski Orthodontics.
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