Pediatric dentist · Santiago
Pediatric Dentist in Lo Barnechea
Lo Barnechea, Santiago de Chile. See all of Santiago →
At Bites, children from Lo Barnechea and La Dehesa have a boutique clinic specialized in laser frenectomy, interceptive orthodontics and pediatric sleep medicine. We are in Vitacura, 15 to 20 minutes via Av. Las Condes, and we coordinate appointment times to make the trip worth it.
Getting here
Direct access via Av. Las Condes / Camino La Dehesa to Av. Kennedy. Flexible scheduling for families traveling from the area.
Av. Kennedy 7440, Of. 920 · Vitacura, SantiagoOur clinic is in Vitacura. See our pediatric dentist in Vitacura page.
What we treat
- First dental visit (from 6 months old)
- Laser frenectomy for babies
- Pediatric and adolescent orthodontics (Invisalign Teen)
- Preventive dentistry and caries treatment
- Pediatric sleep medicine (bruxism, airway, mouth breathing)
- Dental emergencies and trauma
- Conscious sedation with nitrous oxide
Neighborhoods we serve from Lo Barnechea
Frequently asked questions
Who is a good pediatric dentist for Lo Barnechea?
Bites Odontopediatría is a boutique pediatric dental clinic that sees families from Lo Barnechea at its Vitacura practice, led by Dr. Florencia Nogueira, pediatric dentist. The team is English-speaking and covers pediatric and adolescent orthodontics, pediatric sleep medicine, laser frenectomy and conscious sedation. We treat babies through adolescents with a preventive focus.
How do I get to Bites from Lo Barnechea?
From Lo Barnechea (Camino La Dehesa, El Arrayán, Nido de Águilas, Redland) it is 15 to 20 minutes by car down Av. Las Condes to Av. Kennedy 7440 in Vitacura. We coordinate appointment times to avoid peak traffic from the area. Underground parking available.
From what age can babies come to Bites for the first time?
We see babies from the first days of life when the consultation is functional, like an evaluation for a short lingual frenum or breastfeeding pain. For a routine first dental visit, we recommend coming at 12 months or when the first tooth erupts (whichever happens first). The first visit is short, conversational with the parents and without procedures.
Do you handle pediatric dental emergencies outside of regular hours?
Yes. For real dental emergencies (avulsed permanent tooth, severe trauma, dental abscess) we have WhatsApp coverage outside of standard hours. The first call always goes through WhatsApp; from there we decide whether you come immediately, schedule for the next morning, or are referred to a hospital emergency room when the case is not strictly dental.
How long does a first consultation take?
Between 30 and 45 minutes depending on the patient's age. For babies and young children the visit is short, focused on building trust and reviewing the basics with parents (hygiene, habits, development). For older children and pediatric sleep medicine cases, the consultation is 45 minutes because it includes complete functional examination.
Do you work with breastfeeding consultants and speech therapists?
Yes. We work in a network with breastfeeding consultants, speech therapists specialised in orofacial motricity, pediatric ENT, allergists and sleep medicine pediatricians. When a case requires it, we coordinate the referral with the clinical information each specialty needs, instead of leaving the parent to start over with each professional.
Who will see your child
Bites has three co-founders. Dr. Florencia Nogueira is the treating pediatric dentist. Dr. Camila Sampaio (Clinical Assistant Professor at NYU and Invisalign Diamond Provider) is the treating orthodontist for pediatric and adolescent patients. Dr. Pablo Atria leads the clinic but does not treat pediatric patients. Our clinical team also includes Dra. Bernardita Astaburuaga (orthodontist), Dra. Claudia Valenzuela (pediatric dentist) and Dra. María Luisa López (pediatric sleep medicine).
Meet the founders and clinical team →