Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids
Kids' dental care from a national chain in East SJ
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
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Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids is ranked in the top 3 on 2 Smyleee Top 10 lists.
About Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids
Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids on South King Road in Alum Rock is the pediatric branch of one of California's largest dental chains. For East San Jose families in Alum Rock, East Hills, and the 95122 corridor, the appeal of a chain office is straightforward: predictable pricing, broad insurance and Medi-Cal acceptance, and standardized service across many locations — the kind of practice you can shop confidently when you're juggling a single income, multiple kids, or a tight family budget that doesn't have room for surprise dental bills landing in the mailbox after a routine visit you thought was already covered.
The pediatric side of the practice covers the full preventive and restorative program your child needs growing up: routine cleanings, dental sealants on the molars to head off cavities before they start, fluoride treatments matched to each kid's risk level, fillings when cavities do appear, and emergency dental visits when something unexpected happens. The Western Dental network is also one of the larger California-based chains accepting Medi-Cal and Denti-Cal coverage, which matters significantly for families whose kids are on state insurance — a category of practice that's surprisingly hard to find in California despite the size of the population it serves.
If you've been searching for an affordable pediatric dentist in San Jose accepting Medicaid, this is one of the few large chains in the area that genuinely participates in those networks rather than just listing them on paper while quietly turning away covered patients.
For East San Jose families specifically researching a children's dentist in San Jose accepting Medicaid, an emergency child dentist in San Jose, CA, or simply an affordable pediatric dentist in San Jose, CA with predictable chain-pricing structure, this office is a sensible local option. The chain framework keeps fee schedules consistent across branches, which makes cost questions easier to plan around than at a boutique pediatric specialty practice with case-by-case quoting that varies appointment to appointment based on what gets discovered during the visit.
A Western Dental pediatric branch on South King Road in Alum Rock, offering preventive cleanings, sealants, fillings, and emergency pediatric care — the chain-pricing option for East San Jose families looking for predictable cost and broad insurance acceptance.
Clinic Details
Best Known For
Pediatric Dentistry, Braces, Emergency Dental Care, Preventive Cleanings, Dental Sealants
Business Hours
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Friday(Today) | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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Location
Services Offered
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Children's dentistry at Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids delivers cleanings, exams, and cavity care in a way that suits young patients and builds healthy habits early.
Emergency Dentistry
Emergency dentistry handles urgent issues — severe pain, broken or knocked-out teeth, lost fillings — as quickly as the schedule allows.
Dental Cleaning
Routine cleanings clear built-up plaque and tartar, supporting healthy gums and a brighter smile between checkups.
Dental Sealants
Sealants shield the grooved surfaces of molars from decay, a simple preventive step especially valuable for children.
Braces
Braces gradually move teeth into better alignment, suiting children, teens, and adults who need orthodontic correction.
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Reviews
Smyleee Rating
Excellent
835 reviews
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Recent Reviews
We’ve had decent experiences at Western Dental. The office itself isn’t the nicest in appearance, but the dental care has been solid and we haven’t had any major issues. I do think the overall atmosphere could feel a bit more welcoming, but overall it’s been a satisfactory experience for us.
Hailey and Mayra ALWAYS take amazing care of of us! They have exceptional professional and compassionate demeanors. Every time I take my son in for an appointment, we are greeted with a smile, and all of our questions are always answered. My son has had a great outcome so far with his braces and we are very happy with it. We would recommend western Dental kids to our friends and family because we’ve been taking very well. Cara‘s and we’ve also received great discounts for our braces and that really helps.
My experience with Tania was truly great. From the start, she made the whole process easy to understand and follow. She explained everything clearly and always made sure I knew what was going on. What I liked most was how patient and friendly she was. She listened to all my questions and gave helpful answers every time. Tania guided me through each step and made the appointment feel really smooth. Even things that seemed complicated at first became simple because of the way she explained them. She checked in with me often to make sure everything felt okay and that I understood what she was doing. Overall, Tania made the whole experience a lot better than I expected. She is professional, caring, and really good at what she does. I would definitely recommend her to anyone who needs orthopedic care.
Very very nice loves everything. I was so scared to get braces but Myra made me comfortable. She showed me everything that I needed to know to take care of my teeth. Thank you to her.
The initial payment was 500 and it was clearly explained to the worker that they would charge me 300 on one card and 200 on another for financial reasons and it turns out that it appeared to me that they charged me 500 on one card and 200 on another that same day. Let's hope that the error they made is resolved at the next appointment.
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