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Best overall
Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS
Best for General Dentistry.
Tradeoff: Weekend availability is not highlighted
Highest review signal
Highland Dental of Hayward
Positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews.
Useful when social proof matters more than pure proximity.
Best nearby alternative
Highland Dental of Hayward
Strong option in Hayward if you are willing to travel for fit.
Outside San Jose, so compare convenience before booking.
Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.
San Jose has no shortage of dental providers — a quick search pulls up hundreds. The challenge isn't finding one, it's figuring out which ones actually deliver. We spent time reviewing patient outcomes, checking credentials, comparing pricing, and analyzing feedback from patients who've had braces work done across the San Jose metro area.
This is the short list. Ten providers in San Jose, California that consistently showed up in the data — not because they paid to be here, but because their patients keep coming back and referring others. If you're weighing options for braces in San Jose, start here.
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Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS — BDS
Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan
Price ranges reflect typical San Jose, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.
Prices verified Apr 3, 2026
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A strong all-around pick if you want a reliable local choice for general dentistry.
Useful if you want the option with the deepest visible review signal before narrowing further.
A cleaner first stop if weekday time is tight and you need a clinic that documents weekend availability.
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279 reviews
90, East Taylor Street, Central San Jose
San Jose, California • 1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
279 reviews
San Jose, California
1.6 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Imagine a world where are only bright big smiles! That’s the picture dentists in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS in San Jose work hard on. Their facilities range from cleanings and to full mouth transformations. Professional in Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS will check your mouth cavity, tell you about determined problems and concoct therapy. If it will be important the professional may offer you surgical procedure. Price on services in this clinic depends on: initial health condi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 279 reviews, its 80.2 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
317 reviews
suite a, 1706, Willow Street, Willow Glen
San Jose, California • 4.4 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Willow Glen Dental Specialists is a dental care practice serving patients in the San Jose, California area. Services include periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics such as root canal, orthodontics such as Invisalign®, and many other dental care services of all types. The practice is proud to deliver the best in all areas of specialty dental care, all under one roof. The Willow Glen Dental Specialists team works closely with general dentists from around the San Jose area to ensure that patients
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 317 reviews, its 79.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
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Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
317 reviews
San Jose, California
4.4 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Willow Glen Dental Specialists is a dental care practice serving patients in the San Jose, California area. Services include periodontics, orthodontics, endodontics such as root canal, orthodontics such as Invisalign®, and many other dental care services of all types. The practice is proud to deliver the best in all areas of specialty dental care, all under one roof. The Willow Glen Dental Specialists team works closely with general dentists from around the San Jose area to ensure that patients
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 317 reviews, its 79.8 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
198 reviews
920, North Bascom Avenue, Rose Garden
San Jose, California • 3.9 km from San Jose - California Downtown
With years experience San Jose Dentist, Karan Mody, offers dental implants, porcelain veneers and many other family, cosmetic and restorative dental services in his San Jose, CA practice. Dr. Mody is very passionate about dentistry and has a gentle touch when working with his patients. Bascom Family Dentistry collaborates and refers their patients to the best specialists in the area. San Jose Dentist, Dr. Mody, continues to keep up with the latest in dental technology and offers nitrous (laughin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 198 reviews and its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
198 reviews
San Jose, California
3.9 km from San Jose - California Downtown
With years experience San Jose Dentist, Karan Mody, offers dental implants, porcelain veneers and many other family, cosmetic and restorative dental services in his San Jose, CA practice. Dr. Mody is very passionate about dentistry and has a gentle touch when working with his patients. Bascom Family Dentistry collaborates and refers their patients to the best specialists in the area. San Jose Dentist, Dr. Mody, continues to keep up with the latest in dental technology and offers nitrous (laughin
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 198 reviews and its 77.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Weekend hours are not highlighted
219 reviews
110, 841, Blossom Hill Road, South San Jose
San Jose, California • 10 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Our office is committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. We always take the time to provide personal attention to your questions and concerns and we will make every effort to ensure that each visit is a comfortable and informative experience to you and your family. Thank you and see you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 219 reviews, its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
219 reviews
San Jose, California
10 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Our office is committed to providing you with the highest quality of care. We always take the time to provide personal attention to your questions and concerns and we will make every effort to ensure that each visit is a comfortable and informative experience to you and your family. Thank you and see you soon!
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 219 reviews, its 76.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
45 reviews
3124, Senter Road, Lone Bluff
San Jose, California • 6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
45 reviews
San Jose, California
6.8 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and we strive to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site. We believe our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and trea
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because its 74.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 45 reviews, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Insurance support is not clearly highlighted
Excellent clinics, but outside San Jose.
554 reviews
1372, A Street, Upper B Street
Hayward, California • 41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
554 reviews
Hayward, California
41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We provide quality dental care, conveniently in your neighborhood and catered to your schedule, offering convenient evening hours, early mornings, and Saturday appointments. Keeping your comfort in mind, we also offer all our services in updated treatment rooms where you may enjoy blankets, stereo headphones and other luxuries that ensure you’re relaxed and calm. Whatever your dental needs, come visit us for the kind of quality, convenient care that means healthy teeth and gums and beautiful smi
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 554 reviews, its 80.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Apr 17, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
270 reviews
30, 1100, Park Place, South San Mateo
San Mateo, California • 42 km from San Jose - California Downtown
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 270 reviews, its 74.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
270 reviews
San Mateo, California
42 km from San Jose - California Downtown
San Mateo Dental Care for 20+ Years Provide friends, families and fellow San Mateans with personalized, preventative dental care through a holistic approach to dental hygiene. WHAT WE DO? What makes us San Mateo's first choice in dental care? Preventative Care Stopping problems, before they start. Our San Mateo dental team works with you to tailor a dental hygiene roadmap for life. State-of-the-Art Equipment Our staff and doctors embrace modern approaches if they can provide our customers with a
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it has meaningful review volume across online portals, backed by 270 reviews, its 74.6 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
184 reviews
# 4, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central
San Mateo, California • 47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
184 reviews
San Mateo, California
47 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Michael Wakasa and Annaliese Carlsmith practice a full scope of general and cosmetic dentistry with expertise ranging from porcelain veneers to dental implants, crowns and bridges. Dr. Wakasa and Dr. Carlsmith, seek to provide the highest level of care in all aspects and can literally redesign your smile.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 184 reviews, its 76.4 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 23, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
92 reviews
SUITE E, 21471, Foothill Boulevard, North Hayward
Hayward, California • 43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We are high tech dentistry, as we have a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility, most advanced technology for all of our treatments. We use digital radiographs with less radiation exposure so that the risk of side effects are extremely minimal, and patients spend less time in the chair. Innovative dental technology and gentle care will take care of you more effectively and painlessly. You will have a truly comfortable and relaxing experience while we focus on you and your health and wellbeing.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 92 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
92 reviews
Hayward, California
43 km from San Jose - California Downtown
We are high tech dentistry, as we have a fully equipped state-of-the-art facility, most advanced technology for all of our treatments. We use digital radiographs with less radiation exposure so that the risk of side effects are extremely minimal, and patients spend less time in the chair. Innovative dental technology and gentle care will take care of you more effectively and painlessly. You will have a truly comfortable and relaxing experience while we focus on you and your health and wellbeing.
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 92 reviews, its 78.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and weekend availability is clearly documented.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
33 reviews
713, A Street
Hayward, California • 41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 33 reviews, its 72.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
What stands out
Proof Signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
33 reviews
Hayward, California
41 km from San Jose - California Downtown
Welcome to A Street Dental, where smiles are created daily! If you are looking for a truly wonderful caring dentist and friendly helpful team, we can help you at A Street Dental. Please feel free to browse through our website to get to know Dr. Quynh Tonnu and her staff. We are currently accepting new patients so feel free
Best for
General Dentistry
Why we included it
We included it because it shows positive reviews across online portals, backed by 33 reviews, its 72.0 Smyleee Rating keeps it in the stronger part of this field, and it shows a broader service mix than many thinner profiles on the list.
Proof signals
Checked: profile positioning, service details, review signals, business hours, and pricing.
Last verified Mar 22, 2026.
Tradeoff
Outside San Jose proper
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| Clinic | City | Smyleee Rating | Reviews | Weekends | Insurance | Financing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Japantown Dental: Alex H. Mendoza, DDS | San Jose | 80.2 | 279 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Willow Glen Dental Specialists | San Jose | 79.8 | 317 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Bascom Family Dental - Karan Mody, DDS | San Jose | 77.0 | 198 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Blossom Family Dentistry | San Jose | 76.6 | 219 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Capitol Dental Group | San Jose | 74.4 | 45 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Highland Dental of Hayward | Hayward | 80.6 | 554 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Park Place Dental | San Mateo | 74.6 | 270 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Dr.'s Wakasa & Carlsmith | San Mateo | 76.4 | 184 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| Grovehill Family Dental | Hayward | 78.0 | 92 | Yes | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
| A Street Dental | Hayward | 72.0 | 33 | Not shown | Not highlighted | Not highlighted | General Dentistry |
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