Top 10 Kids Dentist in Anaheim California

Top 10 Kids Dentist in Anaheim California

Compare Anaheim-area clinics on reviews, service fit, insurance, and booking convenience.

Reviewed August 3, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20262 clinicsDr Maqsud Mallick, BDSHow we rank

Quick Answer

Which clinic looks strongest at a glance?

We prioritize local relevance, review strength, service breadth, access, price clarity, and patient experience signals.

At A Glance

  • 7 Day Dental is the strongest overall starting point in Anaheim if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Santa Fe Dental Group has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.

Quick Summary

2 clinics scored on this page

86.3

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Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Children / Pediatric Dentistry Costs in Anaheim, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$75 – $150
Fluoride treatment$25 – $60
Dental sealants (per tooth)$35 – $75
Child X-rays (bitewings)$50 – $150
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$100 – $250
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$250 – $500
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$150 – $350
Space maintainer$250 – $500
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$50 – $150
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$150 – $300

Prices sourced from Cool Kids Dental (coolkidsdental.com), Anaheim Children's Dentist (anaheimchildrensdentist.com), Smile Angels Anaheim (drannaruthmartinez.com), Baker Pediatric Dental Care/Tustin regional average (bakerpediatricdentalcare.com), and PCO Dental general pediatric pricing reference (pcodental.com). Ranges reflect Anaheim, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. Cool Kids Dental advertises a new patient special of $75 (regularly $289 value) for exam and cleaning. Routine cleanings in the Anaheim/Orange County area average approximately $95. Prices for procedures not explicitly listed for Anaheim (sealants, crowns, pulpotomy, space maintainer, nitrous oxide, mouthguard) are estimated based on California regional averages. Actual costs may vary by provider and insurance coverage. Many Anaheim pediatric practices accept Medi-Cal Dental, which may reduce or eliminate out-of-pocket costs for eligible patients.

Prices verified Aug 3, 2026

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Top Clinics in Anaheim Proper

Only clinics physically located in Anaheim appear in this primary ranking.

1

7 Day Dental

4.4(1.5k)·3.0 km from Anaheim Downtown
86Smyleee

637, North Euclid Street, Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Anaheim, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 31 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Pediatric dentistry, general family care, orthodontics, endodontics, oral surgery, and dental implants are all offered at this address.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryApicoectomyBone GraftingBraces+27 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 86/100
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 1,475 verified Google reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 8, 2026
2

Santa Fe Dental Group

3.9(24)·7.1 km from Anaheim Downtown
68Smyleee

2873, West Lincoln Avenue, Northwest Anaheim, Anaheim, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Anaheim, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 30 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Orthodontic services span both fixed appliances and Invisalign, which is significant for pediatric and adolescent patients who form a substantial portion of the practice's patient base. For families with young children and adults who both need orthodontic treatment, a practice that handles all ages under one roof reduces the scheduling complexity of managing multiple dental relationships across different offices.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBone GraftingCosmetic DentistryDental Bonding+26 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published30 services listed
TradeoffOnly 24 reviews — limited independent evidence
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 18, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every children / pediatric dentistry provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Children / Pediatric Dentistry
17 Day Dental864.4(1,475)
2Santa Fe Dental Group683.9(24)

Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.

Other Top Children / Pediatric Dentistry Clinics in Anaheim, California

1 additional providers ranked below the Top 10 using the same algorithm. Updated monthly.

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#11U Smile DentalAnaheim79.24.9★462View →

How to Choose a Dentist in Anaheim, California

Use the ranking as a starting point, then narrow the shortlist based on the kind of care you actually need.

If you want routine or family care

Prioritize review consistency, insurance friendliness, practical hours, and a broad general-dentistry service mix over marketing language alone.

If urgency matters

Confirm same-day capacity, after-hours guidance, and whether the clinic handles urgent restorative work in-house or refers out.

If affordability matters most

Compare financing signals, insurance notes, and the local cost guide. A higher-ranked clinic is not automatically the best value for your specific treatment.

Questions to ask before booking

  • Do you accept my insurance or offer payment plans?
  • Are you taking new patients right now?
  • Do you handle my treatment in-house?
  • What is the total expected cost before treatment starts?
EditorialUpdated August 3, 2026Independently reviewed

Anaheim's kids' dental market serves one of Southern California's most diverse pediatric patient populations — a city where the clinical team's Spanish-language capability is as important in the west Anaheim patient community as the clinical environment design, and where the Vietnamese and Korean-speaking patient families in the north Anaheim and Brookhurst corridor communities add multilingual demands beyond Spanish. Anaheim's AHCCCS and Denti-Cal enrollment rates are significant, and the kids' dental practices that serve the Anaheim patient community most effectively have built the Medi-Cal billing infrastructure alongside the pediatric clinical environment and behaviour guidance approach that makes dental care accessible and positive for children across the full language and socioeconomic range of Orange County's most populous city.

Smyleee evaluated Anaheim kids' dental practices on multilingual clinical team capability, pediatric behavior guidance approach, Denti-Cal and commercial insurance billing, appointment accessibility across the city's geographic spread, and parent-verified child patient experience quality. These ten Anaheim kids' dental clinics are the practices the data confirmed as most reliably delivering positive early dental experiences for the full demographic range of Orange County's most diverse pediatric patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Anaheim, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $75 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal) in Anaheim typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Anaheim typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Anaheim typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Anaheim pediatric dentistry clinics on a weighted score: verified patient reviews (30%), clinical credentials and expertise (20%), technology and equipment (15%), accessibility (15%), pricing transparency (10%), and patient experience (10%). The list is recomputed from current data and independently reviewed by Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS.
The ranking is recalculated on a rolling basis from current review and profile data and was last reviewed in August 2026. Clinics can move up or down as their underlying data changes.
Prioritise verified credentials and relevant training, modern equipment and sterilisation standards, a strong and recent review history, transparent pricing, and clear communication about treatment options. Confirm the clinic is taking new patients and offers pediatric dentistry before booking.
Many clinics in Anaheim accept major dental insurance and offer financing such as in-house payment plans or third-party options like CareCredit for larger treatments. Coverage and financing vary by practice — confirm your plan is accepted and ask about phased or monthly payment options before treatment begins.

How We Vet Each Clinic

Every clinic on this list passes our verification process

  • License & standing verified — active California dental license confirmed with no disciplinary actions.
  • Patient review volume checked — minimum verified patient reviews across Google with a strong average rating.
  • Local presence confirmed — verified physical practice in the Anaheim metro area with established patient base.
  • Technology & equipment assessed — modern dental technology and sterilization standards evaluated.
  • Transparent pricing reviewed — clear communication of costs, financing options, and insurance acceptance.

How We Scored the Best Clinics

Our transparent ranking methodology

Verified patient reviews & outcomes30%
Kids Dentist expertise & credentials20%
Technology investment & modern equipment15%
Accessibility (hours, location, scheduling ease)15%
Transparent pricing & financing options10%
Patient experience & comfort measures10%

How This Page Was Reviewed

We want this page to help users choose confidently, not just scroll a list.

Editorial checks

  • Locality and city fit
  • Review strength and rating consistency
  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Content updated: August 3, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: August 1, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
  • Organic rankings are algorithmic, sponsored rows are labeled
  • Clinics can move up or down when underlying data changes

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