Top 10 Kids Dentist in Philadelphia Pennsylvania

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

Reviewed August 2, 202610 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

  • NuSmile Dental at Verree Rd and Red Lion is the strongest overall starting point in Philadelphia if you want a dependable option for preventive cleanings.
  • Center City Emergency Dentist has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Acumen Dental of Philadelphia: Fjoralba Thoma Dmd is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

61.7

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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.

Kids Dentist Costs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$100 – $250
Fluoride treatment$25 – $60
Dental sealants (per tooth)$35 – $75
Child X-rays (bitewings)$30 – $90
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$150 – $350
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$300 – $600
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$200 – $500
Space maintainer$250 – $550
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$75 – $175
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$200 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Philadelphia, Pennsylvania self-pay pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in Philadelphia Proper

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

1

NuSmile Dental at Verree Rd and Red Lion

4.1(41)·20 km from Philadelphia Downtown
62Smyleee

10107, Verree Road, Bustleton, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 10 AM

Preventive Cleanings focus in Philadelphia; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 10 services on file.

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NuSmile Dental at Verree Rd and Red Lion provides dental care on Verree Road in the Bustleton area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A professional cleaning removes the plaque and hardened tartar that brushing and flossing cannot reach, particularly along the gumline, and is the core of routine preventive care. Most people benefit from a cleaning roughly every six months, more often for those managing gum disease.

Affordable care means the practice sets out to make treatment accessible on a self-pay basis or through a payment arrangement, rather than assuming every patient arrives with comprehensive insurance. It is worth asking directly what options exist before assuming a needed treatment is out of reach.

At the core of a general dental practice is preventive and restorative care: checkups, professional cleanings, fillings, and screening for decay and gum disease before either becomes a bigger problem. It is the kind of appointment most people need on a routine schedule rather than only when something hurts.

Left untreated, small dental problems tend not to stay small. A minor cavity that would have been a straightforward filling can progress to needing root canal treatment and a crown, and early gum inflammation that would have reversed with a good cleaning can progress toward bone loss around the teeth. Catching things early is generally the difference in both effort and cost.

Continuity matters in dental care — seeing the same practice over time means your history, X-rays, and any patterns in your oral health are already on file, rather than starting from scratch at each visit. That familiarity is part of what a regular dental home offers beyond any single appointment.

Dental anxiety is common, and most practices are used to working with nervous patients — through clear explanations of what is about to happen, a slower pace where needed, and sedation options for patients who want them. Avoiding the dentist out of anxiety tends to make eventual treatment more involved, not less. Contact details for NuSmile Dental at Verree Rd and Red Lion are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Dental CleaningDental CrownsDental ImplantsDentures+6 more
Why this ranks
Best forPreventive Cleanings
Why included10 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website10 services listed
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 2026
2

Acumen Dental of Philadelphia: Fjoralba Thoma Dmd

4.7(76)·14 km from Philadelphia Downtown
76Smyleee

1133, Cottman Avenue, Fox Chase, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Philadelphia clinic is documented for general dentistry across 4 services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Dental CrownsDenturesGeneral DentistryRoot Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 76 verified Google reviews.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 19, 2026
3

Advanced Dentistry of Center City

4.9(336)·466 m from Philadelphia Downtown
89Smyleee

600, 1601, Walnut Street, Center City West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Philadelphia clinic with a general dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 8 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Dental CrownsDental ImplantsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Smyleee 89/1004.9★ · 336 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.9★ Google rating across 336 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 89/100.
Stands outSmyleee 89/100 · 4.9★ · 336 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 19, 2026
4

Advanced Family Dentistry

2.7(7)·11 km from Philadelphia Downtown
40Smyleee

6100, North 5th Street, Olney, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Family Dental Care focus in Philadelphia; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 2 services on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

It typically covers routine checkups and restorative treatment for both children and adults, with referrals out for anything requiring specialist training. Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Family Dental CareAffordable Dental Care
Why this ranks
Best forFamily Dental Care
Why included2 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
5

American Dental Associates - Philadelphia

4.8(882)·15 km from Philadelphia Downtown
90Smyleee

3428, Rhawn Street, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Philadelphia clinic is documented for general dentistry across 8 services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:Dental CrownsDental ImplantsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+4 more
Smyleee 90/1004.8★ · 882 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.8★ Google rating across 882 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outSmyleee 90/100 · 4.8★ · 882 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 19, 2026
6

ArmorDental

4.8 km from Philadelphia Downtown
34Smyleee

3117 Kensington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19134, United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 10 AM

Philadelphia clinic with a general dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 1 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Digital X-rays are a routine part of dental care because they show what a visual exam alone cannot — decay forming between teeth, bone loss below the gumline, and how developing adult teeth are positioned in children.

Services:General Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included1 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 11, 2026
7

Blanc Dental Studio

4.8(62)·955 m from Philadelphia Downtown
80Smyleee

716, Chestnut Street, Center City East, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 10 AM

General Dentistry focus in Philadelphia; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 2 services on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Dental ImplantsGeneral Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 62 verified Google reviews.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 19, 2026
8

Cacchio Dental Group

5.0(3)·18 km from Philadelphia Downtown
62Smyleee

9300, Frankford Avenue, Northeast Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 8:30 AM

Children / Pediatric Dentistry isn't listed directly on profile, but this Philadelphia clinic is documented for general dentistry across 4 services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:DenturesEmergency DentistryGeneral DentistryRoot Canal Treatment
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why included4 services documented on this profile. Limited independent review signal — verify fit before booking.
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 7, 2026
9

Center City Emergency Dentist

4.5(3.1k)·370 m from Philadelphia Downtown
74Smyleee

6th Floor, 1429, Walnut Street, Center City West, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens today at 8 AM

Philadelphia clinic with a emergency dentistry specialty that covers children / pediatric dentistry by implication, across 7 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed.

Services:Dental CrownsDental ImplantsDenturesEmergency Dentistry+3 more
4.5★ · 3.1k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forEmergency Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.5★ Google rating across 3,123 verified reviews.
Stands out4.5★ · 3.1k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 16, 2026
10

Cobblestone Kids

4.8(419)·1.1 km from Philadelphia Downtown
84Smyleee

1352, South Street, Hawthorne, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

General Dentistry focus in Philadelphia; children / pediatric dentistry is implied by specialty rather than listed directly, with 2 services on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Cobblestone Kids provides dental care on South Street in the Hawthorne area of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Use this page to find contact information for Cobblestone Kids and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Emergency DentistryGeneral Dentistry
Smyleee 84/1004.8★ · 419 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forGeneral Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic 4.8★ Google rating across 419 verified reviews and Smyleee Rating 84/100.
Stands outSmyleee 84/100 · 4.8★ · 419 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
TradeoffChildren / Pediatric Dentistry is implied by specialty but not listed as a direct service
VerifiedClinic data last verified Aug 19, 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
1NuSmile Dental at Verree Rd and Red Lion624.1(41)
2Acumen Dental of Philadelphia: Fjoralba Thoma Dmd764.7(76)
3Advanced Dentistry of Center City894.9(336)
4Advanced Family Dentistry402.7(7)
5American Dental Associates - Philadelphia904.8(882)
6ArmorDental34
7Blanc Dental Studio804.8(62)
8Cacchio Dental Group625.0(3)
9Center City Emergency Dentist744.5(3,123)
10Cobblestone Kids844.8(419)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Philadelphia

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 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Philadelphia 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 kids dentist work done across the Philadelphia metro area.

This is the short list. Ten providers in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 kids dentist in Philadelphia, start here.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Philadelphia, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $100 – $250, 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 Philadelphia typically ranges $200 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Philadelphia typically ranges $300 – $600 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Philadelphia typically ranges $150 – $350 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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 Pennsylvania 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 Philadelphia 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 2, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: Not shown
  • 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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