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At A Glance
Biltmore Dental Center is the strongest overall starting point in Phoenix if you want a dependable option for dental implants.
Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
Prices sourced from Risas Dental (Phoenix, AZ), pcodental.com, realdentalcosts.com, and The Kids Dental Office of Phoenix. Ranges reflect Phoenix, Arizona pricing as of 2026 in USD. Note: Risas Dental lists new patient exam and X-rays starting at $10–$14 with discounts; routine checkup costs typically range $100–$300 per pcodental.com. Prices for procedures not explicitly listed for Phoenix (e.g., sealants, pulpotomy, space maintainer, mouthguard) are estimated from Arizona regional averages and national pediatric dental benchmarks. Insurance coverage, AHCCCS (Arizona Medicaid), and in-office payment plans can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs. Always verify pricing directly with your provider.
Prices verified Aug 5, 2026
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Suite b, 4202, North 32nd Street, Camelback East Village, Phoenix, Arizona
Open until 5 PM
Documented for dental implants in Phoenix, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 22 procedures on file.
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Family and general dentistry form the heart of the practice, with dental cleanings, fillings, and preventive care for patients of all ages, and dedicated children's and pediatric dentistry for the youngest among them.
Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Cleaning+18 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 1.3k reviews
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 1,279 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
10, 4232, East Chandler Boulevard, Ahwatukee Foothills Village, Phoenix, Arizona
Open until 5 PM
Pediatric Dentistry focus in Phoenix, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 13 documented services.
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Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics provides dental care on East Chandler Boulevard in the Ahwatukee Foothills Village area of Phoenix, Arizona. Pediatric dental care is built around treating children specifically — dentists with additional training in child development and behaviour management, and offices designed to make a first visit unintimidating. Use this page to find contact information for Jungle Roots Children's Dentistry & Orthodontics and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.
Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesDental CrownsDental Fillings+9 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 96/1004.9★ · 346 reviews
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 346 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 96/100.
Smyleee Rating bands: 90+ Outstanding · 84–89 Excellent · 71–83 Very Good · 61–70 Good · below 61 Rated.
How to Choose a Dentist in Phoenix, Arizona
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 5, 2026Independently reviewed
Phoenix's kids' dental market serves the most demographically diverse pediatric patient population in the Southwest — a city where the children's dental practices in the Arcadia and Biltmore neighbourhoods serve a different socioeconomic profile from those along the 19th Avenue and Buckeye Road corridors, but where the clinical goal — a positive first dental experience that establishes the child's lifelong dental health behaviour — is identical regardless of zip code. Phoenix's AHCCCS-enrolled pediatric patient population is among the largest in the western US, and the practices that serve this population well — with age-appropriate behaviour guidance, efficient AHCCCS billing, and clinical environments designed for children — are as valuable to Phoenix's dental health landscape as the premium private pediatric offices in the north end.
Smyleee evaluated Phoenix kids' dental practices on pediatric behaviour guidance protocol, clinical environment quality, AHCCCS and commercial insurance billing, appointment accessibility across the city's geographic spread, and parent-verified child patient experience consistency. These ten Phoenix kids' dental clinics are the practices the data confirmed as delivering the most reliably positive first and early dental experiences across a city as large and diverse as Phoenix.
Medically reviewed by
Dr Maqsud Mallick — BDS
Frequently Asked Questions
8 questions answered by our editorial team
In Phoenix, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $100 – $300, based on Smyleee's September 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal) in Phoenix typically ranges $150 – $350 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in Phoenix typically ranges $200 – $400 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in Phoenix typically ranges $90 – $250 (September 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Phoenix 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 September 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 Phoenix 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 Arizona 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 Phoenix 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.