Top 10 Kids Dentist in Sacramento California

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

Reviewed July 30, 2026Ranking recomputed July 1, 20266 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

  • Greenhaven Pediatric Dentistry - Brenda Ho, DDS is the strongest overall starting point in Sacramento if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Natomas Crossing Dental Care has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Dental Excellence of Greenhaven is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

6 clinics scored on this page

93.2

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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 Sacramento, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam$50 – $150
Child dental cleaning$80 – $200
Fluoride treatment$25 – $75
Dental sealants (per tooth)$30 – $60
Baby tooth extraction$100 – $250
Pulpotomy (baby root canal)$200 – $400
Stainless steel crown$250 – $500
Space maintainer$200 – $500

Price ranges reflect typical Sacramento, California pricing as of 2026. Actual costs vary by provider, complexity, and insurance coverage. Contact clinics directly for personalized quotes.

Prices verified Jul 30, 2026

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Top Clinics in Sacramento Proper

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1

Greenhaven Pediatric Dentistry - Brenda Ho, DDS

4.9(607)·10.0 km from Sacramento Downtown
93Smyleee

Suite e, 905, Secret River Drive, Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8:30 AM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in Sacramento, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 10 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Greenhaven Pediatric Dentistry is at suite E, 905 Secret River Drive in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighbourhood — an established residential community in southwestern Sacramento along the Sacramento River. Dr. Brenda Ho, DDS leads this dedicated paediatric dental practice, providing children's dental care for the Greenhaven and southwestern Sacramento communities. A dedicated paediatric dental practice differs from a general practice offering children's dentistry in several specific ways. Sedation dentistry is available for children who cannot cooperate with conventional dental treatment due to young age, high anxiety, or medical factors. Emergency dentistry handles acute presentations — dental trauma is more common in active children than in adult populations.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryDental CleaningDental CrownsDental Sealants+6 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 607 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 607 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 607 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 12, 2026
2

Dental Excellence of Greenhaven

4.9(601)·10 km from Sacramento Downtown
93Smyleee

2, 1108, Corporate Way, Southwestern Sacramento, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in Sacramento, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 28 documented services.

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Dental Excellence of Greenhaven is at suite 2, 1108 Corporate Way in Sacramento's Greenhaven neighbourhood — an area in southwestern Sacramento along the Sacramento River south of downtown, developed as one of Sacramento's first planned residential communities. The practice's domain name — sacramentosleepdentist.com — signals that sleep dentistry is the central clinical positioning at this address, distinguishing the practice within the Sacramento dental market around a specific patient need.

Sleep apnea treatment is the stated clinical focus of the practice. In Sacramento's healthcare landscape, where the UC Davis Health system and a large government and professional employee population generate demand for evidence-based alternatives to CPAP, a dental practice specifically positioned as a sleep dentistry provider attracts patients referred from sleep physicians or patients searching for non-CPAP options after being diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. Oral appliance therapy — mandibular advancement devices — is effective for mild-to-moderate OSA and for patients with CPAP intolerance, and managing it within the dental relationship provides the jaw-fit adjustability and device modification that a non-dental prescriber cannot provide.

Bone grafting alongside dental implants covers pre-implant surgical preparation for ridge deficiency cases. Full mouth rehabilitation handles the complex multi-unit treatment planning that combines periodontal, restorative, prosthetic, and implant services in a sequenced plan. Prosthetics dentistry covers implant-supported and complex prosthetic restorations beyond single-unit crowns.

Oral cancer screening, sedation dentistry, and emergency dentistry complete the broader care scope alongside the sleep focus. Braces and Invisalign cover the orthodontic range. Paediatric dentistry alongside adult family care makes this a household dental option for Greenhaven families, with the sleep apnea focus providing the distinctive clinical positioning within the full-service general dental framework.

For Greenhaven and southwestern Sacramento patients on Corporate Way who want a general dental practice with a recognised sleep apnea specialty — combining oral appliance therapy with a comprehensive general and implant dentistry scope — the suite 2 address at 1108 Corporate Way provides that combination in the Greenhaven neighbourhood.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryAffordable Dental CareBone GraftingBraces+24 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 93/1004.9★ · 601 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 601 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 93/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 93/100 · 4.9★ · 601 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 7, 2026
3

Natomas Crossing Dental Care

4.8(2.4k)·7.4 km from Sacramento Downtown
92Smyleee

4190, Truxel Road, North Sacramento, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 7 AM

Sacramento clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 24 procedures.

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Natomas Crossing Dental Care is at 4190 Truxel Road in Sacramento's Natomas neighbourhood — a planned community in North Sacramento that has grown rapidly, primarily as new construction single-family homes and apartment complexes serving young families. Truxel Road is the main commercial artery through Natomas, running north from the Garden Highway toward the Sacramento Airport corridor, with the practice accessible from the surrounding Natomas residential blocks and from nearby freeway connections.

Orthodontics is listed alongside general dentistry, paediatric care, and cosmetic dentistry — a combination that makes the Truxel Road practice a complete household dental option for the Natomas family demographic. Natomas has one of Sacramento's youngest average household ages, a community of young families with school-aged children who need paediatric dental care and parents who may be managing adult orthodontic treatment alongside their children's braces. A practice offering both at the same address serves the Natomas household lifecycle across multiple family members and age groups.

Endodontics in-house alongside periodontal care, gum disease treatment, and sedation dentistry provides the treatment range that a comprehensive family practice needs. In a Natomas community where many residents are first-time homeowners in their thirties who may not have maintained consistent dental care during their earlier years, a practice with endodontic and periodontal capability in-house can address the accumulated needs that emerge at first-contact appointments.

Emergency dentistry, wisdom tooth removal, and extractions cover the acute and surgical access needs. Invisalign for adult alignment correction addresses the demand for aligner-based orthodontics in the Natomas professional demographic. Dentures, implants, and a full restorative menu complete the prosthetic range.

For Natomas and North Sacramento patients on the Truxel Road corridor who want a family dental practice offering general dentistry, orthodontics, paediatric care, and endodontics under one roof, the 4190 Truxel Road address provides complete household dental coverage in a community built around young families.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryDental BridgesDental Cleaning+20 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.8★ · 2.4k reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 2,395 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.8★ · 2.4k reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published24 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 7, 2026
4

Dentistry of East Sacramento

5.0(324)·3.7 km from Sacramento Downtown
92Smyleee

1005, 39th Street, East Sacramento, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in Sacramento; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 21 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Dental sealants for children are explicitly listed — the preventive fissure sealant application to first and second permanent molars that is one of the most evidence-supported caries prevention interventions in dentistry.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCosmetic DentistryCrowns & BridgesDental Crowns+17 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1005.0★ · 324 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 5.0★ Google rating across 324 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 5.0★ · 324 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 9, 2026
5

Midtown Dental

4.9(266)·2.4 km from Sacramento Downtown
91Smyleee

Suite 100, 2831, G Street, Marshall School, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 7:30 AM

Profile in Sacramento flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 24 other documented services.

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Midtown Dental is at suite 100, 2831 G Street in Sacramento's Midtown neighbourhood — a location in the walkable urban grid of Midtown Sacramento where G Street runs through the restaurant, arts, and residential district between the downtown core and East Sacramento. Midtown Sacramento attracts a mix of younger professionals, creatives, state government employees from the nearby Capitol complex, and long-term Sacramento residents who value the neighbourhood's urban character.

Dental anaesthesia is listed as a specific service — a clinical capability beyond standard local anaesthetic and nitrous oxide. IV sedation at a Midtown Sacramento general practice allows complex procedures or patients with significant anxiety to be managed under deeper pharmacological management. For the Midtown professional demographic whose schedules make multi-appointment treatment courses difficult to complete, the ability to consolidate complex restorative work into one deeply sedated session can make treatment completion significantly more practical within the compressed workweek.

CAD/CAM dental restorations allow same-session crown fabrication from a digital scan. In a Midtown neighbourhood where appointment efficiency is valued, eliminating the temporary crown period and return visit changes the restorative experience. TMJ/TMD treatment and mouth guards are on the service list — in a Midtown practice serving a high-stress professional population, nocturnal bruxism and jaw dysfunction presentations are clinically common and align with the anaesthesia and sedation capabilities that make extended and complex appointments manageable.

Full mouth rehabilitation handles complex multi-unit treatment planning. Orthodontics including braces and Invisalign cover alignment correction — in the Midtown demographic, Invisalign demand for adult correction without visible braces is particularly consistent. Paediatric dentistry alongside adult services makes this a household dental option for Midtown families.

For Midtown Sacramento patients on the G Street corridor who want a general practice with dental anaesthesia capability, CAD/CAM same-session restorations, TMJ assessment, and full mouth rehabilitation in the walkable Midtown neighbourhood, the suite 100 address at 2831 G Street covers that clinical combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsCosmetic Dentistry+21 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 91/1004.9★ · 266 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 266 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 91/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 91/100 · 4.9★ · 266 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 16, 2026
6

Dr Garrett Pediatric Dentistry

4.8(111)·15 km from Sacramento Downtown
87Smyleee

180, 8241, Bruceville Road, Valley Hi / North Laguna, Sacramento, California

Closed · Opens Monday at 9 AM

Sacramento practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 4 documented procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

A paediatric dentist with hospital residency training in special needs care is significantly better prepared for these clinical presentations than a general dentist offering children's dentistry as part of a broader general practice.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryDental CrownsDental FillingsGeneral Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 111 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 111 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 111 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 17, 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
1Greenhaven Pediatric Dentistry - Brenda Ho, DDS934.9(607)
2Dental Excellence of Greenhaven934.9(601)
3Natomas Crossing Dental Care924.8(2,395)
4Dentistry of East Sacramento925.0(324)
5Midtown Dental914.9(266)
6Dr Garrett Pediatric Dentistry874.8(111)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in Sacramento - 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 July 30, 2026Independently reviewed

Sacramento 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 Sacramento metro area.

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

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In Sacramento, a child dental exam typically costs $50 – $150, based on Smyleee's August 2026 local price data. Actual cost varies by provider, materials, and case complexity.
A pulpotomy (baby root canal) in Sacramento typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown in Sacramento typically ranges $250 – $500 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A baby tooth extraction in Sacramento typically ranges $100 – $250 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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 Sacramento 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: July 30, 2026
  • Ranking last recomputed: July 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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