Top 10 Kids Dentist in San Francisco California

Top 10 Kids Dentist in San Francisco California

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

Reviewed August 2, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 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

  • Yerba Buena Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in San Francisco if you want a dependable option for pediatric dentistry.
  • Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

10 clinics scored on this page

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Children / Pediatric Dentistry Costs in San Francisco, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Child dental exam + cleaning (under 12)$247 – $448
Fluoride treatment$45 – $85
Dental sealants (per tooth)$50 – $90
Child X-rays (bitewings)$35 – $75
Composite filling (child, per tooth)$180 – $320
Stainless steel crown (primary tooth)$250 – $450
Pulpotomy (baby tooth root canal)$200 – $400
Space maintainer$300 – $600
Nitrous oxide sedation (per visit)$75 – $150
Athletic mouthguard (custom)$200 – $400

Prices sourced from SF Pediatric Dentistry, Coastal Pediatric Dental & Anesthesia, OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry, and regional California averages. First visit comprehensive packages range $247-$448 and typically include exam, cleaning, fluoride, and x-rays as needed. Many practices offer payment plans, insurance acceptance, and financing options like CareCredit. Dental school clinics may offer 30-40% lower rates.

Prices verified Aug 2, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Francisco Proper

Only clinics physically located in San Francisco appear in this primary ranking.

1

Yerba Buena Dentistry

4.8(182)·1.1 km from San Francisco Downtown
87Smyleee

401, Washington Street, Financial District, San Francisco, California

Open until 6 PM

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

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Yerba Buena Dentistry is at 401 Washington Street in San Francisco's Financial District — a location within the downtown commercial core, accessible from the Embarcadero waterfront, Jackson Square, and the Transamerica Pyramid corridor. The practice name references Yerba Buena, the pre-1847 village that became San Francisco — a historical acknowledgement of the city's identity. The Financial District address places the practice within walking distance of the dense professional population that populates this part of San Francisco during the workday.

Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside full mouth rehabilitation, periodontics, prosthetics dentistry, and a comprehensive surgical and restorative scope — services that position this Financial District practice as a whole-health general dental option. For the Financial District professional population, an oral appliance therapy option for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea managed within the general dental relationship provides accessible non-CPAP management. Oral appliance therapy can be initiated at a routine dental appointment without a separate sleep medicine referral, making it a practical first intervention for Financial District professionals who are diagnosed OSA patients tolerating CPAP poorly.

Periodontics at this Washington Street address — advanced periodontal disease management beyond the scaling and root planing available in general practice — is available in-house rather than requiring a specialist referral. For patients whose gum disease has progressed to the point requiring surgical periodontal management, keeping that treatment within the established general dental relationship avoids the disruption of coordinating multiple provider relationships across San Francisco.

Full mouth rehabilitation and prosthetics dentistry serve the complex restorative cases that accumulate in an urban professional population. Dental sealants and paediatric dentistry alongside adult services make Yerba Buena a household dental option for the residential population in the surrounding Jackson Square and North Waterfront communities. TMJ/TMD treatment, sedation dentistry, braces, and Invisalign round out the clinical scope.

For Financial District, Embarcadero, and downtown San Francisco patients on the Washington Street corridor who want a full-scope family practice with sleep apnea treatment, full mouth rehabilitation, and periodontics in-house, the 401 Washington Street address provides that combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+27 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 87/1004.8★ · 182 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.8★ Google rating across 182 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 87/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 87/100 · 4.8★ · 182 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published31 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
2

OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry

4.9(629)·7.8 km from San Francisco Downtown
60Smyleee

823, Taraval Street, West Portal, San Francisco, California

Closed · Opens today at 1:30 PM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 4 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on Taraval Street in the West Portal area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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. 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. Use this page to find contact information for OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryDental CrownsEmergency DentistryRoot Canal Treatment
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 629 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 629 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 629 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
3

S.F. Children's Dental - Mission

4.9(558)·3.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
59Smyleee

204/205, 2460, Mission Street, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

San Francisco clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 1 procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Dental - Mission is a dental practice on Mission Street in the Mission District area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 558 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 558 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 558 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
4

Han Pediatric Dentistry

5.0(242)·7.4 km from San Francisco Downtown
59Smyleee

Floor 1, 1530, Noriega Street, Outer Sunset, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Francisco; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 2 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Han Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice on Noriega Street in the Outer Sunset area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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. Contact details for Han Pediatric Dentistry are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryEmergency Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 242 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 242 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 242 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
5

Discovery Pediatric Dentistry

5.0(211)·1.4 km from San Francisco Downtown
57Smyleee

200, 1700, California Street, Pacific Heights, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Profile in San Francisco flags pediatric dentistry; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 0 other documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Discovery Pediatric Dentistry operates on California Street in the Pacific Heights area of San Francisco, California. 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. You can reach Discovery Pediatric Dentistry through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 211 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 211 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 211 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
6

Mission Dental Group SF

4.5(59)·3.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
74Smyleee

106, 2460, Mission Street, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Open until 4:30 PM

San Francisco practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Children / Pediatric Dentistry among 10 documented procedures.

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Mission Dental Group SF provides dental care on Mission Street in the Mission District area of San Francisco, California. Implants are considered by many dentists the most durable way to replace a missing tooth, since the titanium post fuses with the jaw bone over several months and then supports a crown that functions much like a natural tooth. Enough healthy bone is the main prerequisite, and a graft can build that up first if needed.

Clear aligners straighten teeth through a series of custom, removable trays, each worn for one to two weeks before moving to the next in the sequence. They suit mild to moderate crowding and spacing well, and are worn roughly twenty to twenty-two hours a day for treatment to stay on schedule.

Traditional braces use brackets and wires to gradually move teeth into alignment, handling complex bite corrections and significant crowding more predictably than removable alternatives. Treatment commonly runs one to three years, with a retainer worn afterward to hold the result.

A veneer is a thin custom shell bonded to the front of a tooth to change its shape, length, or colour, most often used to address chips, gaps, or discoloration that whitening alone cannot fix. Traditional veneers require a small amount of enamel to be removed, which makes the change permanent.

Cosmetic treatment is generally the least invasive branch of dentistry, built around changing how teeth look rather than fixing something broken. Whitening and bonding sit at the lighter end; veneers and reshaping involve more planning. Most cosmetic dental insurance excludes this kind of work, since it is elective rather than medically necessary.

Emergency dental care covers sudden problems that will not wait for a routine appointment — severe pain, a knocked-out or fractured tooth, swelling, or a lost filling that leaves a tooth exposed. Same-day or urgent appointments are the point of an emergency service, rather than the standard multi-week booking window. This page has the practice's contact details and full service list. Get in touch through it to ask questions or book a visit.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Implants+6 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 59 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published10 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
7

Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco

4.3(1.1k)·3.5 km from San Francisco Downtown
52Smyleee

Suite 323 & 331, 2480, Mission Street, Mission District, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Documented for pediatric dentistry in San Francisco, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 1 procedures on file.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco is a dental practice on Mission Street in the Mission District area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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. Contact details for Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco are on this page, along with the full list of services offered — reach out to ask about scheduling.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 1,118 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
8

Seaside Kids Dental - Ida Gorshteyn, DDS, MS

5.0(162)·6.9 km from San Francisco Downtown
58Smyleee

2445, Clement Street, Little Russia, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Francisco, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 1 documented services.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Seaside Kids Dental - Ida Gorshteyn, DDS, MS is a dental practice on Clement Street in the Little Russia area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 162 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 162 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 162 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
9

Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry

5.0(101)·4.0 km from San Francisco Downtown
56Smyleee

2690, 3rd Street, Dogpatch, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

San Francisco clinic with a pediatric dentistry specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 1 procedures.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry operates on 3rd Street in the Dogpatch area of San Francisco, California. 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. 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. You can reach Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 101 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 101 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 101 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 2026
10

Seedling Kids Dentistry

4.9(118)·2.6 km from San Francisco Downtown
56Smyleee

1860, Lombard Street, Marina District, San Francisco, California

Open until 5 PM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Francisco; Children / Pediatric Dentistry sits within 1 services on profile.

More about children / pediatric dentistry at this clinic

Based on Lombard Street in the Marina District area of San Francisco, California, Seedling Kids Dentistry is a dental practice serving the area. 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. 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:Children / Pediatric Dentistry
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry4.9★ · 118 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 4.9★ Google rating across 118 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 4.9★ · 118 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jul 14, 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
1Yerba Buena Dentistry874.8(182)
2OPDSF Pediatric Dentistry604.9(629)
3S.F. Children's Dental - Mission594.9(558)
4Han Pediatric Dentistry595.0(242)
5Discovery Pediatric Dentistry575.0(211)
6Mission Dental Group SF744.5(59)
7Children's Choice Dental Care San Francisco524.3(1,118)
8Seaside Kids Dental - Ida Gorshteyn, DDS, MS585.0(162)
9Mission Bay Pediatric Dentistry565.0(101)
10Seedling Kids Dentistry564.9(118)

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

How to Choose a Dentist in San Francisco - 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 2, 2026Independently reviewed

Children's dental care in San Francisco serves a child patient community whose linguistic diversity rivals Brooklyn and Long Beach — the Chinatown family whose children grow up speaking Cantonese or Mandarin as the home language and whose first dental visit requires a Cantonese-speaking clinical team to conduct the dental history, the informed consent, and the post-appointment instruction in the language the parent understands; the Mission District Latino family whose children represent the largest single paediatric demographic in the San Francisco Unified School District and whose Denti-Cal Kids coverage requires the participating dental practice to actively bill the full preventive and restorative scope; and the Tenderloin family whose housing instability, food insecurity, and the accumulated health challenges of poverty create the early childhood caries presentation that the San Francisco Department of Public Health's school-based dental programme tries to catch before the cavity becomes the emergency. The UCSF School of Dentistry's community outreach programmes extend the university dental school's training infrastructure into the City's underserved communities in a way that most private dental schools do not replicate.

Smyleee evaluated San Francisco children's dental practices on Denti-Cal and Healthy Families billing for covered paediatric services, Cantonese-language team capability for the Chinatown and Richmond District Chinese-American patient community, Spanish-language team for the Mission District patient community, UCSF community dental programme network connectivity, geographic distribution across the Mission, Chinatown, Tenderloin, and Sunset communities, paediatric behaviour guidance philosophy, and parent-verified positive first dental visit consistency. These ten San Francisco kids' dental practices are the ones the data confirmed as most reliably delivering multilingual, Denti-Cal-capable quality preventive dental care to the full demographic complexity of San Francisco's child patient community.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

8 questions answered by our editorial team

In San Francisco, a child dental exam + cleaning (under 12) typically costs $247 – $448, 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 San Francisco typically ranges $200 – $400 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A stainless steel crown (primary tooth) in San Francisco typically ranges $250 – $450 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
A composite filling (child, per tooth) in San Francisco typically ranges $180 – $320 (August 2026). Final pricing depends on the clinic, materials, and whether you have insurance.
Smyleee ranks San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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: 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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