Top 10 Tooth Filling in San Jose California

Top 10 Tooth Filling in San Jose California

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

Reviewed July 15, 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

  • Blossom Family Dentistry is the strongest overall starting point in San Jose if you want a dependable option for invisalign.
  • San Jose Dental Specialists has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Smiles of San Jose is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

6 clinics scored on this page

76.9

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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.

Tooth Filling Costs in San Jose, California (2026)

Approximate price ranges — may vary by provider and insurance plan

ProcedureTypical Cost
Dental exam + X-ray$130 – $200
Composite filling (1 surface)$150 – $300
Composite filling (2 surfaces)$200 – $350
Composite filling (3+ surfaces)$250 – $450
Amalgam filling replacement (to composite)$190 – $400
Temporary filling / sedative restoration$100 – $200
Glass ionomer filling$120 – $250
Inlay (porcelain or composite)$600 – $1,200
Onlay (porcelain or composite)$800 – $1,500
Dental sealant (preventive, per tooth)$40 – $80

Prices sourced from Selective Dental San Jose, Allure Dental Center (Bay Area), Aspen Dental, Humana, and OpenMyPro. Ranges reflect San Jose, California pricing as of 2026 in USD. Dental insurance may cover 50-80% of filling costs with typical copays of $0-$100.

Prices verified Jul 15, 2026

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Top Clinics in San Jose Proper

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

1

Blossom Family Dentistry

4.9(232)·10 km from San Jose Downtown
77Smyleee

110, 841, Blossom Hill Road, South San Jose, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Documented for invisalign in San Jose, with dental fillings on the service list and 25 procedures on file.

More about dental fillings at this clinic

Unlike porcelain veneers or composite bonding, Snap-On Smile requires no tooth preparation, no anaesthetic, and no irreversible enamel removal: the custom-fabricated resin arch clips over the visible teeth.

Services:Dental FillingsAffordable Dental CareBracesCosmetic Dentistry+21 more
Offers Dental Fillings4.9★ · 232 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings and 4.9★ Google rating across 232 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · 4.9★ · 232 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 27, 2026
2

San Jose Dental Specialists

4.9(150)·7.4 km from San Jose Downtown
82Smyleee

222, 1569, Lexan Ave, Evergreen, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Pediatric Dentistry focus in San Jose, with dental fillings listed among 11 documented services.

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<p>San Jose Dental Specialists is at suite 222, 1569 Lexan Avenue in San Jose's Evergreen neighbourhood — a location in East San Jose accessible from the surrounding Evergreen, Silver Creek, and Aborn Road communities. The practice brings together two board-certified specialists under one roof: Dr. Suzanne Nguyen, a paediatric dental specialist, and Dr. Daniel Nguyen, an orthodontist — a dual-specialist structure distinct from a general dentist who offers children's dentistry and Invisalign alongside general care.</p> <p>Dr. Suzanne Nguyen completed a two-year hospital-based paediatric dental residency after her dental degree — the post-doctoral training pathway required for paediatric dental board certification. A residency-trained paediatric dentist manages the full scope of paediatric dental care: behaviour management for anxious children, treatment under sedation for young patients who cannot cooperate with conventional dental care, and clinical experience with medically compromised and special needs paediatric patients that hospital residency training provides. The paediatric clinical environment at a specialist practice is calibrated differently from the adult dental chair — smaller equipment, age-appropriate appointment pacing, and staff specifically trained for the paediatric interaction.</p> <p>Dr. Daniel Nguyen is an orthodontic specialist who completed an accredited two-to-three-year orthodontic residency after dental school, training exclusively in tooth movement and jaw relationship correction. An orthodontic specialist manages the biomechanical complexity of multi-bracket treatment, cases requiring coordinated jaw surgery, and growth management in adolescent patients — a clinical scope that differs substantially from a general dentist offering braces or Invisalign as part of a broad general practice menu.</p> <p>Sedation dentistry covers the paediatric patients who require pharmacological management. Invisalign alongside braces provides aligner and bracket options for the Evergreen community's adolescent and adult orthodontic patients.</p> <p>For Evergreen, Silver Creek, and East San Jose families whose children need a paediatric dental specialist and whose members need an orthodontic specialist — at the same Lexan Avenue address — San Jose Dental Specialists provides that dual-specialist care in the East San Jose community.</p>

Services:Dental FillingsBracesChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental X-Ray+7 more
Offers Dental Fillings4.9★ · 150 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings, 4.9★ Google rating across 150 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings · 4.9★ · 150 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published11 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
3

Smiles of San Jose

4.8(77)·4.8 km from San Jose Downtown
72Smyleee

Suite 202, 155, North Jackson Avenue, Alum Rock, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

San Jose clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Dental Fillings is on file among 24 procedures.

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<p>Smiles of San Jose is at suite 202, 155 North Jackson Avenue in San Jose's Alum Rock neighbourhood — a location in East San Jose accessible from the surrounding Alum Rock, Mayfair, and Berryessa communities. Alum Rock is one of San Jose's most densely populated residential neighbourhoods, with a predominantly working-class and Latino community that values accessible and comprehensive dental care close to home.</p> <p>Maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, and periodontal surgery together mark this North Jackson Avenue practice as one with a clinical scope substantially beyond standard general dentistry. Oral pathology — the assessment and biopsy of abnormal oral tissue — requires a practitioner trained to distinguish benign mucosal variants from suspicious lesions requiring histopathological workup. Maxillofacial surgery covers the range from alveolar bone procedures and cyst enucleation through complex jaw pathology. Periodontal surgery covers osseous surgery, flap procedures, and crown lengthening for advanced periodontal disease that has progressed beyond maintenance-level management.</p> <p>Bone grafting and dental implants are listed alongside the surgical scope — the full alveolar bone management and implant restoration sequence for tooth replacement. In the Alum Rock community, where access to specialist surgical dental care has historically been constrained by geography and insurance limitations, a general practice with in-house maxillofacial surgery and periodontal surgery capability reduces the specialist referral barrier that would otherwise delay or prevent treatment for patients who need surgical care.</p> <p>TMJ/TMD treatment addresses the jaw dysfunction and myofascial pain that presents consistently in East San Jose's working-population demographic. Braces, Invisalign, and orthodontics cover the alignment correction range. Dentures, crown and bridge restorations, and cosmetic dentistry complete the prosthetic and restorative scope.</p> <p>For Alum Rock, East San Jose, and Berryessa patients on the North Jackson Avenue corridor who want a general practice with maxillofacial surgery, oral pathology, periodontal surgery, and bone grafting in-house, the suite 202 address at 155 North Jackson Avenue provides that clinical depth in the East San Jose community.</p>

Services:Dental FillingsBone GraftingBracesCosmetic Dentistry+20 more
Offers Dental Fillings
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings and 77 verified Google reviews.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published24 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 26, 2026
4

Bay Area Kids Dentistry

4.7(41)·8.3 km from San Jose Downtown
82Smyleee

220, 991, Saratoga Avenue, West Valley, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

Pediatric Dentistry is the documented focus in San Jose; Dental Fillings sits within 7 services on profile.

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<p>Bay Area Kids Dentistry is a West Valley practice on Saratoga Avenue, in the corridor that runs from West San Jose through Saratoga and Cupertino. As a kid-only pediatric practice, the office is set up around children specifically — chairs, equipment, waiting room, and the clinical approach are all designed for patients who are by definition kids, which changes how every visit feels compared to a general practice that occasionally sees children alongside adults on the same daily schedule with adult-sized expectations of compliance.</p> <p>The clinic handles the full pediatric dental program: preventive cleanings starting at the first tooth, dental sealants on the molars to head off cavities before they start, <strong>fluoride treatments tailored to each child's cavity-risk level</strong>, restorative fillings when cavities form, and pediatric emergency visits for the usual childhood mishaps. The kid-only setup also means the staff has built up the specific experience needed for genuinely nervous children — distraction techniques, kid-language explanations, and the patience of professionals whose entire day is spent treating children rather than splitting attention between adult and kid patients.</p> <blockquote>If your child is anxious about dental visits or has had a bad experience at a non-pediatric practice, a kid-only office is built around exactly that situation and tends to handle it more gracefully than a general dentist ever can across the long arc of building dental confidence.</blockquote> <p>For West Valley, Cupertino, and Saratoga families researching a kid-friendly dental clinic in San Jose, pediatric dental sealants and fluoride in San Jose, or a dentist for toddlers and infants in San Jose, this Saratoga Avenue practice handles those needs with the focus that only a children-only practice can offer. First visits here are explicitly structured around getting your child comfortable with the chair, the tools, and the dentist before any actual dental work happens at all — that ramp-up matters more for long-term dental anxiety than parents usually realize at the time.</p>

Services:Dental FillingsChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental CleaningDental Sealants+3 more
Offers Dental Fillings
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings and Smyleee Rating 82/100.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website7 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 27, 2026
5

Capitol Dental Group

4.4(45)·6.8 km from San Jose Downtown
73Smyleee

3124, Senter Road, Lone Bluff, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 9 AM

Profile in San Jose flags pediatric dentistry; lists Dental Fillings alongside 26 other documented services.

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<p>We’d like to welcome you to Capitol Dental Group located in San Jose, California. It is our utmost desire to help our patients maintain optimal oral health through education and preventative dental care and the practice works to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships with all our dental patients. We’re pleased that you would take the time to browse this site.</p> <p>the practice holds our patients should have as much knowledge as possible in order to make informed decisions regarding their oral health and treatment options. We live in a dynamic world that is ever changing. This website will also continue to change with the hope that the information you find here is not only genuinely helpful, but will also increase your awareness and understanding about modern dentistry.</p> <p>At Capitol Dental Group, we’re able to offer a wide array of dental services because our dentists work as a team to provide a unique blend of specialization and areas of expertise. This allows us to minimize referrals, so our patients could receive care in our office and with the team they’re already comfortable with. Our practice philosophy is centered on providing our patients with a comprehensive plan for ideal dental and overall health. As a team, we listen, care, and explain in a gentle and personalized manner. the practice works to offer the safest, most compassionate environment possible to provide exceptional dental care to our patients and their families.</p>

Services:Dental FillingsBone GraftingBruxismChildren / Pediatric Dentistry+23 more
Offers Dental Fillings
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published27 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Mar 23, 2026
6

Childrens Dental Center and Big People, Too!

2.9(37)·6.2 km from San Jose Downtown
63Smyleee

# 160, 1155, North Capitol Avenue, Berryessa, San Jose, California

Closed · Opens today at 8:30 AM

San Jose practice known for pediatric dentistry, with Dental Fillings among 8 documented procedures.

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<p>Childrens Dental Center and Big People, Too! is a Berryessa practice on North Capitol Avenue with a positioning that the name spells out directly: it's primarily a pediatric office, but accommodates parents and other adult family members in the same practice. For NE San Jose families in Berryessa, Penitencia Creek, and the broader 95132 / Sierra Road corridor, that combined-family-care model means a parent can book their own cleaning the same morning as their kid's checkup — saving a separate trip to a different dentist while keeping the whole family's dental records in one place across many years and the inevitable insurance changes that come with job changes.</p> <p>The pediatric side covers the full kids' program: preventive cleanings starting from the first tooth, dental sealants on the molars, <strong>fluoride treatments tailored for kids at every developmental stage</strong>, fillings when cavities form, and pediatric emergency visits. The adult side handles the routine general dentistry that keeps parents from skipping their own checkups out of inconvenience — the family-care setup is what makes both sides work in practice, and it's the parent dental care that statistically suffers most when the practice doesn't accommodate adults too.</p> <blockquote>If you'd rather not coordinate between a pediatric dentist for your kid and a separate general dentist for yourself, a family-and-pediatric practice consolidates those visits into one office for the whole household across one shared morning or afternoon block.</blockquote> <p>For Berryessa families researching a kid-friendly dental clinic in San Jose, a dentist for toddlers and infants in San Jose, or simply the best child dentist in San Jose for nervous kids, this practice handles those needs while also offering the convenience of adult care for parents. Multi-generational practices like this one are a quietly underrated category for busy families managing many people's dental schedules at once across years of overlapping kid and adult appointment cycles that would otherwise require coordinating two separate offices.</p>

Services:Dental FillingsChildren / Pediatric DentistryDental CleaningDental Sealants+4 more
Offers Dental Fillings
Why this ranks
Best forDental Fillings
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Dental Fillings.
Stands outOffers Dental Fillings
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic website8 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Apr 27, 2026

Side-by-Side Comparison

Hard signals for every dental fillings provider on this list — no opinions, just verifiable data.

#ClinicSmyleeeGoogleWkndIns.Fin.Offers
Dental Fillings
1Blossom Family Dentistry774.9(232)
2San Jose Dental Specialists824.9(150)
3Smiles of San Jose724.8(77)
4Bay Area Kids Dentistry824.7(41)
5Capitol Dental Group734.4(45)
6Childrens Dental Center and Big People, Too!632.9(37)

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

Other Top Dental Fillings Clinics in San Jose - California

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

How to Choose a Dentist in San Jose - 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 15, 2026Independently reviewed

Dental fillings in San Jose are provided across the full economic range of Santa Clara County’s most populous city — from the Cupertino-adjacent tech professional whose employer-sponsored Delta Dental PPO plan covers composite restorations at the Silicon Valley premium practice, to the East San Jose family whose Denti-Cal restorative benefit provides the composite filling access at the FQHC community dental clinic or the Denti-Cal-participating private practice whose billing team navigates the Medi-Cal dental claim system that the higher-fee private practice avoids. The Vietnamese-American community’s restorative access on San Jose’s east side is served by the Story Road and East San Jose corridor dental practices whose Vietnamese-speaking clinical team removes the language barrier that affects the informed consent conversation for the amalgam-to-composite replacement decision, the cavity preparation explanation, and the post-operative sensitivity instruction that the patient can only meaningfully follow if delivered in their language. The Indian-American community’s fluoride exposure patterns — shaped by the fluoridated water exposure history in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu versus the San Jose municipal water fluoride level — create a caries risk assessment dimension that the CAMBRA-informed practice in north San Jose applies more specifically than the standard caries risk template addresses.

Smyleee evaluated San Jose dental filling providers on composite material quality and placement technique, Denti-Cal billing for the full covered adult restorative benefit, FQHC community dental centre access for the uninsured patient, Vietnamese-language team for the East San Jose patient community, Spanish-language team for the Latino patient community, geographic distribution across San Jose’s diverse residential communities, and restorative outcome consistency. These ten San Jose practices are the dental filling providers the data confirmed as most reliably delivering quality composite restorations with the multi-payer billing and multilingual accessibility that Silicon Valley’s most diverse major city patient community needs.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

20 questions answered by our editorial team

Costs for tooth filling in San Jose, California vary by provider and complexity. Contact clinics directly for current pricing and insurance coverage details.
Many dental insurance plans provide partial coverage for tooth filling. Coverage depends on your specific plan and whether the procedure is considered medically necessary.
Look for providers with strong Google reviews, proper credentials, modern technology, and transparent pricing. Our list evaluates all these factors for San Jose practices.
Your dentist will explain the procedure, expected outcomes, and recovery timeline during your consultation. Most tooth filling procedures use local anesthesia for comfort.
Treatment duration varies depending on complexity. Your dentist will provide a specific timeline during your consultation based on your individual needs.
Modern dental techniques and anesthesia make tooth filling procedures comfortable. Most patients experience minimal discomfort during and after treatment.
All dental procedures carry some risk. Your dentist will discuss potential complications, success rates, and alternative options during your consultation.
Follow your dentist's pre-procedure instructions, which may include avoiding certain foods or medications. Arrive with a list of questions and your insurance information.
Recovery varies by procedure. Minor treatments may require no downtime, while more complex tooth filling procedures may need a few days of rest. Your dentist will provide specific guidance.
Dietary restrictions depend on the specific procedure. Your dentist will provide guidelines on what to eat and avoid during recovery.
There are often multiple approaches to address dental issues. Your dentist will discuss alternatives to tooth filling and help you choose the best option for your situation.
Follow-up schedules vary. Most patients need a check-up within 1-2 weeks after treatment, then regular visits every 6 months for ongoing monitoring.
Look for a licensed dentist with specific training or board certification in tooth filling. Check their education, years of experience, and patient reviews.
Many San Jose dental practices offer CareCredit, in-house financing, and payment plans to make tooth filling affordable. Ask about options during your consultation.
Top San Jose practices use modern technology including digital X-rays, 3D imaging, laser dentistry, and CAD/CAM systems for precise, comfortable tooth filling treatment.
Eligibility depends on the child's age, dental development, and specific condition. Consult with a pediatric dentist or specialist to determine if tooth filling is appropriate for your child.
Longevity depends on the specific treatment, materials used, and your oral hygiene habits. Your dentist will explain expected durability and maintenance requirements.
Many San Jose dentists offer sedation options including nitrous oxide, oral sedation, and IV sedation. Discuss your anxiety with your dentist — they can accommodate your needs.
Medicaid dental coverage varies by state. In California, some tooth filling procedures may be covered if deemed medically necessary. Check with your Medicaid provider for details.
The best tooth filling providers in San Jose combine clinical expertise, modern technology, patient-centered care, and transparent pricing to deliver outstanding results.

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 Jose 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%
Tooth Filling 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

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  • Services, hours, insurance, and profile completeness
  • Paid placements kept separate from organic rankings

Transparency

  • Updated: July 15, 2026
  • Medical reviewer: Dr Maqsud Mallick, BDS
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  • Clinic verification dates reflect the latest synced or modified profile timestamp
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