Top 10 Kids Dentist in San Mateo California

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

Reviewed August 16, 2026Ranking recomputed August 1, 20265 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

  • Manyak Dental Group is the strongest overall starting point in San Mateo if you want a dependable option for orthodontics.
  • Fiori Dental San Mateo has the deepest documented patient-feedback history on this page — useful when you want the most established track record before narrowing.
  • Robert P. Choi, DDS is a stronger first look if weekend availability matters more than weekday convenience.

Quick Summary

5 clinics scored on this page

96.6

Tap any clinic below to jump to its card and compare ratings at a glance.

Smyleee Ratings are editorial signals based on reviews, quality of care, and patient feedback. Close scores should be treated as broadly comparable.

Distance Mode

Choose how clinic distance is measured

Compare clinics either from San Mateo Downtown or from your live location.

Distances below are shown from San Mateo Downtown. Switch to From you any time.

Top Clinics in San Mateo Proper

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

1

Manyak Dental Group

4.9(273)·7.8 km from San Mateo Downtown
97Smyleee

601, 100, South Ellsworth Avenue, Downtown, San Mateo, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Documented for orthodontics in San Mateo, with children / pediatric dentistry on the service list and 19 procedures on file.

Read full description

Manyak Dental Group is a dental practice on South Ellsworth Avenue in the Downtown area of San Mateo, California. A dental implant replaces a missing tooth at the root, not just the crown — a small titanium post is placed in the jaw bone and, once it has integrated over a period of months, a replacement tooth is attached to it. It is generally the most durable option for a single missing tooth or several.

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.

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.

Gum disease treatment ranges from a deeper professional cleaning for early inflammation through to more involved periodontal care once bone around the teeth has started to be affected. Bleeding gums are usually the earliest sign, and the early stage is reversible with proper cleaning and better daily plaque control. Use this page to find contact information for Manyak Dental Group and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsComprehensive Dental CareCosmetic Dentistry+15 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 97/1004.9★ · 273 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 273 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 97/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 97/100 · 4.9★ · 273 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published19 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
2

Fiori Dental San Mateo

4.9(346)·8.3 km from San Mateo Downtown
92Smyleee

1, 341, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7:30 AM

Invisalign focus in San Mateo, with children / pediatric dentistry listed among 23 documented services.

Read full description

Fiori Dental is at suite 1, 341 North San Mateo Drive in San Mateo's North Central neighbourhood — on the North San Mateo Drive corridor accessible from downtown San Mateo and the surrounding Baywood and Hillsdale communities. Drs. Anthony and Jane Ferrera, a husband-and-wife dental partnership, lead the practice serving the North Central San Mateo and broader peninsula patient community.

CAD/CAM dental restorations are listed alongside endodontics, TMJ/TMD treatment, and sleep apnea therapy — a combination that signals a practice investing in both digital chairside efficiency and systemic health assessment. CAD/CAM at this North San Mateo Drive address delivers same-session crowns from a chairside digital scan, eliminating the two-visit conventional impression-and-laboratory crown workflow. For the San Mateo peninsula professional demographic whose schedules make returning for a crown seat appointment two weeks after preparation difficult, same-session crown delivery is a meaningful efficiency improvement that reduces total appointment count for straightforward restorative cases.

Sleep apnea treatment and TMJ/TMD management together reflect the co-morbidity relationship that sleep medicine and orofacial pain research increasingly documents: bruxism and sleep-disordered breathing frequently co-present, and oral appliance design for sleep apnea can have significant implications for jaw joint loading. A practice listing both clinical areas suggests familiarity with the interaction between mandibular advancement appliance therapy and temporomandibular joint function — a clinically relevant distinction when managing patients who present with both conditions.

Endodontics in-house keeps tooth-preservation root canal treatment within the established patient-provider relationship. Braces and Invisalign cover the orthodontic range for the North Central San Mateo family demographic. Periodontal care, emergency dentistry, and professional cleaning complete the preventive and urgent care scope.

For North Central San Mateo, Baywood, and peninsula patients on the North San Mateo Drive corridor who want a husband-and-wife partnership practice with CAD/CAM technology, sleep apnea treatment, TMJ management, and endodontics in-house, Drs. Ferrera's suite 1 at 341 North San Mateo Drive provides that combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryAffordable Dental CareBracesCAD/CAM Dental Restorations+19 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 92/1004.9★ · 346 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 346 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 92/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 92/100 · 4.9★ · 346 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published23 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
3

Dental Arts San Mateo

4.9(305)·8.1 km from San Mateo Downtown
86Smyleee

150, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

San Mateo clinic with a orthodontics specialty — Children / Pediatric Dentistry is on file among 25 procedures.

Read full description

Dental Arts San Mateo operates on North San Mateo Drive in the North Central area of San Mateo, 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.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. Use this page to find contact information for Dental Arts San Mateo and to see its full range of services before getting in touch.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCAD/CAM Dental RestorationsComprehensive Dental Care+21 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 86/1004.9★ · 305 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 305 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 86/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 86/100 · 4.9★ · 305 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published25 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
4

San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr. Michael Wong

4.9(186)·8.2 km from San Mateo Downtown
90Smyleee

ste 8, 256, North San Mateo Drive, North Central, San Mateo, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 7 AM

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

Read full description

San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is at suite 8, 256 North San Mateo Drive in San Mateo's North Central neighbourhood — on the North San Mateo Drive corridor accessible from downtown San Mateo and the surrounding peninsula communities. The practice name signals a cosmetic dental focus, and the service list confirms it: cosmetic dentistry, veneers, Invisalign, braces, and smile makeovers anchor the aesthetic scope alongside general and family dentistry for adults and children.

Dental anaesthesia is listed as a specific service alongside sedation dentistry and oral surgery — IV sedation capability beyond standard local anaesthetic and nitrous oxide. At a cosmetically oriented San Mateo practice, deep procedural sedation serves two distinct patient groups: the highly anxious patient who has avoided significant cosmetic dental work because the chairside experience is untenable, and the complex cosmetic case where multiple teeth require crown preparation, veneer placement, or extraction in a single session that would otherwise require several separate appointments. The ability to manage both anxiety and procedure efficiency via dental anaesthesia is a meaningful differentiator for a cosmetically focused practice.

Sleep apnea treatment is listed alongside oral surgery — clinical services that extend the scope beyond the purely cosmetic. For the North San Mateo and downtown San Mateo professional demographic, oral appliance therapy for mild-to-moderate obstructive sleep apnea managed within the established general dental relationship provides a non-CPAP alternative without the need for a separate sleep medicine provider. Oral surgery capability covers the extractions, alveolar procedures, and implant site preparation that cosmetic treatment planning frequently requires.

Braces and Invisalign alongside orthodontics cover the alignment correction range that precedes comprehensive cosmetic treatment in cases where tooth position must be corrected before durable cosmetic restorations can be placed. Root canal treatment in-house avoids the endodontic specialist referral step for cosmetic cases where the tooth requiring cosmetic work also requires endodontic management.

For North Central San Mateo, downtown San Mateo, and peninsula patients who want a cosmetically focused general practice with dental anaesthesia, sleep apnea treatment, and oral surgery capability, the suite 8 address at 256 North San Mateo Drive provides that combination.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryDental Anesthesia+17 more
Offers Children / Pediatric DentistrySmyleee 90/1004.9★ · 186 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry, 4.9★ Google rating across 186 verified reviews, and Smyleee Rating 90/100.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · Smyleee 90/100 · 4.9★ · 186 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published21 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 2026
5

Robert P. Choi, DDS

5.0(309)·8.5 km from San Mateo Downtown
78Smyleee

STE 101, 675, Mariners Island Boulevard, East San Mateo, San Mateo, California

Closed · Opens tomorrow at 8 AM

Profile in San Mateo flags orthodontics; lists Children / Pediatric Dentistry alongside 27 other documented services.

Read full description

Robert P. Choi, DDS operates on Mariners Island Boulevard in the East San Mateo area of San Mateo, 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.

Root canal treatment removes infected or inflamed tissue from inside a tooth, cleans and seals the space, and allows the natural tooth to be kept rather than extracted. Its reputation for being painful is largely outdated — carried out under local anaesthetic, it typically relieves pain rather than causing it. You can reach Robert P. Choi, DDS through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Services:Children / Pediatric DentistryBracesCosmetic DentistryCrowns & Bridges+24 more
Offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry5.0★ · 309 reviews
Why this ranks
Best forChildren / Pediatric Dentistry
Why includedIncluded because this clinic directly offers Children / Pediatric Dentistry and 5.0★ Google rating across 309 verified reviews.
Stands outOffers Children / Pediatric Dentistry · 5.0★ · 309 reviews
ProofBusiness hours publishedDirect phone numberPublic websitePrice range published28 services listed
VerifiedClinic data last verified Jun 29, 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
1Manyak Dental Group974.9(273)
2Fiori Dental San Mateo924.9(346)
3Dental Arts San Mateo864.9(305)
4San Mateo Center for Cosmetic Dentistry - Dr. Michael Wong904.9(186)
5Robert P. Choi, DDS785.0(309)

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 Mateo

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 16, 2026Independently reviewed

Looking for the best kids dentist in San Mateo, California? We have reviewed local dental practices based on patient reviews, credentials, technology, and overall quality of care to bring you this curated list.

Whether you need routine care or specialized treatment, these top-rated providers in San Mateo deliver exceptional results.

Medically reviewed by

Dr Maqsud MallickBDS

Frequently Asked Questions

5 questions answered by our editorial team

The cost of pediatric dentistry in San Mateo depends on the specific treatment, materials, and your insurance coverage. Use the price guide on this page as a benchmark and confirm exact fees with the clinic before booking.
Smyleee ranks San Mateo 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 Mateo 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 Mateo 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 16, 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

Keep comparing before you book

Use the ranking, comparison table, and nearby alternatives to narrow the shortlist that best matches your situation.

Are you a San Mateo clinic? Improve your profile quality, verification signals, and structured details to strengthen reconsideration for this list.