Best Dentists in El Dorado Hills, CA | 71 Ranked

What should I weigh when choosing a child's dentist in El Dorado Hills?

El Dorado Hills has 71 dentist listings, including 15 for children's dentistry; your child's age, comfort needs and the office's location help you choose among them. Town Center Boulevard, Park Drive and Serrano Parkway put dental offices in different parts of the community. For a first checkup, look for clear explanations for both you and your child, including what the exam involves and how the team handles X-rays. The care plan and written fee estimate let you compare the visit before agreeing to treatment.

📖 New to the area? Read our complete guide to finding a dentist in El Dorado Hills — costs, specialties, and what to look for.

The El Dorado Hills dental market, by the numbers

El Dorado Hills dental leaders

Dental specialties in El Dorado Hills

The largest supported local categories include Teeth Whitening (23), Cosmetic Dentists (21), Dental Implants (17), Pediatric Dentists (15).

Nearby cities

Comparing El Dorado Hills dentists

Rated El Dorado Hills offices average 4.70 stars across 6,005 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 27 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 14 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Clark Dental (Score 98, 4.9 stars, 1,124 reviews); Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 386 reviews); Thompson Family Dentistry (Score 97, 5.0 stars, 382 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Clark Dental, with 1,124 reviews at 4.9 stars.

All 71 listed offices are in ZIP code 95762.

Children's dental visits from Town Center to Serrano Parkway

Town Center Boulevard, Serrano Parkway and Park Drive each have dental offices. A parent's account of a visit in these areas can describe how a child settled in. The way the team explained care matters too. The drive and return visits need to fit school and work.

A child's first exam at Town Center

Pediatric Dental Specialists includes a mouth exam, cleaning and fluoride at the first visit, with X-rays when needed. Age and comfort help shape the visit. The team also reviews health needs with the family. A filling or other tooth repair follows later, once the child knows the office.

Pediatric Dental Specialists: 4420 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 220; 916-941-1122.

Family membership fees on Town Center Boulevard

El Dorado Dental Studio bills its memberships yearly: $149 for children, $199 for adults and $249 for adult gum care. Each includes 2 exams and needed digital images. Cleanings and gum care have the discounts listed for each plan, with fees for that work.

El Dorado Dental Studio: 4355 Town Center Boulevard, Suite 211; 916-602-0488.

How one local pediatric office bills insurance

Pediatric Dental Specialists accepts most PPO plans and is a preferred provider for Delta Dental Premier. It files claims and collects your share of the estimated bill at the visit. CareCredit is a payment option. The insurer's final payment helps set how much you owe.

Braces assessments on Golden Foothill Parkway

Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics offers a free consultation and recommends a child's bite assessment at age 7. Its care includes braces, clear aligners and retainers. A bite check looks at tooth position and jaw growth. Regular dental visits still cover checkups and tooth care.

Jeffrey Kwong Orthodontics: 4693 Golden Foothill Parkway; 916-933-0532.

Lower-cost dental care in nearby Cameron Park

El Dorado Community Health Centers offers adult and children's dental care at Cameron Park 2. Care includes exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, simple crowns and tooth removal. It also treats dental emergencies. The team can explain the work planned for your family.

Cameron Park 2 dental site: 3100 Ponte Morino Drive, Cameron Park; 530-497-5016.

EDCHC's sliding fee program includes dental visits. It considers income and the number of people in your household. Evidence such as a pay stub or tax return helps the center assess the fee reduction. Its patient advocates also provide Spanish-language help and support with health coverage.

Paying for children's care with Medi-Cal in El Dorado Hills

Medi-Cal Dental covers braces for children who qualify. Covered care also includes exams, cleanings, fillings and help with tooth pain. The dentist explains which work meets the plan's rules. You need an office that takes the plan for the covered visit.

A child's immigration status does not remove Medi-Cal dental coverage before age 19, DHCS says. Adult benefits depend on who qualifies. The program can explain your family's dental benefits and help find an office that takes the plan.

Medi-Cal Dental member help: 800-322-6384.

Hurt tooth or medical emergency near El Dorado Hills?

When an El Dorado Hills tooth needs urgent attention, 12 listings identify emergency dental care. The first urgent dental visit finds the tooth problem and what it will cost to treat. A call about your child's pain can cover what happened and the fee for the first exam.

Mercy Hospital of Folsom's emergency room treats serious medical injuries and illness at 1650 Creekside Drive. Call 911 for life-threatening symptoms, such as breathing trouble or bleeding that won't stop. Hospital emergency medicine handles those risks; tooth repair needs dental care.

Mercy Hospital of Folsom emergency room: Folsom; 916-983-7400.

El Dorado Hills family dental questions

How early does the Town Center pediatric office suggest a first checkup?

Pediatric Dental Specialists cites a first visit around age 1 or about 6 months after the first tooth comes through. Age and comfort help shape the exam. The family can discuss health needs too. Later visits handle tooth repairs, such as a filling, after the child knows the office.

Does the $149 child membership pay for cleanings at El Dorado Dental Studio?

El Dorado Dental Studio's $149 yearly child plan discounts needed cleanings by 10%, so a cleaning still has a fee. The plan includes 2 exams and needed digital images. You can add the price of care to that yearly charge. This gives you the full cost to weigh for your child.

What happens if my child's PPO pays less than the Town Center office estimated?

Pediatric Dental Specialists bills the insurer and collects an estimated patient share at the visit. The family owes any unpaid amount. If the insurer hasn't paid after 60 days, the unpaid balance becomes your responsibility. The claim payment shows how the final fee compares with the estimate.

Will Medi-Cal pay for any braces an El Dorado Hills child wants?

A child's Medi-Cal braces benefit in El Dorado Hills requires care that meets the program's rules. The dentist can explain how those rules apply to the child's bite and planned care. A private exam helps you learn what the child needs. The plan's dental benefit then helps set what it pays toward that work.

Can an uninsured El Dorado Hills family apply for a dental fee discount nearby?

EDCHC's sliding fee discount includes dental care, and patients can apply. The review uses household earnings and how many people live in the home. The center checks those details to set any discount. That helps an uninsured family understand the fee for the work it plans to have done.

Which treatments can an adult with full Medi-Cal dental benefits receive?

An adult's full Medi-Cal dental benefits can pay for a tooth repair, root canal, crown, gum care or dentures under the plan's rules. The dentist can explain which care is covered for your mouth. You also need an office that takes the plan. Your benefits and proposed care shape the treatment choice.

Does the $249 adult gum-care plan include every maintenance visit?

The $249 yearly gum-care plan at El Dorado Dental Studio discounts gum therapy visits by 10%. It includes 2 exams and needed digital images. You still pay for the gum visits. The number of visits your dentist plans helps you work out the full cost alongside the annual fee.

Is there nearby care for a child's toothache when the family has no dental insurance?

EDCHC treats dental emergencies for adults and children. Its fee program can reduce dental charges for families who qualify. The dental team needs to examine the tooth and explain the cost of treatment. The office can discuss the child's needs with the family and arrange the next visit.

El Dorado Hills, CA Dentists | 71 Ranked

What should I weigh when choosing a child's dentist in El Dorado Hills?

Dentists in El Dorado Hills

The El Dorado Hills dental market, by the numbers

Dental.me Score distribution

Rating vs. California

El Dorado Hills dental leaders

Highest Dental.me Score

Most reviewed offices