Union City, CA Dentists | 65 Ranked

How do I compare Union City CA dentists for checkups and braces?

For checkups or braces in Union City CA, choose from the 65 dentists by the work you need and the strength of their patient reviews. Among them, 25 have Google ratings of 4.9 to 5.0, and the braces and Invisalign lists help narrow your choice for straightening teeth. For a regular visit, read reviews that mention exams, fillings and how the dentist explains the bill. Confirm that the office treats your age group and takes your exact insurance plan, including any benefit for braces, before booking.

Dentists in Union City

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The Union City dental market, by the numbers

How Union City’s 65 dental offices compare.

Dental.me Score distribution

How Union City’s rated offices spread across score tiers.

Elite 96+5
Excellent8
Great9
Strong15
Good & below5

Rating vs. California

Average Google rating across rated Union City offices.

4.57
Union City average4.57 ★
California average4.57 ★
Rated 4.9–5.025 offices
Elite (96+) offices5

Union City dental leaders

Compare the highest scores and the most Google reviews.

Highest Dental.me Score

Top of the independent, non-paid ranking.

  1. Dipali Dave DDS Inc
    Score 97 · 4.9 ★ · 517 reviews
  2. Dental Corporation of Patel and Mokbil
    Score 96 · 5.0 ★ · 198 reviews
  3. Dr. Leon H. Chang, DDS
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 293 reviews
  4. Ann Bess Chanco Dental Prof Corp
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 193 reviews
  5. Chong Orthodontics
    Score 96 · 4.9 ★ · 172 reviews

Most reviewed offices

Largest Google review counts in Union City.

  1. Dipali Dave DDS Inc
    517 reviews · 4.9 ★
  2. Dr. Leon H. Chang, DDS
    293 reviews · 4.9 ★
  3. Nuvo Dental
    284 reviews · 4.7 ★
  4. Ann Bess Chanco Dental Prof Corp
    193 reviews · 4.9 ★

Dental specialties in Union City

The largest supported local categories include Cosmetic Dentists (12), Teeth Whitening (12), Orthodontists (8), Invisalign Dentists (8).

Dental.me guides for Union City

These guides help you compare Union City dentists, understand treatment choices and plan for costs and insurance.

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Comparing Union City dentists

Rated Union City offices average 4.57 stars across 2,507 combined Google reviews, compared with 4.57 statewide. 25 local offices are rated 4.9 to 5.0, while 5 currently hold a Dental.me Score of 96 or higher.

Current score leaders: Dipali Dave DDS Inc (Score 97, 4.9 stars, 517 reviews); Dental Corporation of Patel and Mokbil (Score 96, 5.0 stars, 198 reviews); Dr. Leon H. Chang, DDS (Score 96, 4.9 stars, 293 reviews). The most Google reviews are for Dipali Dave DDS Inc, with 517 reviews at 4.9 stars.

64 listed offices are in ZIP code 94587.

Union City dentist reviews: regular checkups or braces?

Alvarado-Niles Road has both general dentists and braces offices. Our Union City dentist comparison also covers Smith Street, Courthouse Drive and Alvarado Boulevard. The most useful dental reviews talk about the work you need, like fillings, children's visits or braces checks.

Low-cost Union City dental care at the former university clinic

La Clinica now runs what used to be the Union City Dental Care Center, the former university clinic, for adults and children. Its clinic at 1203 J Street provides exams, cleanings, fluoride, sealants and oral surgery.

Call the J Street office at 510-489-5200. It's open weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

La Clinica accepts Denti-Cal and offers fee discounts that depend on income and family size. Billing staff can help you apply. Bring your card to use Medi-Cal dental coverage.

Adults can face a wait for a full course of care. La Clinica's root canals and other specialist care are for current dental patients. Discuss your tooth problem with the team before planning a visit.

Children's dental cleaning costs in Union City without insurance

Union City Pediatric Dentistry's plan costs $420 a year for ages 0-12 or $520 from age 13. That includes 2 routine children's cleanings. It also covers 2 checkups, yearly bitewing X-rays and 2 fluoride treatments. Fillings receive 20% off and crowns 15% off.

The plan applies only at 33800 Alvarado-Niles Road, Suite 7; call 510-477-6727. You can't use it with insurance, and payments are not refundable. Fillings still cost extra after the discount.

A Union City dental membership for adults and families

Dyer Dental Care's plan costs $42 per month for 2 healthy cleanings with fluoride, 1 exam and needed X-rays. Each added family member costs $34 per month. It includes an oral cancer screen and a home whitening kit. Other treatment paid at the visit gets 20% off.

You can't combine it with insurance, financing or another discount, and it runs for 1 year with no refunds. Work beyond the included care still costs extra, so ask about the dental fees first.

Saturday emergency dentists in Union City and Spanish-language care

Dyer Dental Care posts Saturday hours of 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and offers emergency dental care in Union City.

The office is at 4138 Dyer Street, Suite 2, with booking at 510-487-0311. Staff can assist in English and Spanish.

For a life-threatening emergency, call 911 instead.

Adult Medi-Cal dental benefits and dentures in Union City

Full Medi-Cal dental benefits cover crowns, root canals, gum care and dentures for adults 21 and older. Some work needs approval first. Restricted coverage has different limits; confirm your own benefit before booking routine care.

Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center provides full and partial dentures, crowns and root canals. Its dental page says it's only seeing existing dental patients right now. This is an option only if you already go there.

The Union City Health Center's dental clinic is at 33255 9th Street. Its dental number is 510-293-2317.

Union City orthodontists: the first visit and braces fees

Chong Orthodontics provides a free first bite exam lasting about 30 minutes. After the exam, the office explains treatment time and cost. It is at 33800 Alvarado-Niles Road, Suite 1; call 510-489-5671.

The office charges no extra fee if treatment takes longer than planned. Retainer checks and adjustments are free with continued yearly checkups. Compare these terms as well as the braces price among Union City orthodontists and offices offering Invisalign.

Union City dental implant costs: price the surgery and replacement teeth

Family Dental Center Union City offers implants for one tooth or a full set of teeth. It is at 34399 Alvarado-Niles Road; call 510-477-0777. Implants go in first; crowns or other new teeth follow after healing.

Some patients need a bone graft too. For Union City implant costs, compare the full work: surgery, any temporary teeth and the final teeth.

Cosmetic dentists in Union City for color, chips or missing teeth

Cosmetic dentistry is listed by 12 Union City offices. Dyer's treatments include whitening, veneers, crowns and implants. Whitening changes tooth color; the other treatments change or replace tooth structure.

Union City dental questions about fees, coverage and treatment

Where can I get low-cost dental care in Union City with Denti-Cal or limited income?

La Clinica's Union City office accepts Denti-Cal and bases discounts on income and household size. Care includes cleanings, exams and oral surgery for adults and children. Billing staff handle discount applications. Adults may wait for full care; call about the work you need.

How much is a Union City pediatric dentist's yearly plan for a child or teen?

Union City Pediatric Dentistry charges $420 yearly for ages 0-12 and $520 from age 13. The plan includes 2 routine cleanings, 2 periodic exams, annual bitewing X-rays and fluoride. Fillings and crowns have separate discounted charges. Use the membership only at this practice; dental insurance cannot be added to it.

Is there a monthly Union City dental plan that includes adult cleanings?

Dyer Dental Care's plan costs $42 per month and includes 2 healthy cleanings with fluoride, an exam and needed diagnostic X-rays. Extra family members cost $34 monthly each. The plan lasts 1 year, has no refunds and cannot be combined with dental insurance, other discounts or financing.

Can I contact a Union City emergency dentist on Saturday without insurance?

Dyer Dental Care treats dental emergencies and lists Saturday hours from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Call with your symptoms and explain that you'll pay yourself so staff can discuss the visit charge. The office treats tooth problems such as those needing fillings, root canals or extractions.

Will Medi-Cal pay for an adult's dentures or back-tooth root canal in Union City?

Full Medi-Cal dental benefits for adults 21 and older include dentures and back-tooth root canals, subject to treatment rules and approval. Your own coverage must be confirmed before care begins. La Clinica accepts Denti-Cal locally; its specialty dental services, including root canals, are limited to current dental patients.

What does a Union City orthodontist charge for the first braces consultation?

Chong Orthodontics charges nothing for its initial bite examination and allows about 30 minutes for the visit. The orthodontist explains any bite problems, treatment choices, likely duration and cost. Bring your insurance details for a more accurate estimate. The practice helps patients work out orthodontic benefits.

What should a dental implant cost quote in Union City include?

At Family Dental Center Union City, implant treatment involves surgery, healing and a final crown or other replacement teeth. Compare a quote that includes each stage, plus any bone graft or temporary tooth you need. The office offers single-tooth implants and full-arch choices, which require different amounts of treatment.

Is there a Spanish-speaking Union City dentist for whitening or veneers?

Dyer Dental Care lists Spanish-language assistance and offers whitening, veneers, crowns and dental implants. You can discuss both appearance and chewing concerns with the team. Its treatment choices also include Invisalign for teenagers and adults. The appropriate procedure depends on your teeth and the change you want to make.

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Updated November 6, 2026