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Healthy Smiles Family Dental
Healthy Smiles Family Dental in Bakersfield, California, provides orthodontic care for children and adults seeking alignment correction and smile improvement.
3450 Stine Rd, Bakersfield, CA 93309
4.8(894 reviews)
About Healthy Smiles Family Dental
Autism- and ADHD-friendly accommodations, a play area, and patience with nervous kids define what reviewers highlight most about this practice.
Healthy Smiles Family Dental is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and clear aligners, though most reviews focus on routine family dental visits. Reviews describe an office particularly geared toward young children, with a play area and staff who accommodate kids with autism or ADHD and calm nervous patients with music or movies during procedures. Several reviews also mention families bringing multiple children through treatment at once, and the office is generally described as clean with a comfortable lobby. A handful of reviews raise concerns about long waits and referral delays despite scheduled appointment times.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, July 2025–September 2026, updated September 2026
Healthy Smiles Family Dental in Bakersfield, California, provides orthodontic care for children and adults seeking alignment correction and smile improvement.
This Bakersfield orthodontist practice has served the community since 2004. The practice offers Invisalign clear aligner therapy as a treatment option for patients who prefer an alternative to traditional metal braces. Dr. Peter K. Cho, Dr. Luis C. Estrada, and Dr. Michele Fonseca Gonzalez are board-certified by the American Board of Orthodontics, a credential that reflects advanced training and examination in orthodontic treatment principles. Healthy Smiles Family Dental accepts most dental insurance plans, including Medi-Cal, making orthodontic treatment accessible to patients with various coverage types. The practice also accepts CareCredit, a healthcare financing option that allows patients to spread treatment costs over time through structured payment arrangements. The practice has received a 4.8-star rating based on 894 Google reviews, indicating consistent patient feedback over an extended period. Patients in Bakersfield and surrounding areas considering orthodontic treatment should schedule a consultation to determine which treatment approach aligns with their specific dental needs and financial circumstances.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Healthy Smiles Family Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Technology & Equipment
Healthy Smiles Family Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
3D Digital Scanning
Laser Dentistry
Orthodontists at this office
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Dr. Peter K. Cho
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Dr. Luis C. Estrada
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Dr. Michele Fonseca Gonzalez
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Insurance accepted
7 plans listedAetnaCarecreditDelta Dental PPOHumanaMedi CalRenaissance DentalUnited Concordia
Healthy Smiles Family Dental accepts Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Staff are repeatedly noted for accommodating children with autism or ADHD and for calming anxious kids with music or movies during procedures.
- The office serves as a hub for families managing dental care for several children at once.
- Reviews mention a clean office with a play area that helps keep younger children occupied during visits.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe long waits of one to three hours despite scheduled appointment times, and delays in referral processing.
- A few reviews raise concerns about the front office, including one describing a rude receptionist and questions about staffing.
Who it suits
- Young children, including toddlers
- Families with multiple children needing dental care
- Anxious or nervous young patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Peter K. Cho · 2 reviews
- Dr. Michele Fonseca Gonzalez · 1 review
- Dr. Sevilla · 3 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
- Last 90 days
- 19 reviews
- averaging 4.2★
- Last 12 months
- 273 reviews
- averaging 4.8★
- Owner replies
- 2% of reviews
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PraiseCriticism
- Great with kids72 / 2
- Friendly staff69 / 4
- Gentle, comfortable care34 / 1
- Scheduling & wait times20 / 6
- The dentist21 / 4
- Clear explanations14 / 2
- Office & technology15
- Responsiveness6 / 2
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| Gentle, comfortable care | 34 | 1 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 20 | 6 |
| The dentist | 21 | 4 |
| Clear explanations | 14 | 2 |
| Office & technology | 15 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 6 | 2 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.8
894 reviews
JG
a month ago
Do not take your child here!!! I took my daughter here after taking her to another dentist. This was my second opinion dentist because the other dentist wasn’t a kids dentist. Anyways Heathy smiles told me my daughter had 7 cavities!!! After the first dentist had said 2. I asked them 7? they said yes and they wanted to do all work in one day. Needless to say I never went back there. I ended up taking my daughter to kids first dentistry where they said that she indeed only had 2 cavities!!!! Stay away healthy smiles they’re a crooked dentist!!!
wen chan
a month ago
Love this place! The staff are incredibly friendly and welcoming. The dentist is knowledgeable, professional, and takes the time to answer all of our questions thoroughly. We always feel well cared for and highly recommend this office.
Crystal Bailey
2 months ago
I have taken all of my children here since their first dental appointments. The staff is always nice and friendly and they answer any questions or concerns I have. My kids love it here and I wouldn’t take them to any other place.
Forever besties -Tariah
2 months ago
My kids have been coming here for years and the staff are always helpful and friendly. If there’s ever a problem they will get them in as soon as possible. I highly recommend Healthy Smiles
Kyalsinn Lin
3 months ago
“My daughter has been coming to Healthy Smiles Family Dental since she was 2 years old, and now she’s already 14. We are still coming here because of the excellent care and service. The staff is always friendly, professional, and makes my daughter feel comfortable during every visit. I highly recommend this clinic and would rate it 10/10!” 😊🦷⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Healthy Smiles Family Dental offer?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental offers: Invisalign, Traditional Braces, Clear Aligners.
Does Healthy Smiles Family Dental accept dental insurance?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental accepts Aetna, Carecredit, Delta Dental PPO, Humana, Medi Cal, and others.
Is Healthy Smiles Family Dental accepting new patients?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental is currently welcoming new patients in Bakersfield, CA. Call (661) 377-6453 to schedule.
Where is Healthy Smiles Family Dental located?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental is located at 3450 Stine Rd. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=4257655434591626424&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Healthy Smiles Family Dental?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Who are the orthodontists at Healthy Smiles Family Dental?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental is staffed by Dr. Peter K. Cho, Dr. Luis C. Estrada, Dr. Michele Fonseca Gonzalez. The practice is board-certified.
What is the patient rating for Healthy Smiles Family Dental?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental has a 4.8-star rating based on 894 patient reviews on Google.
How long has Healthy Smiles Family Dental been in practice?
Healthy Smiles Family Dental has been providing orthodontic care since 2004, serving the Bakersfield, CA community for over 22 years.
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Est. 2004
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Mon8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SatClosed
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