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Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids in Stockton, CA, provides orthodontic care for children and adults.
About Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids
Dr. Hyder and the team are noted for working patiently with anxious and special-needs kids, though long waits recur in reviews.
This is a pediatric dental practice that also offers braces, clear aligners, early treatment, and retainers. Parents note Dr. Hyder and Dr. Mann taking time with scared or autistic children, talking them through procedures before starting, and the office itself is often called clean and kid-friendly with games and TVs to keep children calm. Front desk staff are praised by name for warmth with families, though long waits and appointment mix-ups come up often enough to be worth knowing about.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, August 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids in Stockton, CA, provides orthodontic care for children and adults.
The practice offers complimentary consultations and maintains evening and weekend hours to accommodate varied schedules. Orthodontic services address alignment and bite concerns for pediatric and adult patients. The practice accepts online appointment requests, allowing patients to schedule initial visits through digital channels. The office communicates in both English and Spanish. Western Dental accepts many major insurance plans and serves as an established provider for Medi-Cal in California and Medicaid/AHCCCS in Arizona. Payment plans are available for patients managing out-of-pocket costs. The practice accepts CareCredit and Sunbit financing options for those seeking structured payment arrangements. Patients in the Stockton area can access orthodontic evaluation and treatment through this location. Insurance coverage and individual treatment needs vary, so an initial consultation determines eligibility and appropriate care options for each patient.
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Who They Treat
Western Dental & Orthodontics Kids provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
MELANIE LEE SETO, DDS
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Insurance accepted
6 plans listedWhat patients say
Latest review 3 weeks ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Reviews mentioning orthodontic treatment describe braces improving a child's smile and confidence, with staff guiding families through the process from consultation onward.
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| Jan 2026 | 13 |
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| Apr 2026 | 10 |
| May 2026 | 12 |
| Jun 2026 | 15 |
| Jul 2026 | 7 |
| Aug 2026 | 7 |
| Sep 2026 | 5 |
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
|---|---|---|
| Friendly staff | 75 | 6 |
| The dentist | 48 | 7 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 16 | 22 |
| Great with kids | 29 | 5 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 18 | 4 |
| Office & technology | 19 | 2 |
| Responsiveness | 10 | 5 |
| Clear explanations | 11 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
I love this location, very friendly answered all my questions.
Another successful trip to the dentist! 🦸♂️🦸♀️ Thank you to the wonderful team at Western Dental for making my children’s checkup so quick and enjoyable. #ParentLife #WesternDentalKids
Love the dental assistant worker and front desk worker very helpful
This dental place is amazing, I brought all my. Kids here, cause they're so kind eith my kids and made them felt comfortable.
Western Dental has helped me out greatly with my braces, the staff is caring but lets you know what happens if you were to neglect your oral hygiene, but overall, the outcome of getting my braces is alright
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