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Luna Dental serves children in McAllen, Texas, providing pediatric orthodontic care with extended scheduling options that include evening and weekend hours.
About Luna Dental
A space-themed office with an arcade and cinema room helps anxious kids, including those with autism or ADHD, get through appointments calmly.
Luna Dental is a general dental practice in McAllen that also offers Invisalign and TMJ treatment. Many reviews focus on how well the office works with young children and families managing several kids' appointments at once, with a game room, cinema, and space-themed decor mentioned often as a way to ease the wait. Dr. Jose Soto is noted for patience with anxious or special-needs children and for explaining treatment steps and costs before starting work. A couple of reviews mention Invisalign specifically, describing visible progress within weeks and avoiding a longer extraction-based plan.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, June 2019–April 2026, updated September 2026
Luna Dental serves children in McAllen, Texas, providing pediatric orthodontic care with extended scheduling options that include evening and weekend hours.
The practice is staffed by Dr. Jose Soto, Dr. Michael Moon, and Dr. Whitney Huynh, who focus on early orthodontic treatment and preventive care for young patients. The practice offers orthodontic services designed for children's developing dental needs. Treatment planning addresses alignment concerns, bite issues, and growth-related orthodontic conditions common in pediatric patients. Luna Dental provides care in both English and Spanish, accommodating the bilingual community in McAllen and the surrounding Rio Grande Valley. Luna Dental accepts insurance plans and participates in Medicaid, expanding access to orthodontic care for families with varying coverage types. Evening and weekend appointments provide flexibility for school-age patients and working parents who need scheduling options outside traditional business hours. With a 4.9 rating based on 326 Google reviews, the practice serves families throughout the McAllen area seeking orthodontic evaluation and treatment for children. Individual assessment is necessary to determine appropriate treatment options based on each child's specific dental development and orthodontic needs.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Luna Dental provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Luna Dental uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Jose Soto
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Dr. Whitney Huynh, DDS
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Dr. Michael Moon
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 7 months ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
The two reviews touching on Invisalign describe noticeable smile improvement within weeks and say the approach let the patient avoid a longer treatment plan involving extractions.
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| Friendly staff | 118 | 1 |
| The dentist | 75 | 4 |
| Great with kids | 50 | 2 |
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| Gentle, comfortable care | 33 | 0 |
| Office & technology | 26 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 13 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 8 | 3 |
Recent reviews from Google
If I could give 5+ ⭐⭐ I would. I am very self conscious cause I have front teeth missing and just overall not great set of teeth to look at. Anyhow I had dental emergency. They didn't pressure me into getting more work than what I came in for. That's what I truly appreciated the most. I have been to other dentists in the past and they have made me feel overwhelmed and emotional with the amount of work I need. Today I was in pain and today I felt heard and understood at the Luna clinic. Today I didn't feel like $$ symbol when they looked at me. They saw me as a person. I greatly appreciate the whole team. Front desk was responsive and respectful from the time I made the call to the point of arriving. Wait time was about 45 mins. Nurse for exam was patient and sweet. X-rays went smoothly. Billing was smooth and non judgemental when it came to understanding that I needed only the extraction. He did not pressure me or make me feel bad for my choice. Dr. Soto made sure I was numb completely. He will double check, triple check, before actually starting the procedure. He was kind and respectful the whole time. Environment was clean and tidy. I'm glad I made the right choice and came here. I most definitely recommend this place for your next dental appointment 🦷🪥✨
Super happy with Dr. Soto!!! My daughter Gianna used to cry with every doctor, but not with Dr. Soto. He is AMAZING with kids and makes them feel comfortable right away. He also explains everything so clearly and thoroughly. We truly appreciate his patience and care. Highly recommend!
I brought my kids for the first time to establish themselves with a new dentist. This was a great experience. Dr. Soto took the time to explain the treatment plan and was very professional. Steve, the office manager, was thorough with explaining the insurance benefits. Staff was very nice and always smiling. I highly recommend this office. Omar Flores
If i could give more stars i would!!! I recently cracked my two front teeth in a scooter accident and i was so scared to get them fixed i decided to go for a consult and all i can say is Dr. Soto DID THAT he is amazing at what he does, he is patient especially with my girls i am glad i switched them over to this dentist office , His whole staff is amazing from the front ladies in reception to Steve the billing receptionist & all the dental specialists especially Scarlett she is amazing! Thank you for my new smile ! 🫶🏻 10/10!
Great staff, Doctor , office manager and staff are highly knowledgeable they will explain everything in detail with a smile. Staff has a strong work ethic. Best in the RGV super awesome. 😁
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