Kids Care Dental & Orthodontics - Manteca

Reviews

• JS

  JUJHAR SINGH

  Jul 13, 2026
  5.0
  Very good service!
• BQ

  Brenda Quintero

  May 27, 2026
  1.0
  We took our 8-month-old baby for his first dental visit today and unfortunately left feeling disappointed and very rushed. The appointment lasted only a couple of minutes. The dentist came in, asked about allergies, quickly brushed his teeth twice, flossed them, and applied some kind of “vitamin” gel in his mouth without explaining what it was or asking for consent beforehand. As first-time parents, we expected a much more thorough infant dental exam and guidance. From my understanding, a baby’s first dental visit is supposed to include checking overall oral development, including gum health, jaw and palate development, tooth eruption and alignment, signs of early decay, and screening for things like tongue/lip ties or irritation. None of that was discussed or examined during our visit. I also expected education on infant oral hygiene, teething, cavity prevention, feeding habits, brushing techniques, fluoride use, and when/how to transition from gum wipes to brushing. Instead, I was told to buy the Fridababy finger toothbrush and just use that, but there was no explanation about what type of toothpaste to use, how much to use, or when to transition to a real toothbrush. When I mentioned I currently use gum wipes, the response was simply that they were “okay to use at night,” but no explanation was given as to why. I asked about my baby’s two bottom teeth slightly overlapping and the only response I got was, “Maybe he’ll need braces in the future,” before the dentist walked out. To make things feel even more impersonal, my next appointment was automatically scheduled for me without anyone asking what day or time worked best for us. I was just told they would text me a reminder. The office itself also felt a bit unclean, especially the lobby area, which added to the overall uncomfortable experience. The only positive part of the visit was the hygienist, who was kind and friendly throughout the appointment. I completely understand that baby visits may be shorter than adult visits, but I still expected a proper exam and some level of communication and education, especially for a first dental appointment. I left feeling like I learned absolutely nothing and had to go home and research everything myself.
• TT

  Tu Ti

  May 6, 2026
  5.0
  Dr shreya penukonda is amazing doctor .
• MH

  Maria Hernandez

  May 1, 2026
  5.0
  Great experience, the staff did a wonderful job of including my child in the conversation as well as joked with him. This helped his nerves about going to the dentist.
• SS

  Sugafree1of1

  Apr 14, 2026
  5.0
  I would like to share our experience with Dr. Shreya Penukonda and her amazing team. The kindness and care they show their patients is unmatched. With precision and finesse, Dr. Penukonda makes the procedure seem effortless. I would highly recommend kids care dental & orthodontics in Manteca. I will for sure continue to bring my family here for the long term.