This is a general dentistry neighborhood. Twenty seven listings carry general dentistry, three list orthodontics, and two are recorded as dental clinics. Everything sits in ZIP code 95120. San Jose as a whole has 1,625 listed practices, and most specialist care is out there rather than here.
What is listed in Almaden Valley
Twenty seven of the 32 practices list general dentistry, three list orthodontics and two are recorded as dental clinics. No other specialty appears anywhere in the neighborhood.
Crown Blvd is effectively the dental street here, holding 27 of the 32 listings. That concentration makes comparison easy: you can call several practices at the same address range and, if you drive, park once.
Twenty six listings are individual practitioners and six are organizations, so most entries point to a named dentist rather than a company. Twenty four of the 32 were registered before 2010, and the oldest registration in Almaden Valley dates to 2006. This is a settled list rather than a fast changing one.
- 32 practices, 27 listing general dentistry
- 27 of them on Crown Blvd
- One ZIP code: 95120
- 26 individual practitioners, six organizations
- 24 of 32 registered before 2010
How to choose between them
When a neighborhood is almost entirely general dentistry, the most valuable question is how much a practice does in house. Root canals, extractions, implants, crowns and gum treatment are all handled by some general dentists and referred out by others. Given the distances involved here, an in house answer can save you several trips across the city.
Ask about waiting times for a new patient exam and for an urgent slot, and ask who you would see each visit. Twenty six of the listings are registered to individuals, which normally means the same dentist every time.
If a child needs braces, the three orthodontics listings give you a local starting point. For anything else specialist, plan on traveling and factor that into the choice.
If you need something Almaden Valley does not have
Five specialties are missing entirely: pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics. All of them are found elsewhere in San Jose about 6.5 miles away, where the directory records 36 pediatric practices, 30 endodontic, 33 periodontic, 28 oral surgery and 10 prosthodontic practices.
Nearer neighborhoods add general options rather than specialist ones. Parkview has 77 practices 2.4 miles away, Branham 11 at 3.2 miles, Edenvale four at four miles and Communications Hill three at 4.1 miles. Seven Trees has 33 at 5.1 miles and Vasona Junction 27 at 5.4 miles.
If you know specialist treatment is coming, ask your dentist early where they refer and how far it is, so the appointment does not land on you as a surprise.
Insurance and paying
Whether a practice is in network with your plan is the biggest single factor in what you pay. In network fees are negotiated in advance by your insurer. Out of network, the practice sets its own fee and your share is usually larger. Ask the practice, then check with your insurer, because plans differ even within one insurance company.
For anything past a checkup, ask for a written estimate with the procedure codes, the practice fee, the expected insurance payment and your balance. Do the same with any specialist you are referred to across the city.
Our listings hold registration details only. They contain no fees, no opening hours and no insurance networks. None of the 32 Almaden Valley practices has claimed its listing or published a website or hours with us, so every practical detail still has to come from the practice.
If it is urgent
Call early in the day and ask directly whether the practice can see you today. With 27 general listings on one street, you can work down a list quickly, which matters when your own dentist is already booked.
Some symptoms are beyond what a dental office can safely handle. Go to an emergency room if swelling is spreading toward your eye or down your neck, if breathing or swallowing is becoming difficult, if you have a fever with facial swelling, or if bleeding will not stop. These point to an infection spreading or a bleed that needs hospital care first.
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Questions patients ask
How many dentists are listed in Almaden Valley?
The directory lists 32 dental practices in Almaden Valley, all in ZIP code 95120. Twenty seven list general dentistry, three list orthodontics and two are recorded as dental clinics. Twenty seven of the 32 share one street, Crown Blvd, which is a much heavier concentration on a single road than most neighborhoods show.
Is there an oral surgeon or endodontist in Almaden Valley?
No. Pediatric dentistry, endodontics, periodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery and prosthodontics are all absent from the listings here. The nearest are elsewhere in San Jose about 6.5 miles away, where the directory records 28 oral surgery practices and 30 endodontic practices among others. Ask your general dentist which of these treatments they handle in house.
Where else can I look near Almaden Valley?
Parkview is the nearest large cluster with 77 listed practices 2.4 miles away. Branham has 11 at 3.2 miles, Seven Trees 33 at 5.1 miles and Vasona Junction 27 at 5.4 miles. Smaller options include Edenvale with four and Communications Hill with three, both around four miles from Almaden Valley.