Convenient Access from Lamont
A 22-minute drive up Weedpatch Highway brings Lamont families to Kinder Pediatric Dental, a children's practice on Union Ave in Bakersfield. If you have been searching for a pediatric dentist near Lamont who speaks Spanish, sees only kids and takes Medicaid, our office checks all three boxes. We treat babies, toddlers, school-age children and teens, and our front desk can help you in Spanish from the very first call.
The easiest starting point is the Lamont Branch Library at 8304 Segrue Road. Take Segrue Road to Main Street and turn north, since Main Street is also SR-184 and soon becomes Weedpatch Highway. Stay on it for about six miles, then turn west onto Edison Highway, follow East California Avenue west, go north on Mount Vernon Avenue and west on East Niles Street. Union Avenue then takes you north to 3130 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, about 13 miles in all with no freeway driving.
Pull up our office on Google Maps before you leave so the turns across East Bakersfield feel familiar. Families a few miles closer to town can also read our pages for Greenfield and Rexland Acres.
Care That Speaks Your Family's Language in Lamont
Lamont is an unincorporated farming community in Kern County, founded in 1923 on the flat valley floor south of Bakersfield. Between the 1930s and the 1950s, farm workers arrived looking for a fresh start, and the town grew around them; its first post office opened in 1947. Today it is one of the youngest communities in the area, and more than half of its households are raising children. Spanish is the language most families speak at home.
That makes language more than a convenience. A parent who can describe a toothache in Spanish, and hear the treatment plan in Spanish, can make better choices for a child. Our team speaks Spanish, so you can ask questions at the front desk and in the treatment room without bringing an older child along to translate. Forms and instructions feel a lot less stressful that way.
We also know many households run on farm and shift schedules. The office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and closed Friday through Sunday. An early morning slot often lets a parent get a child seen and still make it to work, with siblings booked back to back to save a second trip up the highway.
History runs deep along this part of the valley. Nearby, between town and Arvin, the Arvin Federal Government Camp, better known as Weedpatch Camp, was built in 1936 for farm families, and John Steinbeck wrote about it in The Grapes of Wrath. Its historic buildings joined the National Register of Historic Places in 1996. The community itself grew from that same wave of families looking for steady work and a better future for their kids.
Early Dental Habits for Young Lamont Kids
With so many little ones in town, the most important dental years here are the earliest ones. Baby teeth hold space for permanent teeth, help with speech and make chewing possible, so decay in a toddler's mouth matters. Bottles of juice or milk at bedtime, frequent sweet snacks and skipped brushing are the usual culprits. A first visit in early infancy lets us spot trouble before it becomes a toothache.
School brings a new routine. The Lamont School District runs the town's elementary and middle schools, including Lamont Elementary, Alicante Avenue School and Myrtle Avenue School, and teens go on to Nueva High School in the Kern High School District. Checkups at least twice a year line up nicely with the school calendar, for example once in late summer and again around the winter break.
Outdoor play is about to get easier, too. Lamont Park on Segrue Road received a state Proposition 68 grant for a beautification project, and plans call for a lighted turf soccer field, a splash pad, a skatepark, sports courts, a playground for ages two to five and a recreation center. The work is still in progress. More time on fields and skate ramps also means more bumped teeth, and we are a phone call away when that happens.
A first appointment is mostly about getting comfortable. Your child can sit in the chair, meet the team and see the tools before anything happens, and our digital x-rays are quick. Parents leave with a clear picture of what we found and a simple plan for home. Younger brothers and sisters are welcome to come along and see that the dentist can be a friendly place.
What a Pediatric Dentist Near Lamont Offers Your Kids
Pediatric Dentistry
Exams, cleanings, digital x-rays and fillings, all planned for a child's growing mouth. Our team can walk you through every step in Spanish or English.
Dental Sedation
For a frightened child or a longer treatment, we offer nitrous oxide, oral sedation and general anesthesia. The choice depends on age, health and how anxious your child feels.
Hygiene & Home-Care Coaching
Kids learn to brush and floss with a hands-on demonstration, and parents get practical tips they can use that night. Good habits at home make each six-month checkup easier.
Infant Dental Care
Babies can visit as soon as their first teeth come in. We show parents how to clean tiny teeth and which feeding habits put them at risk.
Composite Bonding & Fillings
Tooth-colored composite fills cavities and repairs small chips without a silver look. Treating decay while it is still small keeps the visit short for little ones.
Meet Your Child's Pediatric Dentist
Children here are treated by Dr. Edward Dove, a pediatric dentist who completed his postdoctoral specialty training at NSU and Miami Children's Hospital in 2006. He believes prevention should start in infancy and continue through the teen years. His Spanish-speaking team helps every family feel understood from the first phone call.
Insurance & Financing
We are in-network with most major dental insurance plans, including Medicaid. Our staff handles the paperwork, so you do not have to file anything yourself. You can also pay with cash, a personal check or any major credit card, and financing options are available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kinder Pediatric Dental from Lamont, and how do I get there?
The office is about 13 miles from the Lamont Branch Library, a drive of roughly 22 minutes. Head north on Main Street and Weedpatch Highway, then cut west through East Bakersfield on Edison Highway, California Avenue and Niles Street to Union Avenue. Families who need a pediatric dentist near Lamont will find the route uses no freeway at all.
Can Lamont parents speak Spanish with the dentist and staff?
Yes, our team speaks Spanish, and the website says it plainly: "Nosotras hablamos espaƱol!" You can schedule, ask about insurance and go over treatment in the language you are most comfortable with. Hearing the plan in your own words can make a first visit far less stressful for the whole family.
Does the office accept Medicaid for my kids?
Yes, the practice is in-network with most major dental insurance plans, including Medicaid. Bring your child's insurance card to the first visit so the front desk can confirm the details. Our staff submits the claim for you, so there is no paperwork to file on your own after the appointment.
Is there a good place to gather the kids near the library on Segrue Road before we drive in?
Yes, Lamont Park shares the 8304 Segrue Road address with the library, so it makes a handy meeting point before heading north. It is an easy spot to gather siblings, grab a book for the waiting room and start the drive together.
What if my child has a toothache and we have no insurance?
Call the office on the next day we are open, Monday through Thursday. New patients without insurance can use our $69 Emergency Exam & X-Ray, which shows what is causing the pain. From there we explain the options, including financing, before any treatment begins.
Schedule Your Visit from Lamont
Choosing a pediatric dentist near Lamont is easier when the team speaks your language. Call 661-485-4991 to book a first visit for your child. To see the other towns we serve, visit our Areas We Serve page, or learn more about our Pediatric Dentist Bakersfield, CA office.
