Convenient Access from Rexland Acres
One road, Union Avenue, carries Rexland Acres families nearly all the way to Kinder Pediatric Dental in about 13 minutes. If you need a pediatric dentist near Rexland Acres, our children's practice sits on that same avenue in Bakersfield, just north of downtown. We welcome babies, preschoolers, grade-schoolers and teens, and nobody else. A Spanish-speaking team and a playful, imaginative approach help even the youngest patients settle in.
Fairview Elementary on East Fairview Road works well as a starting point. Leave the campus by Malibar Avenue or Sparks Street, turn west on East Fairview Road, then go north on South Union Avenue for about five miles. Keep going on Union Avenue through the Golden State Avenue junction until you reach 3130 Union Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, on the block between Flower Street and Lincoln Street. All told, it is a 6.6-mile trip with traffic signals for much of the way.
Open our Google Maps listing once before the first visit, and the drive will feel routine by the second. As a treat afterward, the Lori Brock Children's Discovery Center, a hands-on children's museum, sits about a mile from the office. Families a little south or closer to the center of town can read our pages for Greenfield and Casa Loma.
Rexland Acres Is Full of Young Smiles
Rexland Acres is an unincorporated community in Kern County, almost completely surrounded by the City of Bakersfield. It covers only about half a square mile beside Union Avenue, and the census first counted it as its own place in 2020. Most homes are owner-occupied, and many date from the 1960s. Kids grow up here with Rexland Acres Park, their schools and Union Avenue all close at hand.
What stands out most is how young the community is. Roughly a third of residents are under 18, and children live in more than half of all households. In a house with a baby, a kindergartner and a big sister in middle school, dental care has to work for three very different mouths at once. That is exactly the kind of family a kids-only practice is designed to serve.
We keep things simple for busy parents. Brothers and sisters can be booked one after another, so the 13-minute drive happens once instead of three times. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM and closed Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Our new patient forms can be filled out at home, which shortens the wait on the first visit.
Protecting Baby Teeth in Rexland Acres Homes
In a neighborhood with this many little ones, the biggest dental wins happen early. Wiping a baby's gums after feedings, brushing the first tooth as soon as it appears, and saving juice for mealtimes all lower the risk of early decay. Toddlers who graze on crackers and sweet snacks through the day give cavity germs a steady supply of food. A first visit when the first tooth arrives gives parents a plan before problems start.
School adds a new chapter. Rexland Acres is served by the Greenfield Union School District, a K-8 district for south Bakersfield. Fairview Elementary, home of the Falcons, opened in 1980 inside the community, and the new Crescent Elementary, home of the Wolves, held its grand opening in August 2023. Older teens head to Del Oro High School on Panama Lane, the Kern High School District's 19th high school.
Each of those stages needs something different from us. Preschoolers need gentle introductions and short appointments. Grade-schoolers need cavities caught early and good brushing habits reinforced, and teenagers need a dentist who treats them like the young adults they are becoming.
Treatment Options From a Pediatric Dentist Near Rexland Acres
Pediatric Dentistry
Checkups, cleanings, digital x-rays and fillings, all planned for teeth that are still growing. Dr. Dove explains what he sees in plain language so parents can make confident choices.
Dental Sedation
Toddlers who cannot sit still and children with strong fears may do better with nitrous oxide, oral sedation or general anesthesia. The right level depends on age, health and how anxious your child feels.
First-Tooth Visits for Babies
Infant dental care starts with a quick look in the mouth and a lesson for parents on cleaning tiny teeth. It is the easiest way to keep early decay from taking hold.
Brushing Lessons for Parents and Kids
Our hygiene coaching shows children how to brush and floss, and shows parents how to help without a battle at the sink. Habits learned at four tend to stick at fourteen.
Pulp Treatment for Baby Molars
A deep cavity in a baby molar can reach the nerve. A pulpotomy treats the nerve and saves the tooth, so it can keep holding space until the adult molar is ready.
Meet Your Child's Pediatric Dentist
Dr. Edward Dove completed his postdoctoral specialty training in pediatric dentistry at NSU and Miami Children's Hospital in 2006. He puts prevention first, from early infancy through adolescence, with office visits, home care, diet and fluoride all part of the plan. For young families, that means fewer surprises and more healthy checkups.
Insurance & Financing
The practice is in-network with most major dental insurance plans, including Medicaid. Families paying on their own can use cash, a personal check or any major credit card, and financing is available. New patients without insurance who have a hurting tooth can come in for our $69 Emergency Exam & X-Ray.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Kinder Pediatric Dental from Rexland Acres, and how do I get there?
Our office is 6.6 miles from Fairview Elementary, and the drive usually takes about 13 minutes. Head west on East Fairview Road, then north on Union Avenue past the Golden State Avenue junction to Lincoln Street. Parents looking for a pediatric dentist near Rexland Acres will find the route needs very few turns at all.
Can Fairview Elementary families book an early morning visit before school?
Yes, the office opens at 8 AM Monday through Thursday, so an early appointment is often possible. Because the drive back down Union Avenue takes about 13 minutes, a quick checkup can be wrapped up before much of the school morning has passed. Calling a few weeks ahead improves your chances of getting one.
Do you treat Del Oro High teenagers, or only young children?
We treat teenagers too, because pediatric care continues through adolescence. Dr. Dove's prevention-first approach covers every stage, from a baby's first tooth to the high school years. Teens appreciate being spoken to directly, and parents appreciate staying with one familiar office instead of switching dentists halfway through high school.
What brushing routine works in a house full of young Rexland Acres kids?
Brushing together twice a day, morning and bedtime, works best for most busy households. Let younger children watch an older sibling, then take a turn yourself to reach the back teeth they miss. Our hygiene coaching walks the whole family through it, and we adjust the routine for each child's age at every visit.
We pay out of pocket, so what does a first visit cost?
New patients without insurance pay $99 for a cleaning, exam and x-ray at their first visit. If a tooth hurts, the $69 emergency exam and x-ray is the place to start instead. We accept cash, personal checks and major credit cards, and financing can spread the cost of any treatment your child needs.
Schedule Your Visit from Rexland Acres
A pediatric dentist near Rexland Acres is only one call away at 661-485-4991. Browse the other neighborhoods we serve on our Areas We Serve page, or visit the Pediatric Dentist Bakersfield, CA homepage to learn more about our team.
