Convenient Access from Stanton
Young Stanton families have a full-service option about 14 minutes up Beach Boulevard and the 91. Smile District Family Dentistry & Orthodontics cares for kids, teens and parents from our office in north-central Anaheim, and for anyone weighing a dentist in Stanton, CA, that means cleanings, braces and urgent care in one familiar place.
Begin at Stanton City Hall, at Katella Avenue and Cedar Street, and go east on Katella for a couple of blocks to Beach Boulevard. Turn north and follow Beach for about 3.6 miles through Buena Park until it meets SR-91. Head east on the freeway for close to 4 miles, exit at Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street, and continue north to our office by Orangethorpe Avenue. Altogether it's an 8.7-mile drive with no tolls, and our Google Maps profile can route you from any street in town.
City Hall shares its block with the Stanton Library, and Stanton Central Park sits on Western Avenue. Families in nearby Cypress and West Anaheim can reach us along similar routes.
Built for Busy Stanton Households With Kids
Stanton grew up around a stop on the Pacific Electric's Santa Ana line, which opened in 1905. The stop was renamed in 1911 for Philip A. Stanton, a Los Angeles assemblyman, and the city re-incorporated on June 4, 1956. Today about 38,000 people share just 3.1 square miles of Orange County, so neighborhoods sit close together.
Many of those homes are full of children. A large share of local households include kids under 18, families tend to be sizable, and roughly half of homes are rented. That adds up to a lot of school schedules, practices and work shifts to juggle, which leaves little room for multiple dental offices.
Community resources sit close to home. The county branch library beside City Hall keeps collections in Arabic, Spanish and Vietnamese, along with a Library of Things that lends practical items. Cypress lies to the west, and Garden Grove wraps around the east and south.
Our practice keeps it simple. Children, teens and adults can all be seen at one office, orthodontics sits right next to routine family care, and records for the whole household live in one place. Open until 6:00 PM Monday through Thursday, we're reachable after the school bell for most families.
Friday hours are 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM, and online booking lets parents request a time after the kids are asleep.
Healthy Habits Stanton Kids Can Build Early
Local children attend schools in the Garden Grove Unified, Savanna, Magnolia and Anaheim Union High school districts. The years between the first loose tooth and high school graduation are when habits form and when cavities often start. Regular cleanings, fluoride and sealants give growing teeth a head start, and digital x-rays help our team find decay between teeth before it hurts.
Playtime brings its own risks. The skate park and splash pad at Stanton Central Park (listed on the city's parks and facilities page), the lighted fields at the Norm Ross Sports Complex and the playgrounds at Hollenbeck Park all see plenty of action, and a fall can chip or break a tooth. Broken or chipped teeth are assessed and treated the same day, wherever possible.
Crooked or crowded teeth are worth a look while kids are still growing. Our practice offers early orthodontic care for children, plus braces and Invisalign as they reach the teen years. Because that care happens under the same roof as cleanings, parents don't have to chase referrals across the county.
Parents matter too. It's easy to skip your own checkup while managing everyone else's, yet a quick visit can catch gum problems and worn fillings early. Every comprehensive exam here includes an oral cancer screening.
Family Care From a Dentist in Stanton, CA Parents Can Rely On
Preventative Care
Cleanings, exams, fluoride and sealants protect young teeth through the school years. Adults get gum disease prevention and an oral cancer screening at comprehensive exams.
Emergency Dentistry
Sudden toothaches, facial swelling and broken teeth happen at the worst times. We offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental concerns, and emergency extractions when a tooth can't be saved.
Orthodontics
Early treatment for children, braces for teens and clear aligners for teens and adults, all managed alongside the family's regular dental care.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings repair cavities before they spread, and crowns and bridges rebuild teeth that are badly damaged. Parents who've delayed their own care can catch up here too.
When a cavity reaches the nerve, root canal therapy can usually save the tooth. Our own endodontist completes most straightforward root canals in a single appointment, so there's no need to start over with an outside office.
Moms and dads deserve a little attention too. Once the kids' care is on track, many parents turn to their own smiles, and our cosmetic dentistry includes veneers, smile makeovers and Zoom whitening completed in a single visit. Those treatments can fit around the same appointments you already make for the family.
Every first visit starts with a conversation about your family's history and goals. From there, the dentist examines teeth and gums, uses digital x-rays where needed and explains what was found in plain language. No one is pushed into treatment, and you leave with a clear plan for each person.
Meet Your Anaheim Dental Team
Dr. Emilyjane Sunga is an endodontist and a mother of three. She focuses on root canal therapy after training in endodontics at UC San Francisco. Her husband, Dr. Loc Doan, is the practice's general dentist and cares for patients' restorative and emergency needs.
Insurance & Financing
Payment is flexible: all major credit cards, cash and checks are welcome, and Cherry financing helps with care that insurance doesn't cover. New patients without insurance and without gum disease can begin with the $59 cleaning, exam & x-ray. Insured families can lean on a team that works with a multitude of providers.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Smile District from Stanton, and how do I get there?
The drive from Stanton City Hall is about 8.7 miles, typically around 14 minutes. Katella Avenue leads to Beach Boulevard north, then SR-91 east brings you to the Anaheim Boulevard and Lemon Street exit. For families choosing a dentist in Stanton, CA, the whole route is toll-free and mostly a straight line.
What counts as a dental emergency?
A severe toothache, facial swelling and a broken tooth all count as dental emergencies. These problems can get worse quickly, so it's best to call as soon as they start. We offer same-day emergency appointments for urgent dental concerns, and a chipped or broken tooth is treated the same day wherever possible.
Do you treat cavities in children's teeth?
Yes. Fillings are part of our restorative care for patients of all ages, including kids. Digital x-rays help our team find decay between teeth early, while it's still small. To help prevent the next cavity, preventive visits can add fluoride and sealants, which protect the grooves on back teeth.
How do you help a nervous child feel comfortable?
We take things slowly. A first visit begins with a conversation, not a rush into the chair, and the dentist explains each step in simple words before doing it. Procedures use local anesthesia, and nothing happens without an explanation first. Parents are welcome to share any worries before the appointment starts.
Do you offer orthodontic treatment for younger children?
Yes. Our orthodontic care includes early treatment for children, as well as braces and Invisalign for teens and adults. Looking at a child's bite while the jaw is still growing can help the team plan the right timing. Everything happens at the same office where your kids get their cleanings.
Schedule Your Visit from Stanton
Parents looking for a dentist in Stanton, CA can book the whole family with one call to 714-410-5912 or through online booking. Explore nearby communities on our areas we serve page, or visit the Dentist Anaheim, CA homepage for more about Smile District.