Gonzales · Soledad · Chualar · Greenfield

No need to drive to Salinas.

General, cosmetic, and emergency dentistry in downtown Gonzales with Dr. James Kim and Dr. Cindy Kim. Hablamos español.

Open Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–6:00 · 851-H 5th Street

Hours

Tue–Thu, 9:00–6:00

Address

851-H 5th Street, Gonzales

Languages

English · Español

Emergencies

Same-day when we can

New patient offers

Straightforward pricing to get you in the door.

$49

Exam & full x-rays

The complete first look — every tooth, your gums, and a full set of x-rays, for patients paying without insurance.

$249

Teeth whitening

In-office whitening in about an hour in the chair. Regularly $578.

Offers can't be combined with each other or with insurance benefits. Call to confirm current pricing.

A small practice, on purpose

Gonzales Dental Care is a two-doctor office on 5th Street, run by Dr. James Kim and Dr. Cindy Kim. We’re not a chain, and we like it that way: the person who answers the phone knows your name, and the doctor who saw you last time is the one who sees you next time.

Most of what we do is unglamorous and important — cleanings, fillings, crowns, dentures — done carefully, explained plainly, and priced before we start. When something is outside our lane, we say so, and refer you to a specialist we trust.

If you’ve been putting off the dentist because Salinas feels far, or because the last office lectured you, come by. We keep the schedule sane, we work in Spanish and English, and we’d rather prevent problems than sell treatment.

More about the practice

An in-house savings plan

No dental insurance? Our Quality Dental Plan membership covers preventive care — cleanings, x-rays, and exams — and discounts restorative and cosmetic work. One flat annual fee, no claims, no denials.

How the savings plan works

Financing for bigger treatment

We work with CareCredit and Cherry, so crowns, dentures, and other larger plans can be split into monthly payments. Applying takes minutes.

See financing options

What patients say

Best dental experience I have ever had. Comfortable and beautiful office with very friendly staff. I left understanding what was wrong and what needed to be done, and I was given payment options. Very glad I found them!
Melanie S. Salinas, CA
Nice clean office, helpful and courteous staff, and Dr. Kim himself is great! He takes time to explain the plan of care and gives fair recommendations.
Alex S. Capitola, CA
I had a terrible dental experience last year with another dentist and was terrified to go back. Both doctors I've seen here have been kind, understanding of my anxiety, and willing to take the time to explain everything. I'm so happy to have pain-free, well-done dental care again!
Kiki R. Los Angeles, CA

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Request an appointment

Tell us what you need and we'll call or text you back to find a time. If something hurts right now, skip the form and call — we hold room in the schedule for emergencies.

  • Call or text: (831) 240-0865
  • Visit: 851‑H 5th Street, Gonzales, CA 93926
  • Hours: Tuesday–Thursday, 9:00–6:00

Questions we hear a lot

Are you accepting new patients?
Yes. New patients paying without insurance can start with a $49 exam and full set of x-rays. Call (831) 240-0865 or send an appointment request and we’ll find you a time.
Do you take dental insurance?
We work with many dental insurance plans. Call with your plan information and we’ll check your coverage before your visit, so there are no surprises at the front desk.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Nuestro equipo atiende en español e inglés — llámenos al (831) 240-0865 y con gusto le ayudamos en su idioma.
What if I have a dental emergency?
Call us as early in the day as you can. We hold room in the schedule for urgent problems and will see you the same day whenever possible. See our emergency dentist page for first-aid steps while you wait.
What does a first visit cost without insurance?
The new-patient exam and full x-rays are $49. A cleaning is quoted after the exam, because the right kind of cleaning depends on the health of your gums — we’ll give you the exact price before we do anything.
Where are you located?
851-H 5th Street in downtown Gonzales, just off Highway 101 — about 15 minutes south of Salinas, and closer still from Soledad, Chualar, and Greenfield.