Meet Dr. Mala Gopal, D.D.S.

Whether your child needs a minor cleaning or a major dental procedure, our dentists provide expert, compassionate care that puts patient comfort above all else.

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About Gentle Dental Kids

To help protect your child’s dental health now and well into adulthood, it’s important to prioritize good dental hygiene at a very early age. In addition to good brushing and flossing habits, your child’s dental health depends on regular cleanings and examinations to catch minor issues before they evolve into serious problems.

Our Pediatric Services

We work with children of all ages and provide cleanings, exams, sealants and fluoride treatments. If your children are involved in sports, we can also fit them for custom mouth guards.

  • Preventive Services
  • Basic Restorative Services
  • Major Restorative Services
  • Sedation Dentistry
  • Orthodontics
  • Dental Emergency Services

Meet Your Dentist

Dr. Mala Gopal, D.D.S.
Mala Gopal
About Me

Dr. Gopal says, “Clinical excellence along with personal care is my number one priority! I love children and feel I get transformed into their world of fun, imagination and magic.” Dr. Gopal loves her profession because it gives her the opportunity to interact with so many people on a daily basis. She feels fortunate to have a career that allows her to improve her young patients’ health, confidence and self-esteem.

Education

B.S.D.–Annamalai University
D.D.S.–Annamalai University School of Dentistry
M.S., Pediatric Dentistry–UCSF School of Dentistry

Mala Gopal Is Available at These Locations:

Gentle Dental Hayward
24239 Hesperian Boulevard,
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 323-4210 View Location Page
Gentle Dental Palo Alto
853 Middlefield Road, Suite 1
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(415) 692-4765 View Location Page
Gentle Dental Sunnyvale
1639 Hollenbeck Avenue,
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 849-4122 View Location Page

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Insurances We Accept

Gentle Dental accepts most dental insurance plans and options. If you do not see your insurance plan below, contact us and we will be happy to assist in confirming your existing insurance provider.

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Questions about Insurance?

If you have dental insurance and are concerned about coverage do not hesitate to reach out to our friendly staff. Our team here at Gentle Dental will help you with any payment or insurance questions you may have and will work closely with you to help you get the most out of your dental plan.

About Payment

Gentle Dental aims to be as gentle on your wallet as our dentists are when providing treatment. Our professional staff will help you get the most from your dental insurance benefits and explain any deductibles and co-pays to you.

Payment options include cash, major credit cards, discount plans, and private financing.

The Gentle Dental Smile Plan

The Gentle Dental Smile Plan is perfect if you don’t have dental insurance and offers significant savings. The plan has no waiting period, involves no paperwork, and covers all pre-existing conditions.

You can enroll as an individual, couple or family and receive significant discounts on preventative services including exams, cleanings, fluoride treatments, and x-rays, as well as a host of other dental services. All other services including specialty care such as extractions, root canals, and orthodontics are discounted 20% from our list prices.

The Smile Plan is effective immediately and there are no claim forms to fill out and no maximums. Seniors 62 and older receive additional discounts on enrollment fees and parents can keep children on their family plan until age 26.

Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for everyone to obtain quality dental care at an affordable price.

Contact us today to sign up or to ask questions:
www.gentledentalsmileplan.com
800-277-1112

Flexible Financing

We understand that you don’t always have the cash at hand, that’s why we accept most major credit cards and offer flexible financing options which can be helpful if you require more extensive work, orthodontics, or cosmetic procedures that aren’t covered by insurance. These plans can offer:

  • Low down payment and no interest1
  • No money down and no interest2
  • Extended terms up to 48 months at 14.9% promotional interest rates3

We want to make paying for dental services as easy as possible. For more information, call us toll-free at 1-800-GENTLE1 to get in touch with the Gentle Dental Office in your neighborhood.

  1. Valid photo ID and checking account, credit card or debit card required.
  2. On approved credit. For promotional purchases over $300 if paid in full within promotional period. If promotional purchase is not paid in full within promotional period, interest will be imposed from the date of purchase at 26.99% APR.
  3. On approved credit. For promotional purchases over $1,000. Fixed monthly payments based on repayment over 24, 36, or 48 month period.

Reviews for Mala Gopal

The pediatric dentist is patient with the kids and provides instruction to the parents without being condescending. The office runs on time, and they file all the paperwork with my insurance. The prices of any procedures are very clear before they start, and we will continue to go here.

Tromila M.

Staff are friendly and helpful, and the dentists are excellent. I am very comfortable trusting them with my dental care.

Larry S.

The entire staff with whom I have had contact or observed seems, kind, patient and efficient!

Darryl C.

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