Willow Glen is where families put down roots in San Jose — Lincoln Avenue’s tree-lined boutiques and Saturday farmers market, the Victorian and Craftsman homes, the sense that everyone at the dog park actually knows each other. Aqua Dentistry is positioned at the northern edge of Willow Glen, right on Meridian Avenue, which means we are already the neighborhood dentist in every practical sense. Our family and general dentistry practice is just 5 minutes north on Meridian Ave — a route Willow Glen residents drive every week for groceries, schools, and coffee without a second thought.
Dr. Aishwarya Kumar, DDS, and Dr. Jessica Mehta lead a bilingual team that speaks Spanish and Filipino, serving Willow Glen’s diverse and close-knit community. From children’s first dental visits through clear aligner therapy, dental implants, and restorative work, we handle complete family care under one roof so Willow Glen families spend less time coordinating and more time doing what Willow Glen is actually good for.
Willow Glen is a neighborhood that values the personal touch — independent businesses over chains, relationships over transactions, quality over convenience. That describes what we try to do at Aqua Dentistry, which is probably why Willow Glen families feel at home here.
Willow Glen families need a dentist who can handle everything — cleanings and exams, kids’ first visits, Invisalign for parents, implants for grandparents — without sending them across town for every procedure. Our full services overview covers everything we offer under one roof.
Dr. Kumar holds dual dental degrees — one from India and one from the University of the Pacific in San Francisco — and acquired Aqua Dentistry in 2024, building on over 40 years of patient care history at the Midtown San Jose practice just north of Willow Glen. She is Invisalign certified and currently completing her graduation from the COI Academy in Seattle, advancing her expertise in comprehensive occlusal and implant dentistry.
Dr. Kumar is a member of the American Dental Association, the California Dental Association, the Academy of General Dentistry, the Santa Clara Dental Society, and the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. She has expanded Aqua Dentistry’s services since acquisition to include dental implants and implant-supported dentures, reflecting the broader care needs of the Willow Glen families and multi-generational households we serve.
“Willow Glen patients remind me of what this practice is for — families who want someone they can trust with their kids and their parents and themselves, not just a provider they see twice a year and forget. That relationship is what we build.” — Dr. Aishwarya S. Kumar, DDS
We accept most major PPO dental plans under the Connection Dental umbrella. Willow Glen patients with Delta Dental are welcome — we are out-of-network with Delta Dental but still accept those patients, and our team can walk you through your out-of-network benefits before your first visit. We do not accept HMO plans or Medicaid. Call us to confirm your plan coverage at no charge.
For treatment costs beyond your annual maximum, we offer CareCredit and Cherry 0% financing options and an in-house membership plan. All cost estimates are provided in full before any treatment begins. Contact our team and we will find an approach that works for your family’s budget.
Yes — we are literally just north of Willow Glen on Meridian Ave, in the Midtown area of San Jose. The practice has described itself as being “just north of Willow Glen” since its founding, and most Willow Glen patients are in our chair within 5 minutes of leaving home. Head north on Meridian Ave, cross West San Carlos Street, and we are on the right at 373 Meridian Ave, Suite A with on-site parking.
Absolutely — we warmly welcome new patients from Willow Glen and the surrounding neighborhoods. We are currently accepting new patients of all ages across all of our services, from routine cleanings to implant consultations and clear aligner therapy. Call us at (408) 625-7454 or use our online contact form to schedule.
We accept most major PPO dental plans under the Connection Dental umbrella. Willow Glen patients with Delta Dental are welcome — we are out-of-network with Delta Dental but still see those patients, and our team will explain exactly how your out-of-network benefits apply. We do not accept HMO plans or Medicaid. Call us before your first visit and we will verify your coverage at no charge.
Yes, and this is one of the things we hear most often from Willow Glen patients specifically. We are a full-service family dentistry practice seeing patients from age one through seniors. Many Willow Glen families schedule kids and adults together in the same appointment block so the whole family is done in one trip. Our team creates a calm, age-appropriate environment for children that actually makes their visits something to look forward to.
Yes. Dr. Kumar is Invisalign certified and offers clear aligner therapy for Willow Glen adults and teens. It is a discreet, low-maintenance option that fits the pace of Willow Glen life — no brackets, no wires, and appointments that fit around Saturday farmers market and Lincoln Avenue plans. Schedule a consultation and we will get you scanned and into a treatment timeline in one visit.
Call us immediately at (408) 625-7454. Being just 5 minutes away on Meridian Ave means Willow Glen patients have faster access to our emergency care than almost any neighborhood we serve. We handle severe toothaches, cracked restorations, knocked-out teeth, and dental infections — same day whenever possible.
A knocked-out tooth, a cracked crown right before the Willow Glen Farmers Market, a toothache that started on a Saturday morning — dental emergencies don’t wait. The good news for Willow Glen patients is that you are 5 minutes away from us on Meridian Ave. Our emergency dentistry team prioritizes urgent appointments and does everything possible to see you the same day you call.
Call (408) 625-7454 the moment the emergency occurs. We will triage with you over the phone, prepare for your arrival, and meet you with calm, thorough care from the moment you walk in. After resolving the immediate issue, we will review whether any follow-up treatment is needed to fully restore function and prevent a recurrence.
Aqua Dentistry has described itself as being just north of Willow Glen in the Midtown area since the practice was established — and that is not a marketing line, it is a geographic fact. Dr. Kumar, Dr. Mehta, and our bilingual team have been building relationships with Willow Glen families since the practice opened, and we intend to keep doing it for a long time.
Whether you are new to Willow Glen, looking to switch dentists, or setting up care for a growing family, contact Aqua Dentistry today. Serving Willow Glen, Downtown San Jose, the Rose Garden, Sunol-Midtown, and communities throughout the South Bay.
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