Joseph W Rideau, DDS

San Jose, United States

4.4

12 reviews

By Appointment Only

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+1 408-286-6330
Website:
www.pedoortho.com
Address:
189 N Bascom Ave Ste 200, San Jose, CA, 95128
Burbank
Nearby public transportation stops & stations:
1.2 miThe Alameda & Julian
1.4 miFruitdale
1.4 miRace
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By Appointment Only
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Today

Today –
Local time (San Jose) 00:46 Sunday, 22 June 2025

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Monday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday –
Saturday –
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

Orthodontics for children and adults. Serving San Jose, Campbell, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, Saratoga, Milpitas, Sunnyvale, and surrounding area.

History

Established in 1983.

Dr. Rideau has been practicing orthodontics in San Jose since 1983. He joined Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in 1996. He is a member of the American Dental Assoc., Santa Clara Co. Dental Society, Pacific Coast Assoc. of Orthodontists, and the American Association of Orthodontists. He has lectured at the dental schools of the Univ. California, San Francisco, and UCLA.

Meet the Business Owner

Joseph R.

Business Owner

I have wanted to be a dentist since I was eight years old, and I love being an orthodontist. I was fortunate enough to realize my dream, and I enjoy the process of doing orthodontics more every day.

I attended the University of California Los Angeles to earn my Doctorate of Dental Surgery, and practiced as a general dentist for five years. During that time I served on the teaching faculty at the UCLA dental school.

Concurrently, I enrolled in the School of Public Health at UCLA and was awarded a master’s degree in public health with a specialization in health services administration. In the process of earning my degree in administration, I realized that treating patients was much more fun and fulfilling than being an administrator.

I became a UCLA student once again, and completed a residency in orthodontics. Immediately after becoming an orthodontist, I moved to the Bay Area and started practicing in Campbell and San Jose.

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12 reviews of Joseph W Rideau, DDS

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Place rating: 2
San Jose, CA
Dr Rideau has been great, but for orthodontic follow ups (pre-​braces), he only allows meeting with patients prior to 2pm and not thereafter. For school-​age kids, this is very difficult.
Decided to start over with a more accommodating orthodontist. The receptionist was also not very friendly.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
This is an overdue follow up after completing Invisalign at Dr. Rideau’s office. I have straight teeth again! I’m really pleased with the process and am thankful for Dr. Rideau. I came in for new trays regularly and at each appointment, he was very personable and listened to any concerns as they came up. Staff was great too. About 8 months later and I was finished. In case you’re considering Invisalign, it was much easier and less painful than braces, which I had in my teens.
I’m glad I chose Dr. Rideau. I achieved what I was hoping for and honestly, the cost was a lot more reasonable than other orthodontists. Highly recommend!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
He did an amazing job with my teeth! I had bad and crooked teeth from thumb sucking as a child. I had to have it all, including neck gear .
I got my braces off when I was almost 14, now 39 and my teeth are just as nice. I still go to have my retainer wires adjusted from time to time, but the «magic» to keeping that flawless smile is in ongoing use of your retainer. I know Dr. Rideau is proud of me. It’s always so pleasant to visit him.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
My bite was so bad that other dr’s suggested that I might need surgery. While dr rideau acknowledged this possibility, he thought that my situation could be fixed with braces. I am really impressed with the outcome of my treatment. My teeth look amazing! More than that, my bite fits together very comfortably. I now wonder how I went through life with my bite the way it was (I’m 35). Plus, I avoided surgery, which was a huge deal to me.
This seems to be a very successful office. It’s nice inside and the staff are nice and professional. Most importantly, the results were outstanding.
Place rating: 1
Los Gatos, CA
To start, the original work (braces) that Dr. Rideau did for my son did not last and we had to return a few years later to have the work redone — despite my son’s diligence with wearing his retainers. We were charged for the braces again.
In addition, Dr. Rideau only works Monday through Thursday, and the after-​school times book up very far in advance.
Finally, when it was time to have my son’s second round of braces finally removed, we were told that the only appointments for that «long» work was in the mornings (during school hours) or immediately after lunch (1:30pm — also during school hours). They NEVER will schedule a time to remove braces during the late afternoon hours (i.e, after school). So, my son is required to miss school to have his braces removed. The scheduler refused to even consider an after-​school time for the procedure, as a matter of «policy». As a result, we have to either wait for an in-​service day (one full month after my son was told he could have his braces removed), or he would be required to miss over an hour of school one day. Given that we have to schedule the appointment at least one month in advance to even get a time, there is no way to know if my son would be missing an important test on the appointment date.
So, before you select this orthodontist, know that you will be required to accommodate his rigid schedule and your child will be required to miss school time. And even then, there is no guarantee that you or your child will not need to come back for a second round.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Dr. Rideau is a fine gentleman, an extraordinary orthodontist, who operates an excellent practice of exceptional care for his patients and families. I know. 6+ years of cAre for three boys. Our family smiles are straighter and more vibrant!
Place rating: 5
Los Gatos, CA
We couldn’t be happier with the service we have received from Dr. Rideau. He has provided ortho care to both of my sons and their teeth look awesome. We are now in retainer mode and still visit Dr. Rideau’s office every 4 – 6 months. His staff is professional and scheduling appointments is easy. The whole office seems to be very efficient. Dr. Rideau is friendly and professional. Highly recommend.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
If you are looking for an orthodontist who is as professtional and easy-​going as he is perfectionistic, then Dr. Joseph Rideau is your man! He is now working with our second kid and we continue to be impressed with how he bends over backwards to make the whole orthodontic experience as painless as possible. When our 15 y. o. daughter’s teeth migrated a little (from not wearing her retainer as much as she should have!!) he insisted on putting the braces back on for a couple months to get the teeth just right. When he saw the look of dissappointment on her adolescent face, he opted to put the braces on the inside, out of view. He not only affirmed for my daughter the validity of her concern, he also offered a workable solution, even though it created more hassle for himself. To me, this was completely over the top!
Not only that, but he and his staff are VERY flexible about payment terms, working with insurance, etc. And their innovative use of technology is really supportive… I opted in to get email and text reminders of appointments (which have saved me more than once!) I cannot say enough wonderful things about Dr. Rideau and his staff. They all have all been a joy to deal with. I would be happy to talk in person to anyone who is considering making this huge investment in their child’s health and well-​being. Call the office and ask for Pattie C’s phone number.
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Dr. Rideau has been our family’s orthodontist for several years now. I have 2 sons who are patients… one with a severe overbite and other issues. We have had a fantastic experience working w/​Dr. Rideau and his staff. The office is efficient and well run — appts are nearly always on-​time — and I so appreciate the text reminders. The calm demeanor and staff’s professionalism really put my sons and I at ease. I also appreciate the way they spend time talking to both patients and parents to explain the treatments. Seeing «results» that have exceeded what we thought possible is the best! My older son now has his braces off & sports a gorgeous, perfect smile. My younger son has a ways to go, but has already made huge progress. We can’t imagine going anywhere else. We highly recommend Dr. Rideau and this office.
Place rating: 5
Mountain View, CA
Dr. Rideau took care of my 8 yr old son’s need for braces. He’s very patient and caring! He took the time to explain to me as well as my son exactly what he was doing at each visit and why. Lucky for me, Dr. Rideau had a parent day! Free consult, exam, xrays, plus a discount if you went ahead with getting braces. I had braces as a youth, but like many failed to wear my retainers consistently. My front tooth started to stick out again. So, I took advantage of his great deal and had Simply 5 done (like Invisalign). I’m so happy with the results! I have a perfect smile again! He’s a great ortho and I recommend him to everyone!
Place rating: 5
San Jose, CA
Dr. Rideau has been orthodontist to my three children and just recently became my orthodontist also. His assessment of my children’s teeth was spot on; the time to wear braces estimated accurately; and the end result has been perfection. Hard to imagine, but a visit to his office is actually a pleasure. The facility is clean, warm and welcoming. His staff is professional, very well trained and always kind and patient.
Place rating: 5
Campbell, CA
I had Dr. Rideau do my braces when I was a child way back in the 1980’s. He was very kind and always treated me great. He was very understanding and helpful. This is what I remember. Then my child needs braces and I am searching for a orthodontist. Listening to friendly referrals having some anxiety about the whole thing. When a friend from school refers a Dr. Rideau. I could not believe he was still around. Woohoo. So now my child is going to him for braces. And believe it when I say he is still the kind man I knew when I was little. You must go to him to believe it. He is the VERY BEST!!!