I discovered Children's Choice Pediatric Dentist last year when I was on a search for Black-owned…read moredental offices in PG County. My daughter has attended Children's Choice a total of 3 times. Each time, it has been a pretty pleasant experience. We spent no longer than 3-5 minutes waiting to be taken back, if that, and my daughter never left with any tears. The dental hygienists were patient and understanding and met my daughter where she was at. She did not get any x-rays done her first time because she was afraid but the next time around, she was very brave and got the job done :). I like how bright and open the physical space is. I wish there was some kind of separation between the chairs, however, to give a little more privacy. It's probably not possible given the space, but it was a thought I had. I also love that the kiddos get a token and a special treat at the end of the visit... she looked forward to that the most. The only reason why I deducted a star is because one of the assistants at the front told me that they did accept my dental insurance when I spoke to her on the phone. I gave my new card at the next appointment (previously we were using medical insurance) but they still billed the old card I had on file. It turns out, they did not accept my insurance so they billed the old card I had on file (my medical insurance). Although it wasn't an expensive co-pay, I could have saved money by visiting a dental office that did in fact accept the insurance that we now had.

Such a great experience! I took my 10 month old (yes, you heard correctly...my 10 month old) here…read morefor her first dentist appointment. Everyone was so courteous, the office is very vibrant with lots of cute colors. The staff made us feel welcomed and thoroughly explained appropriate care for my baby's oral hygiene. She only has a few teeth but they definitely explained a lot for the short and long term. They didn't rush us in and out at all. Will definitely be back!

I've brought my daughter here for cleanings a couple of times and both times went exceptionally…read morewell. The dental hygienist we've encountered have the temperament for children and enjoy what they're doing. The dentists who have worked my daughter are always thorough, patient and ask the parents questions as well. They really do a good job of creating a comfortable and safe environment for the children. There is a large TV in the waiting area with a kids show/movie playing and while your child sits in the dentist chair they could be watching Bluey while having their teeth cleaned! The parking can get tricky because I think people park in the spots for the dentist office that aren't actually going there. This is a solid pediatric dentistry office.

My son is two and let's say we were scared for the visit to be pure chaos because he's a busy 2…read moreyear old but overall it went nothing but perfect. I was able to register online. 0 waiting time. The Dr was amazing not to mention super patient with my son. Thank you so much. I look forward for the relationship with the office and care for my little one.

I had a wonderful experience at Bright Starr. The front desk staff were extremely responsive…read moreregarding our appointment, sending pre appointment paperwork and answering the many questions that I asked prior to our appointment. They have new patient specials which was extremely helpful and affordable. I love the set up of the office, as it offers the children the ability to lay down and watch tv. The hygienist was gentle and the Doctor was awesome and willing to answer questions. I think I've found our pediatric dentist!

This place is money hungry. All they worry about is the money there is no sense of care here for…read morechildren. They over book and would have you sitting for hours. My children had their teeth cleaned and one week later they made an appointment for my children to come back the next week to do the same cleaning without me even knowing of it. They take all this insurance money and don't even give the kid the free toothbrush kit. I won't be taking my kids back there. And to put the icing on the cake the messed up my baby teeth.

I wish I could have gone to a dentist that catered to kids when I was young! The fact that I can…read moreensure my kids are getting a gentle and bespoke experience is a relief. Both of our kiddos are patients and they actually love going to the dentist. The space is made just for kids, the dentists, hygienists, and staff are all great at interacting with kids and helping them feel at ease in what for many adults can be a stressful experience. Each part of the process is fun for the kids. You can really tell that Dr. Anamelechi thought through every step of the experience -- from the waiting area with different activities (like coloring and reading) to the fun sunglasses you wear during the visit to the interactive x-rays. My kids feel special throughout and I am grateful to have found a pediatric dentist that offers such a thoughtful and fun experience. Another thing is that they take most insurance and offer sliding scale for families without insurance. The DC location takes BCBS (the MD location does not yet but might be working on it). Anyway if you have kiddos, go to Children's Choice! They will love it!

Children's Choice is a small, mom-owned, growing business that provided excellent service. This was…read moreour daughter's first visit to the dentist and the team worked extremely well together and were full of true professionals. From the moment that we arrived, everyone was welcoming, friendly, and put us at ease. They provided great tips and guidance to support my daughter's dental care, and even had some toys to give her to show that dentist trips are not a bad thing. The whole process was quick and easy. Thank you!

Adding more to say I took my kids (8 and 5) here, and again, everyone was so patient and nice,…read moreexplaining to the kids what the tools were and how they worked. By the time we left, my 5-year-old was inviting everyone to his next birthday party

Beautiful office, poor management which gives the distinct opinion from a professional view, it's…read moreall about the money.

I had a very disappointing experience with Berry Children's Dental of Bowie due to poor management…read moreand lack of communication. I scheduled my child's appointment back in October for a December 19th visit at 8:30 a.m. The appointment was confirmed multiple times through their automated text system, and I replied to confirm as requested. Then, just two days before the appointment and after business hours, I received a text stating they do not accept Kaiser insurance and that I needed to upload new insurance information by the next day or my appointment would be deleted. This office was listed as a provider on my insurance company's recommended provider list, which is why I selected them months ago. This issue should have been identified when the appointment was scheduled, not after nearly three months of waiting. When I responded immediately, I received only an automated after-hours reply. The next day, the only follow-up was a brief message saying they "never intended to cause inconvenience." There was no real explanation or solution offered. I later received a phone call that disconnected mid-conversation. I called back multiple times and was told someone would answer, but no one did. Shortly after that, I received a text stating that my appointment had been canceled. There was no proper phone call and no attempt to resolve the issue. Canceling a pediatric appointment two days before after months of waiting due to failure to verify insurance is unacceptable. Parents plan around work, school, and childcare. As someone who intentionally wanted to support a Black-owned business, this experience was especially disappointing. Unfortunately, the level of disorganization and lack of professionalism makes this office hard to recommend.

My experience with Berry Children's Dental in Bowie, MD has been mixed. Some of the staff are…read morereally kind and pleasant, which I appreciate. However, the front desk and management could really improve their communication and customer service. It's often hard to get someone on the phone, and I had an issue where I was told I didn't reach out about my appointment when I actually did. That was frustrating and made the process more stressful than it needed to be. I think with better organization and communication, this could be a much better experience overall.

I have severe dental anxiety and knew for years that I needed extensive dental work. Because of…read moreseveral painful past experiences--and the cost--I avoided going to the dentist for a long time. In 2021, I searched for a dentist who specializes in treating patients with dental anxiety and found Metro Dental. My initial treatment plan estimate was overwhelming--more expensive than a used car. I met with the owner to prioritize the long list of procedures I needed. Unfortunately, I did not qualify for CareCredit or an in-house payment plan. To make the treatment possible, I signed up for a $3,000 FSA plan through my employer and used my $3,000 annual dental insurance benefit. Since both reset every January 1st, I applied the $6,000 each year toward the most urgent procedures. I also worked a summer job to save additional money. It took nearly five years, but I finally completed my treatment plan. Throughout the process, every dentist I saw was compassionate, non-judgmental, and highly skilled. I requied oral sedation, nitrous oxide, and topical numbing gel before injecting anesthetic for all procedures except for cleanings. I only need the nitrous oxide for cleanings. The oral sedation helped relieve most of my anxiety, and the nitrous kept me calm during procedures. I highly recommend the dentists at Metro Dental. The owner is especially compassionate and truly cared about me as a patient. The entire staff support helped me get through something I had been afraid of for years.

Simply put: don't go here. Or, if you do, go somewhere else after and get another opinion…read more I fell into the dental advertising trap. Advertising about catering to patients with dental anxiety. What they don't tell you, is that you get anxiety just by looking at the bill. I needed to get a couple root canals + crowns, or possibly extraction with a bridge. I have solid dental insurance(wife is a public school teacher), and they told me they could only use $3000 towards treatment. I thought that was low, but whatever, that was fine. I hadn't seen the bill yet. Then it hit me. $12,000, AFTER insurance. Had the feeling I was getting fleeced, so I went elsewhere for a second opinion. Got the work done, am now free of tooth pain, and only had to pay $1,900 out of pocket, after insurance. Going with my gut worked out. I don't blame anyone for seeing those pretty Facebook ads and wanting to stop in. I did. Just, if you do, go somewhere else after to get another quote. Other very good doctors can probably do it for much cheaper. Yea, they probably have to make up for high overhead, but that price I first got was insane. I was considering flying to Mexico or Thailand and getting it done over there, where there is world class dental service for much less expense.

"I love this dentist," exclaimed my eight-year-old daughter. Showing up for our first appointment,…read morewe didn't have to wait at all in the lobby. The exam and cleaning took 30 minutes. The staff are friendly and good with kids. TVs are on the ceilings for kids to watch as their teeth are being cleaned. They get to keep the sunglasses and take home a goodie bag of stickers, floss, and a toothbrush. Street parking is easy to find during the day and there are many shops and restaurants nearby.

Always a great experience. Welcome and vibrant environment for the kiddos. No wait time! Fast and…read morequality service. My son's favorite part is the overhead TVs that they set to the child's preference. Our hygienist was so thoughtful and had great bedside manner. The doctors are great.

We had our daughter's first appointment today and it was awesome! We got a full tour of the…read morefacility so we could better understand how things are set up, my daughter (toddler aged) got a little bag right up front with a toothbrush & sunglasses, and everyone was great introducing themselves and adding special touches throughout the appointment (stickers, tv, little toys, explaining each piece of the exam). They also gave great direction and advice on how to update her dental care and ensure we were doing all the right things at home. Also the coffee for the parents - 5 stars, they had me immediately. I'd recommend to anyone looking for pediatric dental care!!

I wish that I had a dentist and team this amazing when I was growing up! I didn't, and I am…read morerevisiting years of dental trauma because of it, , but my kids will never experience that because Dr. Derek and the entire office is amazing. Run don't walk to get your children signed up for this amazing dental experience so that they will go through life as lovers of the dentist as opposed to how most of us probably grew up, in perpetual fear. To the team, thanks for always being amazing for years and years. We can't go anywhere else, and wouldn't want to, see you in 6 months!!

My teeth are not as straight as I would like. The front desk was friendly however when it was time…read moreto give my teeth an even look, The team joked that it looked like I had been chewing on bottle caps. While everyone laughed, I was taken aback.

This is a wonderful practice. I have a complicated case and was able to consult with both Drs with…read morea full workup with possible options. They were detailed with the pros and cons of each and managing expectations. The experience didn't feel rushed or like they just wanted to take my money. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone needing an orthodontist.