This place is wonderful! Dr. Matt (Rasche) is super nice and attentive and has a great energy with…read morethe kids, as do all of his staff. They put a lot of thought into making it a nice experience for kids, starting with a playset and toys in the waiting area to a take home prize machine thingie at the end. They are excellent at lip tie and tongue tie surgery (frenectomies). Without them we'd have to have driven all the way to Chicago to help our two girls (last time I checked). They aren't pushy at all though and only give information and let the parents choose what's right for their family. They also are fun for cleanings and regular things like that. They also helped one of my adult friends get their lip & tongue tie fixed, so talk to them if that's something you're needing help with. It's not covered by insurance, though they give you paperwork that you can submit after the fact if you'd like to give it a shot. All in all this is a knowledgeable, friendly place that puts great care into keeping their patients happy and healthy.

From the owner: Southern Indiana Pediatric Dentistry specializes in providing comprehensive dental care for…read moreinfants, children, and adolescents, including those with special needs. We are committed to providing quality dental care and an exceptional experience for each patient. We invite and encourage parents to be involved in their child's care. We have specially designed our office to be an inviting and comfortable environment for your child. We hope that you and your family will enjoy your experience at our office. We are located near the College Mall (next to Goodwill) in Bloomington, IN. At this time we are accepting new patients. Please call us at (812) 333-KIDS (5437)

Do NOT go here. The…read moreoffice is dingy and Lisa herself can come off as rude. A friend told me that she overheard her talking about how "gross" a patient was when they were across the room from her! She personally wrote up a ridiculously expensive and extensive treatment plan for me, which I showed to another dentist and he agreed it was ridiculous. She was polite but that's about it. Take your money and time elsewhere.

I have been going to see Dr. Lisa Baker for the past 2-3 years. I have always had a great…read moreexperience and the dental hygienists and reception staff are helpful, friendly, and kind. Almost every time I go for my 6-month visit, I wait less than 10 minutes in the waiting room before my cleaning and less than 10 minutes between my cleaning and for Dr. Baker to finish the appointment. They always compliment me for the effort I've put into my dental health and I leave feeling excited to go back again! I've never felt that way at the dentist before so this is all to say that Dr. Lisa Baker is a fantastic dentist and Bloomington treasure. I will miss her and her great staff when I move in the next few months!

The Good: I had tooth pain for two years that no other…read moredentist would do anything about because they couldn't see any damage. I have a condition that causes nerve issues, so it wasn't the tooth, it was the nerve. I wanted to get it pulled so bad. The pain was terrible. When I saw Dr. Lisa Baker, we decided that it was probably time. I went to Bloomington Oral Surgery (that was traumatizing and horrible because the gas didn't work, but that's for different yelp), and got the tooth pulled. I don't miss it at all and I'm so glad a dentist finally listened to me. The bad: If you have a walker, wheelchair, or cane, it's kinda hard to get around or stay out of the way. There is no ramp or handicapped parking that I'm aware of. I would go back.

Dr. Lisa is simply the best in town. Feels like going to the family dentist as a kid, where you…read moreknew the staff and were treated like an individual rather than at a 'corporate' type of dentist. Highly recommend.

My kids and I have been going to Liberty Family dentistry for years. At every visit, we are treated…read morewith kindness and respect. They are prompt for appointments and have excellent customer service. Highly recommend.

I have been going to Liberty Family Dentistry for my dental care for over a decade. They have been…read moreconsistently patient, courteous and professional. However, today's visit was outstanding... I had a check-up and cleaning done, followed by a restorative crown. Bailey worked on my 6-month check-up and cleaning; and Dr. Rothrock and Luz together worked on my crown. Luz was very careful and diligent in getting the new crown fitted perfectly. Everyone on the staff keeps me informed with each step of the process, so there are no surprises. Even the receptionist and the bookkeeping staff are stellar. I recommend Liberty Family Dentistry very highly !

Been with Dr. Tharp for over 30 years and I just love him. He's always done his best for me and my…read morefamily. I could never go anywhere else. I felt that he's always gone above and beyond to help our family with great dental care.

The dental hygienist I saw was communicative and very thorough. She was sensitive to my needs and…read moreslight pain, and was quick to offer multiple solutions (topical, advice, etc.). She also provided a diagnosis as to why I had an issue that she would have the doctor confirm. I'd give her five stars because it was a satisfactory and thorough cleaning. The three stars owe to the level of care and contact provided by the dentist (Dr. Tharp). I spent only 2-3 minutes with him despite being a new patient, with whose dental needs he was unfamiliar. He looked at my x-rays, spoke briefly with the hygienist, and did a brief look in my mouth (mostly at the troubled area). He did not complete any periodontal charting nor a dental probe. It was a very brief encounter, skipping many steps that all my previous dentists have completed. I was also dismayed to see a haphazard approach by both staff and patients in common areas to mask wearing (most were not) despite still being in a pandemic, despite a small and enclosed office space with seemingly older ventilation, and despite a city-wide mask mandate where exceptions would not apply in these circumstances. I would return for the hygienist, but not for the doctor.

This dental practice is anything, but child friendly He made…read moremy two year old son cry without drilling. He roughly shoved his huge finger all over his mouth as if showing me how to brush and didn't stop even after my son began to cry. Seemed to be an unnecessary visual. I asked his hygienist for recommendations on how to help a young child with teeth brushing. I was looking for some cute songs and funny games. She proceeded to tell me how to pin down your child using your legs and arms and force the brush in his mouth. She said she did that for five years. I've never had to pin my son down to brush his teeth.

I had the worst experience with this dentist years ago. He kept drilling on my teeth when they were…read morenot numb and he didn't care. He insisted on replacing my silver fillings in my molars and sold my mom on the idea. He drilled on my molars and did not numb me enough When I cried, he kept drilling anyway even though I told him I could feel it. He replaced the silver fillings with a white filling I found out from my next pediatric dentist the white filling was not meant as a filling for molars. A year or two later the white filling had to be replaced. Some of the molars needed root canals and crowns down the road because the replaced deep fillings caused them to start cracking. Needless to say my experience with this dentist was like torture that haunts me today, and has instilled a permanent fear of dentists in me. I can't even really rate this dentist with one star but it won't let me post a review with no stars.

My dentist recommended I visit the endodontist and I was able to see Dr Jacobs. The doctor and his…read moreassistant were extremely professional and caring. As Dr Jacobs explored the root canal route he discovered the infection of a crown. He took care of both issues and I immediately began to feel better. They took care of the procedure and accepted Delta Dental insurance. I would not wish a root canal on anyone. Yet if you are in need of such a procedure this is the office and the endodontists you must see.

Dr. Spires did root canal and was referred by V.A…read more Great office staff, very nice office. Very kind and went over plans for Root Canal very well. Very kind, gental, and made procedure painless. Amazing Dentist. Funny and talked me through everything to keep me in the loop. Over 29 years of civilian and military dentists. He is the best.