I want to be clear first, the staff here is great. Kind, accommodating, no issues at all. The…read moreassistants and hygienists who worked with me were wonderful, and I have no complaints about that. My problem is entirely with the treatment plan I received from one of the dentists. Background: I don't have great teeth, I have bone loss in the back from years of untreated MS, which kept my gums inflamed for years. Since I started treatment for that, my gum health returned, tight gums, no pain, no infections. When I came into this office for the first time, I made it clear I wasn't chasing a perfect smile. I just wanted to be able to smile again without embarrassment. The dentist's recommendation was full-arch reconstruction, top and bottom. She told me my mouth was unsalvageable. Which, was concerning, because a year prior a different office told me it was if I got my wisdom teeth out. But, I listened to her and seriously considered it. They had a full presentation ready to sell me on a complete reconstruction. "You're going to have to replace these teeth in 10-15 years anyway, so why not now?" and "I wouldn't recommend dental work here, it's a waste of time and money. You'll just pay more later to replace them." What pushed me from being just concerned about what I was being told, to actually upset, came the next week while I was getting a cleaning done. The dentist came in during the cleaning to ask if I'd decided to replace my teeth yet. I thought that was strange. Very. I decided to go back to an ortho I had seen about a year prior who told me he could do the work. This time, he spoke to the dentist that had just recommended full reconstruction and he wasn't willing to go against the dentist recommendation. But, then he said, "If you really don't want to give up, go talk to a periodontist." So I did. The periodontist went into great detail. My teeth are not great (admittedly so,) but they're not anywhere near full reconstruction. I have great bone health in the front, the back needs work (from loss), and my gums are completely healthy. He showed me the bone loss on the imaging, walked me through everything. I walked into his office with no hope, because of what I was told before, and walked out with a lot more. What bothered me the most here, other than the sales pitch, was that the dentist who recommended this never actually tested my teeth's health. She went off the X-Rays alone, which to be fair, shows my mouth in worse shape than it really is. The periodontist went through and tested each individual tooth, and recommended dental work, approved ortho, and helped me organize a plan to actually fix them. I will say, it bothered me that St. Mary's Dental cancelled all of my upcoming appointments after I sought out a second opinion. I certainly didn't ask them to do that. Because, while I was annoyed, I understand why stuff like this happens. All that just to say, it doesn't matter how good a dentist is, they can make mistakes. If you get a diagnosis like this, definitely get a second opinion.

Dr. Kara Demer a great dentist is Very patient, understanding, and caring, especially if you have…read moreanxiety about going to the dentist. The team is Wonderful !! Highly recommend!

Dr Tim Modic is the best. Looking for a gentle compassionate dentist that does excellent work, look…read moreno further than Dr Modic. I have known Tim professional and personally for over 14 years, and I highly recommend you to check him out!

One could not ask for a better, knowledgeable Dentist. Dr. Modic truly cares about his patients…read moreand has taken me to his office after hours. A compassionate and careing individual. We have kept some failing teeth for several years. I had Dr Modic make me a full and partial denture which fit perfectly. Not one visit for an adjustment. Unheard of...

i had doctor o'shea at academy dental. he was great. it was the first time in my life it was great…read moreto see a dentist. went in pain left without pain. the entire procedure was painless.

I received a confirmation call regarding an appointment I cancelled several weeks ago, and the…read morereceptionist refused to acknowledge that I cancelled the appointment. (I cancelled the appointment because I received atrocious quality of care at my previous appointment). Because the call was on Thursday and the appointment was on Monday it fell under the 24 hour cancellation window. When I said again that I had to cancel I was told that I would never be able to schedule an appointment with any Tidewater location ever again. I'm not seeing evidence of this policy anywhere, it seems like the receptionist just outright lied. Don't go here.

This office was completely fine and professional for the visits themselves. Leaving on the final…read morevisit I was told that insurance would cover all costs and nothing was due/owed. I began receiving text messages with balances. I called the office 5 times and left detailed messages with no returned calls. I even emailed corporate and talked to their answering service who told me he would relay the message when they opened on their next business day. To this day, I have received no mailed correspondence or bills and no one can be bothered to call me back. I do not know if I owe money and will not rely on an automated text message with links that could be spam. Very strange business practices.

Dr. Hao has done a wonderful job straightening my teeth - I didn't think it would be possible and…read morewaited a lifetime to have him tell me he could do it! I finished invisalign treatment and my comfort level is to a level I never knew was possible. I'm extremely happy with results! Thank you Dr. Hao and team!

I just finished my Invisalign treatment with Dr. Hao, and it has been one of the most positive…read moremedical experiences I've ever had. Dr. Hao is warm, knowledgeable, kind, and professional. My dental history is complicated, and Dr. Hao expertly navigated me through the process with ease---I am thrilled with the results. The office is clean and modern, and every person with whom I interacted on Dr. Hao's staff was warm and helpful. I never waited more than a few minutes before my appointments, and the front desk administrators were consistently pleasant and accommodating. It may seem strange to say, but I'm going to miss going to Hao Orthodontics---it was a pleasure being a patient here!

Dr. Jay is simply the best. He's smart, compassionate and efficient. I've been a patient for…read moreabout 20 years and I would never go anywhere else. If you need a urologist, he's the guy in southern Maryland!

I have been here around 5 times and wait an average over 45 minutes. Today I was feeling bad with…read morefever and had to leave to meet my movers after an hour wait which I missed!!!!!! I liked DR J and recommend policies and procedures change ASAP, I believe prejudice takes place here how they take patience back to get seen. I guess when you are the only game in town do what you wish. Tony Harris

When my oldest son was 2, I took him to a Dentist inside the Sears in OP, FL where I lived...They…read moretraumatized him and it was forever for me to be able to get him to a dentist after that...Moving back to Maryland, I was sent to Tidewater Dental in LP, MD who only traumatized him even more. I finally asked for recommendations of a PEDIATRIC Dentist and was sent to Tendercare. Ever since then, (approximately 10 years now), I have taken my boys to TenderCare. The staff is friendly and the doctor who was there (Dr. Kim), was awesome. I like the new Dr as well but Dr. Kim definitely made an impression on my boys and I. I recommend Tendercare to anyone looking for a friendly, and great place to take their kids for all dental needs.

Being a product of a horrible dentists during my childhood that have caused me to have a dental…read morephobia, I believe the BEST thing you can do for your child is to provide for a positive experience with the dentist. I live over an hour away from this place. Does that tell you anything? I think the staff is wonderful with the kids. They laid the groundwork with my son to not have a fear of the dentist and has kept his teeth in great shape despite his addiction to marshmallows (prizes for potty training). The dentists are grads from UPENN (currently the top dental school if not one of the top 3) and everyone we have worked (great hygienists and assistants) with have made this place awesome- Which is more than I can say about those Chain Pediatric dental offices that employ dentists who are not pediatric dentists at all..... Unlike at KOOL smiles or whatever it is called, they wont "YELL" at you child to calm them down by scaring them. They use this awesome reward system (token to get a prize for being good) at the end to pick a toy in one of the dispensers. ALSO, the cute ship for kids to play in at the corner of the waiting room - PERFECT. Kept my kids busy for my 5 min wait (which is forever in kid time) As for scheduling, I don't mind scheduling in advance for the appointments I need (Sorry, Angela C.), but when I've needed to reschedule, they were fine with it as long as it wasn't a last-minute thing (I changed it a week or two out). My son hasn't needed it yet, but they offer DVDs for kids to watch during their procedure...(healthy teeth thanks to this place) The office is a building shared with an orthodontist on the other side (uhm.. can we say perfect transition to the tween years?) the ONLY drawback is the distance... but it is worth it for us.

This is the second root canal that Dr. N has done for me, he if extremely friendly and talks and…read morejokes around. I was in a car accident 38 years ago and I can't open my mouth very wide he got it done with very little discomfort it's mostly the drilling of the tooth, someone need to figure out a way to stop that noise and it wouldn't bother people so much. Give him a try you will not be disappointed with the work he does.

Where do I even begin? I am a complete dental coward. When my dentist told me I needed a root canal…read moreI totally freaked. He suggested Dr. Niemann and that's the best rec ever. The staff is beyond wonderful. I cannot say enough about them. So kind and reassuring. The absolute best. Dr. Niemann himself is so dang comforting, responsive and competent. He put this phobic completely at ease and let me tell you, that's hard to do. He told me jokes and was quite entertaining. They gave me a soft blanket and there was a tv overhead to distract me. This was such a positive experience for such a stressful procedure. You cannot go wrong with this doctor and the office in general. 100 golden stars.