Had our first visit today and was very impressed by this office for my almost 2 year old! Dr. Groat has a great presence and is very thorough which I greatly appreciate. Everyone there is very good with kids! They have a changing table in their restroom for little ones and a fun play area too! Parking lot in the back as well. I think we found our new pediatric dentist! read more

Groat Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - San Pedro, California

Dr. Groat and the entire team at Dr. Groat Pediatric Dentistry are absolutely wonderful! From the moment you walk in, the staff makes both parents and kids feel comfortable and welcome. The office is clean, friendly, and truly designed with children in mind. Dr. Groat is incredibly patient, gentle, and caring. He takes the time to explain everything and makes sure the kids feel safe and relaxed during their visit. You can tell he genuinely cares about his young patients and wants every experience to be positive. If you're looking for a pediatric dentist in San Pedro who is kind, professional, and amazing with children, I highly recommend Dr. Groat read more

Dr. Groat and his staff are simply the best. After many years of traumatic dental experiences, we finally found a place where my kids feel safe and taken care of. Recently I even called their office because of an emergency and Dr. Groat was so quick to return the call even on a holiday weekend. We cannot say enough good things about Dr. Groat so if you are looking for a great pediatric dentist, this is the place to be. read more

Amazing service and care as always! My daughter always has a positive dental experience here, the D.A.s, front desk gals, & hygienists are always so helpful and kind. Dr. Groat is also a great dentist and so patient with the little ones. I always recommend this office to anyone asking for a pediatric dentist! :) read more

Groat Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - San Pedro, California

Went in for my son's first dental visit and the service we received was incredible! The staff and Dr. Groat were great! I really appreciate the individualize time Dr. Groat spent with my son and I. We will be back in six months for our next check up. read more

I can't recommend this pediatric dentist enough, Dr. Groat and his team have ALWAYS been so sweet and gentle with my son. My son is visually impaired and neurodiverse, the team have always been so patient and understanding. Our last 2-3 appts were free of tears and were amazing, they really know how to keep this experience stress free! They also take tricare for any military families in the area read more

Always very attentive and patient. Great care by Dr Groat. The staff is friendly. my son loves going there

Dr. Groat is an exceptional dentist, and has been incredibly patient and compassionate while helping my daughter through some complicated dental issues. From the very beginning, Dr. Groat took the time to thoroughly explain each step of her treatment, always making sure we understood the process and felt comfortable moving forward. His calm and reassuring manner has made what could have been a very stressful experience so much easier for my daughter. My daughter feels safe and supported in his care, which says a lot--especially when dental visits can be anxiety-inducing for kids. We are so grateful to have found a provider who not only has the expertise but also the kindness and empathy that make all the difference. Thank you, Dr. Groat, for the outstanding care! read more

Dr. Groat is one of the best doctors I've ever met! My kids absolutely love , love , love going to see him , and his whole team makes it a super fun experience for kids and for parents as well . I love the fact that besides being super friendly, they explain to my kids what they will do and let my kids touch tools when they're curious , plus by the end of the visit they get to pick a toy!! I'm very thankful to dr. Groat and his team for making my kids smile !! Special thanks from my kids and I to Reggie - the alligator, and to Jenny - You're a super star! read more

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It's really special when you find a provider that is a perfect match for their profession. I knew the first visit with my 2 year old would consist of tears and screams, but I was so pleasantly surprised by the kind and thoughtful nature of Dr. Groat. He spoke calmly to myself and my son and clearly instructed us as to what the visit would entail. Since this morning's appointment, I've already recommended Dr. Groat to friends and family and the main response has been they already know and are already seeing him! Thank you to Dr. Groat and the entire office. You all were wonderful and we hope to see you for many years to come. read more

After 6 years, I can proudly say that Dr. Groat Pediatric Dentistry is still the best. The staff is extremely friendly. Dr. Groat is so patient and kind with my son. read more

Dr. Groat and his staff are incredible! They go out of their way to make our daughter calm and comfortable. My husband and I wish Dr. Groat could be our dentist! read more

Amazing dental office for kids. I've been taking my toddler to Dr. Groat for a couple years now and he always finds a way to make the experience fun for her. There's a waiting room with engaging toys and the staff is always kind and helpful. I highly recommend this office for pediatric dentistry. read more

The service is amazing! I love how they treat my son he really enjoys his visits. Dr Groat is amazing with the kids as well as the ladies they make the kids feel comfortable. read more

My kids absolutely love going to Groat Dentistry. They are so amazing with kids and make them love the dentist from their very first tooth. Every single person on staff is great. They are so great at explaining everything to the parents and to the kids so that they understand. Dr. Chris is absolutely amazing. I never want my kids to go anywhere else. My kids have gone in for cleanings, fillings & crowns. They are so great at distracting my daughter, she has no idea they have given her a shot. read more

Brought my toddler in with smashed front teeth. We got a quick appointment and had an amazing experience all around. Everything is very well planned with kids in mind. My son felt right at home will all the toys and kind faces, colorful signs etc. Dr. Groat had a cute puppet with teeth that helped introduce the concept of what was happening. We ended up having to pull a tooth which was done kindly and efficiently. Will definitely be back, highly recommend. read more

Took my 1-year-old for her first dentist visit and it was such a great experience! The office is super kid-friendly, which made it so much easier for both of us. Everyone was so sweet and made us feel comfortable right away. They also gave me really helpful tips on oral care for little ones, which I didn't realize I needed so much. Definitely recommend for any parents with littles! read more

Absolutely fabulous in every way! The quality of care is spectacular with provided with genuine care and compassion.

If I could give 6 out of 5 stars I would. Great environment. Professional friendly staff who is caring and tentative. Dr Groat is great and we are beyond happy with the dental services and dental treatment. I highly recommend to anyone.​ read more

They were awesome! My 19 month old had a blast. It's great they start out in the playroom and get comfortable so that by the time it comes to cleaning it's not so traumatic. The quality of service is excellent from the front desk receptionist to the assistants and Dr. Groat himself. So glad we found them! Make sure you leave the Zoe twin stroller in the car though I couldn't fit through the front door It's okay though I wore my 3 month old and it was totally fine. They even offered to hold her. Such a sweet staff! read more

We have been going with Dr. Groat since 2017. The staff & Doctor have been amazing all this time, Specially coming from Catalina Island they always work with our schedule. What makes me more happy and recommend Dr Groat to everyone I know is that My girls LOVE going to the dentist.. they look forward every single time. Dentist can be traumatizing but Dr. Groat knows exactly how to do it and hide those instruments, They have no Idea they are getting their gums numb to cover cavities while watching a movie lol which is the favorite part for my girls when getting treatments done is watching a movie! Dr. Groat and the staff deserve a 20 out of 10!!! read more

What a lovely office from the doctor through to all the staff. You can tell they truly love children and care. The place is really clean and nice inside as well! My son had his first visit today and it was his first birthday as well! They gave him a cool truck for a birthday present! The sweetest and so unexpected. Thank you! read more

Comfortable and friendly office with professional staff and great dentist. Easy to make appointments on the phone or online.

Dr. Groat is the perfect combo of experience, kindness, and coolness. His staff is very nice and professional as well. The office is very clean and modern with an old-school Mrs. Pac-Man arcade game thrown in for a bit of fun. 100% recommend! read more

Dr. Groat and all his staff are so wonderful! My toddler absolutely loves going to the dentist because of how nice they are - he gets to ride up and down in the chair, they explain to him everything that is going to happen and give him a sense of control, he gets to pick out a toy from the treasure box, etc. He feels like such a big kid when and last time we left, he told me he wanted to go back again tomorrow. At one point he complained that his tooth hurt, and Dr. Groat's office was able to accommodate us for an appointment the same day. I also really like how they do not push unnecessary treatments. Choosing a pediatric dentist is essential for young kids and their comfort level and it's obvious that this dentist's office excels at making a trip to the dentist a positive experience for kids. read more

Dr. Groat senior was my first dentist I ever went to at three years old. I was a patient of the of his until I was in my early 20's. From my own personal experience to what I have witnessed while being in the office there is not a better place to take a child. The entire staff is dedicated to making your kid feel safe and comfortable. Explaining everything as they go or having the parent hold their little one so they don't feel so scared. I actually fell asleep in the chair while Dr. Groat was looking at my teeth when I was 13. You're child won't grow up afraid of the dentist as an adult going to get my teeth cleaned is one of my favorite doctors visits. read more

Thankful that this dentist office is in our network (insurance) because since we have been coming my boys enjoy and look forward to going to the dentist! Very clean office and everyone is always so cheerful and nice! read more

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My kid is 10 and I've been taking him to this office since he was like 5 maybe younger. Since the beginning this office has always tried to push a fluoride treatment and I have always politely declined them. My kids chart has been noted to the effect of NO FLUORIDE. Fast forward to a few weeks ago when my ex took our kid to his appointment because I was out of town. As I was in conversation with my sister bc she picked him up from school one day while I was out of town and she was telling me my kid had this white stuff on his teeth from his dentist appt. RIGHT THEN I knew what had happened so I phoned the dentist and asked about his last appointment. THEY GAVE HIM THE FLUORIDE treatment when I had specifically had my kids chart noted as a NO. So this office decided to screw what the parent says we are going to do it anyway. Dr Groat there is more than one way to treat the issue. You and I both know that. You decide profits of parents and that is a shame. read more

The best Pediatric Dentist in San Pedro, Ca. Everyone in the office are so welcoming and my son Tristan ( 9yrs old ) enjoys his visits each time we go. I tell all my friends and coworkers to take their kids there. I'm appreciate the care you provide to my son, Tristan. Thank you!! read more

Dr. Chris was excellent! This was my daughters first visit at this office and I couldn't be happier with both the service and the care they take! My daughter is 2.5 so she's pretty squirmy, I honestly would recommend this place to anyone! read more

Amazing dentist! Great with my kids! They went from being super worried to super comfortable going to the dentist!

He's a great dentist! My 2 year has has a sorta longer than most two year old dental history and we have moved around with the military in that time. Dr.Groat was amazing and extremely thorough. He addressed all of my concerns and was so gentle and entertaining my son remained completely still the entire exam. I definitely recommend him if you are looking for a pediatric dentist! read more

My son broke his tooth. All other local dentists had told us it would have been a 2 to 3 months before they could fix his tooth. Dr Chris was booked solid also. He squeezed us in, and took very good care of him. I strongly recommend him and his staff. read more

Groat Pediatric Dentistry - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - San Pedro, California

Such an amazing office. From Dr. Chris to the front office staff-- just wonderful. So glad we found this office and went with this dentist. Dr. Chris was extremely thorough and so sweet to my 2 year old son. It was his first dentist appointment, so he was a little unsure of the situation, but Dr. Chris knows what he's doing! Loved everything about our visit here. read more

Totally dismayed. Brought my 5 yr old in for her fillings after looking forward to this appointment for three weeks. She had originally had a successful exam and X-rays, and her cavities have been hurting her, so this was very needed. After knowing kids who died from misuse of nitrous oxide, I have a hesitant approach to its routine use, and wanted the doctor to use it sparingly, if at all. I understand it has become routine, but with side effects being nausea, vomiting, and headaches, I only want it used as necessary. We arrived 10 minutes early, and when we weren't yet seen 15 minutes after our appointment time, we inquired as to the extent of the delay and were told at minimum another 5-10 minutes. 30 minutes after our appointment time the assistant hastily came to usher my daughter and I back. She hurriedly began prepping my daughter, and got ready to start administering the nitrous oxide. I asked if it was already necessary, she stated absolutely, I inquired for what, and she said I could talk to the doctor. I agreed. After introducing himself, Dr. Groat immediately started setting me up to dismiss us, telling me that if I'm uncomfortable with treatment, that we won't be a good fit. After telling him I will be comfortable if he would only use the gas as necessary; he would not agree to that, and again reiterated that we may not be a good fit. I went to confirm with my wife, and Dr. Groat wanted to speak to us together and pulled us into a glass waiting room. My wife informs us that the assistant came out and bad mouthed me to reception while I was speaking to the Dr., and that reception had been gossiping and complaining about the frequency of morning appointment calls. The Dr. then tells us that he won't service today's appointment as we are out of time. Wait, what??!! You are over 30 minutes late, don't qualify a parents legitimate concern about therapy for his 5 year old, try to use clever semantics to deny treatment, call a three way counseling session, and then cancel the day's appointment anyhow, when you have a patient experiencing pain and waiting for her appointment for three weeks? I told the Dr. that all of the experience combined was unacceptable, and that we can take a hint and we'll leave. I'm sure Chris is great if you don't have any concerns about the amount of drugs he's administering to your kid. I understand that there's a routine system that works for most. But I don't want to alter my kid's consciousness unless she's uncomfortable, not just because she might be. read more

Wonderful! My kids have been going here for years and it's the best place in town for your little ones. They truly care about your kids and really go out of their way to make your kids comfortable. Highly recommend!! read more

My family has always loved Dr. Groat and his staff. I wanted to take a few minutes to say I was even more impressed with our visit last week. They take the coronavirus very seriously. I was nervous to take my daughter to the dentist since the staff would be so close to her face, which could expose my daughter. But, they took precautions from before we even walked into the office. You call from the car, they took my temperature and my daughter's temperature with an infrared thermometer. We were required to wear masks. She even opened the doors for us so we wouldn't touch the handles of the door building. We were told to clean our hands with hand sanitizer before entering the building. The staff all had masks, gloves, gowns, shoe and hair covers. They also wore face shields. When it was time to pick a toy, the tech showed my daughter a picture of the toys to choose from, and the tech got the toy for her, rather than my daughter putting her hands on all the toys. There were no other patients in the office while we were there, and I saw the lady at the desk cleaning the counters as the last person left. I was very impressed with their precautions. As always, they were very nice and thorough, asked if I had questions, and ensured my daughter was comfortable. My daughter is 5, and loves going to Dr. Groat's office. read more

I am shocked Dr. Groat doesn't have any reviews since he is hands down the best dentist ever!!!!! I brought my four year old in to see him and wow. From the time we stepped in the office to us walking out, every single employee was fantastic. My child was so at ease being there as he was explained every step. We love Dr Groat read more

I was very impressed by Dr. Chris Groat and his staff, I have been wanting to write a review and I created my first Yelp account just for that! My son was 3 when we first visited Dr. Groat's office. My son is very strong willed. He was quick to have melt down and he barely spoke English at the time, so I was very anxious about making his 1st dental appointment. However, my son actually enjoyed his visit so much that he was smiling for the entire time! He was actually sad to leave the office. My son LOVES Dr. Chris, but ALL his staff, hygienists, receptionists and everyone in the office is very informative and friendly. Also, wait is never too long and they never make you feel rushed. They are just amazing and we are very lucky to find this office. My son is now 4 and we continue visiting his office. Highly recommended! read more

My 1 year old son had fallen in our backyard and knocked his first baby tooth so loose that it was barely hanging there. Not having a dentist yet for a baby who hasnt even gotten all his teeth I was freaking out! My Pediatrician recommended Dr Groat and we called and they were able to see us immediately. The office was beautiful and all the staff so friendly. I was a complete mess and Dr Groat was soo sweet and understanding. My son ended up getting the tooth pulled and Dr Groat was nothing but gentle. The whole situation was a nightmare but I couldn't have been more happy and lucky to have landed in his office that day! I look forward to my future visits and its so refreshing to know we will be so well taken care of. read more