Another stellar experience at SM! Always THE NICEST staff, super clean facility, and the decor…read moremakes your inner child giggle! parking is ample, appointments are easy to make, and they do fun raffles for their patients. I, without reservations, recommend this pediatric dentistry.

Why 5 stars? Let's…read morestart by saying the office is great! Small enough that you feel comfortable but big enough they do most every procedure and do not have to send you somewhere else. Lobby has a nice size tv to watch movies and every chair has its own tv with Netflix to watch a show. Staff is friendly, Dr is amazing and they really make you feel like family. Will be back for sure!

I would never recommend this clinic, especially if you value patient choice and respectful…read moretreatment. Before my daughter's first dental visit, I specifically called and asked if we could opt out of fluoride and X-rays. I was told this could be discussed with the doctor. Their intake paperwork even asks if you consent to X-rays, and I clearly marked no. I thought there would be a conversation. Instead, there was none. Dr. B. Gene Whitehead came in and immediately told me that if I refused X-rays, we should just leave, because they would not provide any care -- not even a simple cleaning, which I was prepared to pay cash for. I even said I would pay for the X-rays but did not want them performed, and the response was still, "No cleaning without X-rays." Dr. B. Gene Whitehead spoke to me in a dismissive and condescending way, as if patients have no say and must just obey whatever he decides. This was supposed to be my daughter's very first dental experience, and instead, I walked out feeling completely humiliated. I'm not someone who cries easily, but I left in tears from how belittled and disrespected I felt. That says everything about how poorly the situation was handled. A professional could still decline to provide a service, but with kindness and respect -- which was completely lacking here. I also want to clarify that this is not a holistic or patient-centered practice, despite how it may be recommended. They push X-rays and fluoride, and Dr. B. Gene Whitehead was very old-fashioned in his approach, showing no willingness to listen to patient concerns. Thankfully, I have already found another dentist who was happy to see my daughter for a cleaning without forcing X-rays. So yes, it is possible -- and patients deserve the right to choose what is best for their children. Overall: rude, unprofessional, misleading, and a complete waste of time.

My daughter is 4 and this was her first time visit to a dentist. She was a little anxious but…read morebeing able to board the caboose definitely made her feel more at ease. The technician that took her back was FABULOUS she took the time to explain every single step and tool to my daughter BEFORE doing it, which is exactly what my daughter needs to feel safe and secure in new places. I would recommend them to EVERYONE with Littles needing a great introductory experience at the dentist. Tooth Caboose in Plant City was the location we visited.

Amazing staff, caring, supportive, understanding, and treats you like family. Everything you could…read moreever hope for in a pediatric dentist and more! I came to this dentist for a 2nd opinion on my son having to get his tooth extracted due to a fractured root and I am so glad that I made that decision. Although my son did end up having to have his tooth pulled, the experience was so much better than what we could have had at the first dentist that we had seen. I was told at another dentist that my son would have to be put to sleep for his tooth extraction and that I would not be able to go back with him before he went to sleep. Needless to say I was a little taken back seeing as my kiddo is only 2 and a half years old. I decided to get a 2nd opinion and came here. I was so impressed with the staff and Dr. Davis and her great bedside manner. Dr. Davis was extremely patient and reassuring, explaining that she would be able to extract the tooth using only local anesthesia and that it was not necessary for my son to be put to sleep for such a short and simple procedure. I was also able to stay with him the whole time he was having his tooth extracted which made me feel so much better. If you need an amazing and trust worthy pediatric dentist for your little one. Look no further! This place is amazing. Thank you all for everything.

We were deeply disappointed in Dr. Maggie and her staff…read more As soon as we walked we were told that they do not accept insurance of any kind. The price was $279 for the visit but they will push you to sign up for their membership. Which is essentially a subscription program to lock in monthly revenue. All this fine it is a business. I don't fault a business for trying to be profitable but we were there specifically for a lip tie procedure for our daughter. We have a dentist that accepts our insurance but Maggie was recommended by our pediatrician because we were told she specializes in lip tie procedures. As soon as her staff realized that we were not going to be monthly reoccurring revenue but one time customers the $279 turned into over $600. It was one excuse after another. This is an emergency exam, plus a preliminary exam, plus the actual lip tie procedure..... Keep in mind the 2 exams that were over $450 took 5 minutes in a chair with no equipment other than Dr. Maggie's hands and a iphone to snap a couple pictures. I paid it out of pocket because I wanted to do what I thought was best for my daughter. We realized how incredibly deceptive this entire experience was the next day when we saw our dentist. He apparently knows Dr. Maggie because they went to dental school together. She flat out asked us where we were currently going and knew that our dentist accepted our insurance and performed lip tie procedures but purposely omitted that information while racking up the bill by 220% from the original price we were told by the front desk. When we told our Dr. how much we paid for the procedure he was furious. He said 30 minute exam plus lip tie procedure should not even come close to the price we paid. In our experience they didn't care about our financial situation or the well being of our family only how much money they could get from us in that one visit.

10/10 - Highly recommend!…read more We recently had our first visit to Kids Dental Express on a Saturday, and the staff made the experience incredibly positive. My seven-year-old daughter is autistic and experiences severe anxiety around dental and medical appointments, largely due to previous experiences at other providers. Denny, the office manager, is a fantastic asset to the team. She made the intake process smooth and was exceptionally welcoming when we arrived. Knowing she has years of experience with special needs children was a relief. She was kind, patient, and took the time to explain everything to both me and my daughter, helping her feel comfortable and informed. Dr. Shruti Pandhi was also wonderful--she showed great patience and helped my daughter feel safe in an environment that would usually be intimidating for her. The office itself is clean, inviting, and perfectly kid-friendly without being overstimulating, which is a big plus for children with sensory sensitivities. We're so glad we chose Kids Dental Express!

awesome Staff very friendly and family oriented loved how they took care of my daughter teethread more

The absolute best dentist we've been to! The dental…read moreassistants were extremely friendly and explained every step of the cleaning to my 4 year old, which made her feel very comfortable, and Dr. Issa was very helpful!

I am the office manager. I have been in Dentistry over 25 years. This office, doctor and team are…read moreamazing. Dr. Issa and his DentalAssistants do everything possible to help make ever patient and parent comfortable. Check-out our Facebook page. I have posted a video of a typical appointment. If the doctor and clinician are not singing they are playing fun games to help ease the patient's anxiety. Television are on the ceiling so the children can watch their favorite movies. Comfort and creating a positive experience is Dr. Issa's primary goal for every patient that visits the office. The office has a "Cavity Free Club". Those children with a perfect Checkup name is placed in a drawing. The office makes a $500 dollar donation to the winning child's school or local organization of choice.

Very friendly staff and the doctors are great. My child continues to have her teeth until all all…read moreher baby teeth fall out and the adult teeth she does have seem to be working fine. The only things I don't like are the waiting room chairs that are uncomfortable and the insect decor as I really don't like bugs. As far as pediatric dentistry goes - five stars!

This office is beyond amazing! I don't have enough kind words to say for them! I have four boys and…read moreI feel comfortable with them all going there! I have a son with special needs that says "they are really the best!" thank you thank you thank you from the bottom of my heart for making them all feel comfortable going to the dentist.

Love them! Super cute office. Extremely friendly staff. The dentist was so smiley and gentle with…read moremy 1 year old. The technician was so sweet too! The front desk staff was so helpful and kind. 10/10 recommend. This was our first dentist trip and we are so relieved we found an awesome child dentist.

From the owner: We are specialists in treating kids and teenagers. We have a full team that can handle all your…read morefamilies dental needs for your kids. We also provide orthodontic service. Now accepting new patients, call us today.

I have been going here since I was 2 years old! Today was my last appointment with Dr. Lewis and…read morewow what a wonderful dentist and what an amazing staff. I have been so blessed to have been able to grow up with these amazing people who do such an amazing job in everything they do I have always felt so comfortable here and I am so sad to leave! I would stay here forever if I could! If you are thinking about a kind safe environment to bring your kid to for dental care I wouldn't even hesitate to make an appointment here! They truly are the best in the game and I am so grateful for everything they have done for me!

So so so kind and made me and my child feel so welcome and at ease! Their receptionist are also…read morevery easy to text with and make appointments with. And the dental assistant is very informative. The dentist is the nicest dentist I've ever met.

Great experience for my young son. Everyone was very friendly and it was not at all scary for my…read moretoddler. This is an ideal atmosphere to set the tone for dental care for kids, with smiling faces, animated movies, and colorful chairs and walls. Glad we found this practice.

We've been with Dr. Staves and her wonderful staff for years now; from elementary to middle school!…read moreOur son sincerely looks forward to his cleaning.

Dentist was great, other than that the front office is horrendous. I called to make an appointment…read moreand was offered to establish my son at their Manatee location over 35 minutes from my house since the Lakewood Ranch office was booked out a few months. I was told afterwards I could transfer to Lakewood Ranch. On my way out of our appointment we were shamed by the front office for asking to switch records to the discussed location and we were told they are no longer transferring patients.

Little Bears first time at the dentist. Love it here. They are gentle and super sweet and friendly.read more