I'm posting this to warn other parents! Dr. Kristen uses pressure tactics and an ultimatum-based approach instead of transparency and options. Went to my 4-year-old's visit and was told she has 5 cavities. They presented a treatment proposal totaling $4,107 and insisted there were no options other than completing all fillings under IV sedation (they quoted $1,800 for IV sedation alone). I specifically asked about alternatives--staged visits, nitrous/laughing gas, monitoring, sealants/fluoride, etc.--and was told IV sedation was the only option. I was also told I cannot be present during the procedure. One of the teeth they labeled a "cavity" is a known trauma injury to her upper left canine (tooth H) from a fall about a year ago. I witnessed the injury and the area has been stable since (you can clearly see enamel loss with dentin showing). Our family dentist previously evaluated it and documented it as trauma-related dentin exposure, not decay. This office dismissed the trauma history completely and repeatedly insisted it was "definitely a cavity." They also took X-rays, but when I asked to see the images to confirm whether cavities were between the teeth and how deep, I was told the X-rays were "deleted" and they could not show me anything--yet they still spoke in absolutes and pushed IV sedation. As if that wasn't enough, they also stated my child has a tongue tie and suggested they cut it while she is under sedation, despite the fact that she has no feeding, speech, or tongue-related issues. This was presented casually as an add-on, not as a symptom-based evaluation or referral. What pushed this over the edge: I was told they will not see my child again for cleanings unless we proceed with their recommended fillings/sedation. I have never experienced a provider withholding basic preventive care as leverage to force agreement to treatment. My child has no pain. What we needed was evidence, a clear explanation, and reasonable options. What we got was pressure, dismissiveness, missing diagnostics, and an "our way or no care" stance. We will be getting a second opinion elsewhere, and I strongly suggest other parents do the same. read more

front desk lady was very rude. if you are a working mom and your mother is helping you do not go here.. they do not try to work with you they gave me permission to take the grandkids and they said that im not allowed to take them anymore. It's gotta be a parent. which is hard with my daughter going to nursing and working full-time she's doing the best she can. it was just her the dentist and the hygienist. All of them were super nice just that one lady out front. she should not work with the public with that attitude. read more

Been there since I was three years old (2016) now that I am 12, this should be my go to dental place! Even Dr. Bob is nice! Dentists are nice we definitely go again read more

Dr Bob was great. Service was great. But... the dental receptionist... after the receptionist discussed the things to be done, next is the co-payment. And after telling me the amount of the co-payment which is only $77, she wants me to pay it first before the service. PAY FIRST BEFORE THE SERVICE?! What is this? Making sure that we have the ability to pay before giving the service. It's like you're in a restaurant and the waiter is taking your order. And after taking your order, the waiter will ask for your payment before your food arrives, before you will start eating. UNLESS they want to have a "FAST FOOD KIND OF SERVICE", then pay first before the food. But the problem was, others pay after the service. So what is this?! read more

After a very traumatic dental visit elsewhere, I was dreading taking my four year old daughter for a dentist appointment anywhere. Luckily, Kid's Only was a completely different experience! The ease of scheduling was great. I called to make the appointment and spoke with a very friendly receptionist, filled out paperwork online and received a reminder email. Upon arrival, the receptionist was friendly and quickly checked us in. The waiting room was fantastic with a play area and a TV playing Nickelodeon. My daughter was in heaven, which was amazing considering she was extremely scared about the appointment. The hygienist, Sherrie, was excellent. She went over everything, step by step, and showed my daughter the tools prior to using them. She even managed to get an x-Ray of her teeth! They let the kids wear sunglasses and watch TV while they're getting their cleaning. It definitely kept her calm and entertained! The dentist, Dr. Andy, was great. My daughter was very comfortable with him and he explained things well. My daughter has even given up her bad bedtime pacifier habit since talking with him about it! I can't thank him enough for that! After the visit my daughter was given a token to get a prize out of a toy machine. She was so excited! Very nice touch. I highly recommend this practice. read more

My four year old loves going to the dentist, so that must be worth 5 stars. From the fun play area in the waiting room complete with a salt water aquarium where he got to watch "Nemo" to the high tech rooms with computers and televisions suspended upside down above the chairs so children can watch cartoons while being worked on, they really have it all. Add in a funny and engaging staff who seem to genuinely like kids, and this is the dentist to take your kids to. read more

Kids Only Dental Place - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

This place is wonderful. I was visiting from San Francisco and they were able to get my son an emergency appointment right away. He had an infection and was in a lot of pain. Dr Andy was thorough and treated my son like he was a lifelong patient. 100% recommend to anyone. read more

Dr. Bob Mixon is an exceptional pediatric dentist! All my 3 kids (ages 6-10) do really well with him. Dr. Bob makes the kids visits very funny, entertaining, and still very informative. He is the kind of dentist that will dissolve all those childhood fears of going to the dentist! The expertise and years of experience shines through in every visit we've had for all kids. Apart from "The Great" Dr. Bob, the staff from front receptionist to the X-ray tech to the hygienist make a great package when you come in to Kids Only Dental. Everyone is very friendly and just very professional. And there's more! When you walk into the dental clinic, it is absolutely kid-friendly, from the "cool" fish tank to the kids toys to the comfy couches to the kids play area...and to make all visits complete, you can have a photo booth picture and receive a prize token to chose from one of their toy dispensing/vending machines! I wish I was a kid again! read more

Kids Only Dental Place - 3 kids at the same time! - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Gainesville, Florida

BEWARE: Dr. Mixon is abrasive with children, he will yell and insult your child if they have a fear of needles. My child had a cavity removed and she felt extreme pain throughout the procedure. She told Dr. Mixon several times that it was painful and he told her to be quiet and keep her mouth open. He also said "Stop crying you are scaring the younger children". After all that I had to take her to a different dentist because Dr. Mixon failed to remove the cavity properly. DO NOT BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO THIS DENTIST! read more

The best place ever for kids! Everyone who takes their children here are probably completely satisfied. I bet that's why there are no reviews posted yet. My wife did a lot of talking with people before taking our daughter here about 15 years ago. Then my son. They have both gone to see Dr.Mixon, and now his new associate, and their well trained super nice staff, ever since. Dr.Mixon is a board certified pediatric dentist who did his residency training at UF, but he is so modest he does not post or advertise that. I have spoken to dentists who went through the UF College of Dentistry and they say he is the super personable, responsible dentist you meet in his office. Do not even think twice. Take you kids here! read more