I have been very happy with the dentists (Dodd, Flaherty ) and technicians over the 3 years I have…read morebeen coming here for dental care. It's busy, but well run and the staff seems to be professional and have a nice camaraderie. Insurance is complicated, so make sure you understand what your policy covers and ask questions of the insurance people, not receptionists who might not know all the particulars. That's my only complaint: I misunderstood my policy after a comment and could not submit a bill that I mistakenly thought I could.

Ever since I moved to the Saratoga Springs area, I've been searching for just the right dental…read morepractice. I've been to three as of this week and Dr. Dodd is the chosen one...as is Heather as the most fabulous dental hygienist. This is a very busy office and Heather books up months in advance. I happen to be very lucky re: my teeth. I've had minimal dental work in my life and...knock wood...never had a cavity. So, my dental visits are purely for cleanings and check-ups. That said, they were recommended by someone that has had a ton of dental issues over the years and that has been a patient for quite some time. The folks at the front desk were professional, courteous and timely with my reminder call. My appointment started exactly on time and that's always worth an extra star.

Fantastic facility and staff…read more The take the extra steps to comfort children with autism or disabilities well worth the time and trust

We have to give Dr. Decker the 5 stars. He really went out of his way to help out my daughter who…read morehad a dental emergency. Thanks Dr. Decker. The dental office is very cool and has video games in the lobby. Cool! It is so popular and great that the only bad thing about the practice is there is at least a 6 month waiting list for new patients. They do accept new patients, but you may have to plan a bit in advance.

Great with kids and help to ensure they have a solid comfort level! They made my sons first…read moreappointment fun!

Nice, gentle, efficient, professional dentist! Staff is great! Office is clean and very cute!read more

Yesterday, my 4-year-old daughter visited Schenectady Pediatric Dentistry for a cavity in one of…read moreher molars. Although the dentist recommended having it treated, I was extremely anxious--mainly because of her young age, the fact that it was a baby tooth, and my concerns about the procedure and any medications involved. Still, I knew it needed to be addressed to prevent her from developing a painful toothache that could affect her daily life. At the appointment, we met the new provider, Kat (Katherine) Dority, and I cannot praise her enough. Even though I wasn't the patient, she showed incredible patience with me first--listening to my concerns, explaining why the treatment was recommended, and walking me through every step of the process. Her thorough explanations and calm reassurance significantly eased my anxiety. She was wonderfully gentle with my daughter, offering positive affirmations throughout the visit and explaining each step in a way a 4-year-old could easily understand. As someone who has never been a fan of dental visits--and clearly has a lot of anxiety around them--I was genuinely impressed. I would absolutely recommend this office, and especially Kat Dority. P.S. I forgot to mention, the filling procedure was quick and painless for my 4yo.

Worst Service I Ever Experienced My Child Was Pushed Along & Received No Help My Daughter Is Very…read moreFast Paced & I Was Told If She Couldn't Stay Still It Would Be An Issue The Staff Was Not Child Friendly They Gave My Child Weird Looks & Never Tried To Make Her Feel Comfortable No Real Tips On What To Do Moving Forward Neither With Her Teeth This Was Her First & Last Appointment At This Racist Location We Waited 1hr & 13 Mins After Our Assigned Appointment Other People Came After Us & We're Let In Before Us & I Arrived 15 Mins Before The Time We Were Scheduled There Was No Follow Up & I Paid Out Of Pocket For Service $300 Just For A Tooth Brush Clean & A Prescription Toothpaste Is Insane That Was $20 Never Again Staff Wasn't Very Pleasant & The Atmosphere Of A Children's Dentist Was Horrible

The smile lodge is worth the drive. I usually don't do reviews but I had to let others know just…read morewhat they are missing out on. I've taken my daughter to a few other dentist but these guys are top notch. They make sure the experience is kid friendly and FUN. The dentist had on a superhero outfit how cool is that! There are 4 waiting rooms each one playing your latest Disney movie so if your little one is having some anxiety about the dentist office the Disney movies plays as a great distraction, not to mention the awesome free photo booth to pass time while you wait..... Speaking of the wait... there's hardly ever a real wait!! There's nothing bad I can say about this place. Seriously lol.

This place sucks they say their work isn't meant to last. They did work on my child's tooth. And…read morethe beginning of the year now they have to redo the same work they did half way through the year. The place is shadier then any dentist office I've ever been to and I grow up in the 90s there were some shady dentists offices. That the change you to much you have to go on a payment plan and you'll be lucky if you don't have to fill for bankruptcy to get the bill off you. Or if you can pay it before your child ages out of this dentist practice. I call it a practice because they're don't know what they are doing . They just practicing.

I just finished a long process with getting 2 implants , and couldn't be happier with my…read moredecision...I was very undecided about this and Dr. Chauvin and his staff definitely directed me in the right direction!! I started this process in April and am now finished in November, although long and expensive I would never do it any differently than I did, Aimee is a doll and extremely helpful. Thank you all for putting up with me, Maribeth Cook

I read through all of the reviews and was very surprised at the many which were listed as 'not…read morerecommended' as they were excellent! So let me share my personal experience with you. I was referred to Dr. MaiAn Vu by a friend who, like me, is a chicken when it comes to going to the dentist. She said, "you will love her", and my friend was right. Although I live in the Saratoga Springs area, I had an emergency and needed to go to the Chauvin Family Dentistry's Clifton Park office because they were open that day. That's where I met an "Angel", Ellen, who is (or was the last time I was there) the receptionist in their Clifton Park office. This was during a very bad time in my life when I was going through some serious financial struggles (my husband - now ex - disappeared one day and left me with a stack of overdue, unpaid bills and no money). Ellen was compassionate and understanding. She worked it out so that I could pay the bill off a bit each month without shame. The overall care that I received was outstanding. I wish that I could have continued to go to the Clifton Park office but their practice was not on my medical plan's approved list. Unfortunately, paying out of pocket for routine cleaning and x-rays was not an option. Even though I had been going to a dentist closer to home (and on my program) for periodic check-ups and cleanings, when I needed a crown I went to Dr. Vu and to Ellen's office. I paid out of pocket because crowns were not covered in my dental plan (they just want to pull your teeth!). Because they are THAT GOOD! I can't say enough wonderful things about Dr. Vu and Ellen. Unfortunately, once again, their practice is not on my fiance's dental plan's approved list, which is really a bummer.

This dentist is off the charts. I would never go to anyone else…read more He is honest and showed me everything that was going on with my teeth. HIGHLY recommend Liberatore Family Dental.

From the owner: At Liberatore Family Dental, we are committed to providing our patients with excellent,…read morecomprehensive oral health care and a great dental experience. We specialize in all areas of dentistry including preventative, restorative, cosmetic and dental implants, using the latest equipment and methods

I'll stick to facts here: was told by Dr Nikki and team that my 11 yr old daughter had two…read morecavities, on biting surface of back permanent molars that formed under sealants applied by a previous dentist. They said one was probably minor but they wouldn't know til they got under the sealant. Said the other wrapped around to the inside of the tooth. When I brought her in for the appointment, they wouldn't let me in the room with her. I pressed and they said it was office policy because kids do better without parents. I pressed further and said I wouldn't interact with my daughter and she wouldn't know I was there I just wanted to stick my head in and check on her. They said no, because other parents would see that and want to come back as well. Against my better judgment (because I'd heard some questionable things about the practice) I agreed to go on with the procedure. Then I started reading reviews that said Dr Nikki had proposed to fill cavities that didn't exist and proposed sedation that wasn't necessary. I had also heard directly from a friend that Dr Nikki over sedated her child. I asked to see the X-rays showing my daughters cavities. They didn't have any - the 6 month prior X-rays showed nothing. They said biting surface cavities wouldn't show on X-rays and that the cavities were identified clinically. I asked how that was possible if the cavities had formed under the old sealants and they didn't know how big they were. They said the cavities were identified because the explorer tool stuck in the tooth. My daughter had not been experiencing any pain and had never before had cavities. Billed $404 for the 2 fillings including $86 for laughing gas. I am not a dentist. Maybe these fillings were necessary and there's nothing suspicious here. The one star review is for refusing to let me poke my head in to check on my daughter during the procedure. People can read the other reviews on healthgrades.com and make up their own minds about the rest. We won't be returning to this office.

From the owner: Nicole Byrne, DMD "Dr. Nikki" is a pediatric dentist providing individualized care for kids! We…read morebelieve in providing a positive dental experience at a young age. With over 15 years experience caring for children in the Saratoga area we are the best choice for your child's "dental home". We are accepting new patients ages 12 and under. Call us to schedule a new patient appointment today!