We chose this office specifically because it was recommended by the Autism Society of Tidewater…read moreVirginia. When a practice carries that kind of recommendation, families like mine come in expecting intentional, proactive accommodations for children on the spectrum -- not just general kindness. While this experience was better than our previous non-pediatric dentist, there are important areas that need improvement if this office is going to continue being recommended for autistic children. For example, once I informed the receptionist that my son is on the spectrum, we should have automatically been placed in the quiet room rather than starting in a large, open space and being moved later. That initial environment matters. Waiting times were also longer than ideal. I understand delays happen, but extended waiting significantly increases anxiety for many children on the spectrum and should be factored into scheduling decisions. During the appointment, the pace felt rushed, and there was limited effort to walk my child through each step before it happened. For many neurodivergent children, preparation and slower transitions aren't optional -- they are essential. Taking an extra few minutes to explain and move gradually could make a significant difference in the overall experience. Additionally, the office itself appears rundown and in need of a deep clean, fresh paint, and attention to the lobby area. A calming, well-maintained environment is part of creating a sensory-considerate space. On a positive note, the staff was friendly, and the dentist answered my questions thoroughly and provided helpful recommendations for supporting my child's dental care at home. My hope in sharing this is that the practice will consider additional autism-specific training and more intentional systems so families who seek them out for this reason truly receive the level of support they expect and deserve.

They provide pediatric dental care. Since they provide the service they offer, they get 2 stars…read more But for the third visit, we show up on time only to wait nearly an hour before even getting into a room. Then it is another long wait until a dentist comes in. Hours of waiting for 15 minutes of care. I am not doing this anymore I will find a new location. This is infuriating how they do not care about your time whatsoever.

Dr. Herce and his staff are amazing. They are great with kids. Patient, caring, and will answer any…read morequestions you have, no matter how big or small your concerns are. They truly care about the community they serve, and it shows. Also, they have instruments for the kids in the office, and that is a plus in my book.

I absolutely loved it here!! It was so much fun taking my little one here! The dental assistants I…read morehad was soo nice! The doctor, dr. Herce, is literally a 100/10!! I learned so much as a parent and he provided examples that he does with his own kids so it's totally relatable. The office: so much fun for kids. A tv, tablets, books, toys, and a video machine. My little one loved watching super mario before we went back. The dental assistant: she was so nice and talked directly to my 2 year old! He felt important and it was so adorable. The dental room: wow the first I've ever seen like this! I loved it! It didn't feel so medical and scary, for the kiddos. There was a bean bag chair, toys, and a comfy chair for the parent. Teeth cleaning: they explained what would happen during the visit and made my little one feel comfy. He still cried but a lot less! Leaving: we got a goodie bag and my child was able to pick one toy! He loved that and it was so much fun!

While the staff is friendly and the office was clean and nice I would recommend finding another…read moredentist. We waited for an opening and were placed on the rush list and it still took almost 5 months to get seen. To top it all off we waited just under an hour after our appointment time to get started on filling cavities. We also were forced to make another appointment as we were told all of her teeth would get fixed and they could only do 3 of the 6(I wonder if they could have done them all or more had we started not over an hour late). Honestly there was 0 care or hurry to stay to the appointment schedule or even to move quickly as we were waiting on the doctor.

We had an amazing experience from the start! She and her staff are very sweet. Even over the phone,…read moreher staff was great. Her office is clean, bright, & kid friendly. They followed extra precautions to make sure there was as little contact as possible between you and other patients & touching things like door knobs and counters. She was very gentle even when my son was over being there and got fussy.

Dr. McCormick has been my dentist for a number of years now and for good reason! He is honest and…read moreefficient with his work. My previous dentist would say EVERYTHING was a cavity (which I know is subjective) but Dr. M helped me understand some dentists are just looking for business. I switched to him because I didn't enjoy the dental group approach and preferred a consistent team to make me feel more like a patient then a client. It was a great move because each visit here felt like a spa day. After numerous A+ cleaning and inspections (humble brag ) I finally had to get my first filling with him. His work was quickly scheduled (few weeks out) and performed! The care here is always welcoming and efficient. Don't judge a book by the cover (waiting room is a bit dated but clean) you will be handled with great care.

I've been coming to this practice for about 15 years. Doctor McCormick is great and all the staff…read moreis very friendly. Most people fear the dentist but since I've switched to this practice I enjoy it!

My daughters really enjoyed their trip to the dentist today. The facilities were clean and very…read morewell kept, and all of the employees were polite and helpful. Since it was their initial visit, they had a cleaning, X-ray and were able to pick out their toothbrushes, toothpaste and a treat to put in their to go bags. The appointments were made extremely last minute (less than 24 hours ago), but they were able to accommodate the both of them and have is out the door in less than 45 minutes. I will definitely refer and recommend Caring 4 Kids to anyone looking for a pediatric dentist.

My daughter likes going to the dentist, which is odd for a child LOL. The facilities were clean and…read morevery well kept, and all of the employees were polite and helpful. Every time we have an appointment the waiting time is only 15 mins, and they have us out the door in less than 45 minutes. I will definitely refer and recommend Caring 4 Kids to anyone looking for a pediatric dentist.

This office is disgusting, it has a strong unclean odor. Each staff member I've encountered has…read morebeen unprofessional. The office manager is rude, I just witnessed her berating another employee for asking a question about transferring a clients records. The care is inconsistent I'm here for my second cleaning and after the first one I was told I had 10 cavities INSANE. I came back for fillings and it was a different dentist that said I have no idea what she was talking about you have 2 very small ones between your teeth. The first dentist made me feel absolutely disgusting throwing out that number just to have another man in the same office tell me he doesn't see that. The first also saying I'd need mouth numbing and the second saying the cavities are so small he didn't even use numbing! Depending on the person you get you may very well be scammed. When the dental assistants are taking x-rays they're having personal conversations right over top of you. Employees walk through the office BELTING song lyrics in a way that's just not appropriate for an office setting. My appointment was for 3pm I arrived at 2:48 and it's now 4:09 and I've only just been moved to an exam room. They will have two dentists in and schedule 10 people for the exact same appointment time. There's no regard for your time. You should go anywhere else but here, it's my third time in this office and it's the same thing every time.

I walked into Family Dental already worn down from weeks of pain. A broken filling in my wisdom…read moretooth had left a razor sharp edge that sliced my tongue every time I swallowed, talked, or even breathed too deeply. I was exhausted, swollen, and desperate for relief. Instead, I walked straight into a nightmare. When I arrived, there were only two people in the waiting area -- one of them just waiting for someone else. Yet, I sat there for over 30 minutes, completely ignored. The three receptionists saw me walk in, but none of them acknowledged me. They continued chatting casually about food and shopping while I sat there in pain, tongue throbbing, wishing I had remembered my Orajel. After half an hour of waiting, I finally went to the desk to ask how much longer it would be. Only then did someone tell me I was "next." Right as I turned to sit back down, they suddenly remembered to hand me the paperwork -- something I should've received the moment I walked in. Nearly 40 minutes had passed at that point. Once I was finally called back, the dental assistant took X rays and told me the dentist would be in shortly. As she walked out, I overheard her ask where he was and another staff member casually replied, "He just went on break." I was stunned. I had already waited an extended amount of time, in pain I might add, and now the dentist was taking a break? I thought to myself, "Good grief." When Dr. Vivek Buddha eventually walked in -- approximately 20 minutes later -- he didn't greet me, introduce himself, or ask why I was there. He didn't review the X rays. He didn't ask about my symptoms. He didn't even look at the tooth I was pointing to. The first thing he said was to tell the assistant to prepare an extraction kit. No explanation. No conversation. Nothing. I asked if the tooth could be rebuilt. He gave me a blunt, emotionless "no." That was it. I asked for topical numbing before the injection. He applied it, stuck the Q tip between my gum and cheek, and walked out again. He was out of my area for at least 15 minutes, long enough for it to wear off. By the way, the patient area is open. Privacy is not optional there. When he returned, he still didn't examine my tooth. I tried to get him to look at it, but that was about it. He didn't test it, didn't ask me what was hurting or anything. He proceeded to numbed the wrong area and when I told him I felt pain, he insisted it was "just pressure." It wasn't. It was sharp, electric pain shooting through my jaw. When he started pulling, I felt everything. Just so you can understand, there was no tooth in the area he started at. There were only roots in my gum as the top portion of that tooth had broken off years ago. The roots were not bothering me and were not my major concern. I tried to tell him this, but he ignored me. I was there for the jagged wisdom tooth, which he did not touch. I cried loudly. I screamed. I begged him to stop repeatedly. I said "stop" over and over. He ignored my pleas. He kept going. His grip slipped more than once, slamming into my upper teeth so hard I felt the shock through my skull. I nearly passed out from the pain. He never paused, never reassessed, never acknowledged anything I said. He just kept insisting I was only feeling "pressure." I wasn't. I was feeling raw, unbearable pain because he never numbed the correct area. When it was finally over, he offered no apology, no explanation, and barely spoke. When I asked for pain medication, he said, "I already sent it to CVS," in a tone that made it sound like I was inconveniencing him. I left in shock -- physically hurting, emotionally shaken, and deeply disturbed by how dismissive and careless the entire experience was. This was, without question, the most unprofessional and painful dental visit I have ever had. To make matters worse, a few days later, I realized he did not extract the correct tooth because the ulcer the jagged tooth created continued to get worse. So, I suffered for nothing.

One and done. As I walked into the office, I knew immediately my visit would not go well…read more Outdated everything. From the waiting area to the old, broken dental equipment. Anyone who is a diehard 6-month cleaning type of person, please, do not go here. Just awful!

I had a great experience with Dr. Booth and his staff. I found everyone helpful and caring. Dr…read more Booth discussed what treatment I need and why. I received a treatment plan and feel very comfortable and confident that I am getting the best treatment. Great communication and follow up from staff. So glad to be a part of this dental family. Thanks so much!

I waited over 5 weeks for this appointment for my children. I booked back on 7/8 for a 11:45am…read moreappointment for today 8/15. I showed up 30 minutes early to complete any new patient paperwork. Around 12:15pm, I kindly asked front staff about how much longer of a wait this would be as I understand offices can run behind. She said no more than 10 minutes. 10 minutes came and went I went up again as patients that were showing up after me were being called. I said what's going on? Front desk asked for the names of my children again and asked if they wanted me to go back and see how much longer. I explained my appointment was over an hour ago. I am so disappointed about the experience we received today, especially after waiting weeks for this appointment .

From the owner: At Hampton Roads Pediatric Dentistry, our goal is to provide high-quality pediatric dentistry care…read moreto children of all ages in a fun, child-friendly environment. Our experienced pediatric dentists are here to help give your child a healthy, beautiful smile for life. In Network with most insurance carriers including Tricare and Medicaid.