I was referred to this office by my child's regular dentist and I fell in love with the office and…read morestaff immediately. I was confused as to why her dentist wanted to refer me out to a pediatric dentist when he could just take care of my daughter at his office, but once I had my appointment and saw entirely different it is--i get it. The office is SUPER cute and decorated for children, the colors, toys, etc. is all perfectly focused on children, which my 2yr old absolutely loved. The dental assistant was an angel and the Dentist was absolutely perfect!

I had a very poor experience at this pediatric dental office. We arrived early for our appointment,…read morebut still waited 45 minutes just to be called back. The waiting room was completely full, which should have been a sign of how disorganized things were. Once we were finally taken back, my child spent maybe 5 minutes with the hygienist. After that, we were left waiting in the room for another 45 minutes with no updates or communication from staff. When I finally asked what was going on, I was told the dentist still had another patient ahead of us. At that point, we decided to leave without even getting an exam. It's unacceptable to keep children waiting that long with no communication or consideration for families' time. Unfortunately, I can't recommend this office based on our experience. It goes without saying we will not be returning.

My kiddos see Dr. Emily Brown and we absolutely love her!…read more All the staff is very friendly and make your child feel at ease. We have been coming here for almost 18 years and never had a bad experience. Always clean and they take perfect care of my babies.

I have been taking my kids to this office for years, but over the last year the quality of care has…read moregone downhill. Appointments are continually pushed back for months at a time. The final straw was this past December. My daughter was seen and diagnosed with two cavities, but we were told the soonest they could treat them was June. At the time she wasn't in pain, so I trusted their guidance. Fast forward to now--she was just fitted for Invisalign, and the pressure caused severe pain in the teeth with the cavities. She was crying and in extreme discomfort. I contacted the office explaining the situation and was told they still could not see her any sooner. There was no emergency accommodation, no concern, and no attempt to help. We were simply told to find another dentist. Allowing a child to go six months with multiple cavities and refusing to help when they are in obvious pain is unacceptable. This office showed zero compassion or urgency, and it's clear they do not prioritize their pediatric patients' well-being. I will be pulling my kids from this practice. I would not recommend this office to any parent who expects timely care and concern for their child.

I was referred to Dr. Edwards of Optima Dental over 2 years ago. I had had clicking and popping in…read moremy jaw early on in my life and I lived with it for decades until it was so bad, my jaw would lock open several times a day. From the very first visit with Optima Dental, I knew this place was different just from the questions asked and the tests done. Dr. Edwards is one of a few dentists that practices Bioesthetics, a word I was not familiar with until meeting him. He took the time to help me understand his use of Bioesthetics and how it could help me. My jaw no longer clicks or pops or causes me pain. Additionally, ear infections, that I had no idea were related to the problems I had with my teeth and jaw, are gone! The decision I made to go to Optima Dental was, for me, life changing. The staff, especially Ashley and Elizabeth, made my visits relaxed and enjoyable. I never felt rushed through a visit and the team always made me feel welcome

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First visit for a cleaning and couldn't be happier. Compassionate and excellent care. Learned new…read moretechniques about flossing that were never told to me before.

Extremely happy with Sugar creek dental everyone was extremely friendly and knowledgeable…read more Glad I chose them for my dental needs

Always a pleasure to bring my brood here. They handle my eldest-who's the most difficult- with ease…read moreand patience. Always ready with a smile and warm greeting. Quality care with amazing results. My kids love going to the dentist now!

Not sure where to start with this review! We were overly excited to take my son to this dentist…read morebecause it's very kid friendly. The office decor is super kiddy and very colorful. My son who's very shy and attached to us (parents) wiggles down and went to go play with other kids which is shocking to us a bit. So that's the positive side! Ok, now here's my mistake. Our dental insurance covers almost everywhere but apparently this place was out of network. Ok my bad, I should have checked before I got there. But they way they treated us was so poorly. The assistant seemed like she didn't want to take care of us at all. She was waiting for the "OK" if our insurance covered or not before she took my son back. And the big guy at the receptionist desk was just bluntly rude and stuck up. He had that I'm better than you kind of attitude. Also, front desk people were dressed like bums. You would think you would have your staff dressed more appropriately and no it wasn't a causal Friday. Another thing is after the visit with the doctor, generally kids get to pick/or given a sticker or prize. Nope not my son, he didn't exist to them apparently. Anyways, the other positive thing is that Dr. Rice was fantastic! He was very friendly and attentive. It would be nice if his staff was trained the same way.

**Breastfeeding moms note: this office is NOT supportive of breastfeeding.**…read more First, the good: there was a kind hygienist and sparkling facilities that were clearly designed with kids in mind (bright colors, toys, iPads, Disney movies playing). These strike me as features you want in a pediatric dental practice. Now, the bad. In summary: the dentist we saw made recommendations that contradict major medical organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics, the World Health Organization, and the American Dental Association, as well as our own pediatrician. The dentist we saw was unprofessional and overbearing, and the lecture he subjected me to bordered on harassment. The recommendations he made were outside his areas of expertise, contradicted recent medical studies, and seemed to be based on his personal opinion. I took my 2-year-old daughter for her first dentist appointment yesterday. We saw Dr. Williams. Before he even looked in my daughter's mouth, he noticed that I had checked the box for "nursing" on our form. He asked if this was true, and I told him that we nurse once before bed, and then brush her teeth. He accused me of nursing only for my own emotional benefit, and told me I was serving as a "human pacifier." I found this condescending and humiliating, and was stunned that a medical professional would speak to me in this way. He recommended switching to a plastic pacifier instead, which I told him contradicted what I had read about pacifier use on the American Dental Association website. Dr Williams went on to tell me that nursing "has no nutritional benefit at this age", a claim that has been widely disproved in recent studies. I told him as much, and he interrupted me to ask if my daughter eats "baby food." She eats regular food, in fact, but we have discussed with her pediatrician the benefits of continued nursing to her developing digestive system. He ignored this, and continued to berate me for nursing, without looking at my daughter's teeth. He told me that nursing would increase her chances of getting ear infections, which is both the exact opposite of what every medical study says, and the exact opposite of our own experience (my daughter has never had an ear infection). Dr Williams shared an anecdote in which he was invited to speak at a La Leche League meeting (he called it "the lesh society"), and explained disparagingly that this was a group of women who insisted on nursing your kids until they're six (an inaccurate characterization of the organization). He laughed that he was never invited back. At this point I began to suspect that his opposition to nursing was based more on his personal preferences than any medical information. Note that none of his arguments against nursing had anything to do with teeth or oral health, and in one case contradicted ADA recommendations about oral health. After saying several more times that we had discussed the matter with my daughter's doctor, and would take our recommendations on nursing from the doctor, I firmly interrupted his tirade. I said that we were there to have him look at my daughter's teeth, so could he please examine her for any tooth decay? I am capable of doing my own research on breastfeeding, and will ask my pediatrician if I have any questions. He finally performed a perfunctory exam of my daughter's teeth and proclaimed her free from any decay. Dr Williams concluded the appointment by comparing breastfeeding to giving my daughter "five cups of Mountain Dew" every night before bed. Never mind that we brush her teeth afterwards, and never mind that Mtn Dew and breast milk are nutritionally incomparable. Then he had the nerve to include "nutritional counseling" as a line item on our bill. In case you're curious, the American Academy of Pediatrics and the World Health Organization both recommend nursing until "at least" age 1, ideally age 2 "and beyond" (those phrases are quotes from their websites). The American Dental Association defers to these organizations in their guidelines, and recognizes the overall health benefits of nursing when paired with good oral hygiene such as brushing the teeth before bed.

My time getting my filling was a lot better than I expected…read more I was really nervous that something in my mouth would be damaged but . I had a very great time. The service was really good . The whole thing went by. And I didn't feel any pain at all it was the best filling I've had , especially since it was my first . I think southeast smiles is a very great pediatric dentist office , I really enjoyed my time there so much that I just downloaded this app to make this review.

Dr. Salthouse is amazing! Had such a great experience here, he explained everything very…read morethoroughly, was very patient and understanding, and did everything he could to make the experience as positive and easy as possible! He provides all of the information needed for you and helps you to make a decision on what treatment plan is best including making sure to tell you if it's appropriate to wait and see at next visit. There are iPads in the waiting area for the kids to play on and the dental chairs all have TVs on the ceiling to help keep patients distracted during the cleanings/procedures! His staff are incredibly kind, patient, and caring and honestly was the best/easiest X-ray experience I've ever had! The office is very nice, clean, and up to date with extremely kid friendly decor/color scheme. I highly recommend this office!

Randomly found this place. We had, had a negative experience and a bigger location in an adjacent…read moreneighborhood, so I was looking for a new pediatric dentist. They were absolutely wonderful with my 4yo and 2yo (first time for the latter). The staff were welcoming and made my kiddos feel at ease. Both walked out with smiles on their faces. Dr. Salthouse took the time to talk with us and gave us wonderful tips for our kids. We even learned some new things for our own hygiene. I recommend them over other nearby locations. Take your kids here. You'll be happy you did.

Stop going due to canceled appointments and then being told we can no longer see my child because I…read morewanted to reschedule. Never reschedule before and accommodated their appointment changes. I guess what I'm saying is that if your hoping to keep your child with one dentist I would suggest looking elsewhere

We love St. Louis Pediatric Dentistry! From the moment we walked in, the entire staff was…read morewelcoming, patient, and great with the kids. The office is designed with little ones in mind, making the experience feel fun rather than stressful. They do such a good job explaining every step to keep the kids calm and engaged. The best part? At the end of their visit, the kids get to pick out a balloon, choose a prize, and enjoy a popsicle. They leave smiling and excited to come back. We love it here!

Dr. Rice and all his staff have been great! He is so patient and calm with my daughter, who gets…read morevery nervous and can be difficult. Very much appreciate they have gotten us in last minute for teeth issues and how they respectfully handle apprehensive children.

This is the only dentist my kids have seen and every time I tell them they have an appointment they…read moreget so excited. The office staff is wonderful and everything is geared toward kids so they don't want to leave. They love the cool sunglasses and yummy flavors, plus they get a prize at end. What's not to like?

They treated my kids very good. Thank you. They made sure my kids were comfortable and not afraid…read more I will be back.

Dr. Travis and his team are amazing. My daughter Aurora was anxious about getting a tooth pulled,…read morebut the second we walked into Little Egypt Pediatric Dentistry she was right at home. By the end of it, she was showing off her "red nose" and talking about Dr. Travis like he was her best friend. It's clear they really care about kids and go the extra mile to make them feel like rock stars. I highly recommend them to everyone.