Overdue review but I wanted to post to help others. The quality of care was good when my kids were very young with no "issues" and it's hard to not like Dr. Mamiko and her staff. However, she is more pro-intervention than other dentists, which I personally don't like esp for children. I was told that my eight year old at the time needed six fillings which was hugely shocking. We only got one done and thankfully saw another dentist who told us that fillings weren't necessary. Three years later, my kid still hasn't needed any additional fillings. read more

We have had great things to say about this practice for the past few years. They have always been friendly and competent. However, earlier this year the practice has raised their prices 40% versus last year. The increase was so high that even the generous dental insurance companies (e.g. Delta Dental) no longer cover them in network. I did not receive any notice of this until the week before our four year old's appointment. The practice did say they had sent a letter, but I guess it must have been lost in the mail. I asked for a one-time exception for them to honor their previous in network rates since I didn't have sufficient time to find a new dentist before her next scheduled checkup, but they declined this small courtesy to us, which was disappointing as we were long-time customers. It is a shame that the drive for increased profit soured what was an otherwise great experience. read more

Love love Dr. Mamiko and the hygienists but I had the SAME experience as other reviewers where the practice dropped our insurance (Premera, a major insurance company for this area) and never said a thing until giving us a huge bill. Never said "oh, by the way, it looks like we're out of network for you now". I finally realized the issue and immediately transferred our kids care. When my husband called to cancel their next appointment the receptionist asked if this was due to insurance so I don't think this is a surprise for them. On top of that, we had a receptionist rudely ask us to put a mask on my daughter, who was two and didn't need one per their own rules. I was masked myself. No apology, just "oh, she looked older." Again, the dental staff is amazing and so good with kids, but the way they manage their practice is really not great. read more

Dr. Mamiko and her staff are very attentive, organized and still manage to make the whole experience great. The kids love receiving stamps on their cards and being rewarded for good hygiene! read more

This place was great! From the moment I booked everything was super streamlined and so service oriented! Today we went in for our first appointment and the experience was fantastic. We were greeted by name, even though there were lots of people there. We checked in, sat down and just waited a short moment before Heather gathered us. It was quite clear that the team is talented at engaging with toddlers and making them feel as comfortable as possible. Heather spoke to my bub, engaged with her, let her touch the tools and explained everything she was doing. She went over all of the tooth things with me, did a cleaning and the Dr. Came in. For the first cleaning, you hold the baby in your lap and she leans into their lap and they do a quick cleaning. It went as good as it could. After the baby/kid gets a toy to make the whole experience of the clean joyful. After the doctor come into to do the teeth checking another reward- a sticker is provided. Final thing is going to the No Cavity Wall. The child is paraded around to the wall and they get to add their name. All in all, this was a great first dentist experience and I would highly recommend this spot. i only wish Covid was over so both care givers could attend the appointment. read more

BEWARE SHADY BILLING PRACTICES Dr. Mamiko and the hygienists are fine but look out for shady billing practices. We have moved on to another dentist after BPD suddenly stopped accepting our insurance and didn't tell us in advance of our appointment. When I showed up with my two kids for their cleaning, I was told I had a $400 credit on my account so my bill for the day would "only" be ~$180 -- higher than I had ever paid but we had been going there for years so proceeded and figured it'd be our last time there. I thought the credit was to make up for the jaw dropping cost of paying out of pocket, but months later I get a bill for $400. Turns out Premera had overpaid them for a previous service and they passed that along as a credit rather than recognizing the mistake and returning the overpayment to Premera. I told them I wouldn't have accepted services if I had known it was going to cost almost $600 but they have refused to own their mistake and eat the cost. I wonder now if they LOST insurance coverages because the insurers don't want to to work with them or found them to be overcharging/ submitting erroneously. read more

I took my daughter in awhile ago for a cleaning. When we were checking her in at the front desk we were asked the question of what her pronouns are which is quite disappointing being that this is a pediatric dental office and my child is 2 years old. I'm sure a lot of parents other then myself don't appreciate those types of questions being introduced to their kids when they are just trying to take their toddlers in for a dentist appointment and disappointedly end up leaving with your kid questioning what their pronouns are. These kids are young and just need to be left to being kids for now not worrying about their pronouns. Other then that the hygienist and dentist there are really good with kids. They get 5 stars. read more

My children have are now teenagers, we have been going to see here about as long as she's been open. Dr. Mamiko is amazing! We love her so much. She's not only cared for their teeth, but their lives. She's an independent dentist who absolutely wants to and will give you the very best care. read more

Dr. Mamiko and her staff have been excellent to our family. Her care and patience with our daughter is unmatched. Our daughter actually gets excited to see the smiling faces at Ballard Pediatric. The staff there took the time to really help guide our daughter through the check up process, calmed her nerves, and really just made the overall experience fun and enjoyable. There was a fire alarm and the entire staff had to stand out in the cold and Dr. Mamiko herself came out to give her patients and staff blankets. We really love the staff there and can't wait to see them again! read more

I don't recommend this dentistry at ALL. Because of how they run the business. Especially people at the front desk are not lack of knowledge of insurance, even they had my daughter's panoramic x-ray on the file that was taken previous dentistry 1 year ago. the panoramic x-ray usually covers every 3 years in general. They DIDN'T give us any explanation why they needed to take it again that costs us and any estimate in advance. The doctor and assistance should have explained to the parents before they schedule for taking the panoramic x-ray. The front office should have gave us an estimation as other dental offices do. They NEVER said and showed apologize about their fault. I also didn't like they asked us to contribute cost of the building walls between chairs because of the Covid19. but my kids treated in the regular area. they should pay that cost themselves, do not ask patients!!! They also ask parents leave the office while our kids get cleaning to reduce numbers of people in the office. It is a pediatric dentistry. how come parents are not allowed in the practice???? read more

These folks are amazing! Great care, and fantastic; they called the insurance company with just my name and got it all figured out, because we didn't know the information at all. The best thing about the practice is how much they really care and make your kids comfortable. One time I joked that we were going to the dentist because of where we parked, and my kids were literally bummed out that it wasn't true, and wanted to drop in and say hi anyways! read more

With the recent COVID-19, the team as Ballard Pediatric Dentistry really stepped up with their precautions. When you enter they did temperature check on you. First thing I noticed was the front door gal constantly wiping all surfaces. All the team members have full PPE (face masks, face shields, head coverings, gowns). From their email, they also said they updated they air filtration system, UV sterilization, added extra oral suction. Beside all these precautions, I still felt the warmth and the smiles of the practice before COVID-19. Thank you Ballard Pediatric Dentistry for taking these added measures so a worried father can have a piece of mind. read more

At the first contact, they didn't inform me that they are out-of-network provider. They just said that they can accept my insurance. (Usually dental clinics notice to a new patient when he does not have in-network insurance.) After second treatment, (I already paid two times more than $770) I found 'out-of-network' message on my Cigna app, and called to them. They said that almost every treatment is the same or similar price except some treatment like white crown. But, at third visit, the first thing that Japanese front staff did is to push the 20% increased amount of bill from the previous one. She always insisted that I cannot get the care if I don't pay the estimated money in advance for each time. Her attitude is so rude and stubborn and I never forget her mean face. I paid all the money they want (I paid almost 4 times more than in-network dentistry) but I felt deceived and awful. They see my daughter as money not as a patient. Dr. Mamiko is very quick and knows well how to handle kids even though I didn't like they gave popsicles to my daughter right after treatments. And I'm worried that my daughter still feels pain with her crowned teeth sometimes and her gums bleed when she brushes. It could be okay with just check up, but be careful if you have to get some treatment there. And don't forget to mention the doctor's name at each appointment, because there are two doctor and they don't care your primary doctor. read more

My daughter's teeth are easily stained with black, and our family dentist had to spend a long time cleaning her teeth. He recommended Ballard Pediatric Dentistry to us, and so we went. Dr. Mamiko has a "magic bullet", which cleaned up her teeth quite nicely. We are moving to London soon, and Dr. Mamiko let us take a picture of the magic bullet mix so that we can ask the UK dentists should they also have troubles. read more

Ballard Pediatric Dentistry - After cleaning (note that the small coloring was due to anchors for Invisalign). - Pediatric Dentists Near Me - Seattle, Washington

While we lived in Seattle, Ballard Pediatric Dentistry was nothing but wonderful throughout. The dentists, hygenists, and staff are positive and warm, the exam always felt thorough, and my kids felt at ease. Highly recommended! read more

We have 2 daughters that have been going to Dr. Mamiko for at least 3 years now, and we would not go anywhere else. Both kids love being around her. Dr. Mamiko is so great with kids; patient, caring, and kind. She is also skilled and extremely knowledgable, so the combination is exactly what we were looking for. We would recommend her and the entire team to anyone looking for a long term solution for pediatric dental care. read more

Best pediatric dental office in Seattle! My kids feel welcome and comfortable here. They have seen a few different hygienists for routine cleanings as the office has grown over the last three years. Everyone is friendly, well educated, easy to understand and gentle with my kids. My daughter has had three stubborn baby teeth removed, two cavities filled, and a crown put on a molar. With each procedure Dr. Mamiko explains what will happen, she encourages my daughter and helps her feel brave, then praises her after a successful procedure. I feel so lucky that my daughter is not afraid of her dentist. Highly recommend read more

Last week was our 3rd time seeing Dr Mamiko for cleanings and general preventative care. Each time we have been in, Dr Mamiko has gotten more insistent about doing x-rays, which don't seem warranted for a 4.5yo child, with no cavities upon exam, with a low sugar diet, regular brushing and flossing and no previous or current problems with his teeth. I understand that it's a recommendation from the pediatric dental association but, ultimately, it's that, a recommendation. I offered to sign a release of liability form and she said that it wouldn't protect her against a potential law suit. I am a physician and I have patients sign these kinds of forms all of the time if they decline some sort of test or treatment that I feel is warranted. Her office is well designed for kids, her staff is friendly, but I find her dogmatism on the x-ray issue disrespectful of parents and patient rights. read more

My 6 year old says: "I like my pediatric dentist because they help my teeth and the people who work there are nice to me. And they have the best toothpaste!" Amazing practice all around. read more

Dr. Mamiko and her staff are absolutely wonderful. I took my son in for his first dental check up at one year and they had him laughing, literally, as he was getting his mouth examined. They provided me with education about his teeth coming in and gave me some literature. They have an awesome rewards card for kids to encourage good oral hygiene. When I was checking out I asked if they had any recommendations for adult dentists-the receptionist was new but she asked Dr. Mamiko and e-mailed me that afternoon. I was bummed Dr. Mamiko couldn't be my dentist! read more

Dr. Mamiko is the best pediatric dentist around. Period. I have been taking my daughter to her for the past four years, and she is patient, calm, thorough, and extremely warm-hearted. My daughter is autistic so finding the right fit with doctors is a very big deal. Dr. Mamiko has obviously worked hard to create a safe and inclusive business for special needs families right alongside families with children without special needs. The staff is wonderful, each hygienist is equally as patient, child-friendly, and gentle as Dr. Mamiko. The office is always clean and welcoming as well. I've never written an online review before but after all these years of such wonderful care, they have definitely earned 5 stars! read more

We were referred to Dr Mamiko by our regular dentist because our 7 year old needed some pretty serious work. Our experience has been fabulous. Dr Mamiko is so great with our daughter and the team is friendly. read more

Where to begin??? Dr. Mamiko and her team are exceptional in so many ways. I was nervous taking my preschool aged son in, since he'd been anxious and uncooperative at our family dentist, but immediately relaxed as soon as I walked in the door. The reception staff was warm and friendly and the waiting area was totally decked out with lots of toys and children's programming on the TV. I breathed a sigh of relief and thought "maybe this will be ok after all!" When the hygienist called his name and led him through a special kid-sized door, I could tell this was going to be a special experience. I was honestly shocked by how amazing our hygienist, Elise (I know I'm spelling it wrong, sorry), was with my son. He was immediately at ease and even smiling! She did such a good job of engaging him and keeping his interest as she went over basic brushing and flossing tips, in the most fun possible way, and was even able to do x-rays. I could not believe he was cooperating through all of this! Dr. Mamiko was equally fun and engaging with him. I appreciated her whole-health approach and also the way she interacted with him as a patient. I think it made him feel pretty special and the whole experience was a confidence boost for him. He actually left excited to floss his teeth... these people are miracle workers! The biggest thing I noticed throughout was that this was carefully curated to be an immersive and fun experience just for kids. There were so many well planned touches throughout to keep him engaged and relaxed. I can't say enough good things about our experience. Thank you!!! read more

I was referred here by a friend and Dr. Mamiko and staff are excellent with my two children. The facility is welcoming and parking has always been easy. Inside is an open, clean waiting room with several activities available to keep little ones busy while parents tend to business-related things. We don't wait long in the waiting room before we are brought back - through the small fun door for kids (and adults that want to fit through it ) - to what I call the teeth-cleaning area. They have model stuffed animals to practice and demonstrate teeth brushing with. The hygienists(Jola is our FAVORITE !) talk about teeth care with kids while they work on cleaning their teeth which is great reinforcement!! They do have tv distraction when a procedure will take longer, but no TVs in the main room mean kids pay attention to what the hygienists are saying! While I love the hygienists that work so incredibly well with my children, Dr. Mamiko is everything I could ask for in a doctor! She is professional and knowledgeable, yet approachable, down-to-earth, and open to questions, and discussions on concerns I have about the current state of my kids' teeth and potential future needs for any dental-related work. She took the time to explain the HISTORY behind a concern I had. When a doctor takes the time to really help me understand the rationale behind something, that service is invaluable. In short, super great group to care for kids and their teeth!! read more

My 3 y.o. twins just had an appt with Dr. Mamiko and we love our new dentist! Front staff is organized and efficient, it was easy scheduling an appointment for our preferred time. They also emailed all the forms to me, so that I could fill them out ahead of time. Everyone in the office is amazing with kids. When they told me they would do x-rays, I was skeptical whether my girls would be able to sit through that, but the assistant turned everything into a game, so my 3 y.o. actually sat still for two sets of x-rays. Dr. Mamiko herself is very approachable, great with kids, doesn't rush the visit and takes the time to listen to the parents and answer all the questions. We had a great experience and both girls actually look forward to going back to the dentist in 6 months! read more

Dr. Mamiko and her team are so incredible! They spend time talking to the kids before the appointment, are informative and reassuring with parents, and help the kids feel confident and special. As an added bonus the "bridge card" lets kids earn stamps that can be redeemed for treats at local stores - what a great community idea! read more

The staff and facilities here are amazing! So clean, organized, and welcoming for my son's first visit to the dentist. I was worried my son would be nervous or not react well to the dentist but they know exactly what to say and do to make kids comfortable. I can't say enough good things about this place. If you're scoping out dentists for your kids, look no further. read more

I have been twice in the last month, for each of my kids. We first went for my 6 year old, she had never had a dental check-up before. It went great! The receptionist was friendly and helpful, the hygienist, Heather, was really great, and Dr. Mamiko was friendly and gentle, as well as professional. We had a great experience. We went back a few weeks alter for my nervous 4 year old's turn, and I shouldn't have worried! I expected to need to sit with her for the x-rays and the cleaning, but I might as well have stayed in the waiting room. I was amazed and I can totally credit it to the great atmosphere and great staff. We will be happily coming back! read more

I highly recommend this office! Dr. Mamiko and her staff are great with kids, informative toward parents, and you never feel like you are in a factory. I am a dentist myself, and I feel entirely confident in taking my own kids (one having special needs) to be patients at this office. read more

Couldn't recommend Ballard Pediatric Dentistry more highly! Heather was amazing with my 2 year old, and even made him laugh (he is usually pretty serious around strangers). She really took her time to explain everything she did to clean his teeth and gave him time to feel comfortable. Dr. Mamiko is awesome as well, always happy to answer any questions, great with kids, and very knowledgable! read more

This place is a dream: the staff is friendly yet professional. The office is beautiful, the location is easy to find and park. They have appointment early in the morning so you can get the kids in before the day gets busy. Dr Mamiko is great: kind, patient, and diligent. She address all your concerns in a very thoughtful manner and give us all her attention. And she is warm and fun: my kids love her and can't wait for their next 6 month appointment. If you are looking for a new dentist for your children, look no further. We feel lucky to have found this place. read more

My 5 year old would barely let our family dentist near her. As far as we were able to get during every appointment was the tiny mirror to look at her teeth. When she complained of a tooth ache, I knew I had to take her somewhere that specialized in children. I would recommend Ballard Pediatric Dentistry to anyone who will listen. Everyone there was very great with kids and we got through a cleaning and X-rays in a breeze! I am absolutely amazed at what we were able to accomplish there in one visit after a few years of no real cleanings! The best part of the appointment was the tooth ache was a loose tooth with a permanent tooth growing in - we made the No Cavity Board. Thank you to Dr. Mamiko and staff!! read more

i highly recommend Ballard Pediatric Dentistry. The front desk staff was great. The assistant/hygienist Heather had an unbelievable amount of energy and patience. She was like the fun babysitter. She explains everything to the kid and parent. My 4 year old was great, but my 2 year old was still a little skeptical. Dr. Mamiko was super sweet and knowledgeable. She carefully explained everything to the kids and me, so I found that information helpful. The space is beautiful and very cool for kids. There is a special kid door to enter and leave the patient area. My 4 year old was super excited to watch a cartoon in the waiting area too, a rare treat! We had to cancel our initial appointments the day of because their baby brother was born that day. The office was so thoughtful and gave us beautiful flowers to celebrate at our rescheduled appointment two weeks later. Highly recommend! read more

Dr. Mamiko and the entire staff at Ballard Pediatric Dentistry are incredible! They fit my son in for an appointment for a tooth pain, which ended up requiring a larger amount of dental work under anesthesia. We were so well taken care of, and I was kept in the loop throughout the process. We are eternally grateful to have found Ballard Pediatric Dentistry and wouldn't dream of ever going anywhere else from here on out! read more

Love this place! The staff are super friendly, did an excellent job of keeping my daughter's first dentist appointment fun and not scary (for both of us!) and the office is colorful and cheerful. The whole family was happy! read more

First off, I can't believe it's taken me this long to write a review. My daughters have been going to Dr. Mamiko for the past 4 years and all of us are beyond impressed with the experience. I have very strong willed kids and doctor's offices are usually a very stressful and challenging experience. From the moment you walk in, the office is very calm yet joyful and the women at the front desk always greet us in such a kind fashion. My daughters love the little yellow door, just their size, that leads to the cleaning area. Over the years we've been with a few different hygienist all of whom have been so patient, kind and informative and have made my girls feel comfortable. But really the cherry on top is Dr. Mamiko herself. My children are so excited to see her and they are proud to show her how well they have taken care of their teeth. Dr. Mamiko radiates love and wisdom and makes me feel confident that I'm providing my girls with the best dental care possible. As a family we have recommended Dr. Mamiko to many friends over the years. The only regret our friends have had is they wish they had gone to her sooner. read more

Our son was traumatized by a dentist many years ago and has not been able to get dental care since that time due to extreme panic despite trips to numerous dentists and specialists in the area. Dr. Mamiko has been absolutely incredible with him. He trusts her immensely. So much so that he was able get two teeth pulled under local anesthetic today. This was an amazing accomplishment. I cannot recommend her enough, especially for any kid who has had dental trauma in the past. read more

So happy with choosing this dentist for my 2 year old's very first dental appointment. They took special care in getting my toddler feeling secure and comfortable before anything began. The office is very bright and cheerfully decorated for little ones. My son came away feeling very happy about his visit! read more

Dr. Mamiko is an amazing kids dentist! Able to handle everything from routine cleanings to dental emergencies. I am a general dentist in Seattle and recently had one of my patient's 3 year old son fall and knock out several teeth. It was after hours on a Friday evening and Dr. Mamiko agreed to come in and see him after hours! She was able to treat the child and save his teeth. Highly recommend Ballard Pediatric Dentistry! read more

I really regret that for the past 7 years, I took my kids to a regular family dentist. My 7 year old had not yet had a proper cleaning because of his fear of dentists. Today, he FINALLY had a proper check up and cleaning as I sat in complete shock. The office is beautiful and filled with toys. So much so that my kids didn't want to leave after their appointment. Dr. Mamiko is incredible with the kids and both kids asked me when we can go back for their next appointment. read more