I'm so happy we brought my almost 2-year-old here for his first dental check up and cleaning. It was a fun experience for him and left his teeth sparkling clean. We hyped up the idea of going to the dentist, starting a couple weeks before the visit, and telling him that brushing his teeth at home was the way he'd end up getting a balloon at the dentist's office. The waiting room is filled with exactly the kinds of toys he loves, so he was instantly happy to be there. The dental hygenist was very friendly and sweet, helping him settle in to the big chair while explaining to us some basic concepts of healthy diet and how it affects teeth. We don't have a TV and don't allow screens but they brilliantly have a projector above the chair - so I'm not sure if this would be as enchanting for a kid who is used to TV but for our son, he was fascinated. It distracted him enough throughout the visit so there was no fuss, no resistance...full cooperation as his teeth were counted. The dentist and hygienist both sing as they're doing different procedures. They let him feel the electronic tooth polisher on his finger before polishing his teeth. I'm so glad we started him early and hope we can continue to keep on top of his dental hygiene. I highly recommend you bring your young child(ren) here. read more

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I wanted to cry when I saw how GREAT they were with my kids! They are like dental children whisperers here and I'm looking forward to taking them back! read more

Andrea Landreth Channer · 2 seconds ago My kids love this Children's Dental office! There are iPads and toys in the waiting room, screens to watch during their dental cleaning and huge balloons and a "prize" bag of dental goodies at the end. The staff is incredibly nice and so great with kids. read more

I called Cambridge Children's Dentistry yesterday morning because my son was experiencing tooth pain and they were able to see us that very afternoon. We entered the suite and my kids immediately got on the iPads that are filled with kids games while I filled out forms. Amelie gave my son a very helpful lesson on caring for his teeth. He's nine and brushes and flosses on his own now. He watched a show on Netflix the entire cleaning and then was seen by the doctor, Helen Fassil, who was so sweet and gentle with him. They needed to X-ray his "problem" tooth, so while we were waiting they fit a cleaning in for my daughter as well. She was so scared, but the screens on the ceiling are a super helpful distraction and she got through the cleaning easily. Those screens are great distraction. My son had an infection that is being treated with antibiotics, and a cavity that will be drilled in a month. I am so glad we decided to go with Cambridge Children's Dentistry. All pediatric dentist offices should be like this! read more

I brought my 15-month-old son here for his first dentist appointment today. I feel so lucky to live in the greater Boston area and have the opportunity to have my son under the care of someone who seriously must be one of the best pediatric dentists in the country. Dr. Javedan was so genuinely compassionate and patient with my son, who hates doctors and being touched. Since he wouldn't sit in the chair, they had the baby sit in my lap facing me, and then I laid him down onto a pillow on the doctor's lap and held his hands. This way he was restrained and could be examined safely, but it was much less scary for him than if he was in the chair alone. He cried, but Dr. Javedan did everything he possibly could to make him feel as comfortable as possible. The cleaning was so much easier than I thought it would be. It felt very short to me (I was expecting it to be as long as an adult cleaning) -- the doctor worked at a careful but rapid pace, singing to the baby while we watched the stains on his teeth disappear. After the cleaning, Dr. Javedan helped us come up with a very practical and realistic plan to improve our brushing technique. One thing I really, really appreciated was that no one tried to convince me to stop my son from nursing at night, which I was expecting and dreading. It's a sign that they are both up on the latest pediatric dental research and also that they are very respectful of mother-child relationships. We only spent a couple of minutes with the dental hygienist; she was fine, although she was more like a typical hygienist in that she just rattled off a list of advice that was not very practical (limit snacks, floss every night-- right because 1-year-old is going to let me floss his teeth..) Overall, the experience of feeling like "Wow, these people really care about my kid's teeth" extends from the very beginning to the end of the experience. Making an appointment is easy, as is everything that involves the receptionist Samira, who exudes class and grace. When I made the appointment she even asked about when his naptime is! The office is very cute, with a lovely waiting area with iPads and toys, and TVs and balloons in the dentist area. The tools are modern and sanitary. It's not so much "I highly recommend them" but more like: If you have a child and you're within an hour's drive, call and make an appointment RIGHT NOW, you will not regret it. read more

Excellent experience with my 3 year old son. He was hesitant and scared upon entering and left with a big smile. Please don't hesitate to bring your little one here. Staff is great and made the whole experience a breeze. I'm happy to have found this place. read more

They were great with my son. They took time to show him everything that they were going to do and even did a small check up on his stuff Dino. read more

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This was my three-year-old's second dentist experience, and he was wary of someone new. The staff was super friendly when we arrived. We didn't wait long at all. Tram was great with him for the exam and cleaning, and explained everything to him before she did it. Dr. Jay was quick and gentle. And the Thomas the Train movies helped, too. They complimented us on our commitment to daily brushing, and showed us how to floss his teeth. We also got a big balloon upon leaving. Very welcoming and professional practice! read more

My 4 year old son had a wonderful experience! All staff are extremely warm and friendly. Dr. Javedan is great with kids! read more

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We had a drastically different experience than all of the other reviews, which was a bummer, because I was really hopeful. They were able to get us in the same week, which was good. Parking was fine. The TVs on the ceiling are nice. The office is brightly decorated (and the dentist made sure to tell me they had a special consultant design it). Anyway, our biggest let down was we found the dentist to be fine, if not remarkable, with our kid, but rather dismissive and rushed with us, bordering on rude. It was definitely not the warm experience others have described. To start, he never introduced himself or told us what was going to happen and he didn't really say much to our kid either, who was nervous. I guess there's nothing really wrong with him not saying a lot to our child, but it just isn't in line with what all the other reviews said about how calm he makes children and what a gentle and kind way he has with everyone. He just said, "I'm going to count your teeth." We had some questions and didn't feel like he took them seriously and he seemed annoyed that we were asking them. He also made a few comments that were off-putting and a little bit on the haughty side. Some other things we didn't love were that the room was just 3 open chairs, so other kids and their families were there hearing our discussions. I would prefer privacy. Also, while the hygenist did, the doctor didn't wear a mask, which I've never seen before. And finally, our kid didn't get a balloon? What the heck? Ha. Seriously, though, overall, we left feeling generally rushed and like we had been a bit of an annoyance or inconvenience by asking any questions. It just didn't leave us with a good feeling or like we had built any trust and I think we will look elsewhere. read more

My friend recommended them and I am so happy she did. I was slightly worried my 2.5 year old might not cooperate but the office made it so easy and fun for him. He has even asked to go back! I also appreciated how cute, clean, and modern their office was. It made it more enjoyable and I loved seeing the cute decorations. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Javedan. He is absolutely amazing. My daughter does not love going to the dentist, but Dr. Javedan is magical. We came here from a different office that had tried convincing me that my daughter's tooth needed to be pulled because of a cavity. Dr. Javedan did not agree with this procedure and instead recommended a better plan of action. I had been to my daughter's other dentist just last week and had signed papers to allow her to be sedated so they could remove the tooth. I am so glad at the last second I walked out and followed my gut. After some research we found Cambridge Children's Dentistry. If you have a child who doesn't love the dentist, Dr, Javedan is your guy. I could not recommend his office highly enough. He is the best! read more

Great experience! I brought my 21 mo old son to another dentist in the area awhile back and it was a traumatic experience. So needless to say I researched the crap out of dentists and found Dr. Javedan. Boy am I glad I did because he was great with my little man. Very compassionate and great about explaining things and catering to what my son was doing. For those of you with balloon obsessed kids (like my son), he also gives out balloons! read more

We're so happy to have found Dr. Javedan. He is great with both kids and parents, and makes a dentist visit as smooth as can possibly be. The practice is very well equipped to keep little ones entertained while their teeth are being worked on. A keeper. read more

I had a great experience here with my 21 month old son. Dr. Javedan was very gentle and friendly, and my son liked him right away. My son was allowed to stay in my lap and lean back onto a cushion, so he felt secure. He loved receiving a new toothbrush and best of all, a balloon! He hasn't stopped talking about the dentist and it has been 2 weeks since our appointment. The atmosphere was very kid-friendly without being overly distracting. I found the staff to be very friendly and efficient. Dr. Javedan was very thorough and approachable, and answered all of my questions. Highly recommended! read more

My son is almost 3 and this is the 3rd time he's been seen by a dentist so he's use to it and behaved very nicely. The hygienist was very nice and introduced all the gadgets to my son so he was familiar with them when the cleaning started. He was excited with the TV on the ceiling and the giraffe glasses he got!!! The doctor is very nice also, gave me a lot of information and everything went smoothly which is ALWAYS A PLUS with a toddler! All together the office is clean and very pleasant and the staff is very attentive and sweet! Great experience THANK YOU! read more

I was impressed! I brought my 2yr 10mo son here for his first dental appointment, and he left 45 min later saying "I like going to the dentist!". Service: great! Good phone interactions, easy to book appt, fill out forms online (not in office), they were running on-time so no wait. The waiting rooms are perfectly kid friendly. Appointment: info was conveyed extremely clearly, Dr. Jadevan spent a lot of time with us, and seemed excellent. Perks: my son LOVED that there was Curious George playing on TV on ceiling above his head, so was perfectly behaved throughout the entire visit, entranced by the TV but wearing headphones that also let him hear & respond to the doctor. read more

We were very impressed with the professionalism and friendliness of Doctor J and his staff. My 3 year old daughter went in for her first appointment and they all worked to make her feel comfortable. In the end she actually had fun! Doctor Javedan also helped us prepare her to get rid of her pacifiers and took the time to show us how to properly brush her teeth. The office feels very modern and clean and has plenty of toys and books for the kiddos to play with while they are waiting to be seen. We will definitely continue to use this office. read more

I took my toddler son there for his first dentist appointment and it was *much* better than I could have hoped. The space is so new, fresh and clean. The people who work there are clearly experts at working with kids. They have a TV on the ceiling, they have toys in every room. It was really, really great. My son cried a bit because he was scared, but they were really good at reassuring him and making him feel safe. The whole cleaning was done while my son was on my lap, which worked great for us. Cambridge Children's Dentistry is pretty new to Cambridge and are building up their business, so I whole-heartedly recommend them to anybody with kids! read more

I don't know if I will ever find such a great dentist elsewhere. He's a genuine dentist who gives kids his best. The whole experience our little girl experienced in his dental office was full of encouragement, love and gentleness. His staff Semira was such a loving woman who absolutely loves children. I can't believe this place really exists. I can imagine myself driving 5 hours from Philly to Cambridge for my children to see Dr. Javedan. 5 STARS is an understatement for what they have given to the children and community. I will give 1000*****. read more

My son, who is 4, has no cavities or irregularities of any kind, and had a dental exam as recently as June at a dentist in Chicago, had an appointment with this dentist today for a 6 month check-up. We walk in to the examination room and are asked a series of questions by a dental "assistant" regarding our brushing and eating habits. After answering these questions, she proceeds to tell me that our snacking and brushing habits (snacking throughout the day on fruits and vegetables and brushing once before bed at night) raised a "series of red flags", and that I should be aware that every time my child eats, "even fruits and veggies", it introduces acid in to the mouth and those acids can promote tooth decay. I told her that I would take having my son snack on pineapples and oranges over pristine enamel and that we had no intention of changing our snacking and eating habits, thank you very much, and that I don't believe that its their job to tell me how to nourish my (incredibly) obviously healthy child. She says, "well, if nothings going to change, then I guess I'll just go get the doctor. I'm just doing my job", to which I reply, "I think that would be best". So THE DOCTOR, Pedram, walks in and gives me the same spiel and I tell him exactly the same things - I will take a little acid in the mouth if it means my son will eat some fruit, and NO I am not going to chase him around with a toothbrush all day! (When he turns 5 or 6, MAYBE I will insist he brush twice a day, but FOR NOW, he is FOUR and I have other things I have to do rather than start WWIII every GD morning over whether or not he runs a toothbrush across his BABY TEETH). Remember, at this point, no one has even looked in my sons mouth yet - my son, who is getting very stressed out as a result of the tension in the room. By now, the doctor is seated and scooted over to my little boy, who is absolutely not going to let this guy near him because he can sense my mounting distrust. So my son asks the doctor, "What are you going to do to me?" and the doctor says, "Im going to count and brush your teeth, " and looking over at me he says, "Is that OK , Mom?" to which I respond, "Look, just do what you do. Give him a check up. All I am saying is don't tell me how to feed him. That's MY business. The teeth, those are yours", but I realize this is going no where because my son isn't going to let any of this happen and, by now, neither am I, so we just got up and left. As far as I'm concerned, what this amounts to is, "pleased to meet you, I know I haven't looked at your car yet and you only want an oil change, but I can assure you that it's broken, and not only is it broken, but YOU broke it!" This was absolutely the worst experience I have ever had with any kind of a doctor, dental, medical, or otherwise, and I highly recommend you take your children, and your business elsewhere. read more

My two year old daughter LOVES going to the dentist and it's all because of Dr. Javedan! She's turning 3 in December and she just had her third dentist appointment yesterday. For the first two she was pretty nervous, so they gave me a special pillow so she could lay on my lap while Dr. Javedan did his exam. He did such a great and gentle job, that yesterday she felt comfortable graduating to the chair with no problems at all! He has a video playing on the ceiling to help calm down the kids, and when that doesn't work they have all sorts of other tips to keep kiddos happy. She actually asks to go to the dentist in between appointments and gets really disappointed that she can't go more often. I tell all my friends with little kids to take them here, and they all end up thanking me for the recommendation because the whole office does such a wonderful job! Now a 6 month wait to go back to the dentist... poor her... ;-) read more

Dr. Javedan saw our son for a broken tooth/x-ray. It was his first trip to the dentist, so he was pretty nervous. She was so kind and gentle with him. Highly recommend her! read more

Dr J was so welcoming and warm to both my children and myself. They went over everything with us and did not treat us like a number. Wonderful follow up and checking in procedure as well! Would recommend again and again. read more

My daughter has been seen by Dr. Javedan for the past several years and our experience yesterday drove me to write this review. From the front desk staff, to the dental hygienists, to Drs. Javedan and Helen, everyone is welcoming, friendly, supportive and empathetic. My daughter gets extremely anxious with anticipating procedures and had to have a tooth extraction. Dr. Javedan knows her well and takes her anxiety seriously. He put a plan in place that worked so well for her, and he also took the time to discuss the plan with me. This practice is excellent for anyone, but particularly for families who need someone who does not patronize or diminish a child's anxieties. We met Dr. Helen for the first time at my daughter's last dental cleaning and she is totally amazing as well. My daughter is happy to see either of them. Know that you are in great hands with either of these two excellent pediatric dentists. read more

Super friendly, easy to schedule, appreciated all of the positive feedback/encouragement during our 2 year old's first exam! The office is clean and bright, our little's favorite Thomas the tank engine was playing, and the balloon was a hit! Looking forward to our next visit! read more

My 2.5 year old daughter has not stopped talking about her first visit to the dentist -- and in a good way! She loved the toys in the waiting room (although there really wasn't a wait, they gave her time to get used to being there), loved the TV mounted on the ceiling above the dentist's chair, loved picking out a toothbrush and a prize from the treasure chest. Dr. Javedan explained everything he was doing to her so she could follow directions -- she got a kick out of being able to see her teeth up close when he held up a mirror for her. Then, he even found a sticker with a picture of her favorite character on it which totally made her day. I had been dreading trying to find "a good dentist" and am so thankful that our shopping is done. We'll see you in six months, Dr. Javedan! read more