We needed to switch dentists after changing insurance, after checking out a ton of dentists in the…read morearea we picked this one. SO happy we did. We took our 5-year-old to this office and I'm honestly blown away. Every single person there is friendly, patient, and casual in the best way! Exactly what a nervous kid needs. Dr. G and his staff talked to him like a real person, kept him comfortable through every part of the visit, and somehow made the whole thing feel fun. I never thought I'd have a kid who looks forward to going to the dentist, but here we are. They've set the bar ridiculously high. Highly recommend

Dr. Gonzales saved my sons teeth, and helped us keep him healthy. He's very kind and knowledgeable…read moreand super efficient. The office is so welcoming and beautifully designed and his staff is very friendly. Can't say enough about how happy we are with Placer Smiles.

Have 2 Children, scheduled two appointments back to back…read more Wife and I took time off so we could have a parent with each child. Office staff came out and took both kids at once and because of Covid only one parents allowed back. So our kids are bing divided up to X-ray and exams, its their first time here and with only one parent it wasn't a "Family Situation" I understand covid protocols and covid regulations but we took time off work so tow kids would be able to be supervised by two adults and the office made it drama when it didn't have to be. I could have left a bad review and lower starts but I'm hoping they do a better Job !

Don't go here!!!! We waited over an hour to get called back…read moreand then another 30 minutes once we got called back. Staff is unprofessional and office is dirty

My daughter recently had two cavities filled at Make a Smile in Lincoln, and I cannot recommend…read morethem highly enough! From the moment we walked in, the staff was incredibly professional and welcoming. My 6-year-old daughter was quite nervous, but the team put her at ease right away, making her feel completely comfortable throughout the entire process. The procedure itself was quick and efficient, and I was so impressed by how well they handled children. Their patience and expertise are truly outstanding. The environment was calm and friendly, which definitely helped to minimize any anxiety for both my daughter and me. If you're looking for a pediatric dentist who genuinely cares and provides top-notch service, this is the place to go. A big thank you to the wonderful team at Make a Smile for a very positive experience!

Was my kids first dental visit as they are 2. I asked for separate appointments so it could be…read moreeasier as there is one of me and two of them. Reason for visit was my son fell on his gum and I figured just get both of them seen. When being taken back into the office they sat my 2 year olds in seperate chairs at the same time so I couldn't comfort either. Then there was no conversation about why I was there for the children. Just "is fluoride ok?" Then the dental assistant began brushing my son's top teeth/gum where the trauma is. I asked her to stop and had to tell her about it because she didn't even look at his teeth before scrubbing. Or her notes. I ended up walking out due to the lack of organization and level of care. Also there's no front desk lady. Just a remote worker on a screen.

Amazing dental office!!! All of the staff are wonderful. Sweet, gentle, informative and patient…read more They make going to the dentist fun! Recently my daughter had her tooth "wiggled out" and pulled. Dr. Jessi and Miss Ashley made the whole experience wonderful for my daughter! They even sent her a card and sticker in the mail checking on her and telling her they were so proud of her. So special!!! If I worked in the dental field I would LoVe to work there and I highly recommend them for alllll pediatric dental care needs.

They were super sweet to my 2 year old on his first visit. Now he is ok with brushing his teeth…read morebecause it will make his dentist proud of him. Super cute place.

If you are researching oral tie revision for your baby, read this:…read more I recently had my 7 month old son's 4 oral ties released after months of research and prep (tongue, two cheek and lip) and I feel like I can give a very detailed and hopefully helpful account of the process and preparation. First and foremost, Dr. Jude Crutchfield and his team were absolutely fantastic. I feel strongly that he is the local pediatric dental expert on oral ties and all the mechanics of the revision. I used a different provider for my 3.5 year old daughter before I knew about Dr. Jude, and the experience was very different. However, before you decide to do an oral tie release, I truly feel like it is critical to understand that a full care team really should to be in place to help maximize healing and ensure oral motor function progress, especially if your goal is to preserve or move to breastfeeding. I put off doing the revision out of fear that my son would struggle to breastfeed after the release. It's unfortunately something that can happen if baby has oral motor dysfunction and/or a lot of body tension, so I really took my time researching and understanding the process. Dr. Jude is just 1/3 of the puzzle piece. Shanee with Faithful Lactation (IBCLC), and Dr. Maria of Bee Well Chiropractic for Craniosacral therapy and myofacial bodywork all played a vital and integral role in my son's successful post release. When the body is restricted in the mouth, it overcompensates in other areas, including with latch, which was a big reason my baby struggled with weight gain. Before my milk supply regulated around 12 weeks, my oversupply was doing a lot of the work for my baby, but after I regulated, it became clear that he had quite a bit of latch dysfunction and was just not transferring milk well. Body tension can cause breathing / posture issues, sleep issues, feeding issues, palate development, and just general comfortability issues for baby (colic). Shanee was really the leader of the group, and Dr. Jude referred to her assessment much of the journey, which also made sense to us. Shanee is a brilliant IBCLC with tremendous healthcare experience and tons of oral motor expertise. Following Dr. Jude and Shanee's advice, we did several appointments of pre-bodywork before the release, followed by many appointments between Shanee and Dr. Maria post release. I credit my son's progress to working with all three providers. I DO NOT think it is wise to do an oral tie release without also consulting Shanee and Dr. Maria. Without proper oversight from a knowledgeable and tie-savvy IBCLC like Shanee, and without a physical overview from Dr. Maria, I believe you run the risk of oral motor dysfunction and feeding / latching issues with breastfeeding post release. Unfortunately, that can make the process costly as only the release is mostly covered by dental insurance. The bodywork portion is out-of-pocket, and the lactation visits can sometimes be super billed to your health insurance for partial or full reimbursement. Regardless, I truly believe it is a long-term investment that has so many benefits if you can commit to treating the full picture. If nothing else, you at least need to work with a qualified IBCLC if you're breastfeeding and want to make sure baby can latch after the release. Thankfully, my son immediately took to latching again right after the release and we never had any challenges resuming breastfeeding. His latch did immediately improve and he started taking in more milk. (We learned that during a before and after weighted feed at the Lactation Consultation office). It is also so so critical to make sure that you commit to six weeks of follow up oral stretches and wound care, even at night, round the clock, or else you risk reattachment. Take this part very seriously too. I would absolutely do it again and I believe wholeheartedly that it made a huge difference for my baby. I am so glad we are on the other side now after months of research and prep. We are well into post release and have had no issues, though I was very prepared for the journey not to be a linear as that's what we were prepped for by Shanee, Dr. Maria and Dr. Jude.

We felt misled in the need to do tongue, cheek and lip tie revisions. Having this torturous…read moreprocedure done at 8 weeks traumatized our baby and she never latched again after. They dont let you be present obviously because it is torture. She has a very small mouth and her mouth was stretched to the point of an external crack on her cheek that took weeks to heal. The procedure made her have a huge feeding aversion and it took lots of therapy to reverse it. She still has an oral aversion from the trauma 6 months later at 8.5 months old. We are going to have a hard time brushing teeth it seems. Dont let them do this on your baby without pain meds or anesthetic. It was torture for ours. I understand some babies have bad ties but we were misled into thinking our baby had severe ties and she did not. She simply has a small mouth.

I was in yesterday and just got a call from a referral Dr. Pham for a periodontist…read more I just wanted to write to thank this office for how kind and caring your office is. My mouth is a mess and I have lots of questions and I appreciate your patience with me as I try to figure this out. I appreciate the professionalism and attention to detail, your referral even when I said I could not afford it. It shows me you care. They take Medi-Cal and are seeking new patients. I cannot recommend them highly enough.

Favorite place too bad they don't take dentical ir id be there still…read moreAmazing dentist and pediatrici care done by wife

My son gets super stressed out at dentist appointments. Dr. Padhi is so patient with him and helps…read morehim to relax by explaining the steps and giving him coping methods. The office is cozy and clean, and we've never had any issues with payments/our insurance.

We have been going to this dentist for 5 years and it was great. Unfortunately they got a new…read moredentist Dr. Karanjit Sarai and had a horrible experience. We will be finding a new dentist.

We have been going to another dentist for years and wanted to go back to Smile Island because we…read morehad a great experience when we tried it years ago. They had stopped taking our insurance for while. Our last pediatric dentist was a bit outdated in his practices and also felt it was appropriate to make political comments or comments about appearances. It was nice to go back to Smile Island. They did say the kids had some cavities which they always were cavity free at the other dentist, but they did not suggest any treatment besides flossing more. Maybe the technology is better at Smile Island or maybe a more thorough look at the x-rays.

Dentist said my 10 yr old had 2 cavities. Went for a second opinion and guess what?! No cavities…read more They are crooks.

i've been going to this dental office for two years now and cannot say enough good things. they…read morehave been so welcoming and kind. the hygenists, front desk staff, and dr. douglas and kloss are all great people I actually look forward to going. they've cured my dental anxiety by thoroughly explaining each procedures that I would need or not need. & they are flexible & understanding with my pain management requests. I would be weary of the negative reviews you see here about overcharging and unnecessary work. that had been the complete opposite experience i've received. if you're uninsured their in house plan is incredible. I could not recommend them enough!

Not a place to go...don`t pay in advance. Not even a star, Shane Douglas, the worst dentist I've…read moreever seen.... dishonest, who does not think for a moment about the patient's well-being but only about his own greed and profit. They billed me for crowns even though I didn't want crowns and didn't refund any of my money. They made a mold of crowns on my front teeth, without the teeth needing crowns, just so I would pay more. Did you sign a Hippocratic oath??? I went in with a tooth that had a slightly chipped composite veneer and left with mutilated teeth, with pain for over 3 weeks, I got depressed and they won't refund my $ 36,000, because I don't want to continue at this office. The auxiliary staff is arrogant, rude, unprepared, they make medical statements that they shouldn't make. No passion for dentistry...just greedy rude people.

What an absolutely remarkable dental experience. Dr. Jon…read moredoesn't upsell. He is genuinely thinking of the best interest of the client and their pocket. His explanations are clear and easy to understand. The staff is professional, friendly and beyond helpful. Why didn't I come here sooner?

dental assistants are always amazing but the dentist himself made me feel extremely judged and…read moreuncomfortable for having a tongue piercing. It was a conversation he continued on throughout his whole time with me. I know tongue piercings are not the best for teeth but he was asking me "why even have one? they don't do anything for you" and when I told him it gave me a sense of confidence he replied with "they aren't very stylish, you only get these teeth and no more" then conversation continued like this (I came in for cleaning and grinding issues.). I plan to switch to a different dentist but I had to express how uncomfortable and judgmental dentist was.