Just had my first visit for a routine cleaning. Very impressed. The staff is courteous and…read morefriendly. Rachel the dental hygienist, has a very gentle touch and Dr. Downie very pleasant and attentive. Already made next year's appointment.

Seriously the best dentist and hygienist I've ever had. Some of the nicest people you will meet!…read moreThey do an incredible job and I can't recommend them enough!

I am 9 months pregnant and I just wanted my teeth cleaned before having my baby. So coming in they…read moresaid I need x-rays, I asked why I needed an X-ray to get a cleaning (bc I m pregnant I can't get x-rays) and they said "we can tell you have a lot of red flags". I was like "oh wait I am not sure what I did wrong, I just don't understand why I would need them" they said we need you to leave. And he kicked me out, 9 months pregnant and all. I have never ever been treated like that before in my life, just incase some of you might have questions about your teeth - they don't tolerate that at all. So wild, not educating the patience or helping them get the right care. My husband called saying hey why are you treating my wife like this and the doc said I am twisting the words and was argumentative just to argue (that's not my personality). I have never met a doctor who does not appreciate question. In all sincerity I was actually trying to understand, but they clearly didn't like that. Really wished they treated me more kind. And I kind want people to know what to expect coming to this place, so that's why I am Leaving this review. Also, I just read the other reviews and I guess this isn't the first weird thing about x-rays! The senior hygiene lady was so mean to me too! I m not sure why this place can get away with treating people like this.

No one enjoys going to the dentist, but an office can and should make the visit friendly and…read moreprofessional. I have excellent teeth, but go for cleanings every 3 to 4 months to take care of my gums. On this visit, I was told I must get X-rays, fine no big deal. But when I did not want them the senior hygienist were essentially yelling at me. I will not name any names but the doctor essentially told me go somewhere else... He then sent me a letter" Thank you for visiting the practice you're going to need to find a new dentist" Wow that's after I already indicated I would find a new dentist. Thanks for the going away letter. I agreed to the X-rays because I needed a cleaning, my "new" hygienist loved to berate me the entire appointment commenting on my gums not being perfect or my slightly crooked bottom teeth. Mind you my teeth with the exception of 4 bottom teeth are perfectly straight. She told me to get bottom braces not once but 4 times. The doctor who sent me the lovely going away letter, who I've gone to for over 8 years spent about 15 seconds with me at my appointment. Instead of calling me to address my negative experience or even apologizing to keep my business, he sent a letter " Thank you for visiting our practice. Going forward your going need to find a new dentist". Going forward with this type of incredibly bad interaction , he will need to find new patients. To treat a long term patient like I'm disposable because they are too busy to deal with me, is just how unprofessional and terrible they acted towards me. Bye!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Had a scheduled appointment, confirmed it multiple times, came in on time…read more Then waited there for 40 minutes only to be told that they have no time to fix my tooth, leaving me without a care over weekend. Not to mention the time I have wasted. I will never come here again and don't recommend it to anyone.

I appreciate the quick rescheduling process and detailed/thorough explanations I received regarding…read morewhat every treatment option means medically and also the positive ambience/environment in general of this location. Again, just as I have in my previous review, I recommend this office to everyone. The staff are wonderful and bilingual as well, so they can serve double the clientele/a larger audience.

Today I called as a new client, and I wanted to schedule a time to come in. Nothing about having…read moreinsurance was mentioned, so I asked if they took my insurance. The only answer I got was beating around the bush that they're out of network but was told "that shouldn't matter it just means we haven't signed a contract with them". I work in insurance. That means nothing will be covered. I was then asked what's more important, finding a dentist in network, or one that gives good care. I said both, I now have insurance so that would be great to not pay out of pocket. So, after setting up an appointment I was then told "then go do that" and hung up on by Karen.

Took both my boys to The Family Dentist, Ron O'Neal. I can say that it was a very positive…read moreexperience for both of my boys and that I feel confident in my decision to take them here. From the reception area, the hygienist to Dr. O'Neal everyone was professional and friendly. Highly recommend this practice.

A dentist who isn't a narcissist!!!…read more Dr. King is a no-nonsense, salt-of-the-earth dentist. Other (male) dentists have leaned their hands on my lips, pinched them, and bruised them. Dr. King knows that my lips aren't there as a support for her hands.

They take great care of patients. Got me in same morning for a minor emergency. Kind and…read morecompetent office staff.

I took this dental office for granted while I lived in Tampa. I went for routine cleanings for 5…read moreyears. Never waited more than a few minutes and was always out the door within 30. For some reason that's incredibly hard to come by with any healthcare provider

Be aware of billing charges. Had crown done and they quoted me price and I paid the balance. After…read morefinished they billed me much more saying insurance didn't cover. When I said they gave me bill and I paid it, they said It was my fault for not telling them I changed insurance. I did not change insurance and they told me they checked cost before being done.

After going to this dentist for a few years, coming for 6 month cleanings, they didn't notice my…read morepermanent retainer broke causing my teeth to shift. By the time they informed me that it broke, I needed Invisalign. I had dental insurance that covered that, but this office required out of pocket payment up front then they said they would bill the insurance and reimburse me as the customer. This was unacceptable, not only did they not notice changes in my teeth but then they wanted to ignore my dental insurance. I would go elsewhere as they are not detail oriented and seem to be money driven practice.

I use Yelp often but rarely write a review. I'm retired military and new to Tampa, and in my 51…read moreyear's I've seen many a dental practice, but this one really stood out. Recently I had a few average experiences back home in CT, and I was in need of getting some work done on some old fillings, and repairing some other issues. The whole staff here was amazing from the first phone call to the last office visit. Dr. Arauz was flat out the most capable of any dentist I've met in my 51 years. Great personality and he explained everything in careful detail, and I appreciated the time he took to with explain everything. Great personalities throughout and a relaxing setting. The atmosphere is more like a spa than a dental practice. I dealt with 2 hygienists on consecutive days and they were both 5 stars on both service and personalities. Last but not least, equipment was state of the art, and the place was spotless. Great location and was centrally located, with its own private office and parking lot just a few steps from the door. If you're new in town or if you're thinking about ending it with your current dental practice....check this place out, you won't be sorry!!!

I can't say enough good things about Tampa Bay Smile Makers. I actually love my visits because of…read morethe way this team treats you. No matter what procedure you're having done, they go out of their way to make you feel comfortable and taken care of. Dr. Jennifer Steijlen is incredibly patient and always makes my trips to the dentist almost a pleasure! She takes her time, listens, and truly wants to make sure everything is right before you leave. I recently had some dental work completed, and because of my bite, I needed to come back a few times for adjustments. They made room for me every time, no matter what, and never made me feel like I was an inconvenience. They kept working with me until everything felt exactly right. What impressed me even more was that after everything was completed, they checked on me to make sure I was doing well and happy with the results. That kind of personal care means a lot. From the front desk (Ashley) to the dental assistants and Dr. Steijlen, everyone makes you feel like you matter. They truly care about their patients. If you're looking for an amazing dentist in the Tampa area, I highly recommend Tampa Bay Smile Makers. Five stars all the way!

I love this office for so many reasons !! Dr Steijlen is incredibly knowledgeable, and I trust her…read moreevery decision. The whole team is welcoming and timely. Everyone works together so well, and I leave feeling clean and at peace.

Great experience with Tampa Smile in South Tampa. They handled my emergency situation with such…read moreease and care. Made an appointment online, completed all the paperwork prior to the appointment. Dr. Gray, Yolanda and Kate, the care team for my chipped tooth, were wonderful. They were all very patient, kind and professional. Dr. Gray and Yolanda were exceptional in the care they provided to fix my tooth. From check-in to check-out, the experience was friendly and thorough. I go back in three weeks for my permanent tooth replacement, and am currently considering switching my regular dental care here visits even though it's a bit further away.

I've been coming here for about 7 years now, originally because they offered Saturday hours with my…read morevery busy work schedule. I've since changed jobs twice and they have taken all of my changing insurances (Signa, Aetna, Blue Cross, etc.) as well as all of my HSA providers. Dr. Bawany took over the practice around 5 years ago and changed the name from All Dental Tampa to Tampa Smile Co. I like Dr. Bawany and always received quality treatment from him. The practice has since expanded greatly and recently, I've also seen Dr. Bentivegna and Dr. Gray, both of whom were great. My last few visits I've had Naomi as my hygienist. She is sweet, personable, and always does a fantastic job with my teeth. As others have said, the only reason this is not a 5 star practice is because they are very pushy with Invisalign and the related Invisalign technology. They must be getting quite the kickback from that company as they really pride themselves on how many Invisalign treatments the've been able to push. Other than that, great practice and personable staff.

I was a transfer Invisalign case, and from the very beginning, Dr. John took the time to truly…read moreunderstand where things had gone off track and what I needed to feel confident in the process again. His attention to detail is exceptional. He is patient, thoughtful, and incredibly thorough. He didn't just "finish" my case; he put me back on track and ultimately delivered a result that is better than I ever imagined possible. If you're someone who is very detail-oriented, anxious about outcomes, or needs reassurance along the way, you are absolutely in the right hands here. Dr. John listens, explains, and genuinely cares about getting things right -- not just acceptable. I never felt rushed or dismissed, and that made all the difference for me.

My son has been going here since August. I chose do to closeness to his dentist office. Which…read moreworked out as they take wire off to clean teeth. I am glad, I chose this practice. Everyone in the office is really nice and very professional. My son got braces on the same day as initial consult. As there was discount offered if get service same day as well as discount if pay in full vice the course if treatment. So, I would recommend.