I have had two granddaughters over the last decade at this practice, amazing professionalism,…read morebright, colorful, fun child centered office. I highly recommend any doctor there-just the perfect place for very professional kid's dentistry.

When my five-year-old daughter needed an extraction, our family dentist recommended Growing Smiles…read moreof Northern Virginia since they only focus on children patients. After just two visits, including an extraction, we love this place. Here's why: 1) Experience: They make it fun from the waiting area with colorful walls and a TV playing kids shows to the dentist rooms. Each staff member gently walks the kids through all the tools, making it less scary. Staff's masks are unicorn, robot and other fun themes. At the end, our daughter got a balloon, chapstick, two toy rings and a bouncing ball. 2) Care: Each staff member is helpful, friendly, efficient and work to make your child at ease. 3) Location: It's in Falls Church, a bit of a drive from our SE D.C. home, but if you schedule a 8 a.m. appointment, the traffic isn't so bad. It took us 25 minutes to get there. It's within a commercial development space with free parking in the garage. There are a few shops nearby, including a coffee shop called Kindred Cafe.

From start (and I do mean start with scheduling giving accurate insurance information) to finish…read morethis was absolutely the best first dental experience we could have asked for! our 1.5 year old was just waking up and apprehensive but every single employee made it their mission to make him comfortable and happy! They really take the time to help them get comfortable with letting him brush a stuffed dragons teeth while cheering him on and answering all my questions to explaining how we'd get his cleaning down via teamwork between myself and the dentist to discussing tips on how to create positive dentist memories. I never felt rushed. I also appreciated the private room for little ones first time and an employee even came in just to hold my phone so he could see and hear his favorite songs to help him through the cleaning which honestly took just a few minutes for the whole thing and as soon as it was done they brought out a bubble blower that helped him quickly get over being upset about getting his teeth brushed. The bathroom was beautiful and clean as was the front waiting area which was colorful and had many activities for toddlers and older children and best of all giant vending machines that your child gets a special token to use after they are done- his adorable rubber duck from the machine quickly brought a smile to his face! The also take and provide you with a cute first visit dental photo printed out -it has a qr code to download the file- what more could you ask for!? The employees at the front desk also went above and beyond helping us check to see if another insurance would have better coverage and now we can add him to one of our other policies to get coverage at a much higher rate!

The patient (and parent care) is top notch. There was no judgement for anything, kind guidance and…read morewhat felt like collaboration between Dr. Pete and us. My son is 12 months and barely fussed during his teeth cleaning and the whole ordeal was over in under a minute. I have a clear game plan for my son's dental hygiene. And I especially want to give a kind shoutout to Lindsay, the patient care coordinator who graciously answered three of my phone calls in less than 10 minutes while I was frantically trying to coordinate my life with a young toddler. If you are looking for a pediatric Dentist that is clean, organized and makes children feel right at home, this might be the place for you

After nearly 5 years I need to write this review to sing the praises of Dr Keaney and her whole…read moreteam. It's really rare to experience an office where all staff members are kind, helpful, and friendly, but that is this office. From the admin person to the front desk staff to the hygienists to the dentist herself, this is an office that truly cares for the kids and their families. All the staff are all positive and supportive. The office is very clean and conducive to kids, with tvs in the ceiling, toys in the waiting room, and kids decor throughout. There is a dry erase board where each kids name is written to welcome them, a very nice touch. Each kid gets a goody bag at the end and a token which can be used on the toy vending machines in the lobby. This is a HUGE hit with the kids! They usually get little jewelry trinkets or toys that they get excited about. One time the staff gave them balloons which was sweet. The dentist herself is very kind and gentle and thorough with the kids. She'll take time to answer questions and explain things. The same go for all the hygienists here. I always get a good vibe when coming to my kids dental appointment!

Dr. Flanagan and their staff appear to be in a rush over the past several years to drop common…read moredental insurance carriers. On September 2023, she dropped Aetna PPO. Just this month, she has decided to drop Metlife. This appears to be a pattern -- a pattern of dropping some of the more common insurance carriers. I do not know for how long it has been going on, but it causes chaos and unpredictability around a part of a young child's life that is already scary and confusing. This is arrogant and, and it sends a perhaps unintentional signal that her team possibly care only about the wealthiest members of the Arlington community who can afford to bear the burden of this unpredictability. It forces busy families to scramble to find a new dentist for their child -- and I fear it can cause harm to children who develop a bond of trust with one building and staff to be migrated to another. So, pray tell, how do Metlife families at your practice explain this to their 3 and 4 year olds? If you don't belong to an extremely high-earning two family household, Dr. Flanagan's practice is not for you. You cannot predict from one year to the next if you can afford for your child to be seen at this practice.

Dr. Miller is gentle, expert, always cares about the patient's experience. Bebe, the dental…read morehygienist is equally gentle, expert, and speedy but careful. Cindy at the front desk is friendly and so efficient. This practice is such a gem!

I've been using Dr. Miller for years for my dental needs. He and my hygienist, Allison take great…read morecare to ensure my teeth are in good shape. When I've had the occasional issue, Dr. Miller catches it early and minimizes my pain and the $. If you want a compassionate, professional dentist, Dr. Mark Miller is your guy!

I scheduled an appointment specifically because Dr. Toothfairy's website advertises "Special Needs"…read morepediatric dentistry services. My autistic daughter has dental anxiety, and I selected this practice based on their advertised specialization. We arrived early at 1:00 PM for a 1:30 PM appointment. At 1:30 PM, in the waiting area/lobby, the assistant tried to gently encourage my daughter Avery to come to the treatment chair. Avery was calm and cooperative--she wasn't acting out she was just saying no and refusing to go into the dental chait. She simply didn't want to go into the chair yet. She needed time to acclimate. The assistant was kind, played with her, and worked at her pace. This is exactly how special needs providers should work. By 2:00 PM, still in the waiting area, Dr. Lara Saleh came out of the treatment room. She greeted another patient with baby, returned the baby. She turned to look at Avery and was introduced by her assistant. At that moment, Dr. Saleh pointed at her imaginary watch--literally gesturing to a watch that wasn't there--to show me her urgency. She demanded I carry my CALM daughter to the chair. Which any SPECIAL NEEDS provider would understand how traumatizing this is. I directly refused. I told Dr. Saleh: "I will not carry her to the chair. That would be traumatizing." Forcing a calm, cooperative child who is simply taking time to acclimate is abusive and creates lifelong dental trauma. Any provider who truly specializes in special needs understands this fundamental principle. I asked "Why are you rushing me when you advertise that you provide special needs services?" She said they do not I said they do its all over the website. She attempted to dismiss the special need advertising. I advised her I was an attorney. Dr. Saleh's response was immediate and retaliatory: Without any discussion, without any willingness to work with us, without any attempt to find a solution, Dr. Saleh stated she would refuse to see my daughter anymore. Let me be absolutely clear about what happened in that waiting area: 1.Dr. Saleh showed extreme impatience--pointing at an imaginary watch at a calm, cooperative child. Stating that she had other patients. 2. Dr. Saleh demanded I FORCE my daughter to the chair--not encourage her, not work with her, but physically carry her against her will. 3. I REFUSED to traumatize my child by forcing her. This is proper parenting and the foundation of all evidence-based special needs care. 4. The second I pointed out the contradiction between her advertising and her behavior--asking a simple, direct question--Dr. Saleh refused service. This is explicit retaliation. And told me to do "what's best for my Child" as if having her be traumatized by a dentist that only sees patients as money bags is best. A provider who advertises expertise she doesn't possess is not trustworthy. A provider who gets impatient with a calm child who needs time is not trustworthy. A provider who demands parents force their children is not trustworthy. A provider who retaliates the moment she's questioned is not trustworthy. I would not trust Dr. Saleh with my child's teeth. Her behavior demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of child development, special needs care, and professional ethics. Her competence and judgment in all dental matters are questionable. If you're considering Dr. Toothfairy, understand this: This practice advertises special needs services but does not provide them. The provider will pressure you to force your child. When you refuse to traumatize your child, the provider will refuse to treat you. The assistant may be kind, but the provider will demand you use force. I am filing federal complaints with the U.S. Department of Justice for potential violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Virginia Attorney General's Office for deceptive business practices and retaliation, and with the Virginia Board of Dentistry for unprofessional conduct, retaliation, and lack of competency in pediatric dentistry. Parents deserve providers they can trust. Dr. Saleh has lost my trust completely.

I had a very disappointing experience with this practice and would not recommend it based on how my…read morebilling concerns were handled. After my appointment, I discovered that the provider was out of network, something that was not clearly communicated to me beforehand. To make matters worse, my credit card on file was charged without my authorization for the amount in question. I reached out by email twice in an effort to resolve the issue professionally and received no response. What was especially disappointing is that Dr. Lara was personally aware of the situation and copied on the emails, yet my concerns still went unanswered. This was not simply an office communication issue, the provider herself was aware of my concerns and chose not to address them. I wasn't asking for anything unreasonable. I simply wanted someone to explain the charges and work toward a fair resolution. Instead, I was completely ignored. Mistakes can happen, but how a practice responds says a great deal. The lack of transparency, communication, and accountability left me feeling that patient concerns were not valued. Patients deserve to be informed about potential out-of-network costs before treatment, to have charges handled appropriately, and to receive a response when they raise legitimate billing concerns. Unfortunately, this experience has left me with little confidence in both the practice and Dr. Lara, and I cannot recommend them.

We had our daughter's first appointment today and it was awesome! We got a full tour of the…read morefacility so we could better understand how things are set up, my daughter (toddler aged) got a little bag right up front with a toothbrush & sunglasses, and everyone was great introducing themselves and adding special touches throughout the appointment (stickers, tv, little toys, explaining each piece of the exam). They also gave great direction and advice on how to update her dental care and ensure we were doing all the right things at home. Also the coffee for the parents - 5 stars, they had me immediately. I'd recommend to anyone looking for pediatric dental care!!

I wish that I had a dentist and team this amazing when I was growing up! I didn't, and I am…read morerevisiting years of dental trauma because of it, , but my kids will never experience that because Dr. Derek and the entire office is amazing. Run don't walk to get your children signed up for this amazing dental experience so that they will go through life as lovers of the dentist as opposed to how most of us probably grew up, in perpetual fear. To the team, thanks for always being amazing for years and years. We can't go anywhere else, and wouldn't want to, see you in 6 months!!

Dr G was the sweetest nicest doctor I have ever encountered. We highly recommend her. The office…read morewas clean and the staff professional. If your looking for a new child dentist you will not be disappointed.

Loved this practice for 8 years. My kids adore Dr. G and she has always been so loving and kind to…read moremy kids while taking the best care of their dental health. Unfortunately we have to find a new practice because this practice dropped our dental insurance. It will be so hard to find anyone of this caliber.

I highly recommend Dr. Reardon and her staff! It's easy to love a pediatric dental practice when…read moreyou're just going every 6 months for a simple cleaning. But due to my daughter not having fully-formed enamel on her back molars, we have been several times for fillings, and the experience is still great every time. My daughter is not scared to go to the dentist (like I was as a kid) thanks to the amazing care she receives here. Dr. Reardon and her staff (we adore Miss Ashley and Miss Bessy!) are knowledgeable, warm, and engaging. Dr. Reardon takes her time to explain everything, is reassuring, and never judgmental. I feel confident that my children are receiving the best care here!

Very disappointed in this practice. Our daughter had a cavity in August that Dr. Reardon filled. 10…read moremonths later, my daughter developed an abscess because the area had not been properly cleaned. Now she has to have the entire baby tooth removed and fitted with a retainer. All of this could have been avoided if we had proper care. Thankfully it did not progress to sepsis as such things can progress quickly and dangerously. This Dr. was negligent in the care for my child and I am deeply disappointed in their assembly-line style of getting patients in and out.

We have been coming here for a REALLY long time (check old reviews) but I feel like the more I come…read morehere, the more I want to give a shout out to the team for easy scheduling (and rescheduling because that is life of a parent with multiple kids) and accommodations for kids with dental anxiety. I was in yesterday with my seven year old and by now she knows the drill of what is going to happen with the dentist. She refused to lay down, she didn't want to take the x-ray, and she burst into major, major elephant tears. I was panicking inside because I just wanted this to be done, but the experts knew just what to do to give her some time to calm down and make accommodations for her so our visit was done in a reasonable amount of time. I think they do honest good work here and it's really nice to see this practice expand over the years. I highly recommend!

My kids have gone here for years and now they have an adult practice! I went two weeks ago and so…read morefar the experience has been just as good as with the pediatric side.

I wasn't planning on writing a review, but I feel compelled to caution parents to seek second…read moreopinions and not be swayed by appearances alone. I understand that dentists are not perfect and that all treatments carry some degree of risk, but my experience with this office was one problem after another. The office, staff, and dentist were all very pleasant. However, two of my children were recommended treatments that other medical professionals later told us were unnecessary. One of my children underwent a root canal and crown on a back baby molar, which later became infected. When I initially asked why the tooth couldn't simply be extracted rather than the root canal & crown, I was told that it would be several years before the adult tooth erupted. After the infection developed, the dentist explained that the tooth would need to be extracted after all and that a spacer would then be placed. My son was seven years old at the time. Rather than proceed with that treatment, I sought a second opinion from his previous dentist, whom we had only left because we moved farther away. They told me the root canal and crown had been unnecessary and that the tooth should have been extracted from the beginning. My four-year-old daughter has a mild lip tie, and this dentist recommended laser surgery to correct it. After consulting her pediatrician, an ENT specialist at Children's, and a speech pathologist, I was told that the procedure was not recommended in her case and could potentially cause more harm than good. I'm glad I did not move forward with the treatment. My daughter does have a mild speech delay, but it was attributed to recurring ear infections. She has since had tubes placed in her ears. Based on my experience, I was left with the impression that this office may be recommending procedures that are not always necessary. After receiving multiple second opinions that contradicted the treatment recommendations we were given, I began to question whether financial considerations were influencing those recommendations.

Easily the best dentist office I have ever seen. Kids dream office. All the dentists are extremely…read morefriendly and do great work. Especially recommend Dr.Ghaly!