Searching for a dentist in the St Pete area for some time now. My research paid off and I found The…read moreFamily Dentist and Doctor O'Neal. Dr O'Neil and his staff were genuinely friendly and welcoming. The shining Star was my hygienist Ivy. She was more knowledgeable and professional than any I have ever encountered. She gave me realistic time frames for my dental issues. But made it clear it was a journey we were going to take together! Let's face it, who likes to go to the dentist. Certainly not me. But I thank my lucky stars that I chose this dental office.

Please see my previous review of Jun 20, 2023. Dr. O'Neal recently completed an extensive dental…read morerevision involving the placement of 10 porcelain crowns on my upper teeth. The process involved three visits and could not have been more stress-free and comfortable. Although not done for cosmetic reasons, it mattered greatly to me that my appearance would not be changed and that the end result would preserve my original, natural smile. I could not be more pleased by the end result. I still have my unique smile without any suggestion of having had "anything done" except, perhaps, for an enhancement that has definitely restored a more youthful appearance. Thank you, Dr. O'Neal. You're truly an artist!

Dr. Klein was very kind, confident and considerate of the way he did his work. He made sure I was…read morecomfortable the entire time and everything came out amazing. The assistants and hygienists were not only polite as can be but also extremely knowledgeable and answered any questions I had. Very glad I made the switch from my old dentist to here the difference was night and day and as soon as I stepped foot into the office and was greeted so kindly by the front desk I immediately realIzed I was in the right place.

My family and I have been coming to Dr Klein's office for 3yrs. We all really like Dr Klein and the…read moreoffice staff-they are kind, welcoming and professional. Sue has been doing a wonderful job cleaning my teeth; she is thorough and very nice. Dr Klein is great-very personable! I haven't had any problems with my teeth, so I can't review anything except general checkups. Stacey in the office is cheery, and always has a smile and kind word as I check out. I highly recommend Klein Dentistry if you're looking for a new dentist in St Pete!

Great care, great people, great experience, bad survey question…read more. 1) Name 1 person who "enjoys" going to a dentist 2) The message is from my dentist, with whom I didn't spend 1 second of time today... Still recommend them as a good office, although there seems to be significant changes in personnel happening, at least among the folks I seem to have met over my e times per year visia5for the last couple years ..

Unfortunately they function now on quantity over quality it seems. After searching for years my…read moredentist here was amazing & we had a whole plan for regular care + cosmetics. Then I got "fired" by the office manager for coming in to my appointment. At the time I was busy taking care of my parents so missed a text but did sign the paperwork virtually prior to coming and showed up on time for my appointment with no history of no-shows. I was told I didn't respond to the text message so they gave my appointment to someone else. They rescheduled me for Friday but had to cancel on me as the tech called out sick. They would text me about appointment times but by the time I text back after checking my schedule a couple hours later the appointment was already booked. I called to see if I could make a time work with my new work schedule and expressed (not yelled or was rude) my frustration over being in the office for my appointment and not being seen and having difficulty rescheduling. The office manager said "I'm not going over this with you again I'll email you your files and you can go some where else" I never received my records, an apology, an easy reschedule. I've never not paid or no-showed an appointment. And I truly love my dentist after having some anxiety finding one after a bad experience with oral surgery a few years ago. Now this is one of the best places that accepts my insurance and I'm unsure where to go for care & cosmetics. If you do schedule here make sure you text back 100% of the time asap & avoid the office manager.

Dr. Martinez and staff gave me the most thorough exam and cleaning I have ever had. They were…read morefriendly, polite, professional and informative. They took me on time and the office is run efficiently. I am so glad I found them! There was never a hint of rudeness or unprofessionalism.

Have had multiple dental checkups and a teeth whitening. I'd highly recommended for great service &…read morequality care! Super easy experience and great people!

The best dentist without fail. Amazing staff, fast service. I love them. Will not go anywhere…read moreelse even if you paid me.

I have been coming here since I moved to St Petersburg from NYC in 2004. I have had the best…read moreexperience. They are top shelf quality service, kind, listen, make procedures pain free and go the extra effort to be helpful. I will never be able to thank them enough for fixing my night guard when I just spent 3 weeks in the hospital. Dr Wilkerson delivered to me with my parents during off hours since I was bed ridden for the next 8 weeks. A true example how they go the extra mile. The office if beautiful, newly built. You will be greeted by a kind face when you enter. I love how everyone here is so friendly, it feels like almost family.

I went for the $69 X-ray and check up and they ended up saying I needed $15,000 worth of work like…read moreit was no big deal. They sent in someone from the finance department to explain. I almost started laughing in the chair. That was for two root canal's and a bridge. I am not in any pain. I do need a cleaning and they said a dental hygienist has to come in and decide what kind of cleaning l, but they said no hygienist was available. This place is a scam! I told them I will take my X-rays and get a second opinion. The dentist barely explained why I needed the root canals. He was more worried about how bad his allergies were. It's a money grab over there.

Go for the dental work, leave for the administrative hassles…read more I just can no longer deal with "their way" of doing things. I get appointment text notifications at 6 am and then told "sorry, can't do anything about that", surprise billings and today was the last straw. Went to check-in and was pointed to a kiosk. Ok, I'll check in there. Oh no, I basically was being to provide all my information as if I were a new customer. It's their responsibility to take the information I already gave them, not for me to re-build their database. The business manager will give her stock reply saying how committed to they are to their customers but won't address concerns. That answer is actually an insult since I, and a number of others, question that commitment to customers and she says there's no issue. The two things don't co-exist.

Last week I had a nasty root canal infection and Dr. Spilman took care of me in a very professional…read moreway. To begin with I was visiting from Boston and Dr. Spilman took me in right away. He calmed my nerves and very pleasant with his procedures by describing what he was going to do VERY CALMING. After the procedure, my tooth got better and no more pain. I recommend Dr. Spilman for a quality dental experience. The staff was very assuring, professional and caring. I know there are plenty of dentist in St Pete to choose from but please check out Dr. Spilman and I promise you will not be disappointment. Have a great smile everyone.

ADORE Dr. Spilman, et. al. Up north, it is easy to find a dentist who works on Saturdays and late…read moreafternoons throughout the week. In Florida, not so easy. So the first week I was in St. Pete, I noticed his sign out front and the fact that he had the above hours and I have been going to him ever since. I really liked the secretary he had when I first started with him... she left and he hired another. I personally did not think he would have success hiring not one but TWO great office people but he managed it. I walk in.. I don't have to sign in but I would if I had to and I'm greeted within minutes. I call and I'm not just a name. I get in and out.... none of this waiting around to be seen making you think that maybe somebody is double booking. And how many dentists would not hesitate to submit a design for a crown? He has a nice squirrel feeder too.

The team at Tampa Bay Dental Implants and Periodontics are phenomenal when it comes to service! One…read moreof the staff members will always greet you personally with a smile (which can be seldom around here)... They even offer coffee or water while you wait! Also the manager, Tammy, does an awesome job at explaining any questions you may have regarding insurance and payments. Dr. Yu did an amazing job when I suddenly needed gum work. Not only did he explain everything that he was doing, but also made the procedure as quick and painless as possible. I will definitely return to him with any future work I may need. Finally, Janice does a WONDERFUL teeth cleaning. Not only is she the friendliest person you'll ever meet, but can find just about anything to talk about! She will surely send you on your way feeling like you have a new set of clean teeth... My next appointment is in April, when's yours?

I have seen many periodontists, after one of them rated the…read morebest few years ago, did a big damage to my teeth. I started to search others and visit quite a few. I didn't like any of them. One day I discovered Dr. Robert Yu. Read about him, I saw the picture, serious and calm man, and I thought to myself "This is the one". I have been going to him for few years, trying to fix the damage done by another doctor - Dr. Crawford. Yes, the one that had interview with the local TV, the one who after procedure have no time for you, and who's wife at the counter yelled at me for rescheduling an appointment. I can't say enough good things about Dr. Yu and his office girls. So gentle, so caring, so intelligent. Every year he is attending classes in EU to update his knowledge with the latest in dentistry. If you see his office, you will know that the equipment and the services he performs are different quality, from others. You don't feel the needle with anesthesia, implants are ceramic, one piece and much more. But the most important fact is:: He cares about the patient, he will not compromise for more expensive procedures, something many others do. And when the dentist cares more about money, the service you get won't be what you need and possibly create more problems. That is exactly what happens to me, and Dr. Yu has fixed everything. Knowing so many others, I am afraid to visit another dentist. Be very careful when you choose one. Your teeth are very serious business! Never write a review right after you had something done. The problem is treated, you feel good, but what happened after the anesthesia wear off? Always wait few months, at least. I made that mistake and many others have too. Then is not so easy to write a bad review for many people. It is not a happy experience, and some people don't care about others health being compromised.

I have always hated going to the dentist, out of fear. I have a terrible gag reflex, and every…read moreexperience I had previously, was not good. I called Creating Smiles Dentistry after being told by another dentist office that I had to have EIGHT TEETH pulled. You heard me, EIGHT. Including my wisdom teeth, TWELVE. I wanted a second opinion. They agreed that that sounded extreme and got me in very quickly. I was very apprehensive, and explained to them over the phone how worried I was about my gag reflex and if I'd even be able to follow through with the work that needed to be done. They re-assured me that they would do everything they could to work with me, and let me tell you, they sure did. I arrived for my first appointment, nervous and shaking. As soon as you walk in, they offer you bottled water, and ask if you need anything. Wow, how sweet! I then was called back into a pristine clean room where I met Dr. Phane and her team. From there, it's all history. They have many ways to help you, if you are like me and have a horrible gag reflex. They are patient, caring, kind, attentive, and genuine. This is a very family-oriented dental team, who cares about all of their patients more than I've ever seen before. Or even heard of. They would give me salt to help with the gag reflex, and do my X-Rays and impressions so fast that I didn't even realize they were done! It was so easy! Hi everyone, my name is Morgan and I have Glioblastoma Multiforme Stage IV Terminal Brain Cancer. All I wanted was a beautiful smile before I passed away. And Creating Smiles Dentistry made this happen and exceeded my expectations. My eyes are full of tears as I write this long awaited review. As you read this review, please keep in mind, that I did get veneers, but the dental care here that I received prior to, and after, is out of this world. If you're looking for a caring community dentist, this is the place for you. If you're looking to get your teeth cleaned, this is the place for you. Whatever you are looking for, I have no doubt that Creating Smiles Dentistry will be your last stop for looking, and you will find whatever you need, want, or could imagine, done here. I explained my concerns, wishes, and needs to Dr. Phane, who quickly created an entire plan for my ENTIRE mouth. Starting out, filling cavities, root canals if needed, all that "fun" stuff. Then, we got to the exciting part. She constructed a 3D Model, including gum re-construction, of what she had planned. When I saw it, I cried. I never thought I would have straight, beautiful teeth, and seeing her holding this beautiful 3D Model of what her plan was for me, was absolutely mind-blowing. I had what some would call a "snaggle tooth" that stuck way out, and I wanted it gone. She explained the importance of having that canine tooth, and why she did not want to pull it. Instead, she wanted to reconstruct it! And that's exactly what she did. I was very eager to get started with veneers, but she also explained the importance of having all of my teeth that needed to be filled, or crowned, or what not done first, otherwise, veneers would just be a mask, but not a solution to my dental problems at that time. Fast forward 3 months. Here I am, 3 months later, with tears streaming as I write this out of love, gratitude, shock, and utter amazement with a beautiful, pearly white straight-toothed smile. Dr. Phane along with Nam (The Porcelain Veneer Lab Genie), made the impossible, POSSIBLE. They gave me confidence that I never had. I would never smile in photos, or I'd cover up my mouth. I'd even cover it if I laughed. And now, I want the world to see my teeth! I want the world to see me smile, to see me laugh, and I can do that without feeling insecure. These people, EVERYONE, at Creating Smiles Dentistry care. You aren't "just another patient" to them. They take the time you need, make accommodations for you, reschedule you if you cannot come in, and work with you in full. They make sure that you're comfort level, and what you are looking for, is taken care of with ease and patience. They really do care. More than any dentist office I have ever walked into. This place, and these people deserve a rating that is off the charts. 5 stars does not do them justice. If you want a beautiful smile, to feel confident again, and to feel listened to, and heard with outstanding results, then you have found the perfect dentist, right here at Creating Smiles Dentistry. Thank you beyond words to all of the wonderful staff, but mostly to Dr. Phane who made my dying wish, possible.

Dr.Phane, is absolutely wonderful.Her bedside manner set her apart from others, because she is…read moreknowledgeable and have great skills( no pain when injecting my gums before a filling) but it's her caring attitude, her ability to listen and the love she has for what she does that gives you, the patient the best experience possible.Her office at creating smiles is clean, with the latest technology, relaxing atmosphere(music and aromatherapy) they even give you headphones, so you can listen to whatever you want while they do the procedures. The girls at the front desk are great also, cordial, organized and always with a smile in their faces. I wish I found them sooner because I'm so happy with their care and I highly recommended to anybody, btw they take most insurance and their prices are reasonable.

I recently was in a large amount of pain from an infected jaw bone and dead molar. I went to Dr…read more Litano and he isolated not just the problem with that one tooth but with my entire mouth through 360 x-rays. He was very clear in explaining the problems with my jaws and teeth. I was very afraid to have the tooth removed, but because of his certainty and calmness I was able to put my health in his hands. I experienced no pain from the numbing procedure, which was surprising. The tooth extraction was not painful and was done quickly and very completely and thorough. In the same visit, he removed the toxic metal from the tooth next to the tooth that was removed, which has saved the life of that tooth. He also put in a ceramic implant where the tooth was removed, so I will have a full mouth of teeth. After doing that in the same visit, he cleaned out a cavitation in my bone So that that bone could regrow. All of this procedure was pain-free. This was a lot of work to be done at one time, and I was very surprised that there was almost no pain in the following days after the treatment. There was swelling and a bruise, but this went away very quickly using non-drug applications. I received vitamin treatment prior to the dental work and antibiotics which took away most of the horrible pain I was in before the dentist work was done. I have noticed a marked increase in energy after treatment. I am no longer sleeping all afternoon as I was before this dental work was done. I had no idea the amount of infection that was going on in my body as a result of the dead tooth and the cavitation. I highly recommend and urge anyone who has any attention on your teeth or anyone who has neglected care of your teeth to visit this clinic Natural Smiles of Tampa and Dr. Litano. All of his staff are very professional and very kind just as he is and very gentle. The facility is extremely clean and they are very cautious when removing the metals from your mouth so that they do not cause your body trouble or the environment harm. Their care extends beyond the mouth and in the body of the patient because their facility is very hygienic. Without this work being done, I would've continued to be very ill, and I would've had organs in my body get damaged as a result of the infection and my lifespan would have been greatly shortened. I am a 73 year old woman who's regular medical check ups and bloodwork were always perfect and the Drs always missed the underlying trapped infection in my head, my mouth, my jaw. I am so grateful to Dr. Litano for isolating the problems, and laying out a gradient program for handling all of these things. If you don't have a healthy body, your operating with a damaged vehicle that will eventually fall apart. You don't need to be afraid to face your dental problems with a doctor like Dr. Litano, what you should be afraid of is ignoring these things and putting them off. Your quality of life will be greatly improved if you visit this clinic.

My regular general dentist was not keeping up with some advanced care needs I developed, and…read morerecommended I find another provider with newer tooling and equipment. Natural Smiles office has the ability to make same day Essex retainers for pre-and post implant surgery, which was a major deciding factor. They also have 3-D laser scanners, and other high-tech tooling that set them apart from general dentists. If you can get everything you need from a general dentist that's always convenient but when you need "more" and further services in the world of dental cosmetics, I definitely would recommend Dr. Litano and his team at Natural Smiles. Not only did they create the treatment plan but also focused on important health factors like bone density and vitamin deficiencies before simply performing billable procedures. Certainly seems more of a science and art that I have experienced elsewhere. Thank you so much!