We had a great experience at this office. My son struggles with any type of appointment (doctor,…read moredentist, haircut, etc). Everyone in the office was very patient and understanding. The hygienist was so kind and never made me feel like we were being rushed- she really took time to talk to both of us and to try to help my son feel more comfortable. Both the dentist and the hygienist were very helpful in getting everything done while also making the experience as easy as possible for my little guy. I really appreciated their gentle, caring approach. I would definitely recommend this office for others with high-anxiety kids. They were awesome!

What a wonderful experience. My son suffered tissue trauma to his tooth. He's only 2 and he was…read morevery scared.. however the office staff was extremely friendly. Making conversation with my son. He felt more relaxed. Beautiful office. Clean. FRIENDLY staff. Wonderful dentist. I am so happy with Palos pediatric dentistry. Thank you for making us so comfortable. :) also my son was very happy with his toy he got when we left the office

I credit this place with my kids not being scared to go to the dentist. They used to even be…read moreexcited to come! The toys, video game consoles, and movie in the waiting room are definitely a huge part of the appeal for the kids. That said, it's really starting to feel run-down and unloved. The video game consoles are always broken or offline, the movies are too quiet to hear, and those toys have dwindled. The reception desk staff seems harried and doesn't have time to make sure the kids are excited to be there. The radio in the lobby is much louder than the movie, and the seating in the waiting room is downright gross to sit on- it's filthy. Where it used to feel clean and cared for and welcoming, now it feels shabby and broken, and that almost subliminal feeling of it not being cared for starts to translate into it feeling like a place that is uncomfortable. I do know that my kids still don't mind going to the dentist and they get good, solid care from a dentist who is well-regarded by the profession in this region. That is hugely important. But we also carefully seek out pediatric dentists that make our feel children comfortable and safe, so they don't take a fear of going to the dentist into adulthood with them. I hope that they give their physical space and waiting room some TLC so it can continue to welcome kids and help them have healthy attitudes toward their dental health.

It claims they take all kids/medicaid they DO NOT. I called she was very polite said No we don't…read morebut is self pay an option for you. If it wasI wouldn't be on all kids medicaid. Lol. I can't find anyone to take my child.

We had a great experience here! I was thoroughly impressed with the dental hygienist, Liz. The way…read moreshe interacted with my 3.5 daughter was perfect. She showed her the instruments she would be using and made it for fun her. My daughter is not one to sit still for long but she did so well that we even managed to get x rays done too. Highly recommend!

My 6yo son was referred her for possible sealant due to surface cavities. The office was noticeable…read moredirty/dusty and had a very bad odor. The dental assistant was very nice but they could not get their equipment working during my son's visit. They ended up having to use three different x-ray guns and even then they were having trouble transmitting them to the computer. When the dentist came in, she only looked at the x-rays and never even looked at my son's mouth and just gave us a quote for sealant treatment and the charges. She was very dismissive of questions and seemed in a rush to get to the next patient. Definitely would not recommend this office!

Dr. Michelle is awesome!! My daughter was having a hard time with going to the dentist and Dr…read more Michelle knew all of the right tricks to put my daughter at ease.

Great Dentist Office for the kids. Cute atmosphere and very friendly staff. They help comfort…read morenervous kids coming into the dentist. Office is immaculately clean and well organized. They make an effort to accommodate my schedule for when I need to bring the kids in!

We absolutely love Joyful Smiles Pediatric Dentistry! From the moment you walk through the doors,…read moreyou're greeted with warmth, kindness, and a genuine sense of care. The entire team--from the front desk staff to the dental assistants and dentists--goes above and beyond to make kids feel safe, welcome, and excited about their dental visits. The office itself is clean, bright, and kid-friendly, with fun decor and little touches that help ease any anxiety. Dr. Yaa is exceptional--not only incredibly knowledgeable and gentle, but also wonderfully patient and great at explaining things in a way both kids and parents can understand. What really sets Joyful Smiles apart is how well they connect with children. They turn what could be a scary experience into something fun and empowering. My child actually looks forward to going to the dentist now, which says everything! We're so grateful to have found this practice and would recommend it to any parent looking for compassionate, expert dental care in a truly joyful environment.

Do not come to this practice!! They make your first visit fantastic and ask you to give them a…read moregoogle review. Now I know why, the next visit for my child which included having two teeth pulled costs me $8k plus a $1200 anesthesia bill that never was reimbursed like they said it would be by my insurance. When my child was already under anesthesia they kept coming out saying they found more issues, 4 times total within an hour to be exact. Each time they came out equals more $$$$ each time. I finally said no more. You were looking at her teeth prior to this appointment and you're telling me you're mysteriously finding more issues. They are all about getting your money here and are very dishonest. We went to another practice and they told me that my daughter didn't need to have all the unnecessary work done as the teeth were healthy.

We had the best experience for our son's first dental visit. The staff was amazing and so…read moreprofessional! My husband and I were very nervous about how our son would handle everything but they made everything so comfortable for him. I would recommend anyone looking for an awesome first time experience from start to finish to come here

Dr.Cali and Armya are absolutely amazing! Their patience and kindness helped my daughter combat her…read morefears. I'm so grateful this was a pleasant experience. You guys are the best or "I love you guys" like she said at the end of her appointment

Not using an out of state anesthesia that requires up front payment. Also. Just not requiring up…read morefront payment in general when I have insurance that will cover this stuff. They expected me to fork over $2400 dollars for cavity's and the anesthesia. They claimed my insurance wasn't covering the fillings. And when I called my insurance they told me that they do cover them. I canceled the appointments and will not be returning.

This practice does not care about the welfare of it patients. you coming there problem that can…read moreeasily be fixed, but if you refuse to to follow their expensive treatment plan that they require a full payment up front, then they refuse to treat you at all

After my first visit l was eager to return. Dr Handa has a calm spirit and a light touch with her…read moreequipment. The office dental assistant was pleasant and helpful with the information l needed. I'm definitely following up to complete some needed work

Very clean location. The staff were all very friendly. My Hygienist was very outgoing and the…read moredoctor was nice as well. Easy to respond via text, was a huge convenience also. I've already scheduled my next cleaning .

Dr Ahmad's office people are fantastic and friendly. I didn't have to wait long enough but I did…read morewait was worth it Dr Ahmad is very family great chair side manner. Explained everything to me very well

Dr. Ahmad is very kind and patient and also very thorough and professional. The office is bright…read moreand modern and immaculate! I wish I had switched to this office years ago!

Dr. Algenio is the nicest, fastest, most honest dentist. My little guy gets really upset when it…read morecomes time for appointments. Screams and cries and puts up a fight and Dr. Algenio gets him set to go and knocks out the work so quickly it's amazing! I love that I am able to go back to the chair with my son and hold his hand. The ladies up front are always so nice and everyone is really understanding overall and that means the works especially for those parents out there like me whose child doesn't handle the situation well. I'm just really blessed to have found this place and couldn't ask for more because they're great! One day when my son is older he will understand Dr. Algenio is one of a kind and helped him out so much! Thanks for everything you do!

I was referred to Dr. Algenio at Pediatric Dental Specialty Associates by my general dentist when…read moremy son was in preschool. He had some issues we couldn't figure out the cause of. Dr. Algenio figured it out instantly and he put years of my stress at ease the very first visit. My son needed to get a couple procedures done and I couldn't believe how quickly he was able to do it while maintaining accuracy. We didn't have to put my son under for the procedure, he was awake and I didn't have to worry about the risks associated with full anesthesia. A little nitrous did the trick and we were in and out within 30 minutes! Flash forward...I now have my daughter as his patient and we have been with Dr. Algenio for over 10 years! Dr. Algenio is super friendly and fun to be around and he has a way of putting kids (and parents) at total ease and eliminates the fear of going to the dentist. We never have to wait long at all and never go past a half hour in a visit which is so important due to oubusy schedules. I couldn't recommend him and his office more! I'd give a hundred stars if I could!