I wouldn't recommend this place. I had to get a crown and it wasn't cheap. the crown was and is a…read morepiece of garbage. i went back twice complaining about it. the first time I went back I told the dentist that it was not made very well. I have had five other crowns over the years with other dental practices and never had a problem with those crowns. the crown from Vaughn was very bulky and not smooth. I am saving my money so I can go to another place and get another crown made.

This place is a joke. The dental assistants walking around in masks and what appear to be shower…read morecurtains as gowns. Give me a break. And the masks can only be the result of these assistants being so embarrassed to work here they have to hide their faces. None of them I interacted with seemed happy to be working at this place. My issue isn't with the dentist or their assistants, it's with the administrative portion of this business. I was a new patient and went here in June 2025 to have an upper partial denture made for my missing #10 tooth. I was given a pre treatment estimate. The problem starts here. The staff never checked with or called my insurance company to verify the coverage. They had my insurance card and information yet they didn't take the 5 minutes to verify the coverage. I paid the amount they said I owed only to find my insurance (UHC) did not cover the particular procedure code (D5820) they submitted the claim under. Why did they use a code for an interim partial denture when it is supposed to be permanent? I spent at least a day of my time trying to convince them through phone calls and speaking to a manager and visiting the location and speaking to their people to resubmit the procedure to UHC using code D5211. Vaughn is a Network Provider and is part of the UHC network and did not even bother to do the due diligence of contacting UHC to verify the coverage. Bottom line, is I am not paying them a cent more than what I already paid them for this partial denture. Also, because I paid my UHC deductible when I paid for this partial denture, UHC did not recognize that fact because the entire claim was denied, so when I had what was left of tooth #10 extracted to make way for the partial denture, Vaughn also shows I owe $50 more than what I already paid them for the extraction. You can't make this stuff up.

Had awful experiences with the Fairfield office, ended up at the Monroe office for a molar…read moreextraction for my 10 year old. Dr. Joy was absolutely incredible, she made sure to explain everything in detail. Put my mind at ease knowing exactly what was going to happen. She was kind and gentle, constantly checking with my son if he was doing ok. Her assistant held his hand and talked to him the entire procedure. Couldn't have imagined a better scenario. Will never go anywhere else.

Just had an amazing experience at Kids First Dentistry with my very apprehensive son. From the…read moreminute we walked in the door it was just such a great vibe. They had video games and a TV in the waiting room to distract him while we waited and the dentist and nurse were so gentle and kind. After trying out other "kids dentists" we have definitely found our dental home at Kids First....Bravo!!!

Always a great experience for my kid. The hygienist was superb, thanks for a wonderful time.read more

Dr. Sara and her staff are amazing with my children- ages 5 and 6. The office is bright and fun for…read morekids. They love their gold tokens to put in their prize machines! She made getting cavities filled easy!

My child had a wonderful experience at the dentist, Children Dental Associates of Hamden. The…read morestaff was very friendly and made my son laugh and enjoy the visit. Balloons were great touch.

My 5 year old son was having really bad tooth pain which turned out to be a cavity. By the time we…read morescheduled our visit with our dentist, he had two of them. Our dentist in new haven does not treat pediatric patients. We were referred to Childrens Dental Associates in Hamden. They got us in for an emergency visit within 24 hours. The staff there, especially Michelle and Dr. Chen were incredible. They put my son at ease, and explained every single thing they were doing for him. I truly feel blessed that they were able to treat my son. I will be returning here for him soon.

When we first moved to CT, I had to look for new "local" dentists and Doctors for our family; so I…read moredid what any mom does- posts on your local towns Facebook page. The Smile Spot came highly recommended, the only con- it's a ways away from where we live. However after 3 years with this dentist office, I am very HAPPY to make the trip- our son has been through a few in-depth procedures, all of which should have included some sort of "pain". I'm happy to share that our son willingly goes to the dentist, has enjoyed every visit and has genuine knowledge on how to properly maintain his oral health. I cannot thank them enough for how they operate their business, and are with myself and our family. It's always been said "it takes a village"- if you're capable of choosing the people in your "village"; the staff at Smile Spot are definitely the people I would choose over and over again!

I don't have enough kind words for this practice. I have been bringing my son here for a few years…read morenow. From the moment you walk in you are greeted with smiles and a welcome. The kid friendliness of this place is far beyond anything. My sons first visit he was more than comfortable to work with everyone for his cleaning and x rays. He has autism and the staff has incredible patience and kindness. Special needs or not; this is the best place. hands down. I recommend it every chance I get. Thank you to The Smile Spot for changing the way children look at a dentist appointment!!!

Got my child in quickly, super knowledgeable and very comfortable office for children and parents.read more

I take all three of my sons there and the entire staff has been perfectly delightful. My kids love…read moreit, they communicate well with everyone, and keep mom and dad updated every step of the way. When one of my boys needed an extraction, the staff was patient, kind, gentle, and wildly accommodating. I have not had a bad experience yet!

I feel like me adding a review for a dentist office is kind of a bad idea because you can always be…read morelike mad and give a bad review because something doesn't go your way. But honestly this places care and helpfulness is always great they truly care for your teeth health and they are here to help not hurt you in any way shape or form well that's if you need some teeth removed then that's a different story. My dental hygienist is always great who truly cares for me and my mother

My experience with their practice was disappointing. The office works are very nice and easy to…read morework with. But the dentist was to me misleading when it came to the costs. First I was told the full mouth X rays are covered by my insurance (they were not). Then the estimate for the root canal and how the amount the insurance would cover was wrong. Then the extraction costs were higher due to difficulty, which it did not seem to be. Finally I paid the bill at the end and put it behind me. Now one year later I receive a text that I owe another $540 and will be sent to collection if not paid. When I asked the reason for the additional cost the answer was not satisfactory. The best part about it all, is the tooth feels loose and I don't feel comfortable using that side. If you know a good dentist please tell me.

very nice office very friendly environment love bringing the kids…read moreThe staff is very welcoming kind and nurturing great great place

Making dentist visits fun for all. The layout, colors, and movie selection are on point. Care…read moreproviders are top notch and super kid-friendly. Quick and painless.

This is a new beautiful state of the Art office, general dentistry, cosmetic, pediatric, and…read morespecial needs... Very impressive from the staff to the Assistants and of course our amazingDr. Lee

Simply the best dental practice I've ever used. They are friendly, competent, kind, led by the…read moreincredible Dr. Lee. The staff will take on the insurance companies for you. And their new offices set the standard--I got a while-you-wait crown this week!