I have not personally met Dr. Stubbs, so I can't speak negatively about him directly. However,…read moreduring the short period of about five months that my son was a patient, most of our interactions were with the staff who handled the tightening and adjustments of his braces, and those ladies were very kind and sweet. My one-star review is solely based on a very unpleasant experience with the office manager who handles billing. Back in October, she and I had a conversation about getting my son back in for treatment due to some unfortunate personal circumstances. She informed me that I could not schedule an appointment unless I made an upfront payment, which I was not comfortable doing at the time. I decided to wait a few months until I was more financially stable. This was especially disappointing because I had previously been told that my other son would need braces about six months from our last visit. Fast forward to January 2026: I called the office with the intention of scheduling both of my sons together--one who had previously been a patient and one who had never been a patient--for orthodontic treatment. Before I was even given the opportunity to explain my plan or discuss any payment options, the office manager immediately brought up my first son's account and refused to schedule either child. She specifically stated, "If you didn't uphold your payments for one son, how can we trust you to pay for the other son's treatment?" She continuously talked over me and did not allow me time to explain my intentions or discuss payment arrangements. She then claimed that I owed over $2,000 for services my son never received and stated that I would need to pay over $400 toward that balance before she would even consider scheduling my other son, who had never been a patient. I expressed that I did not agree with how the office was handling this situation and felt we were being treated unfairly, especially since services were never rendered. This interaction felt more like a money grab than patient care. When I voiced my concerns, she attempted to intimidate me by repeatedly referencing the contract I signed, stating that payment was required whether or not my son attended appointments. She also claimed that all orthodontic offices operate this way, which I know is untrue. My entire family has had braces, and before moving to the Tampa Bay area, my son attended a dental office that never charged for services that were not provided. My advice to anyone considering this office: please read your contract carefully. I never expected to be in a situation where life circumstances would interfere with my ability to bring my son to appointments, but the moment that happened, I was treated poorly and made to feel like a criminal rather than a parent trying to do the right thing for her children. Both of my sons are now patients at a different orthodontic office one that values families, communicates respectfully, and does not penalize patients for services that were never received.

Dr. Stubbs, Maria, Jessica, Aracely, Cassie are the best office staff, orthodontist and orthodontic…read moreassistance Brandon has to offer!! My favorite time of year for visiting the office is during Christmas and Halloween and since my children have been coming to Dr. Stubbs for eight straight years I've got to enjoy a lot of holidays with the office staff. They never disappoint. They're always as equally as happy to see my son and I as we are to see them. When we walk into this office and it is stress free, there is no white coat syndrome or fear for my son. And he has never felt uncomfortable around Dr. Stubbs and his staff. They know us by name and it's definitely that small town, Cheers feeling!

If you are an adult seeking orthodontic treatment, avoid Dr. Abdoney at all cost. You will be…read moretreated like a child or a teenager. I am an adult, I terminated my treatment because I was satisfied with my teeth prior to the designated time frame. Dr. Abdoney was not happy and removed my braces begrudgingly. He was rude and make no attempt to make me feel happy about my treatment. I signed a form terminating treatment only to be subsequently billed for arbitrary charges. My credit card on file was charged without authorization. When I attempted to resolve the issue, they billed my card again. Buyer beware, this office is filled with greed and unethical billing/business practices.

My daughter just finished her braces treatment - her teeth are beautiful now! Thanks Abdoney!read more

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.

Had an awesome Invisalign experience here. Staff and the Docs are great. They really care about you…read moreand do what's best for their patients.

When we began the journey I would have highly recommended this office, as we end our journey I…read morewould caution you to do your research. When we signed on to this we were never provided a time expectation. However when I was a child in braces I was in my braces for 2 years and seen EVERY 4 weeks religiously by my orthodontist. How is my child going to complete her treatment plan in 2 years when they only schedule her every 8 weeks?!? That is if they have availability to see you that often. No we are being told her treatment plan was for 2 years but it's been four so they're pulling the plug. My child never sees the same doctor consistently. When I raised concerns her dentist had about her decalcification I was told by her original orthodontist "once we have her smile perfected the dentist can go in to fix any small cavities." It wasn't until she started seeing a second (and third) orthodontist through their office that and concerns were voiced. Now that we're ending our treatment plan I'm being told that the unlimited retainers that my payment plan was supposed to cover may not be that. When I mentioned ordering an extra set of retainers in case one was lost to avoid going with them. I was told I would need to pay for the second set. My advice. Make sure you're child is mature enough to take on this commitment. Make sure you know how long the treatment plan is for your child and what exactly it covers. Ask for a second opinion. I'm learning now that the treatment plan and time is not what others would have recommended. I know all businesses are meant to make a profit, but I feel I may have been talked into a orthodontic factory that didn't consider my child's best interest

Dr Scarola did my daughter's orthodontic treatment and did a fantastic job. He included her in the…read moretreatment, telling her it was a partnership and she had to do her part in taking great care of her teeth and made her feel grown up and responsible. She took it very seriously, thanks to the importance he placed on it and the way he talked to her with respect and honesty. I am a dental hygienist myself and very particular and a little snobby about the care I and my family members receive. So my review should be worth double weight! Haha! I should add that I refer many, many patients to him and will cry bitter tears, should this guy ever retire!

Excellent experience with Dr. Scarola! He really takes the time to discuss and explain treatment…read moreoptions and truly cares about his patients. The entire office staff is organized and professional. We have never had to wait long to be seen and Dr. Scarola actually does all the device installation and adjustments himself instead of allowing his assistant to do wires as many orthodontists now do. Highly recommend!

Fantastic orthodontist. Everyone is so helpful and kind while giving you excellent orthodontic…read morecare. My wife, our oldest child, and myself have or are currently doing orthodontic work here and couldn't be more happy with the care we have received.

They were awesome and they answered everything I had questions for. Definitely want to use them for…read moremy future needs.

Dr. Turke is an extremely honest, very competent orthodontist. He has treated my daughter's teeth…read morefor over three years. He also did a consult for my son and myself. If you don't need orthodontic work, he will tell you; he isn't looking to simply make money, he really cares about his patients. I would highly recommend.

Dr. Turke is always on time and has great pricing. He is very family friendly. No bells and…read morewhistles, just great and honest care.

Hess Orthodontics in FishHawk is amazing--Dr Mesha and Dr Uririch are fantastic!Truly!read more

Staff is always very nice! Scheduling was easy and they worked with our schedule. I definitely…read morewill be taking the rest of my kids here.

Finding the right orthodontist felt overwhelming, until I walked into Shannon Orthodontics. From my…read morevery first consultation, the team made me feel comfortable, informed, and genuinely cared for. Over the past year, I've been working closely with them on my smile transformation, and I can confidently say I'm in amazing hands. If you're considering braces or orthodontic treatment in the area, run to Shannon Orthodontics. Can't wait to show off the final results soon!

"I live two and a half hours away and scheduled an appointment for 9:20. I was told at 9:18 that my…read moreretainers weren't ready and that I'd need to move my appointment. This was extremely frustrating and felt like a waste of my time and effort, especially considering the long drive I made to be here. Better communication and consideration for patients' schedules is definitely needed. Based on this experience, I cannot recommend this office."

This office was so awesome. They made my daughter feel so welcomed and calm with having to get…read morebraces. She was able to ask her own questions and they provided her with information in a way that a 13 year old understands. So happy to be dealing with them over the next 18 months. Definitely a Happy Parent

I thought Dr. Mary Shehata was nice, but I soon realized how condescending she really is. This…read moremedical "professional" had the audacity to call me "too sensitive." Since when does an employee at a business have the right to say what they think about a paying customer? Especially when it's not true. It was just a nasty jab. Her behavior was precipitated when I tried to explain to her the scene that a non-patient had made in the lobby earlier that day. The daughter of the non-patient, who looked like a member of the Insane Clown Posse, kicked my foot. This brat...I mean little girl told her mom I gave her a nasty look. I explained to her mother that her daughter kicked my foot. Her mother asked her if she said sorry. The little girl started crying. The mother told her daughter that I should've sat back in my seat. This was ridiculous. There was so much room in that office that the girl should not have made any contact with me. The girl started crying, and her mom continued to make a fool out of herself and her daughter. Two of the front desk staff instigated the hostile non-patient by laughing. Not only was I a patient, but the rest of my family was as well. Having to endure the behavior of that belligerent woman, who wasn't even a patient, was just the beginning. The office manager stated she does not make excuses for her staff's behavior, but that's all she did. I told the office manager that my family would not be back. The office manager and Shehata proceeded to tell me that I should think about it and not make a rash decision. Who the heck do they think they are? They couldn't care less about my family. My family did not need a payment plan. We paid in full. So SouthShore Orthodontics can keep the one unstable non-patient and lose three others because we have found a better and more professional orthodontist's office. I changed my star rating for SouthShore Orthodontics from 1 star to 5 stars only because of Dr. Ahrens. He swooped in with professionalism and kindness. If my family only worked with Dr. Ahrens, we would still be patients at SouthShore Orthodontics. Although the paperwork I requested was incomplete, I was happy to receive something. If it wasn't for Dr. Ahrens, nothing would have happened.