This review is solely from the perspective of someone trying to get an appointment and may or may…read morenot be an indicator of the quality of care you might actually receive there. I just moved to the area and my child doesn't have a dentist yet. Unfortunately he chipped a tooth so I came across this dentist because they say on their website they offer emergency care. However when they called they said they only way for me to get an appointment would be to make a appointment for a cleaning and full exam. Unfortunately it hasn't quite been six months since his last exam so I wasn't sure if my insurance would cover the cleaning yet. When I described the problem again they told me if I didn't do the cleaning I couldn't get an appointment until February. Obviously with a chipped tooth you shouldn't wait that long to receive any care--and honestly their staff should be telling people that so that the child's tooth doesn't get more damaged. I'm totally fine if they just didn't have an opening (and in fact we ended up finding a really nice office). However, I just think they should remove the claim from their website that they do emergency dental care because based on my conversation with them they basically don't.

We have been with this practice for nearly a decade, but it's become too unbearable lately…read more Despite having appointments together for three children first thing in the morning, most recently we were there for over an hour and only one child was actually seen by the dentist before we ultimately left. The hygienist said the dentist was in a procedure while we continued waiting after the cleanings of the other 2, far beyond a reasonable amount of time. Our three appointments were at the same time and I'm not sure how another procedure could have been added in between them. More concerning was the mishandling of medical records afterward. When requesting my children's records to transfer care, the office repeatedly failed to send them correctly and ultimately sent another family's children's records to me, while sending some of my children's records to a different parent. This serious HIPPA violation was only acknowledged after I pointed it out myself. The combination of excessive wait times, poor communication, and careless handling of sensitive patient information made us lose confidence in this practice entirely.

I rarely leave negative reviews, but I felt so uncomfortable at this dentist's office that I have…read moreto share my experience. From the moment we were called back, the assistant was incredibly rude. He didn't let my other kids come back with us and had me leave them alone in the waiting room. He asked what my child eats in a very judgmental tone, and then made a snarky comment implying that cavities are caused by "too much McDonald's," which felt unnecessary and insulting. On top of that, they wanted to redo X-rays we had already completed just a week prior, which felt like poor planning. If they needed new images, that should have been communicated before making me come in, instead of wasting our time. The whole experience left me feeling uneasy and judged rather than supported as a parent. We will not be returning, and I would not recommend this office to other families looking for a kind, professional environment.

This place is the best! The staff is SUPER helpful with everything, and Doctor Alarcon is so great…read morewith kids. We're always in and out quickly. I can't believe I'm writing a positive review for a dentist, but this place is the best!

Dr. Roxanne is an absolute sweetheart. She is knowledgeable and her overall spirit calms what can…read moresometimes be nerve racking with toddlers visiting the dentist for the first time.

Dr. Roxanne and her team are fantastic and caring. We always come with a TON of questions and she's…read morepatient and provides excellent advice. Her staff is quick and efficient. I'm truly grateful for such a wonderful dentist for my daughter !

Great 1st dentist experience for our daughter even though we had to wait a while (there had been an…read moreemergency). Waiting room is full of actually fun things for kids to do while waiting, beyond the average stuff. Dr. Ball was very helpful in explaining what we needed to do to care for our toddler's teeth, very personable, patient, and gentle with our little one. Front desk staff very nice too. Looking forward to going back.

From the owner: Pediatric Dentistry…read more Dr. Bana Ball is a pediatric dentist and the most recent addition to our team. After attending Centre College on a full academic scholarship and graduating summa cum laude, she received her dental degree with honors from the University of Pennsylvania in 2010, graduating at the top of her class. Dr. Ball completed her residency training in pediatric dentistry at the University of Maryland and served as Chief Resident in her final year. As part of her academic training, she co-wrote the most recent Guidelines on Restorative Dentistry for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, based on an extensive evidence-based review of the dental literature. Her residency training comprised all aspects of pediatric dentistry, including behavior modification, nitrous oxide anxiolysis, conscious and IV sedation, hospital dentistry, early interceptive orthodontic treatment, trauma management, and treatment of special needs patients. Dr. Ball is a member of the following honor societies and professional organizations: Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Kappa Upsilon, American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and the Maryland State Dental Association. She is on the medical staff at Sinai Hospital.

The consultation was efficient without feeling rushed. All my questions were answered thoroughly.read more

I have new dental insurance. My previous dentist office isn't covered so I took a gamble and went…read morewith Govans Family Dental Center because it was in my network. Making an appointment was easy. I called on a Monday, was seen the same week for a quick dental cleaning. The cleaning was so quick, I wasn't sure the dentist was done once he finished. I don't think I was there longer than 30 minutes, including completing new patient paperwork.

This place is absolutely dirty the wait area is disgusting. The health department need to inspect…read morethe waiting area . I can't bring myself to go in the back . Shame on this company.

I've been taking my oldest to Adventure dental for years and recently started my youngest with this…read moredental practice as well. They are following Covid protocols taking temperatures, seating is spaced out, and Covid screening prior to appointments which made us feel safe. The hygienist and dentists are all very patient and great with kids. They are also very supportive and informative regarding ways to care for tiny teeth. We are happy with the service here.

The level of care and genuine concern I experienced at Smile Solutions was truly outstanding. Their…read moreknowledgeable, professional, and warmly welcoming team created a friendly, family-like atmosphere that I would absolutely recommend to others. I felt completely confident that the care I received reflected the highest level of expertise.

Really good, up to date dentistry. The staff are not just superficiously friendly, but do care and…read morepay attention to your comfort. I can't imagine a better experience. Well, maybe if it cost a bit less? InDr. Ritter and his staff are very friendly and professional. most of the world, you still get what you pay for. And my amount of recent work would add up in any case. They do explain costs, options, and insurance fully we'll ahead of treatment. Overall, I am pleased.

This place was fantastic!! We recently moved to the area and needed a new pediatric dentist. The…read moreentire staff exceeded my expectations!! Zahara, Madeline and Zehava (just to name a few) all took the time to explain what they were going to do prior to doing anything, which relieved any and all anxiety. Highly recommend!!!

I love the front desk staff and my daughter saw Dr. Neel for over a decade. We always thought Dr…read more Neel was very thorough but now that she is older and has received other opinions, my thoughts are a bit different. At her first adult dental appointment, they asked why she had never received any orthodontic care and said she needed to see an orthodontist ASAP. Severe overbite and significant overcrowding that had been getting worse over the course of several years. She is now almost 20 and multiple doctors have told us that she needs 1-2 years of braces and corrective jaw surgery to fix her mouth. I'm not sure why this was overlooked since we asked Dr. Neel several times if she would ever need braces from the time she was little and he always said no. When she was older, we asked about certain things that were abnormal with her teeth/bite and he told us multiple times that there was nothing wrong. I wish he had referred us to an orthodontist while she was under his care so we could have dealt with this earlier. We feel a bit confused on why this issue was never addressed and why this was able to go untreated for so long.

The staff were skilled and patient. I appreciate their professionalism and thoughtful approach.read more

Absolutely the best dentist- highly considerate of my dental anxiety. Makes going to the dentist a…read moregreat experience. Everyone in the office is wonderful!

So I won't say anything bad about the actual work they do. But let's start at the office area, they…read moredo not verify your dental Insurance so before you set an appointment make sure you do part of their job and verify your insurance. Also they will try to hike up your dental bill so you owe them thousands of dollars because they did not want to verify my insurance. Check out some of the emails they send threatening me to pay

So to caveat on my recent Google review, this place is horrible. After all of the lackluster dental…read morecare that I experienced here where this dental practice had me nearly convinced that my tooth problem was because of "teeth grinding". I will speak my truth over and over again. After all was said and done I had a horrible dental abscess that caused the most excruciating pain that I have ever experienced in my life, and I blame this dental practice. Dr. Murphy spoke with me over the phone while I was in debilitating pain and had the nerve to suggest that he would "fit me in tomorrow for a trigger point injection". I blame this practice for being a poor representation of the dental community and whole-heartedly blame them for making me unnecessarily suffer because they have lost their way in patient care.