You know a pediatric dentistry is doing something right when my kids literally BEG me to go to the dentist. Everyone is incredibly friendly and kid oriented. Imagine mixing a preschool teacher with a dentist, that's Shiny Chompers. They welcome new patients by name, and the reception is filled with TV, toys, tablets, and a large fish tank. Parking can be limited, but there is an elevator to take the stroller up to the second floor that the office is located on. They are incredibly thorough and make each session enjoyable and comfortable. They have tvs and sunglasses for kids to use during their dental appointments and always send kids home with a goody bag and token to use at one of the many vending machines filled with prizes in the lobby. read more

It pains me to write this review. And I gave this some time and consideration for a long time. I was initially excited to see a practice run by two women. My daughter had a cavity and the Dentist suggested that instead of just giving my daughter a filling , a white cap would look better aesthetically. Trying to get my daughter to hold still for something that took that long was very challenging. This ended up being a two day procedure. I was not forewarned about how difficult this would be for a child her age. Because , of the difficulty ( she was terrified and it took 3 people to hold her to have this done ) the work wasn't done well. This was done to her two front teeth. Although she only had a cavity on one two both were filed , the affected tooth more . Within months the cap fell off.;(3 months) My daughter rarely smiles with her teeth showing since this happened. Before this she always had a big smile. I have taken her to two Dentist since and been told this was totally unnecessary work that was done to her. I know as a Mom this has impacted her self esteem. I thought this was great two women running a Dental Practice. I was referred to them by my regular dentist. But , now almost a year later I realize what a mistake it was to trust this practice. Every time I have to beg my daughter to show to smile big and she won't I think of this. I hope no other child experiences this read more

Great dental care. My son loves to come here. The staff is professional, personable and kid friendly.

Highly recommend! Excellent with children and prompt with appointments. My son loved them!

My children have been patients at Shiny Chompers for 6 years. This is the best pediatric dentist office hands down. The entire staff is friendly and the office is inviting. We are always seen on time and each child is done in 30 minutes for a routine check-up. It is awesome to be able to take three children (ages 12, 5 & 3) to the dentist at the same time. My youngest was really nervous about the dentist. Her first visit was at 11 months. The hygienist was very patient with her and by the end of the visit my baby actually opened her mouth to get her teeth checked. She's very stubborn so we were amazed. I have recommended Shiny Chompers to all of my family and friends. We recently moved to Jessup but we still make the trip to see Dr. Richardson. read more

Bad news: My daughter had a cavity. Good news: Shiny Chompers filled it and it was a fun experience for her. Seriously. Can I get my teeth done here? Also, we switched insurances a year ago and the new insurance said I wasn't covered when I really was; they were just messing up. The front desk was so patient about it and really helped. read more

If I could give this place 10 stars I would. Dr. Ritchie is absolutely amazing with kids and she's very friendly and polite as well. The front staff is also very accommodating with appointments and pre-authorization requests. My kids have been coming here for a couple years now and I plan on keeping them there for as long as they can be patients! The atmosphere is very inviting for kids, each of the rooms has a bright color theme so it makes for a very cheerful place. I brought my 6 year old for a filling and she had no idea that she even got a shot. She was watching a cartoon the whole time and had no anxiety whatsoever. I only wish Shiny Chompers would see adults too because they are just awesome! read more

I wish i could have gone to a pediatric dentist office like this when i was little! The office is full of bright colors, distractions, and incentives to make going to the dentist fun for the little ones. My daughter is still a little timid about going to the dentist, but seeing Dr. K and Dr. Richie and the fabulously gentle hygienists makes the visits easier. She loves getting the token to get a prize at the end. I would recommend this office to everyone! read more

Friendly staff, Knowledgeable doctors, Clean facility, very cute play room... highly recommended

Love this office! Brittney is amazing! She is super great with kids and genuine! Been coming here for a bit now and love the office! Dr is amazing! Can't give this place enough recognition :) read more

I worked for an Orthodontist that referred about 90% of her patients to Dr. Richardson and her husband Mr. Dr. Richardson for Oral Surgery inquiries. From where I am in Columbia, it's a bit far (not too far), but I absolutely trust this dentist and get such a homely, warm feeling when I'm in her office. She's awesome. Also, it's always a bonus to see, not only, successful women, but successful women of color. read more

I couldn't have been more impressed with our experience at Shiny Chompers! They go out of their way to make going to the dentist great for kids! We arrived for my 4 year old's first visit and everyone was so friendly. Her name was on a board for new patients, and the waiting room is awesome with a fish tank with fish that look like Nemo and Dory. There are iPads on the wall loaded with games, books, magazines...all kinds of things to make the experience fun. Brittany was our dental tech and she was amazing! They had lots of the tools in my little one's favorite color, I'm guessing using the info from their intake Form! Everything was geared towards making things fun and easy! Brittany was so awesome with my daughter, she kept her smiling and having fun the whole time! Dr. Maya saw us to do a quick teeth check! She was so friendly, efficient and gave me tips on continuing to keep our daughter cavity free. Shiny Chompers is probably the best experience I've ever had in a dental office, highly recommend! read more

Disappointed. I tried to make an appointment for my kids and my insurance carrier does not put them on the policy until a paper claim is filed which is after the visit and instead of working with me they just kept telling me how unusual it was and how they couldn't do anything for me. Happy to take my insured children elsewhere. read more

Absolutely love this dentist.. was referred by a friend years ago and my kids love it. The care and attention they receive from the staff is amazing, from the front desk to the attendants, and hygienists.. Dr. Richie and Dr. Mya are very attentive and helpful and explain everything thoroughly. My children love going to the dentist and Shiny Chompers is the reason why! read more

This is the BEST pediatric dentist office in Maryland. Hands Down! The front end office staff is a pleasure to deal with. Dr. Richardson is such a gifted and talented pediatric dentist. Both of my children LOVE to go to the dentist. It is great to take my children who are not afraid but look forward to the overall experience. You will NOT be disappointed! read more

i have been coming to shiny chompers for 3 years, when i started coming no problem making appointments. i call to schedule my kids cleaning and they give a app for 3 months from today. because they don't have any appointments till them. that's ridicules after i'm a patient already. i will be looking else were. there taking more patient than they can handle. and exciting patients have to wait for months not acceptable. read more

We LOVE Dr. Richie! She is such an incredible pediatric dentist. Her office is so modern, hip, and so inviting. Her staff are so awesome. My son has been seeing her since he was 1.5 years old. I'm not lying, but you will see her multiple certifications at the most elite dental programs in the nation: UPenn, Columbia, and Harvard. What in the world? Pretty impressive if you ask me. Truly, I'm so glad I found Dr. Richie! She's amazing with children and incredibly patient and knowledgeable. I've referred Dr. Richie to many of my friends and they all love her! Take your kids there. It's an awesome experience for sure. read more

This place is fantastic! I wish they offered services for adults. They are very thorough, and very nice to the kids. They are well prepared with toys, tv, freebies and rewards. Game console and toys in the large waiting room area, kind receptionists and hygienists. I've taken my daughter here since she turned 1, she is now 4 and still loves going to the dentist. read more

I wish I would have had the time to write this sooner but I have been in the hospital. I brought my granddaughter in to see Dr. Maya a couple of weeks ago for a dental procedure. I was horribly disgusted with the dental assistants attitude towards my granddaughter. Her name was Kenya I believe. She was rude as soon as she called our name. She got really frustrated with my granddaughter because she cried due to extreme dental phobia. She made ride comments to which Dr. Maya didn't even correct her for. After the procedure was over, she failed to give us instructions, a token for a prize in which we receive evrytime and basically just walked us up front and di not even say bye. If my granddaughter was just a rude child acting out I would understand the frustration, but she has true dental anxiety. We came in to see Dr. Maya before this and had a different assistant who was great, but dealing with Ms. Kenya and her attitude has made me switch dental practices. If you don't want to be treated rudly, I recommend you NOT going to Shiny Chompers. The worst expierence ever and so unprofessional!! I will be letting all of my family and friends know. read more

I took my 13 month old here today and he loved it! The staff was super friendly and great with him, and very fast cleaning his teeth! We had a great first appointment and are looking forward to many more at this location! read more

If you have trust issues like me and have a problem with just anyone taking care of your kids.. Shiny chompers if the place for your kids. I made an appointment for my twins to be seen on 11/9/15. We were met by pleasant staff and an equally pleasant hygienist. The hygienist was so great with the kids and patient when my son couldn't figure out how to bite down to do his x-rays. When I mentioned that I wish I made my oldest son an appointment, the hygienist didn't hesitate to look at the schedule and mention that there were 3 openings that day and I should ask the front desk to put him in. The front desk put him in with not a sigh, complaint, or issue. The office goes out of the way to ensure the comfort of the little patients from games in the waiting room to tvs hanging over the seats as get their teeth clean. The kids were s excited and pleased with their visit that when we bumped into the dentist outside of the office after their visit, my son ran up to her and said hello. It is a 30 minute drive from our home but the staff made it worth our drive. read more

Shiny Chompers is the best hands down!!! The staff is highly professional and treats their smaller patients in a way that makes my boys love going to the Dentist!!! I didn't have that experience as a child - so I am very happy that my sons are able to feel this way about their oral health. Keep up the excellent work!!! read more

I could not be happier with my experience here. My two year old son was teething and having gum issues and I did a random search on google and found them. I was nervous because my son had never been to a dentist before and his teeth/gums were causing him a lot of pain. When we walked in, the front office staff, the hygienists and the dentist were all so friendly and assuring. The dentist immediately diagnosed what was wrong, told us how to take care of the problem, and reassured me not just as a patient but as a mom. She thoroughly answered all my questions and gave us the best care we could have asked for. I loved how empathetic and fully competent they were. They didn't recommend any extra stuff that my son didn't need (given my son was in a lot of pain, I SO appreciated that!), and I fully trusted what they were saying to me as the best treatment plan for my son. I look forward to bringing my son back for regular check ups here and would recommend anyone to go see them! Thanks for your kindness and your competence!! read more

My wife and I had taken our 3 yr old daughter to another dentist prior to this one, and she did not like them at all. She screamed, cried, and they could barely get a glimpse at her teeth. The staff at the old place was friendly but they were an adult dentist office who also did some pediatric dentistry. Shiny Chompers however, is specifically for children. It's got bright friendly colors, an xbox360 and wii in the waiting room to play on, child friendly TV shows in the background, and an amazingly patient and gentle staff. The hygienist helped my daughter pick out a new toothbrush, convinced her to look at her teeth, showed her her own teeth in a mirror, let her look at the tools, and it was just wonderful. It's been a week since her appointment, and she's now taking her dolls to the "tooth doctor" during playtime and is quoting the staff from here while giggling. :D read more

If your child is just needing a routine checkup and no work is needed, the ladies at Shiny Chompers are amazing. They were great at making the experience fun and enjoyable for both my nervous toddlers. BUT if work is needed I would go elsewhere!!!! My biggest issue is they wanted to sedate my daughter (not nitrous, serious drug sedation that requires a full day of recovery) for each of the 3 visits they said she would need. I understand if a child has a history of freaking out that sedation would be recommended, but just for fillings... NO WAY! Did I mention sedation is $200 and not covered by insurance? So it would have been $600 in sedation alone out of pocket, not including any work done. So I went elsewhere for a second opinion. They were able to do all repair work needed in only 2 visits and with only nitrous. Also, a tooth that Shiny Chompers said was a root canal (they call it a pulpotomy on baby teeth) DID NOT need a root canal at all and was only a filling!!! I saved over $568 by opting NOT to continue the treatment plan with Shiny Chompers. If you want to pay $200 to drug your child each visit, by all means, give Shiny Chompers a shot. But otherwise I would highly recommend you go elsewhere for any dental work needed. read more

Absolutely amazing experience here - the front desk, the hygienist, + Dr Richie were all wonderful. Beautiful office and the perfect experience for little ones. My boys, 4 + 2 didn't want to leave. Thank you Shiny Chompers! read more

Seriously the best! Taking 3 kids to the dentist can be challenging. Everyone at this office makes it a pleasant and enjoyable experience. The atmosphere and talent deserves 10 stars! These people were born to care for children. I can't say enough about the staff and office. Highly highly recommend. We love Ms. Kirsten! read more

This place rocks! I tell you - the ladies in the office are on their job! Mrs. Richardson is wonderful. This office is clean, organized, well prepared, efficient, and wonderful with kids. My 6 year old likes going to the dentist NOW. Did you read the last sentence? Her first experience was horrid and a good friend told me about Shiny Chompers! I wish they saw adults!!!!! read more

I just took my 1yr old there yesterday for her first check up,and from the moment I walked in I loved this place.From Having a welcome new patients sign in the lobby with your child's name,Xboxes & wii's,fish tanks,tablets in every room, a designated play area for the wee little ones this place is so cool I wish I could go there. The staff is nothing less then amazing as well our hygienists was named Kim and she did every and anything to make my daughter feel so welcomed and comfortable,not to mention Dr Richardson is the BEST at what she does!!! I can't wait to go back in 6 months lol read more

Dr. Richardson is kind, patient, and very sweet. She completely caters to children who are apprehensive of dentists and who are terrified of anyone getting near their mouths. She performed my daughter's surgery and explained every step to me. Likewise, the dental hygenists are equally kind and patient with children. I cannot recommend Shiny Chompers and the staff highly enough. read more