I would never recommend this clinic, especially if you value patient choice and respectful…read moretreatment. Before my daughter's first dental visit, I specifically called and asked if we could opt out of fluoride and X-rays. I was told this could be discussed with the doctor. Their intake paperwork even asks if you consent to X-rays, and I clearly marked no. I thought there would be a conversation. Instead, there was none. Dr. B. Gene Whitehead came in and immediately told me that if I refused X-rays, we should just leave, because they would not provide any care -- not even a simple cleaning, which I was prepared to pay cash for. I even said I would pay for the X-rays but did not want them performed, and the response was still, "No cleaning without X-rays." Dr. B. Gene Whitehead spoke to me in a dismissive and condescending way, as if patients have no say and must just obey whatever he decides. This was supposed to be my daughter's very first dental experience, and instead, I walked out feeling completely humiliated. I'm not someone who cries easily, but I left in tears from how belittled and disrespected I felt. That says everything about how poorly the situation was handled. A professional could still decline to provide a service, but with kindness and respect -- which was completely lacking here. I also want to clarify that this is not a holistic or patient-centered practice, despite how it may be recommended. They push X-rays and fluoride, and Dr. B. Gene Whitehead was very old-fashioned in his approach, showing no willingness to listen to patient concerns. Thankfully, I have already found another dentist who was happy to see my daughter for a cleaning without forcing X-rays. So yes, it is possible -- and patients deserve the right to choose what is best for their children. Overall: rude, unprofessional, misleading, and a complete waste of time.

My daughter is 4 and this was her first time visit to a dentist. She was a little anxious but…read morebeing able to board the caboose definitely made her feel more at ease. The technician that took her back was FABULOUS she took the time to explain every single step and tool to my daughter BEFORE doing it, which is exactly what my daughter needs to feel safe and secure in new places. I would recommend them to EVERYONE with Littles needing a great introductory experience at the dentist. Tooth Caboose in Plant City was the location we visited.

This dentist traumatized me as a child. I was already in foster care & vulnerable...Around 2002, at…read moretheir Clearwater office, I was forcibly held down in the chair while my teeth were drilled and filled without anesthesia. It was excruciating, terrifying, and left me with lasting PTSD and a severe fear of dentists. No child should ever go through what I experienced here. What makes it worse is that I've since found multiple reviews from other patients describing the same abuse -- restrained as vulnerable child without their parent, scared, drilled, and left traumatized. That is not "dental care," it is abuse. This practice should be shut down. Parents, please take caution and believe your children. I attached other reviews with similar experiences.

Dr. Blankenship is an amazing pediatric dentist. My son went from afraid of going to the dentist to…read moreasking to go again in one visit. Highly recommend for kiddos who struggle going to the dentist. My son also loves the games and prizes. Office staff are amazing! So thankful for the appointment reminders and efficiency.

Excellent service to this team. Last week, I brought my three children to the office for dental…read morecleaning. One of my child has cerebral palsy, and he was fearful of the noise and keeping his mouth open. The dental person, Amaris, was superb in her care for him. Sydney did a great job of taking care of my children. The doctor was gentle also with showing him the tools that they use. They are always upfront about the costs and offer services that you can decline. Great job team for taking care of my child at this location. Superb dentist.

NEVER RETURNING!! We had a really disappointing experience here. The office felt dirty and…read moreunwelcoming from the moment I walked in. The front desk staff didn't greet me or even acknowledge that I had arrived. The TV in the waiting area was blaring SO loudly it made the whole environment feel chaotic. The exam itself was extremely quick, almost rushed, which didn't leave me feeling confident that it was thorough. The back treatment area was open and crowded, which felt uncomfortable and lacked privacy. Overall the office felt disorganized and unpleasant. I definitely would not bring my child here again.

Amazing staff, caring, supportive, understanding, and treats you like family. Everything you could…read moreever hope for in a pediatric dentist and more! I came to this dentist for a 2nd opinion on my son having to get his tooth extracted due to a fractured root and I am so glad that I made that decision. Although my son did end up having to have his tooth pulled, the experience was so much better than what we could have had at the first dentist that we had seen. I was told at another dentist that my son would have to be put to sleep for his tooth extraction and that I would not be able to go back with him before he went to sleep. Needless to say I was a little taken back seeing as my kiddo is only 2 and a half years old. I decided to get a 2nd opinion and came here. I was so impressed with the staff and Dr. Davis and her great bedside manner. Dr. Davis was extremely patient and reassuring, explaining that she would be able to extract the tooth using only local anesthesia and that it was not necessary for my son to be put to sleep for such a short and simple procedure. I was also able to stay with him the whole time he was having his tooth extracted which made me feel so much better. If you need an amazing and trust worthy pediatric dentist for your little one. Look no further! This place is amazing. Thank you all for everything.

We were deeply disappointed in Dr. Maggie and her staff…read more As soon as we walked we were told that they do not accept insurance of any kind. The price was $279 for the visit but they will push you to sign up for their membership. Which is essentially a subscription program to lock in monthly revenue. All this fine it is a business. I don't fault a business for trying to be profitable but we were there specifically for a lip tie procedure for our daughter. We have a dentist that accepts our insurance but Maggie was recommended by our pediatrician because we were told she specializes in lip tie procedures. As soon as her staff realized that we were not going to be monthly reoccurring revenue but one time customers the $279 turned into over $600. It was one excuse after another. This is an emergency exam, plus a preliminary exam, plus the actual lip tie procedure..... Keep in mind the 2 exams that were over $450 took 5 minutes in a chair with no equipment other than Dr. Maggie's hands and a iphone to snap a couple pictures. I paid it out of pocket because I wanted to do what I thought was best for my daughter. We realized how incredibly deceptive this entire experience was the next day when we saw our dentist. He apparently knows Dr. Maggie because they went to dental school together. She flat out asked us where we were currently going and knew that our dentist accepted our insurance and performed lip tie procedures but purposely omitted that information while racking up the bill by 220% from the original price we were told by the front desk. When we told our Dr. how much we paid for the procedure he was furious. He said 30 minute exam plus lip tie procedure should not even come close to the price we paid. In our experience they didn't care about our financial situation or the well being of our family only how much money they could get from us in that one visit.

I went the first time and there was a miscommunication, but everything was resolved and I went back…read moreand had a nice experience. I will be going again. They care about the patients and did a nice job cleaning my teeth.

My previous 5 star rating was for Dr. Ortiz at Center for Smiles ONLY. The practice was sold and is…read morenow Smile Design. The new dentist(s) may be worthy of five stars also but I don't think it's fair that they "inherit" Dr. Ortiz's ratings. They should be required to start from scratch. I'll start by saying I don't tend to frequent anything other than privately owned and operated dental offices. Big corporations usually rotate dentists in and out so you can never develop a relationship with them. I knew Dr. Ortiz had sold his practice but was still working at Smile Design. However, They did not forewarn me prior to my last appointment approximately 6 months ago that Dr. Ortiz was no longer there and I'd be seeing someone new. The whole staff with the exception of 1 person is new. Consistency is what I absolutely LOVED about Center for Smiles. The staff never changed, they all knew you by name, and the atmosphere was like a family. The new staff couldn't even add up my total charge correctly. The receipt showed $86 but she charged my FSA card $88 & it took weeks to resolve getting that $2 put back (because you know an FSA don't play...they need to verify down to the last penny!) Ugh, I hate when a provider who was absolutely perfect either relocates or retires. Anyone have a dentist they love that you want to recommend??

I have found the last dentist I'll ever need. I am. Registered Nurse and I have no tolerance for…read morebad care. The staff and Dr. Mickelson are excellent!! I've had multiple extractions done here and an upper denture created. My care here has been excellent, the staff accommodating and friendly, and Dr Mickelson has been diligent to make sure my denture fit was correct and true and that I was completely satisfied. I love my new smile. I haven't smiled so confidently in a long time. I can't say enough good about the front office staff either. They are friendly, knowledgeable and treat you like a human being. No attitudes here!! Thanks to all involved for such great care. I'll be back soon!

Love this dentist!! Had to go in for a routine cleaning (which I dread) and it ended up being a…read moregreat experience! The front office staff were super nice and respectful. Jordan was an amazing dental hygienist and made me feel super comfortable after I told her about my sensitive teeth. she was so gentle and kind. I will definitely be going back for all of my dental needs :)

Love this dentist for my daughters. They do both General dentistry and orthodontist. My youngest…read morehad a thumb sucking issue and they suggested an appliance. She stopped sucking her thumb right away. Great ppl and great service. I would refer any family to bring their children here. I wish they also did adult dentistry.

Excellent dentist! I required a crown replacement. Dr. Beach diagnosed my situation and proposed…read morea replacement plan. I am in Florida for the winter and Dr. Beach is out of my insurance network. His office staff very efficiently contacted my insurance company and received a per-approval to proceed with the procedure and received funds from my insurance company applied to the crown replacement. Very pleased! Thank you Dr. Beach and staff!

I feel obligated to update my review from 4 years ago. I continue to receive care from Dr. Beach…read moreand his staff. I cannot say enough about the quality, the professionalism and genuine caring of all at the practice. From the minute you walk in to the time you leave you are valued, respected and taken good care of. Beach dentistry is the only practice I would trust with my dental care.