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    Transformation Dentistry

    5.0 (1 review)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Kids Only Dental Place

    Kids Only Dental Place

    3.5
    (10 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    Established in 1998
    Free estimates

    I'm posting this to warn other parents!…read more Dr. Kristen uses pressure tactics and an ultimatum-based approach instead of transparency and options. Went to my 4-year-old's visit and was told she has 5 cavities. They presented a treatment proposal totaling $4,107 and insisted there were no options other than completing all fillings under IV sedation (they quoted $1,800 for IV sedation alone). I specifically asked about alternatives--staged visits, nitrous/laughing gas, monitoring, sealants/fluoride, etc.--and was told IV sedation was the only option. I was also told I cannot be present during the procedure. One of the teeth they labeled a "cavity" is a known trauma injury to her upper left canine (tooth H) from a fall about a year ago. I witnessed the injury and the area has been stable since (you can clearly see enamel loss with dentin showing). Our family dentist previously evaluated it and documented it as trauma-related dentin exposure, not decay. This office dismissed the trauma history completely and repeatedly insisted it was "definitely a cavity." They also took X-rays, but when I asked to see the images to confirm whether cavities were between the teeth and how deep, I was told the X-rays were "deleted" and they could not show me anything--yet they still spoke in absolutes and pushed IV sedation. As if that wasn't enough, they also stated my child has a tongue tie and suggested they cut it while she is under sedation, despite the fact that she has no feeding, speech, or tongue-related issues. This was presented casually as an add-on, not as a symptom-based evaluation or referral. What pushed this over the edge: I was told they will not see my child again for cleanings unless we proceed with their recommended fillings/sedation. I have never experienced a provider withholding basic preventive care as leverage to force agreement to treatment. My child has no pain. What we needed was evidence, a clear explanation, and reasonable options. What we got was pressure, dismissiveness, missing diagnostics, and an "our way or no care" stance. We will be getting a second opinion elsewhere, and I strongly suggest other parents do the same.

    front desk lady was very rude. if you are a working mom and your mother is helping you do not go…read morehere.. they do not try to work with you they gave me permission to take the grandkids and they said that im not allowed to take them anymore. It's gotta be a parent. which is hard with my daughter going to nursing and working full-time she's doing the best she can. it was just her the dentist and the hygienist. All of them were super nice just that one lady out front. she should not work with the public with that attitude.

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    Grins & Giggles Pediatric Dentistry

    Grins & Giggles Pediatric Dentistry

    2.7
    (13 reviews)
    3.8 mi

    If you value a dental visit that respects your child's experience and your role as a parent, you…read moremay want to look elsewhere. Today we had a very disappointing experience at Grins and Giggles. For context, my daughter is three years old, and this was our first visit to this office. From the start, the environment felt anything but welcoming or child-friendly. The dental hygienist called my daughter's name without introducing herself or explaining her role, then directed us to "sit in the dark blue room." She immediately put headphones and glasses on my daughter without explaining what was going to happen. My daughter is bilingual and not yet fully proficient in English. I tried to calmly explain what the hygienist was doing, but the cleaning felt rushed and far from gentle. To make matters worse, the cartoon playing on the screen was completely inappropriate for her age--dark, scary, with fire and dragons. My daughter was visibly frightened and stayed completely silent throughout the cleaning. While waiting for the dentist, she asked to remove the headphones because she didn't want to watch it anymore. Dr. Alissa initially seemed friendlier, but the tone changed quickly when I asked why dental X-rays were being insisted upon for such a young child. She became irritated and abrupt, and told us plainly that if we did not agree to X-rays, we were not welcome at her practice. I tried to explain that, according to American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry best-practice guidelines, dental radiographs are not recommended routinely based solely on age (such as for a 3-year-old). Instead, they should be individualized based on clinical need, caries risk, medical and dental history, and the ability to visually examine tooth surfaces. Radiographs are meant to be adjunct diagnostic tools--not screening procedures--and should follow the ALARA principle (as low as reasonably achievable) to minimize radiation exposure. The response was dismissive. The impression I was left with is that insurance reimbursement matters more here than thoughtful, individualized decision-making or a child's safety. Ironically, the office still uses lead aprons, which are no longer routinely recommended based on current evidence and may even increase exposure by leading to retakes. At no point did anyone attempt to make this experience positive, comforting, or even educational for my child. There was no effort to build trust or address parental concerns. The message was essentially: be quiet, watch TV, don't ask questions--we need to check boxes and move fast. Wear the office's T-shirt next time and you'll get a prize. Frankly, it makes one wonder whether the glowing Google reviews are fueled by those same "prizes."

    Got all the way through the cleaning appointment with no mention of concern. When the dr came in to…read moredo her portion she went through all teeth, said no cavities doing great, then went to point out a different tooth movement in the x-ray, stops and says "oh wait, no there's a small cavity down here," which snowballed to an emergency at a whopping $2k quote with anesthesia... how was everything clear one second, then a huge problem the next? 8 years and multiple children through this office but I'm searching for a new practice now due to the obvious lack of honesty here.

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    Smile Design Gainesville

    Smile Design Gainesville

    2.2
    (24 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I called to get a new patient appointment and was told it wouldn't be until February 2025, and I…read morewas fine with that, but while she was taking my information, they had a cancellation! I got in the next day! The staff was really great, from the front desk to the dental assistant taking the X-rays, to the dental hygienist and the dentist. It was easy to schedule a cleaning also. Prices were reasonable, and they quality of care was great.

    Extremely pleasant and kind people. Went in for a cracked tooth and just a day later got a…read moretemporary crown. It hurts to try and eat but looking forward to having no pain in a few weeks and having this all behind me. They were willing to work with me on flexible payment. First Update: it has been about a month or so now with a temporary crown on. It was and is painful but due to that I was advised to go to another dentist who wanted half a grand to look at it. Now I'm in limbo waiting to hear back to get my crown on. Final update: 2 days after that update I was able to get in to the office for the crown. Took about an hour and a half due to some confusion with them thinking I wanted the whole tooth gone now but it's on now and oh my GOD the pain! Definitely wishing I didn't have to work today cause I just wanna go home and cry. YOUCH. Hoping in a couple weeks I'll be pain free but anxiety is high wondering if this was the best course of action for the initial cracked tooth or if I'm in for more financial and physical torment.

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