Hello, again, readers! I've compiled 2 Facebook conversations into one convenient location here, providing recommendations from our moms on Dentists and Orthodontists. We have some great in-county recommendations, and we have a few of you that apparently like I-95 a whole bunch and drive as far as Alexandria to get your teeth all sparkly! Hey, when you like someone, you like them!
Speaking of shiny- here's a shiny red disclaimer! My oldest kid is only 8, and our insurance covers 2 visits per year, so we have NOT been to all these people personally, soooo:
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Dentists
In-County Recommendations
**County Center Dental Group (Woodbridge)- have been a patient for 3 years
**Brite Stars (Lake Ridge) is great
Brite Stars!! Dr. Pham is awesome! I started taking my daughter to her when she was 2 and
a half and we just love her!
We go to Britestars pediatric dentist in Woodbridge VA, 3 of my kids go there, ages 9, 5 and 2. My 2 year old had her first visit a couple of weeks ago and loved it! She is very shy but she looked very comfortable during her visit! They let the kids choose a toy, give them a balloon, and of course they give them a new toothbrush and toothpaste. We started going there because my 5 yr old then 4 yrs old would not let our general dentist even look in her mouth. We went to britestars and she was so comfortable there that she let them clean her teeth and take xrays! She needed to have 3 fillings done and was a trooper during them too! She didnt even need "gas" to get them done! Oh, and they have tv screens on the wall and let your child watch a movie while they have their check up or procedure done.
BriteStars lets you go back with your children.
Another shootout for Dr. Pham!
Dr. Pham was able to ease all the fears that [another dentist] put into my child.
**Dr. Golden and Associates (Dale City, Burke, Quantico) LOVE them!!
My children love Dr. Al!
I had to take my daughter for an emergency visit as a new patient. Dr. Golden stayed late to fit us in and did a fantastic job. She had to go back for 3 more visits and still loves him, even though she was getting major dental work done!
Dr. Al loves us!!
**Dr. Mary Catherine Dvorak (Woodbridge) I love Dr. Kiki!
Another shout out for Dr. Kiki...hands down best ped and adult dentist ever.
**Dr. Dawn Crandall is superb. Our family dentist, whom we adore, referred us to her when we ran into an issue with my daughter. Two years later, my daughter is still talking about "My friend the dentist"!
**Dr. Creamer (Woodbridge). He is at the intersection of prince william pkwy and old bridge in the plaza across from Minnieland . His mother runs the office and tells the kids stories, photos too, of Dr Creamer as a child. The first time I took my kids there I walked in the door she said my name hugged and kissed me on the cheek introduced herself to my kids. Walked them around the office showing them around making them as comfortable as she could. Her son is a very gentle and kind man. Both of my kids had an incredible visit. He will allow parents in the room, I bounced from the room to the waiting room where my daughter was sitting. It's a small practice and the dr, hygienist and his mom watch everything going on. My friend has gone there for years and swears by him and now I do to. It's a wonderful
Out of County Recommendations
**Dr. Skordalakis (Sterling/Vienna) I hunted high and low for a pediatric dentist that was gentle and allowed parents in the exam room with their child. Took 8 years to find the guy but struck gold with Dr. Skordalakis in Sterling (and Vienna). I know it's a hike but he is soooo worth it. He has this amazingly caring and gentle demeanor that has even the littlest ones opening wide! He was able to do 2 fillings in my 2 year olds mouth with no novocaine or laughing gas! Every other pediatric dentist suggested full sedation (which we did with my older son and was frightening for me and super expensive too). But Dr. S was quick and gentle and we couldn't be happier. I've recommended him to a number of friends and everyone has said he's phenomenal.
Doesn't hurt that he's super hot too. ;-)
**Smile Ville (Alexandria)
Orthodontists:
In-County Recommendations
**Dr. Saleh (Lake Ridge) is great. HIm and the office staff are wonderful and genuinely care.
**Dr. Harold Frank (Mid County)
Love Dr. Harold Frank- he is wonderful
**Dr. Dunegan in Manassas. Love all the staff. Efficient, too.
Dr. Dunegan was my husband's orthodontist (he recently had braces) and my daughter is starting her treatment this month. Watiting room and entire office are very nice and they did a nice job with my husband's teeth.
**Dr. Daczkowski "Dr. D" (Manassas)
**Dr. Stern (Woodbridge and Manassas offices)- I saw Dr. Stern and loved him!!
**Dr. Hessamfer (Woodbridge)- Dr. Hessamfer and his staff in Woodbridge have been fabulous.
My son began treatment in August and we've been very happy with his treatment.
**Dr. Rosenberg (Gainesville and Burke) is the best!
Non-County Recommendations
**Dr. Bagden (Springfield) he is pretty renowned, but his prices reflect what I would have spent at another location for the work I needed.
**Dr. Metzdorf (Fair Lakes) Dr. Metzdorf is worth the drive. IT's a father-son team. He did my braces when I was a kid and I had a very difficult case!
**YesBraces Orthodontics for Children and Adults (Springfield) is wonderful and they are worth the drive. My daughter has Invisalign Teen and she enjoys going to their office.
**Dr. Hamman at Kingstowne Orthodontics (Alexandria) is awesome n has been around ortho her whole life- very honest n caring Dr U r a family member as soon as u walk n that door
Are we missing your favorite? Leave a comment and let us know!! Want to give an additional shout-out to your favorite? Leave a comment for that, too!! (You may also respectfully disagree with one of these, but please ensure your comments are not slanderous and keep them PG rated with the language)
Dr. Golden is fantastic! all of my children go there and all are under 5. They are happy to see the dentist! The staff is the most kind of ANY dr office i have dealt with in NoVA. Dr. Golden takes the time to really explain any issues. A great group of people there!
ReplyDeleteHello! I'd like to recommend Dr. Mala Britto with Britto's Children's Dentistry, located on the corner of Prince William Parkway and Hoadly Road (the same building as Frostie Moose!). I recently took my 2 year old there for his first visit, and Dr. Britto and her staff were wonderful. My son is terrified of any kind of doctors or nurses, so I was worried how it would go. However, they were so patient with him, and gained his trust quickly by letting him brush a stuffed dragon's teeth, blowing up a glove into a balloon, and singing songs to him. He really enjoyed getting to pick out his own toothbrush and flossing tool as well.
ReplyDeleteThe office itself is very clean and inviting. The exam area doesn't separate the children, so he was able to see that other children were getting their teeth cleaned as well, and felt more comfortable.
I was going to take my daughter to Dr. Golden but was told I would not be allowed with my daughter during her cleaning. She is only a year old and is dealing with stranger anxiety. I had to get her an appointment at such a young age because we are going over seas and she has to be seen by a dentist and cleared before we go. I understand with a child who is older not wanting parents back there because children can act up more with parents but wiht a one year old I think it is ridiculous. I found a different dentist.
ReplyDeleteI just visited a new office in Gainesville - Sporting Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
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