Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center
Information about Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center
78504, McAllen
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
Welcome to Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center, where we are dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric dental care in a fun and stress-free environment! Our mission is to ensure that your child's visit to our practice is comfortable and enjoyable, fostering a positive attitude towards dental health from an early age.
Led by Dr. Mohamed and his team of professionals, every child receives specialized care tailored to their needs, ensuring optimal dental development free from disease or phobias. We understand that each child is unique, which is why we work closely with families to promote lifelong dental health.
As proud members of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and other esteemed organizations, we adhere to their guidelines and recommended practices. Your satisfaction is our priority! We are here to make each visit a special moment for your child because at Growing Smiles, we consider our patients part of our family.
Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center:
Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center is renowned for its exceptional care and welcoming atmosphere tailored specifically for kids. Parents consistently praise the friendly and professional staff, including Dr. Mohamed and Dr. Siedow, for their ability to make dental visits enjoyable and stress-free for children. The clinic is well-organized and maintains a clean, inviting environment that helps alleviate any anxiety kids may feel about dental appointments.
Key highlights about Growing Smiles include:
- Highly skilled and patient staff: From the dentists to the dental hygienists, every team member is attentive and dedicated to ensuring their young patients feel safe and comfortable.
- Efficient appointment processes: Many parents appreciate the short wait times and quick, seamless appointments, allowing families to manage their busy schedules.
- Child-friendly environment: The clinic is designed to engage children, making dental visits fun rather than fearful. Numerous reviews specifically mention how much kids enjoy going to the dentist.
- Excellent communication: Parents note that the staff takes the time to explain procedures, ensuring they feel informed and involved in their child's care.
Overall, Growing Smiles is a highly recommended choice for families looking for a dependable pediatric dental practice that prioritizes both quality care and a positive experience for children.
Services and Treatments
Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great experience on my brackets process, clear explanation, doctor, nurses and receptionist have Great attitude.
Fantastic experience: For our kid first experience visiting a dentist was wonderful! Doctors and all the staff are very nice and kind and have a very cool way to make feel the kids safe and happy.
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Fantastic experience: Growing Smiles has an amazing staff. They are always very friendly, attentive and give you detailed instructions of what will be done.
Fantastic experience: We loved this place. Waiting time to go in was less than 10minutes, they kept my kids so calm while doing dental work. Dr Mohammed bedside manners was great. My kids said they were so nice to them and that is such a satisfaction to me. We will definitely keep this place as my kids dentist !
Fantastic experience: So far so good. I cannot stress this enough. This place is hands down one of the best kids dental clinics in the valley. I have had nightmare visits at other places. I highly recommend it!
Fantastic experience: OMG best dental ever! I have 1.5yr old. Our first visit was amazing! 1.) SUPER organized 2.) So much entertainment for the kids 3.) staff is patient and friendly 4.) Quick to the Job and done 5.) Very Patient with our fuzzy baby There is just so much that you need to see it in person.
Negative experience: *UPDATE* i had written the review based on what i was being told by my husband at the time. As a mother, it made me feel upset for the way things were handled with my son. This was going to be his 2nd procedure. His first procedure was done differently. They may have taken their time and had patience with my son because it was done. My son went back a 2nd time and was left feeling drugged up without the procedure being done. I should’ve waited to write the review because as soon as the employee saw it, they went and confronted my husband about it. I don’t know how they are taught to handle negative reviews. But where I work, if a patient leaves feeling unsatisfied, then fix it for the next time. There is no need to ambush someone with the review that they DID NOT even write themselves!! And yes, I WILL NOT be taking my son back there. Very disappointed. I’ve been taking my son here since his very first dentist appointment. They were always so quick. Waiting time was very minimum and that’s what I liked about it. And after today, now I know why their wait time is short. Because behind closed doors they are quick with their patients. My son was supposed to have a procedure done and because they wanted to HURRY up, it caused my son to panic. He is only 4 yrs old! What’s wrong with taking your time!? Making sure the medicine kicks in correctly so that the procedure could be done! Because of this, my son didn’t let himself and we were told “Oh well, maybe come back in a year and see if the cavity didn’t get worse.” Are you kidding me!!!! I’m so disappointed!!!!
Fantastic experience: I have taken my children to other local dentistries due to changes in insurance. Before finding Growing Smiles, I had gone to another dentistry that didn’t explain treatment plans, wanted treatment to be completed 3-4 months from diagnosis, and clearly did not specialize with care for special needs children. As soon as I contacted Growing Smiles, they were very knowledgeable and checked insurance before the appointment. They have family rooms that can accommodate three patients at a time which is beneficial for families taking multiple children at the same time. They also do treatment on separate days for each patient in the family due to the specialized care they provide the child during their treatment day. They will not hold your child down if they are unable to do treatment (fillings/crowns/extractions) in office, instead they complete treatment at a surgery center or at a hospital. They focus on keeping the patient comfortable and safe during treatment. They call to check in on patient and provide after care instructions for patient. They will not allow a patient to leave the facility after treatment if they aren’t doing well due to safety reasons, which is preferable as I would rather stay under the care of the provider if my child was not doing well after sedation. That’s more than what I expected from a dentist. They focus on care and safety for the patient. If you want your child to be taken care of by a professional dentist and their staff who knows what they’re doing, this is your place to go. Definitely a great place to go! Highly recommended.
Ms Lozano! Thank you for your incredible review!!
Thank you don’t entrusting Growing Smiles
Fantastic experience: Always very kind and friendly staff. And short waiting time. The Dr is always very kind and explains everything so well and always asks if i have any concerns or questions. A wonderful Dr!
Fantastic experience: Wouldn’t take my daughter anywhere else!! Great service, friendly staff❤️
Fantastic experience: Great first experience for my 3 kids. I had to switch dentists and the switch was smooth and staff is very friendly.
Fantastic experience: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Amazing! Growing Smiles Children’s Dentist with Dr. Mohamed and his associates is hands down the best place for kids’ dental care. From start to finish, the experience is exceptional. Our appointment time was honored, and we were in and out so efficiently – a lifesaver when you’re managing kids’ schedules! The entire staff is incredibly friendly and welcoming, making the environment so kid-friendly that my son actually enjoys going to the dentist. Special shoutout to Sandra, the dental hygienist, who is a true angel! She made my son’s cleaning a breeze by explaining every step of the process in a way that kept him calm and engaged. Her creative and fun names for the “scary” tools turned what could have been a stressful experience into a fun one. My son wasn’t scared at all – he was fascinated! I can’t recommend Growing Smiles enough. If you’re looking for a place where your kids feel safe, cared for, and even have fun at the dentist, this is it! Thank you to the amazing team for making every visit so wonderful. I'll be taking my son and daughter here indefinitely and recommending to all my friends.
Fantastic experience: Very satisfied with the attention and care my child receives at every appointment.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center as a great dental clinic for kids. The team went above and beyond to create a warm, welcoming, and child-friendly environment that helped make the visit a pleasant experience for my kids.
Thank you for the great review, Maikel.
Fantastic experience: Great staff, super friendly and nice, Dr Mohamed is the best ,super nice and professional, thank you staff
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so happy to hear you had a great experience with Dr. Mohamed and our team. Your support means the world to us!
Fantastic experience: Nothing short of exceptional service from all staff members! We love growing smiles
Thank you, Laura! Your kind words mean so much to us! We’re so grateful to have you as part of our Growing Smiles family and can’t wait to keep your smiles shining bright!
Fantastic experience: We live in Elsa and drive to McAllen because this office is worth it! The office has superb customer service and IS friendly. Trust me take your whole family and your littles here you won’t be disappointed.
Thank you so much for your kind words and for making the trip to see us! We’re so grateful for your trust and are thrilled to be a part of your family’s smile journey!
Fantastic experience: I am so happy we found Growing Smiles! Staff is amazing with the kids. We started coming here years ago when my son had so much fear of the dentist office. He has special needs and because of how good and patient they are with him, he has come such a long way. My son is now 14 years old and today he had his first filling ever. I was so worried how it was going to go. I didn’t want this to be a set back from how comfortable he is at the dentist now, and I’m so happy to say that it wasn’t! He did awesome! Dr. Becerra and her assistant Julie were AMAZING with him!! They made him feel comfortable and at ease. I couldn’t believe how smooth it went, thanks be to God. I mean it when I say they are AMAZING! I wouldn’t take my child anywhere else!
Thank you, Cindy, for such a heartfelt and amazing review! We are so honored to be part of your son’s journey and to see how far he’s come. Knowing that he felt comfortable and at ease means the world to us. Dr. Becerra and Julie will be thrilled to hear your kind words. Thank you for trusting us with his care—we’re so proud to have your family as part of our Growing Smiles family!
Fantastic experience: Growing Smiles is a kid's dream! The friendly staff and fun atmosphere make dental visits a breeze. My kids actually look forward to their appointments, and I couldn't be happier with the quality of care they receive.
We’re so thrilled to hear that Growing Smiles feels like a dream for your family! Your kind words mean the world to us!
Fantastic experience: Always great service at Growing Smiles! They make Jacob feel so comfortable. He leaves with a smile every time.
Thank You for Your Kind Words!
We're thrilled to hear about your positive experiences at Growing Smiles, and we truly appreciate your feedback!
Jacob's comfort and smiles are our top priorities, and it warms our hearts to know he leaves our practice with a smile every time. We're here to make dental visits enjoyable and stress-free for our young patients.
Fantastic experience: I love the friendliness and patience the team has at this place. After a horrible experience at Little Heroes in San Juan, with sedation of my child without completing the work and their interest in just insurance money rather than having patience with my 7 year old during a sedation in with he got anxious. Contrary to them here at Growing Smiles Dr. Carlos Mohamed is the best in Children Dental Practice, his work, the patience and professionalism of what he is doing really shows with the whole team. Everyone there is so friendly and caring to their clients. Now my son reminds me when his next visit will be because we love it here.
It means the world to us that you and your son feel comfortable and cared for at Growing Smiles. Dr. Mohamed and our entire team are dedicated to providing the best experience possible, and we’re thrilled to hear your son now looks forward to his visits! Thank you for trusting us—we’re so happy to have your family as part of our Growing Smiles family!
Fantastic experience: I love the staff! They are all so good with the children! They are also fast and organized
Thank you so much, Clarissa! We’re so happy to hear that you love our staff and had a great experience. We always strive to make visits smooth, fun, and comfortable for our little patients!
Fantastic experience: The staff is always nice when we're here.never had any issues bringing our daughter in.
Negative experience: They never have appointments available to see the dentist sooner due to a toothache. Don’t know what type of system they use but every time I go they never have my insurance on file. Oh and the treatments they schedule them 2/3 months after visits. And if you leave a bad review they erase them my kids won’t be going there anymore
Fantastic experience: I can't say enough great things about Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry! From the moment we walked in, the entire team made us feel so welcome and comfortable. Dr. Becerra was incredibly kind and patient while working with my toddler, making the whole experience stress-free. My daughter absolutely loved the dental assistant, Denise, who was the SWEETEST and so interactive with her. She kindly answered all of my questions and was very reassuring throughout the visit. Denise really made my little one and I feel at ease during the entire process. We also had the pleasure of meeting another dental assistant, Natalia, who was just as wonderful. Today, we also met Dr. Pinto, who was attentive, caring, and treated my daughter with such gentleness. The lady at the front desk is also super sweet. I can't remember her name, but she sits at the middle computer and has a little ducky that my daughter loves to play with every time we visit. Her warm welcome really sets the tone for the visit. A huge thank you to the entire team at Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry! Your hard work and dedication to the kiddos of the RGV are truly appreciated. We are so grateful for the positive experience you’ve provided for our family. You get the 5-star Bella approval!
Thank you so much, Sabrina, for your heartfelt review! It truly means the world to us to hear that you and your little one felt so welcome, comfortable, and cared for. Dr. Becerra, Dr. Pinto, Denise, Natalia, and our entire team work hard to create a stress-free and positive experience for every child, and we’re so grateful for your kind words.
Hearing that Bella loves her visits (and the little ducky at the front desk! ) absolutely makes our day! Thank you for trusting us with your daughter’s smile and for being part of our Growing Smiles family. We can’t wait to see you both again!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Mohamed and his staff have always been very professional. They are terrific with the children and great with the family. The clinic is clean, spacious, and fun for the kids.
Fantastic experience: Friendly staff and great overall care! Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: After an unexpected incident with my 22 month baby. I was lucky enough to find this place. Thankful for all the help. Recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We’re grateful that you found us when you needed help for your 22-month-old. Ensuring your child’s comfort and well-being is our top priority, and we’re glad we could provide the care they needed. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any further questions or if there’s anything else we can assist you with. We look forward to continuing to serve you and your family at Growing Smiles! Take care.
Negative experience: The dentists and their dental staff were really great. They were friendly, making sure that my kids were comfortable during the visit, and very professional. They also thoroughly explained the procedures needed. Unfortunately the office staff are the complete opposite; they’re rude, unprofessional, and incompetent. I was given a wrong quote before my visit and expected to pay SIGNIFICANTLY more on the day of the procedure because someone “at the front messed up,” and they just shrugged off their mistake. They’re also rude over the phone and don’t follow through on relaying information or rescheduling appointments. My kids went in for four appointments, and there were issues each visit, either a “miscommunication” or mistake from the front office. As soon as my kids’ series of dental procedures were finished, we switched dentists.
Fantastic experience: Great customer service, fast procedures and great smiling faces every time you go. The office is clean and smells great. The staff is knowledgeable and very eager to always help.
Fantastic experience: Had an emergency with my son and Dr. Mohammed came in to take care of him and treated him after hours. He is an excellent dentist, who cares about his patients. Explains everything thoroughly and listens to our concerns. He truly is an amazing Dr. The staff is awesome as well, super nice! A big thank you to Vanessa and Sharon. You guys are truly the best!
Thank you for putting your trust in Growing Smiles!
Positive experience: The employees are very kind and welcoming BUT waiting for the Doctor takes Forever! My kids were seen by the hygienist rather quickly but once she finished we waited an hour for the doctor, she wanted X-rays from one of my kids so we had to wait a second time for her to meet with us to review them. Thank God my kids are patient but it’s unreasonable to have kids waiting so long.
Negative experience: Initially, Growing Smiles was the best of the best at least to me a few years back. Now, the front receptionists don't know what they are doing and on top of that they are rude. Everything seems so rushed and they are always trying to keep me out of the room where my children are to be seen, which I do no not agree to, and they insist but I don't budge and you can tell their discontent and the animosity in the room is so uncomfortable. They are unable to obtain clearance for my daughter since the last year, will be switching dentist.
Negative experience: I wish i could have given 5 stars but due to the customer services received with such sarcasm I don’t even want to give it a 1. Then to change their policy ( I understand things change) but they were so convenient on a Saturday now they no longer due cleanings. Very disappointed
Our priority has always been to ensure that each patient receives the highest quality care in a timely manner. While we recognize that Saturday cleaning appointments were convenient for some, we have diligently worked to adjust our scheduling practices to accommodate the needs of all our patients throughout the week. Our team remains committed to providing flexible scheduling options and personalized care tailored to each child's needs. We remain committed to the absolute best dental care for all our little patients.
Fantastic experience: Great experience, I arrived 10 minutes early. And they called us right on time, all kids at the same time. Always friendly and kind.
Fantastic experience: Love this place my kids. The staff is friendly, professional, and responsive to any questions/concerns. The wait time is short, and the staff is thorough in making sure your child receives the best possible care. Would definitely refer Dr Mohamed and his team to anyone looking for a great pediatric dentist.
Fantastic experience: My girls are always excited to go. Staff is super friendly and the best part is that we’re always out of there in short time.
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Have been bringing my kids since they opened & they absolutely love it, always a great experience! The staff is friendly, kind & welcoming!
Fantastic experience: My kids love going to the dentist, which is strange for a mom to say. The environment is comfortable for the kids to relax and "NOT BE AFRAID" of the dentist like we used to be. The staff is always sooo friendly and respectful. Dr. Mohamed is always so thorough with all his answers and never leaves a doubt in my mind. This team has always taken their time to treat every patient as if it was their very own child(ren). To ALL THOSE MOMS LOOKING FOR A DENTIST FOR YOUR CHILD(REN)...YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE! Thank you Growing Smiles.
Fantastic experience: They have always treated my kids so good! So professional and everyone is so friendly! I had gotten there 30 mins late due to some car problems and they still saw all 3 of my kids without a long wait time. Glad I transferred my kids here.
Negative experience: Before scheduling my appointment I asked if they take my insurance and i was told yes. On the appointment day I was told they take all insurances but my insurance in not in network which was the main reason I had I asked before I even scheduled appointment I had to pay $75 for the visit when I could had avoided that fee if they had been honest with me when I first scheduled my appointment
Negative experience: Really grateful for Dr. Mohamed and his team for treating my daughters enamel deficiency. The day of, it went so smooth and both the RDA and Dr. Mohamed communicated everything to me as it was happening. I am confident I made the right decision to come here. I was originally referred to Smile Station but because of their 2 month waiting period for their next available appointment, I did my research and came across Growing Smiles and chose to go with them to get my daughter the treatment she needed, immediately. Up until yesterday, I was decided on moving my daughter to this establishment for all her dental needs, but towards the end of our visit, we were escorted to a room where we were supposed to receive a follow up appointment, but the woman who helped us was really rude and answered none of my questions. I was trying to get a file/record of what procedures they had done at the DHR Day Surgery facility, as my dentist office was not able to get it because of confidentiality and they just wouldn’t release it (which I understand) since they didn’t refer me to Growing Smiles initially, but she wouldn’t even give me a copy of the report/file and said I’d have to return when Dr. Mohamed was available to speak to me in 1-2 weeks. Everything up until this point was perfect, but I do not appreciate the service offered by this individual. It’s as if it’s a completely unreasonable request and was dumbfounded that I’d even ask. She even went on to say that a regular Dentist wasn’t even a real Dr., so it didn’t make sense for them to ask for a record of the procedures she had done. My daughter is 18 months. It’s understandable to me that her primary Dentist is concerned and wants to be informed on the measures they took that day and anything she should keep an eye on. I wish things could have gone better, but I am really grateful for the treatment done towards my daughter.
Ms. Gonzalez, I am happy your daughter had a great treatment with Dr. Mohamed and I am sorry you did not have the ideal experience in the check out process. Patients records are always accessible to parents and referring doctors, both by our standards and by law! We will try to reach out directly to you to remediate.
Fantastic experience: I am very thankful for Dr Becerra Garcia she did an amazing job with my 4 year old. Even after going over my daughter’s initial treatment plan she made time to meet with me before her procedure to address my concerns and go over treatment plan options. My little one would not allow X-rays to be done so first step under anesthesia was for X-rays to be done to confirm best options. I was extremely nervous about my little one going under anesthesia and having work done and Dr Becerra kept me informed throughout process and took very good care of my baby girl. I am very thankful for her professionalism, thoroughness, experience, kindness, and empathy. The office staff is friendly and professional. It’s very hard to find a dentist that doesn’t just consider you another number. I definitely give Dr Becerra 10 out of 10 and again am very thankful for her
Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
At Growing Smiles, providing top-quality dental care for children is our ultimate mission. We strive to create a comfortable and friendly environment where children can receive the best oral healthcare possible. Your words of appreciation validate our efforts and serve as a great encouragement to our dedicated team.
We are committed to continually improving our services and ensuring that every child receives personalized and compassionate dental care. It was a pleasure serving you and your child, and we look forward to welcoming you back for future visits.
Positive experience: Good service, but they have too many patients and now take 4 months to fix my kids cavities, because they don’t have availability open for months. That’s not ok.
Ms. Didenco, thank you for your continued trust in our practice. We strive to keep parents and patients taken care of as best as we can. We know how frustrating wait times can be! We hope to provide your kids the best possible dental care in the near future.
Negative experience: I called today as a new client since i tried to set up an appointment for my son. Was placed on hold for 10 minutes and then they hung up the phone on me without saying anything or tried to call back. Lost a client.
We apologize for any inconvenience caused and appreciate your feedback. We strive to provide prompt assistance to all our customers and we regret if there was a delay in attending to your call. We value your business and would like to make it right. Please send us a direct message with your contact details, and our team will reach out to address your concerns personally. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
Fantastic experience: Very patient with your Children. My daughter didn't have the best previous experiences at other dental offices, but they kindly reminded her to breathe and reassured me that they want kids to have a positive experience with the dentist office. Very happy with our first visit.
Thank you for the great review!
Fantastic experience: I was amazed by how the team at Growing Smiles prepared to give my son his check up after his dental procedure. He has Autism and doesn’t take well to dentist visits, but they did it in such a manner that just left me at a loss for words. Thank you all so much for your care and dedication to our children. Especially to our children with special needs!
This review makes us extra happy! We want to make sure ALL our little patients including our special needs feel comfortable at Growing Smiles. We look forward to serving you in the future.
Fantastic experience: I absolutely love Growing Smiles! Our visits are always so fast and the doctors are very informative. My children love it there and go in like champs. All the staff is so nice as well!
Thank you so much for your kind review! We truly appreciate your feedback and are delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with us.
Fantastic experience: I never like taking the time to write reviews, but I just want to say that this is by far THE BEST pediatric dentist I’ve been to. We were in and out in 15 minutes. Please don’t waste your time going anywhere else!!!!!!
Thank you for the amazing review Celia. We appreciate you!
Fantastic experience: Loved the experience at this new dentist. We just recently moved back to The Valley and I was a bit scared about changing my daughters dentist doctor. Looked for so many doctors in the area as well as the reviews and let me tell you Growing Smiles did not disappoint. They were wonderful with my two daughters. The office is clean and the environment and staff are awesome. I definitely know that I made the right choice in choosing this dentist for them.❤️
Thank you for your 5star review and your trust in our practice!
Fantastic experience: My child had an emergency during the weekend and the on Call emergency line. Vanessa was very helpful and kept checking status on my child . We got an appointment first thing Monday. Dr Mohamed and his staff have been incredible through out all the emergency. From the moment we walked in we were treated with care. Front staff , the assistants, check out/insurance personnel have all been helpful and explained everything very well. Highly recommend.
Thank you for your 5star review!
Fantastic experience: Such an awesome staff!! Very nice and courteous. Place is well organized and always clean! Love this place.
Thank you for your 5star review!
Fantastic experience: Love it!!! They are so helpful with the kids when they get really fussy.. Awesome dentist office. Everyone is very nice.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback!
Fantastic experience: We love how they take care of their patients. Really helpful and answers all your questions.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Communication is always our priority for parents to understand their children's dental needs!
Fantastic experience: Can’t say enough good things! After a horrible experience at another dentist, we’ve had great visits at Growing Smiles! No tears, so gentle and patient with my high anxiety kid. Hard to find honest and conservative approach to pediatric dentistry in the valley! Quick efficient service as well!
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: I love this place! And so does my 6yo, they are great with kids, patient and kind. 100% recommended
Negative experience: No professionalism. No consent was given for X-Rays and the “doctor” still instructs the assistant to take several X-rays. Money (in my case- a chance to Bill my insurance) is more important to these people than your family or their health. They talk nice, but you’re just potential dollar signs to them.
We are sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with us. We are usually known for our great patient care and attention to detail in everything we do. If there is anything we can do, or you would like to discuss your personal case, please call our office.
Fantastic experience: We have had a great experience with all the doctors at Growing Smiles. My son has autism and they are so patient and compassionate with him. He is so anxious going into the clinic and he leaves so happy. I'm so grateful for them! They are amazing!
That is wonderful Ms. Medina! We take lots of pride in our work and our team!
Negative experience: Please hire competent employees to provide information to your patients. Your front office staff needs to be trained on insurance in and out of network. They provide inaccurate information, and it is not doing your business any justice, nor is it providing a trusting relationship with your patients. I'll be taking my children elsewhere.
We are sorry to hear you had a bad communication with us. Navigating the insurance world is complicated and we take pride in attempting to get the most accurate information. We are usually known for our great patient care and attention to detail in everything we do. If there is anything we can do, or you would like to discuss your personal case, please call our office.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Mohamed is an incredible dentist! Apart from being very professional and kind, he was great with my son. The entire team at Growing Smiles is incredibly organized, professional, and amazing with kids. They went above and beyond to make sure that we received the best care possible and that my son's visit was enjoyable. As a parent who has already gone to a couple of other dentists to find the best dental care for my son, I can honestly say that they are the best at what they do.
. Thank you! We take pride in our team too.
Fantastic experience: I am just blown away at the time and care that Growing Smiles takes! My kids used to be terrified of going to the dentist and today... they did the whole visit by themselves! That just shows how much the staff caters to kids! Good job guys! You are amazing!
Aw Ms. Rodriguez!! Thank you for your thoughtful review. Satisfied parents and happy kids are definitely some of our top goals! Hope to see you and your little ones back soon.
Fantastic experience: Growing Smiles was well worth the wait! I had to wait a month before my daughters first appointment, but luckily she has not gotten her first tooth yet so I agreed to wait. I’m very thankful I did because my daughter was so happy during her appointment and was not scared at all! The staff and Dr. Siedow were so friendly and careful with her. I look forward to keeping her care with them.
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Fantastic experience: Honestly, the best dentistry ever, since day one Dr. Siedow has been very professional, and has given me every tip and has been very detailed with me about my baby's teeth. As a first time mother we appreciate all the new information we could possibly need. Thank you Dr. Siedow and his team for being the best they can be. CHRISTMAS 2021
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Fantastic experience: Always a great experience at Growing smiles. Staff is friendly, timely, efficient and Drs are great!
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Positive experience: I have no complaints . Dr. Mohamed and staff have great patience for my children and friendly environment.
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Negative experience: My kids were patients for years, since they were at the old location. As they got bigger and got more patients, I became disappointed and dissatisfied with the new practice but I stuck with them because they had been there so long. My kids were Dr.Mohamed’s patients for the first visit and then we were changed to Dr. S. At the new office he only comes in to tell you about any problems. The assistants do all the work and everyone seems rushed all the time. This month was the last visit for my kids here. First of all, let me warn you, they take kids to the back by themselves. Parents stay in the lobby. Secondly, the visit took 2 hours, in which they kept my disabled husband out in the car waiting and it was a hot day. Yet there was a couple in the lobby waiting together. The front girl bringing patients In doesn’t speak Spanish and she basically kicked my husband out after I told him to come wait inside with me since they were taking a long time and I had the baby. When I questioned the girl, she says I don’t speak Spanish. She then went to talk amongst the other 3 receptionists. I asked to go with my kids and to my surprise they were ALONE AND UNSUPERVISED in the room they had their cleaning. I asked a worker when the doctor was coming and she just said soon and continued with the other patients weight check in. My son said they easily had finished the cleaning half an hour earlier easily. I waited another 10 minutes before we left. Another worker came to catch up with us on our way out to tell me the doctor was going but I told her it was okay, we waited enough. We are currently looking for a dentist who actually works on his patients and they have better manners. Oh and 6 months ago, I told Dr. Siedow that I didn’t like the way the assistant cleaned my 5 year olds teeth, and he told me that the next visit he would do it himself. Well, he didn’t.
Ms Lara we are sorry to hear you had a bad experience with us. We are usually known for our great patient care and attention to detail in everything we do. But we completely understand that our reputation is not something we should hide behind. Parents are always allowed to accompany their kids throughout their visit. If you would like to discuss your personal case with us, please don't hesitate to call our office.
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience for me and my baby girl! All the staff is so welcoming and I love that they explain everything to detail.
Thank you, Our goal is always to make kids feel comfortable while providing the best possible dental care!
Negative experience: First and Last time being seen here!!!! Dr was incredibly pushy and aggressive with my husband to schedule a surgical appt for my son. My husband advised he would not make that decision without my input..I was unavailable due to taking our other son to a sick appt. The dr cont to push him and terrified my son during the appt. The Dr was super fixated on my son's thumbsucking and was pushing for a surgical procedure to be performed to permanently insert a device that would stop my son from sucking his thumb by making it "uncomfortable". I am appaled by the lack of professionalism from the Dr and his refusal to respect my husband's response to include me in a major medical decision for our 5 year old. I am am surprised at the lack of "kid friendly" approach towards my child at a pediatric clinic! I attempted to follow up with Dr by phone to discuss the appt and was never heard back from the Dr. My son has always loved going to the dentist and now hes afraid, unacceptable!!! Will not return!!
We are sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with us. We are usually known for our great patient care and attention to detail in everything we do. Participating in the healthcare decisions for children is super important and we are sorry you felt pushed. This is not our goal ever as we understand the importance of parents participation in the decision process. If we can help you with anything or if you would like to discuss your personal case, please call our office.
Negative experience: Zero stars! Worst dentist experience I've ever experienced with my daughter. 1st of all they lock they're doors with our children locked in. Ok we the parents are not allowed at all what's so ever inside. I was waiting longer than I felt was the enough time to look into my child's mouth and tell me what I would like to do next for her. Okay I go to front window and receptionist says oh they have her on laughing gas can you sign this for me and hands me a paper. Smh. Wow I scream at her and go to door and say open this door now and give me my child!! She doesn't Wana open the door till I calm down and insist I sign B4 going in. I never signed and went in when she opened to give me the paper again.. I went in and saw my child laying there fully connected. I kept saying disconnect her Now!!! And I will never look back at that very dangerous dentist and employees. I'm giving my very honest experience to any parent thinking of taking their children here. Just because he's a pediatric dentist doesn't mean his office is at all safe for our children. Okay please think twice before you watch them lock that door and leave you on the other side not knowing what kind of work is being done. Mr. Dentist go ahead and check cameras of that day or call me if u need to. You still sending me emails after I've said I've chosen another dentist for my kids. Best dentist for 4 years in a row I think not! Omg please do a full investigation on office. Should have sued
We are sorry to hear you had such a bad experience with us. We are usually known for our great patient care and attention to detail in everything we do. Parents are always welcome throughout their dental visit. If there is anything we can do, or you would like to discuss your personal case, please call our office.
Fantastic experience: My sons family doctor recommended growing smiles and I couldn’t be happier with how my son and I were treated as it was my sons first dentist appointment. My sons doctor was so thorough and explained everything and made sure I was involved when looking at my baby’s gums! 100% recommend!
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Fantastic experience: I absolutely love this place!! My kids are 12 and 10 and have been going there, since they were toddlers. I feel truly blessed to have such a great place to take my kids to and they always look forward to going. The staff is amazing and both Doctors are truly great with my kids. I would never imagine going any where else, ever. I would highly recommend everyone to take their kids there. :)
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Fantastic experience: The staff has always been so profesional and polite. The doctors are always there to help and always care for my children. Thanks to the staff and doc for making every visit pleasant.
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Fantastic experience: The staff is always super friendly and helpful! My children have been with Dr Wilcox since 2003 and as the practice has grown they always provide excellent service and are very patient with the lids. My oldest is autistic and he has always loved going to the dentist because they take the time to explain what they are going to do to make sure they understand and feel comfortable.
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Fantastic experience: I was very impressed with their processes! Our visit was almost on time. We were in and out within 45 minutes. Unheard of at many doctors offices. We were pleased with Dr. Siedow. Great job staff!
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Fantastic experience: The staff and everyone there are amazing! The new location is beautiful and kid friendly. Dr. Mohamed and Dr. Siedow always make my children feel comfortable!
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Fantastic experience: My son did great during his sedation with Dr.Mohamed. I was able to be present for the sedation which is something I really wanted to do. They didn't tie up my son nor used any restraining boards on him. They even gave me a follow up call to check on my son after his sedation/treatment. Great place ,great environment,and very clean. They are still enforcing masks and following COVID19 Protocols( which is super important). Amazing visit. Thank you
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Fantastic experience: Hi Growing smiles children's dentistry has taking care of my son's care for the past 2 years. The Dr is a great Dentist . Very nice with children and professional staff . clean safe place. highly recommend Growing smiles children's dentistry to everyone .me as a parent very much happy with all the service they have provided for my son . thank you very much and keep up the good work
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Negative experience: My son walked out with the blood vessels in his eyes popped... my wife explained how he has anxiety and it would be best if she held him and Carlos Mohammed refused and insisted in sitting him in the chair. He's a 3 year old.
Fantastic experience: Took my daughter here for the first time and I will continue to do so. Nice and friendly staff as well as the dentists.
Fantastic experience: Our kids love going to Growing Smiles. Dr. Mohamed has been my children's dentist for 13 years!! ALL the staff are professional, friendly, and patient with their patients creating a stress-free dentist visit. Truly blessed to have such wonderful dentists. Thank you Dr. Mohamed and Dr. Siedow!!
Aw, Thank you Mrs. Paredes for your trust over the years !
Fantastic experience: We have been going to Growing Smiles for a few years now. Friendly Staff. My children enjoy their visit everytime. They are taking all the precautionary measures during this pandemic.
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Fantastic experience: Have brought my son with autism to Growing Smiles for past 12years now. His dentist Dr Mohammed, dental hygienists and all the rest of the staff have ALWAYS been great from Day 1. He is 15yrs old now and has no cavities and got sealants today to keep protecting his teeth. My son loves his dentist and staff as so do I. I HIGHLY recommend Growing Smiles!!!!
Fantastic experience: Dr. Mohamed and Dr. Siedow are both phenomenal. Both have had the opportunity to see my daughter and both were amazing. Knowledgeable, inviting, understanding, great with kids, and professional. All wonderful qualities a parent is looking for. COVID-19 regulations implemented were reassuring. We have been before and during Covid. I had just moved to the area and needed to find a new dentist for my 4 year old, I had several appointments with others, that were not mom ideal, other pediatric dentists we saw were not as well rounded or other. Highly recommend growing smiles Dr. Siedow and Dr. Mohamed!
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! We appreciate your trust!!
Fantastic experience: I love it! Been taking my daughter here for 3 years and I have no complaints. I started taking my 7 month old and the staff is just very organized and helpful. Dr. Mohammed is an amazing dentist, very detailed and attentive! Absolutely recommend
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Fantastic experience: Nice nurse's with always a good side never in a mad or fatigue mood.good doctor they don't take long I wouldn't change a thing for nothing, it's the best thing ever that happened to my kids ,cuz the doctor takes his time never in a bad mood talks to you and explains every detail me my self would highly do recommend growing smiles ,don't take my kids anywhere but there .thanks always a good job well done thank you .proud mom and grandma.mrs,lopez
Fantastic experience: Very patient with my son. Knowledgeable staff that did the best to keep him calm and feeling safe. Appreciated the dentist’s patience and ability to get my son to show him his teeth and allowed my son to be his “helper”. Very happy with the visit. Thank you.
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Fantastic experience: Great place to go when you are looking for a child’s dentistry. Growing smiles DRs and staff are so proactive and do such an excellent job when it comes to my sons routine cleanings. I have been going for 2 years now and have zero regrets. My first experience during this covid pandemic was unbelievably comforting knowing they cared about our health and stoping the spread. We were greeted at the door and staff would open the doors for us as they also wiped all surfaces patients would touch. Knowing and seeing all the safety matures they took when I visited was all I needed to reassure me that I have made the best decision for years to come. I highly recommend Growing smiles
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Fantastic experience: Dr. Wilcox is amazing! My kids absolutely love coming to the dentist because Dr.Wilcox makes it a fun and safe environment!!
Fantastic experience: This was my twin girls first visit here. The staff were very welcoming. They have measures in place to keep us safe (only allowing 1 adult in the office per family) but they were very accommodating. Realistically I could not have filled out forms and taken care of both my 8 month old twin girls at the same time. And when we went to the exam rooms even though my mom couldn’t help me there, another nurse was watching one baby while I held the other one for Dr.Mohamed. Overall I was very impressed with how considerate and welcoming the staff was.
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Fantastic experience: Best pediatric dentistry, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!! You will not regret bringing your children here!! The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and work quickly. Great job Paulina, the office is super clean, very organized and well planned intake, especially with new Covid 19 protocols you all put in place. Dr. Siedow and Dr. Mohamed are very caring, they make plenty of time to discuss any concerns and will answer your questions with great detail. Excellent service please keep up the great work ; ) YQ
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Fantastic experience: My kiddos love coming to there appointments. The staff is great always smiling and they make you feel welcome. Dr Carlos Mohamed is outstanding Dentist. He takes his time and explains treatment plan. I would recommend to family and friends.
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Fantastic experience: Great experience and very professional staff. This office is taking extreme COVID-19 precautions to keep their patients safe. Felt very comfortable taking my 6 and 4 year old in. Dentists and staff are wonderful with children. Highly recommend Growing Smiles.
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Fantastic experience: Best doctors and service. Very friendly staff. My kids have been patients from Dr. Mohamed for many years and they are always asking when is their next visit. They feel very comfortable with both doctors and staff. I recommend Growing Smiles Children's Dental Center 100%
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Fantastic experience: Growing smiles is great! They are really nice & take care of the patient the way they should be treated! Thank you! 5 stars to Growing Smiles!!!
Fantastic experience: Today is our first day here and my daughter loves it everyone here are nice and it's a beautiful office. I really recommend to bring your children here I would come back for my kids dental visits. They have a floor where they can play games and really enjoy it. And it really clean environment.
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Fantastic experience: Love how everyone is supper nice and helpful …. Plus it’s like no wait time it’s an inside and out appointment… love the little photo sections all the time …
Fantastic experience: Took my 6month old bby to get his first dental check up last week & I'm glad I did. From the moment you walk in till the moment you walk out the atmosphere is inviting warm friendly clean I mean I can go on and on bout this place. The Dr. (dentist) himself was so friendly courteous his approach twd his patients in this case my bby boy was awesome he presented himself very knowledgeable with great etiquette & good bedside manners. And last but certainly not least the staff is the same very friendly (except the receptionist in the first window the morena one...she needs to smile when she greets the patients and make eye contact when she speaks to us or is being spoken to) other than that it's a 10+ star in my book!!!*********
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Fantastic experience: Amazing experience for my first child! She loves the environment and the staff is friendly. Time spent in the office is very little which fits my busy schedule. Love Growing Smiles! Totally recommend!
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Fantastic experience: Probably the best dentist experience for kids I have ever seen! Dr. Siedow is awesome. Highly recommend this place 100%! My kids absolutely loved it and actually can’t wait to go back.
Fantastic experience: I love how the entire staff is so patient with the kids. My kids are so comfortable with all the dentists. Great place to bring your kids!
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