Sunny Smiles 4 Kids---Pediatric Dentistry - Riverhead (NY)

5 /5 Sheri Renee Egert: It was my son’s first visit to the dentist and unfortunately it was due to an injury to his two front teeth. Dr. Challenger and his supporting staff were absolutely fantastic! My son can be challenging behaviorally and they handled us with such care and professionalism. They are truly a child centered practice and even got my 2 1/2 year old to take x-rays!!!! The Dr.s Minion socks definitely helped as well haha!!! I look forward to going again!!!

1 /5 Alexa Lampasona-OLeary: I took my two year old here for his first dentist appointment. The dentist here was incredibly rude. First thing out of her mouth rather than an introduction was “we don’t schedule two year olds at this time, they go in the morning.” The receptionist at the front desk scheduled this appt for me months ago, so I don’t see how this is my problem. Then she said “did you just get this appointment today?” I said no I had it a while, again, what does it matter now that I’m here? Then she berates me about his pacifier use. I know it’s time to stop, but her attitude was horrible. She said “pacifier has to stop, today is the last day. I got rid of my childrens at 18 months. It’s going to be a rough couple nights but it has to stop.” Again I understand that he needs to stop using it, but her commentary wasn’t helping. Like good for you that you did it at 18 months, telling me that isn’t helpful he’s obviously older than 18 months. I have a newborn at home and can’t handle a “rough couple nights” right now, and I also don’t agree with just going cold turkey, it wouldn’t work for the type of kid my son is. I’m hoping to find another place with availability in 6 months so I don’t have to bring him back here. Wouldn’t have even left a review but got a text message to do so, so I figured since you’re asking for it you should know how terrible she was. Don’t even know her name because she didn’t introduce herself. The dental hygienist was wonderful though.

5 /5 Kayla Edmondston: My son has been getting all cleanings and dental work here for years. The staff are always friendly and keep the patients well informed. Most recently, my son had to get a double tooth extraction for some baby teeth that would not budge for his adult teeth growing in. He was PANICKED. He had heart surgery last year and said he was more afraid of the extractions. Abjuct terror and crying. Fast forward to yesterday (doom day)- The dentist and his assistant were kind, efficient, and made my son feel very comfortable. They were thorough in the procedure itself and explaining post procedure protocols. His teeth were out in no time and with no fuss. He said he felt no pain. I couldnt be happier with the service provided!

5 /5 Claudia Flores: I have a 12-year-old daughter. She has been coming to this dentist since she was 3 years old and the experiences when she was little were not very good. However, today my other 5-year-old daughter had her first extraction and filling. I thought she was going to cry a lot, but to my surprise she didnt, I think it is important that you love what you do. The dentist who performed the procedure did it wonderfully. I definitely recommend them.

5 /5 Jessica Giancaspro: My children loved their experience at Sunny Smiles! My 4 yr old daughter sat by herself for the first time, and didn’t even get upset with the X-rays. My 1.5 year old daughter needed some more TLC as she was crying but the hygienist Julia was so patient. Very thorough and caring office!