Tender Smiles 4 Kids

Reviews

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  Shaan

  5 days ago
  5.0
  I’ve been going to Tender Smiles 4 Kids in Freehold since I was a kid, and now even as an adult I still trust them with my dental care. The entire team has always been incredibly patient, gentle, and great at making you feel comfortable, no matter your age. They explain everything clearly, they’re great with kids, and they truly take their time with every appointment. The office is clean, welcoming, and runs on time, something I’ve always appreciated growing up and even more now. It’s rare to find a place where you feel at ease every visit, but they’ve been that for me my whole life. Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a pediatric or adult dentist who genuinely cares.
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  Asjinaah King

  Nov 12, 2025
  5.0
  Today was my daughter first day with them and they did great was able to get X-rays that her previous dentist couldn’t get from her they did it without a problem walked her thru what they was doing to her put her favorite show on the tv for her very nice.
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  Kathia Martinez

  Nov 5, 2025
  2.0
  Honestly I have very mixed feelings while leaving this review, I’m normally not the type of person to leave reviews but i think it’s necessary. My daughters first visit I had gotten her excited to come for her cleaning and I was not very fond of the way the hygienist went about taking her radiographs, she had no compassion when placing the sensor for her bitewings and I found it to be very forceful and more uncomfortable that it need to be for my daughter. I chose to look passed it and keep positive vibes for my kid… although I wasn’t very pleased I chose to give it a second try and I scheduled an appointment for the treatment… my daughter was seen by Dr.John and an awesome assistant who unfortunately I did not catch her name but she was very soothing and caring with my baby. Dr.John was gentle and took the time necessary to make sure she was comfortable on the nitrous, he also let the topical take effect before injecting which as a result my daughter did not even feel the injection.. she had an amazing visit not one single tear and all smiles after completing two fillings. Her second visit she was seen by a different doctor who I will not mention names, the assistant did not interact with my daughter, she was on her phone texting while the doctor was out of the room and had no compassion with my daughter while she was being treated, she did not attempt to sooth her at all, the doctor placed the topical for less than 20 seconds and immediately injected her, so she felt a great deal of pain compared to her first visit, he then used a mouth prop which my daughter was very uncomfortable with after getting worked up from the injection and when I asked for the isolite suction instead which my daughter was more comfortable with in her last visit, he and the assistant seemed bothered as if it was an inconvenience.The treatment continued and when I went to check out I encountered yet another issue. Due to a prior conversation I had with another receptionist they had accommodated this time for her appointments because of my work schedule and because she had done so great with her behavior in her previous visit, but when I went to the receptionist she refused to give me another appointment at the same time and said she did not know who gave me an appointment at that time but that she couldn’t schedule me that way for her next appointment along with the annoyed expressions on her face. I am highly disappointed and I will now have to deal with the trauma my daughter felt from today, also from the rudeness and complete lack of empathy. Dr.John and his assistant were AMAZING but after this visit I will not be returning to this office again. Working at a pedo office isn’t just a job, you have to have empathy and know how to make a child feel like their in a safe place.. that’s not something that can be taught it’s something that has to grow from inside yourself. Best wishes to Tender Smiles
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  Marilyn wagner

  Nov 5, 2025
  1.0
  This afternoon I had my 6yr old daughter’s first dental visit at Tender Smiles for Kidz in Freehold NJ. And beyond my wildest dreams, I was humiliated and my HIPPA RIGHTS were violated by the staff at this office. Mind you this is a children’s dental practice. I was brought in a room and was told I was “DISMISSED “from their office from years prior. I was in shock. I explained that they must have the wrong person, but about 6/7yrs ago I explained My son was a patient for a short period of time, the last of his visits the dentist gave me options to distract his baby teeth or just leave them be. So I chose to leave them be. The office assistant at the front desk brought me in a dark room n insisted I cancelled various appointments. I still have no idea what she was talking about. Then the she took my drivers license & daughters health insurance card and proceeded to discuss this all of the other employees and dentists, to where other people and their children heard all of my private health business and my daughters. I was in total disgust and shock of what was going on. I’m Hiram attorney. .
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  Katt Vargo

  Oct 30, 2025
  5.0
  I brought my daughter with a possible tongue tie to see Dr. Max and let me tell you, what an awesome person. Very personable, quick but not shoving you out the door, knowledgeable, and made us feel comfortable to be there. He listened to all my concerns and answered them professionally. Our wait time in the waiting room was not long at all, the whole staff was welcoming, cheerful, GREAT work ethic and so on. I even called back the same day with questions I forgot to ask and they were answered the same day. It’s hard to find a doctors office with good work ethic “now a days” but we were lucky to find the whole office was filled with such a lovely staff. We will definitely be going back. 10 stars!!!

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