Spanaway Children's Dentistry

Reviews

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  Cruz Manuel

  Aug 11, 2026
  1.0
  I would not recommend the pediatric side. We were told our son had two cavities, couldn't be treated for THREE months and that we'd have to pay over $300 after insurance and he would have to have the cavities filled in two separate appointments. We got a second opinion the same day, and another dentist took bitewing X-rays and confirmed our son did not have any cavities. I'm very glad we sought a second opinion before putting our son through unnecessary treatment. Very disappointing experience. I went here solely based on the reviews and left with a huge burden on my shoulder and so much stress.
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  Beth Cottocenteno

  Aug 11, 2026
  1.0
  I had a good experience on the adult side of Pacific Northwest Dental, but unfortunately my experience with the pediatric side was completely different. I brought my 3.5 year old in and I was told he had two cavities on his upper back teeth. I was then told they couldn't treat them until October ( which is three months away) and that it would cost over $300 after insurance, and that they would need to be filled during two separate appointments because they were on opposite sides of his mouth. That didn't make much sense to me, and I left feeling frustrated and confused. What disappointed me even more was the dentist's interaction with us. He was in the room for what felt like less than a minute, barely spoke with us, and showed very little compassion or concern. It felt rushed. Because something didn't feel right, I went straight to another dentist for a second opinion. They took both standard X-rays and bitewing X-rays and carefully examined my son. They confirmed that he does not have any cavities. Hearing that was both a huge relief and incredibly upsetting. If I hadn't sought a second opinion, I would have waited until October, put my son through unnecessary dental treatment, and paid hundreds of dollars for work that another dentist determined wasn't needed. I would personally stay away from the pediatric department. My experience left me questioning the diagnosis, the recommended treatment plan, and the overall level of care. If your child is told they need extensive dental work, I strongly encourage getting a second opinion before moving forward.
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  Sherise Cruz

  Jul 30, 2026
  5.0
  Dr A is always so good with my child and makes her feel safe, respected, and taken care of. Communication is great as well.
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  Ariana Martinez

  Jul 30, 2026
  5.0
  Everyone is so great with my very active 4 year old! They’re very great at keeping him engaged and calm. My little one enjoys coming to his appointments here. Yennifer was very knowledgeable and answered any questions I had. We’ve been coming here for over a year already. I highly recommend this place.
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  Randy Man

  Jul 28, 2026
  5.0
  We always love our visit and our experience.We 've been coming since my son was one and this will be the place that we plan on going as long as we live in the area

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