The Smile Place: Children's Dentist in Smyrna, DE
Pediatric Dentistry • Smyrna, DE
About
The Smile Place is a small private health care company described as a Hospitals and Health Care provider with a presence in the United States and Netherlands. It lists 4 employees (growing ~21% YoY), led by COO Matt Woodward. The firm operates two US offices, including a Smyrna, DE location at 17 N Main Street, Smyrna, DE 19977, and a New York City office. There is no explicit mention in the provided content of Smyrna, DE being a children’s dentist or a pediatric dentistry focus. Based on the supplied information, it is not clearly identifiable as a “Children’s Dentist in Smyrna, DE.” If you’re seeking a pediatric dentist specifically in Smyrna, DE, you may want to verify their services and specialties or look for a dental practice explicitly listing pediatric dentistry.
Clinic Type
Pediatric Dentistry
Address
Smyrna, DE (serving Smyrna, Clayton, Dover and surrounding Delaware communities)
Phone
3025276211
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Opening Hours
Mon 9am-4:00pm; Tue 9am-4:00pm; Wed 9am-4:00pm; Thu 9am-4:00pm; Fri 9am-4:00pm; Sat Closed; Sun Closed
Website
Emergency Care
Same-day emergency dentistry and walk-in appointments welcome
Services Offered
Technology & Equipment
Team
Insurance & Payment
Special patient accommodations for all abilities with Medicaid, Delta Dental, and financing options
Financing, Cash, Credit Card, Insurance, CareCredit financing, Medicaid, Delta Dental (insurance)
Financing: Financing options
Languages Spoken
Current Offers
New patient special — null
FAQs
What services do you offer for children?
Emergency, preventive, restorative, growth and development care, holistic/biological dentistry, and related therapies tailored for children.
What is the recommended first visit timing for a child?
We recommend first visits by age 1 or within six months of the first tooth appearing.
Do you accommodate special needs or languages?
We provide special needs dentistry protocols with sensory accommodations and extended appointment times; Spanish-speaking families receive care in their preferred language.
What services are offered for preventive and holistic care?
Preventive dentistry includes routine cleanings, digital X-rays, and comprehensive exams; we also offer holistic/biological dentistry options.
How can I contact the office for new or current patients?
New Patients: (302) 527-6211; Current Patients: (302) 514-6200.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.6 out of 5 stars (based on 270 reviews) (270 reviews)
- Various online directories: 4.5 out of 5 stars (104 reviews)
Patients praise
- Many staff members are described as professional, kind, and helpful
- Positive experiences with care provided to children, including those with special needs or anxiety
- Clean and welcoming office environment
Common complaints
- Reports of long wait times (up to an hour or more) for appointments
- Concerns regarding high costs and potentially unnecessary treatment recommendations
- Some patients reported confusion with billing or insurance coverage
"Well I’ll start with the fact every single appointment we have waited an hour or more to be seen. ... Gave them one last chance ... And over an hour wait. We left. For the last time."
— LocalityBiz Review (Danielle)"The place is Clean and the staff are very professional to be honest. Treated my kids with respect, also the main doctor is very informative and helpful."
— Birdeye Review"Get a second opinion. Our first visit was insane. They gave us a ridiculous assessment on my children’s teeth. Over $2000 for their recommendations. ... Rip off. They’re going to milk you if you don’t question it."
— LocalityBiz Review (linda rogers)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Now Accepting Medicaid | Affordable Dentist Wilmington DE — Apr 23, 2026
- Dentist Tracy CA | Dr. Shirley Zhao, DDS | Smiles Dental Tracy - Shirley Zhao DDS — Oct 20, 2025
- A one-stop smile solution in St. Clair Shores: Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics and PGS Dentistry - Grosse Pointe News — Oct 15, 2025
- Pediatric Dentistry | Dr. Shirley Zhao, DDS in Tracy, CA - Shirley Zhao DDS — Oct 28, 2025
- Making Brushing and Flossing Fun for Kids at Tidal Smiles — Jul 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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