Dentistry for Children of Toms River

Angelica Taboada

This office is not siblings friendly. Although my son is a preteen, my 5 yr old daughter received the worst service I ever had anywhere. I rescheduled the appointment at another dentistry for children's hoping for my child to be well taken care off. They were going to make an "exception" as long as I stayed with my 9 yr old son in the lobby and left my 5 yr old alone with the dentist. I was ok with this until the dentist told me she is a stranger and if I felt confident leaving my daughter alone with her that this was my responsibility. I asked her to explain this no sibling's policy to me as my son is 9yrs old and well behaved and there were 2 chairs in the room.

She told me she was not going to waste her time explaining the policy to me. This interaction happened while it was ok with them to have my son waiting in the lobby alone, because he was not allowed in while we waited for the dentist. This dentist was extremely condescending and obviously she did not give me the confidence to take care of my daughter. Because my daughter is in pain and still is, the earliest appointment I was given was for an afternoon in Neptune next week. I have brought both of my children in the past to this toms river office and although the front desk personnel lack soft skills, the dentists gave me reassurance that my daughter was cared for, until today. I was furious in how disrespectful and condescending this dentist was.

And the fact that they refused to explain the policy. If you have older children and can't find a babysitter at 8am for the older sibling, then they are not welcome. Even if your young child is in pain. Update: I was able to leave dentistry for children altogether and made an appointment with a new dentist that is more family friendly. I hope I'm able to get my daughter's records sent to her new dentist before her appointment.

July 19, 2025

Shelia M

Just brought my autistic daughter to her first dentist appt at Dentistry for Children in Toms River and it was the Best Dentist ever! At first my daughter was scared but the hygienist, Patricia was so friendly, patient, and amazing! She showed her what she was using and let her feel it to see it doesn’t hurt. The dentist was also good. They give the kids coins to get a little toy out the coin machine! After, they gave her coins to get something out of the machine. She chose 2 octopuses and a bounty ball. Now she can’t wait to go back to the dentist! UPDATE: They do NOT have the coin machines anymore.

It’s really sad because the kids used to look forward to seeing the dentist to get the coins. Now you don’t get anything. So Sad.

April 4, 2025

Tysheena Swift

Giving 3 starts…just to start. I haven’t even walked into this practice yet. I called this morning to verify info for my 2 kids appointments next week. Receptionist Sydney was the most rude person I have spoken to in a long time. Kept talking over me & “ma’am’ing” me every time I asked a question. I had normal questions regarding insurance, appointment times, etc.

Just decided to ask for her name & hung up on her. Will update after we have an appointment. Literally only keeping this appointment because both of my kids really need to go to dentists prior to going away for the rest of the summer & they both are having issues right now. Otherwise, I would’ve told her to cancel it & would’ve chose someone else. Can’t wait to see how she acts in person…

July 11, 2025

Iry Vega

Wow! This place is awesome. People are super nice, doctors and the dental hygienists, WOW. I am so happy I chose them to check on my baby, he even got 1 ball and 1 car for free! Love it, definitely take your kids there and they won’t be traumatized to see a dentist ever again.

July 24, 2025