This is more of "I think I found a pediatric DDS I might like/trust"....

We have been going to Drs A&B since we came back from China for Ava, last visit 6 months ago Dr A said her teeth were good... Go back at end of December for the first cleaning and Dr B says....ooh 8 cavities and a few baby root canals, he suggests sedating Ava for the procedures since she is a fussy 4 yr old - I didn't see her fuss once - except she was stern about no xrays, but otherwise she did great w/ the cleaning and all - no fear. The DR B gives me a printed cost plan... needs $500 upfront to hold the appt, etc.... I was not caring for his approach, etc and my gut told me to go get a 2nd opinion. So I made an appt in Wading River at the ped DDS there - and then I told me friend the story and she recommended her ped DDS at Sachem Dental in Holbrook - I rolled my eyes b/c I have 'heard' a few things - but my friend said that the DDS is very nice, chinese (like Ava and my friend's daughter), and patient and that I would like her.... So I make an appt. Still not thrilled about going to a large practice, I got yet another recommendation from a neighbor who works in the dental field.... Ended up going today to Sachem Dental (still have the appt in Wading River LOL).... well, front desk was nice, no issues.. it was clean.... after the paperwork was completed we maybe waited 3 minutes.. so that was good... We met the hygentist who I liked and then we met the DDS, Dr. Mao (meow as Ava wanted to call her).. Let me tell you, she was so nice, soft spoken and sooo patient w/ Ava when xray time came, and we got all the xray's done ! I felt a bit of relief that maybe this is the one... (DDS).. No, the office wasn't all decked out for kids, no fish tanks, or toys, etc... but the exam room was a bit decorated w/ the stuff on the walls and there was a little flat screen TV and Dora was on...nothing flashy - but the treasure chest prize box was a hit ! Turns out Ava does need filling and 1 baby root canal (genetics and lack of nutrition while living in China).... but I feel much more comfortable and trust this Dr, she made me feel better. So if anyone is looking for a nice and patient female pediatric DDS, I would suggest Dr. Mao.