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Where little smiles meet big heros.
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Olenka3 days agoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google.
We had such a wonderful experience at Kids Choose Us! The dentist was so kind gentle and caring,and the whole team made us feel welcome. My daughter had a bad experience with a dentist in the past and ever since then dental visits have always been scary for her. That’s why it meant so much to me to see her leave this visit happy and with such positive feelings about her experience. Thank you for making this visit such a positive one for my daughter and helping her feel less afraid of going to the dentist. We left with lovely impressions, and I’m so glad we found you!Posted on Google
Betty Maxson6 days agoToday I took One of our disabled adults to kids, choose us, and they treated him very gentle and made him feel very comfortable. They let me know step-by-step what they were doing and even referred him to a Dentist that could pull his tooth under an anesthetic. They did an awesome job.Posted on Google
Liz Mogford6 days agoSecond time for my 2 year old ! The staff was so friendly and great with her, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming.+0Posted on Google
Melissa Carlin7 days agoMy 3.5 year old recently had a tooth extraction procedure where it was recommended to use IV sedation. I was at first nervous and apprehensive but now having gone through the entire process - I can confidently say I would do it again with the team at Kids Choose Us. You WILL NOT find a better team of front office staff, hygienists or doctors who truly care about your child and their care. The procedure and plan of action was explained in detail and was thoroughly followed. Would recommend again and again. 10/10Posted on Google
Christine Wallen14 days agoAmazing doctors & staff…very accommodating and explain everything in detail.Posted on Google
Daniela Sanchez14 days agoExcellent and professional every time, been coming here for 4 years and my son loves it!! They are great with kids!Posted on Google
Monica D15 days agoAlways amazing!Posted on Google
Miranda Zolyniak20 days agoThe best possible pediatrics dentist you can imagine! My son is 1 year old and this was his first time going to the dentist. They were welcoming, patient, kind and so educational. Amazing experience- 5/5.Posted on Google
Liv Radkovich25 days agoHands-down the absolute best pediatric dentistry practice. Patient, kind, responsive, and fun. It’s a place my kids actually look forward to visiting every time. Phenomenal team and outstanding care.Posted on Google
erin ambrose26 days agoI did a lot of research on pediatric dentists for my child’s first appointment to ensure his first experience was positive & I could not be happier that I chose them! I am so impressed. From beginning to end, this was the best experience I have had with a medical office. The staff is so friendly, attentive & you care truly tell how much they care about the kids. I HIGHLY recommend!Posted on Google
Olga Pawliczak26 days agoDr. Alvarez was amazing! He took his time, explained everything and made my son and I feel at ease.Posted on Google
Julie Morris26 days agoMy 4 year loves going to the dentist! Highly recommendPosted on Google
Amber T32 days agoBest experience! I needed a second opinion and had a referral for sedation treatment, the front desk greeted us right away. Ari brought us back for our initial questions. We met with Dr Alvarez for our consult and treatment plan. My child hasn’t been cooperative at previous appointments but she left feeling proud and excited to go back. Everything was explained in detail, I left with no questions and feel very confident moving forward for treatment for my daughter. They were extremely patient and sensitive to our needs. Thank you for a great visit 😊 Highly recommended.Posted on Google
Emily H33 days agoWe had such a wonderful experience with Kids Choose Us, especially with Dr. Khatri and her entire team! From the moment we walked in, everyone was so friendly, personable, and welcoming. They truly make you feel like family, which made such a big difference when bringing in our two year old. Dr. Khatri and her team took excellent care of our son’s lip and tongue tie. We felt completely safe and comfortable knowing he was in such gentle, trustworthy, and caring hands. They were professional, reliable, and cost effective, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The sweetest touch was the goodie bag they gave our little guy. He absolutely loved it! It made an already great experience even more special for him. We are so grateful to Kids Choose Us, Dr. Khatri, and her wonderful team. We highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, gentle, and reliable team to take care of their little one! 💙Posted on Google
Kaitlin Drazek34 days agoAll 3 of my children have had a dental procedure done by Dr.Khatri and she is hands down the BEST. The entire staff is incredible and turns an average dental appointment into a fun experience that your child can actually look forward to! The care and compassion at Kids Choose Us is truly unmatched and I will always recommend them to any parent.
Posted on GoogleOlenka3 days agoWe had such a wonderful experience at Kids Choose Us! The dentist was so kind gentle and caring,and the whole team made us feel welcome. My daughter had a bad experience with a dentist in the past and ever since then dental visits have always been scary for her. That’s why it meant so much to me to see her leave this visit happy and with such positive feelings about her experience. Thank you for making this visit such a positive one for my daughter and helping her feel less afraid of going to the dentist. We left with lovely impressions, and I’m so glad we found you!Posted on GoogleBetty Maxson6 days agoToday I took One of our disabled adults to kids, choose us, and they treated him very gentle and made him feel very comfortable. They let me know step-by-step what they were doing and even referred him to a Dentist that could pull his tooth under an anesthetic. They did an awesome job.Posted on GoogleLiz Mogford6 days agoSecond time for my 2 year old ! The staff was so friendly and great with her, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming.+0Posted on GoogleMelissa Carlin7 days agoMy 3.5 year old recently had a tooth extraction procedure where it was recommended to use IV sedation. I was at first nervous and apprehensive but now having gone through the entire process - I can confidently say I would do it again with the team at Kids Choose Us. You WILL NOT find a better team of front office staff, hygienists or doctors who truly care about your child and their care. The procedure and plan of action was explained in detail and was thoroughly followed. Would recommend again and again. 10/10Posted on GoogleChristine Wallen14 days agoAmazing doctors & staff…very accommodating and explain everything in detail.Posted on GoogleDaniela Sanchez14 days agoExcellent and professional every time, been coming here for 4 years and my son loves it!! They are great with kids!Posted on GoogleMonica D15 days agoAlways amazing!Posted on GoogleMiranda Zolyniak20 days agoThe best possible pediatrics dentist you can imagine! My son is 1 year old and this was his first time going to the dentist. They were welcoming, patient, kind and so educational. Amazing experience- 5/5.Posted on GoogleLiv Radkovich25 days agoHands-down the absolute best pediatric dentistry practice. Patient, kind, responsive, and fun. It’s a place my kids actually look forward to visiting every time. Phenomenal team and outstanding care.Posted on Googleerin ambrose26 days agoI did a lot of research on pediatric dentists for my child’s first appointment to ensure his first experience was positive & I could not be happier that I chose them! I am so impressed. From beginning to end, this was the best experience I have had with a medical office. The staff is so friendly, attentive & you care truly tell how much they care about the kids. I HIGHLY recommend!Posted on GoogleOlga Pawliczak26 days agoDr. Alvarez was amazing! He took his time, explained everything and made my son and I feel at ease.Posted on GoogleJulie Morris26 days agoMy 4 year loves going to the dentist! Highly recommendPosted on GoogleAmber T32 days agoBest experience! I needed a second opinion and had a referral for sedation treatment, the front desk greeted us right away. Ari brought us back for our initial questions. We met with Dr Alvarez for our consult and treatment plan. My child hasn’t been cooperative at previous appointments but she left feeling proud and excited to go back. Everything was explained in detail, I left with no questions and feel very confident moving forward for treatment for my daughter. They were extremely patient and sensitive to our needs. Thank you for a great visit 😊 Highly recommended.Posted on GoogleEmily H33 days agoWe had such a wonderful experience with Kids Choose Us, especially with Dr. Khatri and her entire team! From the moment we walked in, everyone was so friendly, personable, and welcoming. They truly make you feel like family, which made such a big difference when bringing in our two year old. Dr. Khatri and her team took excellent care of our son’s lip and tongue tie. We felt completely safe and comfortable knowing he was in such gentle, trustworthy, and caring hands. They were professional, reliable, and cost effective, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The sweetest touch was the goodie bag they gave our little guy. He absolutely loved it! It made an already great experience even more special for him. We are so grateful to Kids Choose Us, Dr. Khatri, and her wonderful team. We highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, gentle, and reliable team to take care of their little one! 💙Posted on GoogleKaitlin Drazek34 days agoAll 3 of my children have had a dental procedure done by Dr.Khatri and she is hands down the BEST. The entire staff is incredible and turns an average dental appointment into a fun experience that your child can actually look forward to! The care and compassion at Kids Choose Us is truly unmatched and I will always recommend them to any parent.
Kids Choose Us
Dental Done Fun. At Kids Choose Us Pediatric Dentistry, we make children’s dental care fun and engaging. We give our young patients a life-long positive attitude toward dental visits by providing a friendly, safe, and welcoming environment. Our team builds lasting relationships through trust, compassionate dental care, and a deep understanding of every child’s unique needs.
Parents do too.
We strive to meet the unique needs of each child through personalized pediatric dental care. Our team is committed to family-centered care for infants, children, adolescents, patients with special needs, and those who experience high dental anxiety. At Kids Choose Us Pediatric Dentistry, we create a supportive and comforting environment that helps every child feel safe and cared for.
Safety First
We prioritize your health with sanitization, sterilization, PPE equipment, medical grade fancy schmancy air filtration and beyond.
Insurance
We’re out of network with major insurers like Delta Dental, Aetna, and Cigna, but if you have a PPO plan that allows for out of network benefits, we will work with your provider!
Board-Certified Pediatric Dentists. Full-Service Care.
We’re board-certified pediatric specialists offering expert care for growing smiles. From checkups, emergencies, and sedation dentistry to tooth-colored fillings and beautiful white crowns, we do it all with compassion. Hugs, high-fives, and laughter included!
Trauma-Informed & Judgement-Free Zone
The guilt-and-shame train doesn’t stop here. We’re here to support you and your kid’s mouth game. Our team delivers personalized, trauma-informed dental care in a space that’s emotionally safe, kid-positive, and all about compassion.
Posted on GoogleOlenka3 days agoWe had such a wonderful experience at Kids Choose Us! The dentist was so kind gentle and caring,and the whole team made us feel welcome. My daughter had a bad experience with a dentist in the past and ever since then dental visits have always been scary for her. That’s why it meant so much to me to see her leave this visit happy and with such positive feelings about her experience. Thank you for making this visit such a positive one for my daughter and helping her feel less afraid of going to the dentist. We left with lovely impressions, and I’m so glad we found you!Posted on GoogleBetty Maxson6 days agoToday I took One of our disabled adults to kids, choose us, and they treated him very gentle and made him feel very comfortable. They let me know step-by-step what they were doing and even referred him to a Dentist that could pull his tooth under an anesthetic. They did an awesome job.Posted on GoogleLiz Mogford6 days agoSecond time for my 2 year old ! The staff was so friendly and great with her, the atmosphere was fun and welcoming.+0Posted on GoogleMelissa Carlin7 days agoMy 3.5 year old recently had a tooth extraction procedure where it was recommended to use IV sedation. I was at first nervous and apprehensive but now having gone through the entire process - I can confidently say I would do it again with the team at Kids Choose Us. You WILL NOT find a better team of front office staff, hygienists or doctors who truly care about your child and their care. The procedure and plan of action was explained in detail and was thoroughly followed. Would recommend again and again. 10/10Posted on GoogleChristine Wallen14 days agoAmazing doctors & staff…very accommodating and explain everything in detail.Posted on GoogleDaniela Sanchez14 days agoExcellent and professional every time, been coming here for 4 years and my son loves it!! They are great with kids!Posted on GoogleMonica D15 days agoAlways amazing!Posted on GoogleMiranda Zolyniak20 days agoThe best possible pediatrics dentist you can imagine! My son is 1 year old and this was his first time going to the dentist. They were welcoming, patient, kind and so educational. Amazing experience- 5/5.Posted on GoogleLiv Radkovich25 days agoHands-down the absolute best pediatric dentistry practice. Patient, kind, responsive, and fun. It’s a place my kids actually look forward to visiting every time. Phenomenal team and outstanding care.Posted on Googleerin ambrose26 days agoI did a lot of research on pediatric dentists for my child’s first appointment to ensure his first experience was positive & I could not be happier that I chose them! I am so impressed. From beginning to end, this was the best experience I have had with a medical office. The staff is so friendly, attentive & you care truly tell how much they care about the kids. I HIGHLY recommend!Posted on GoogleOlga Pawliczak26 days agoDr. Alvarez was amazing! He took his time, explained everything and made my son and I feel at ease.Posted on GoogleJulie Morris26 days agoMy 4 year loves going to the dentist! Highly recommendPosted on GoogleAmber T32 days agoBest experience! I needed a second opinion and had a referral for sedation treatment, the front desk greeted us right away. Ari brought us back for our initial questions. We met with Dr Alvarez for our consult and treatment plan. My child hasn’t been cooperative at previous appointments but she left feeling proud and excited to go back. Everything was explained in detail, I left with no questions and feel very confident moving forward for treatment for my daughter. They were extremely patient and sensitive to our needs. Thank you for a great visit 😊 Highly recommended.Posted on GoogleEmily H33 days agoWe had such a wonderful experience with Kids Choose Us, especially with Dr. Khatri and her entire team! From the moment we walked in, everyone was so friendly, personable, and welcoming. They truly make you feel like family, which made such a big difference when bringing in our two year old. Dr. Khatri and her team took excellent care of our son’s lip and tongue tie. We felt completely safe and comfortable knowing he was in such gentle, trustworthy, and caring hands. They were professional, reliable, and cost effective, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The sweetest touch was the goodie bag they gave our little guy. He absolutely loved it! It made an already great experience even more special for him. We are so grateful to Kids Choose Us, Dr. Khatri, and her wonderful team. We highly recommend them to any parent looking for a caring, trustworthy, gentle, and reliable team to take care of their little one! 💙Posted on GoogleKaitlin Drazek34 days agoAll 3 of my children have had a dental procedure done by Dr.Khatri and she is hands down the BEST. The entire staff is incredible and turns an average dental appointment into a fun experience that your child can actually look forward to! The care and compassion at Kids Choose Us is truly unmatched and I will always recommend them to any parent.
The Docs
Dr. Nilofer Khatri
Chief Visioneer. Tooth Whisperer. Joy Architect
She’s a mashup of weird, whimsy, and wild ideas—with a sprinkle of sparkle and a whole lotta heart. As our fearless Chief Visioneer, Dr. Khatri dreams big and giggles often, all while leading a mission to make dentistry magical. Equal parts science nerd and fairy godmother, she’s here to make sure every kid feels seen, safe, and celebrated—one tooth at a time.
Dr. Deena Hawasli
Tiny Teeth Extraordinaire. Heart Listener. Magic Maker
Dr. Deena has a sixth sense for silliness and a superpower for making kids feel right at home. With her gentle hands and big-hearted care, she turns checkups into chuckles and cleanings into confidence. Whether she’s singing along to Encanto or sneaking in a science fact, Dr. Deena brings sparkle, smarts, and soul to every smile she serves.
Dr. Andy Alvarez
Smile Builder. Calm Creator. Certified Kid Connector.
Dr. Andy brings the chill to the thrill of pediatric dentistry. With hands as steady as his heart is kind, he’s a master of turning nervous wiggles into happy giggles. A true believer in the magic of connection, Dr. Andy makes every kid feel like the only kid in the galaxy. Whether he’s fixing teeth or trading dad jokes, he’s all in—one high five at a time.
Trusted by Families Across Florida
Proudly serving Venice, North Port, Port Charlotte and Sarasota with compassion and care.
47+
Years in Service
Trusted by Families for nearly five decades.
100K+
Kids Cared For
Every visit rooted in heart, hospitality and magic.
6998+
Visits Each Year
A calendar full of clean teeth and heroic moments.
Associations
A Necessary Pleasure.
According to the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, more than 50 percent of children will be affected by tooth decay before age five and more than 51 million school hours are lost each year to dental-related conditions. Sure, baby teeth fall out, but they pave the way for your permanent teeth.The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends children visit a dentist by age one, or at the time the first tooth comes pushing through. From there, a lifetime of dental care, prevention and education is exactly what the doctor orders. From age one through the late teens, our doctors and team keep kids coming back, without fear, without fail.