James R Allinder, DDS PLLC

Great with kids. One of my three is super skittish with docs and dentists but DR Allinder had no trouble with her. He also takes the time to talk to each parent each visit which has not been the case with other kid dentists we have gone to in other places (we are military). SUPER STAFF!

Please take your children somewhere else. They will waaay overcharge you, and if you don’t like it, they will tell you that there is no other option and that you are more than welcome to go somewhere else. I took my 3 three year old there and had his fillings done about a year ago. They used Nitrous gas and he did fine. We went back a couple of weeks ago, and he needs to have a couple of small fillings done in the back this time. Doctor Allinder said that he wanted to use «general anesthesia» to do the work. We met with Hannah in the front office, and she informed us that not only would we have to pay for the work when we make the appointment, but that we would also have to put down a $ 250 retainer just in case it costs more than he estimated. I wasn’t happy, but went along anyway. The anesthesiologist that the office uses is not a preferred provider for us, so our medical insurance would not cover any part of the cost. I called and left a message for Hannah after I was told it would cost at least $ 1700 to do the two small cavities. I said that we could not do the general anesthesia and needed to explore other options, possibly using a «kiddie cocktail» or something less expensive. I waited 4 days and then called Hannah again. She informed me that Dr. Allinder said that was the only option that he would consider. I asked to speak with Dr. Allinder, and I was told «He doesn’t take phone calls.» I was told that there was no way that I could speak with Dr. Allinder regarding my son’s treatment plan because he works hard all day and that he doesn’t want to waste time on the phone. I found a different dentist.

Great pediatric dentist! The staff is so friendly and the office has an awesome environment — very kid oriented.