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Waterside Dental - Sarasota provides orthodontic care in Sarasota, Florida, serving adult patients seeking tooth alignment solutions.
About Waterside Dental - Sarasota
Dr. Moates and the team at Waterside Dental are frequently credited with easing long-standing dental anxiety through gentle extractions and cleanings.
Waterside Dental - Sarasota is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign for patients interested in straightening their teeth. Many reviews describe Dr. Moates as calm and thorough, explaining X-ray results and avoiding unnecessary procedures, following a transition to new leadership that some longtime patients noted brought changes. The office is often called clean and modern, and same-day appointments are available for urgent needs, though a number of reviewers describe billing disputes and delays that dragged treatment timelines out far longer than expected.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, May 2023–March 2026, updated September 2026
Waterside Dental - Sarasota provides orthodontic care in Sarasota, Florida, serving adult patients seeking tooth alignment solutions.
The practice focuses on clear aligner therapy through Invisalign treatment, offering adults a discreet alternative to traditional braces for correcting malocclusion and improving dental alignment. Dr. Smith and the clinical team at Waterside Dental - Sarasota specialize in Invisalign for adult orthodontics. Patients receive customized treatment plans designed to address spacing issues, crowding, and bite irregularities using removable clear aligners. The practice has earned a 4.7-star rating across 826 Google reviews, reflecting patient feedback on treatment outcomes and service quality. Waterside Dental - Sarasota accepts dental insurance plans and offers payment plans to help patients manage orthodontic treatment costs. The practice provides free initial consultations where prospective patients can discuss their alignment concerns and explore whether clear aligner therapy suits their clinical needs. Online booking is available for scheduling appointments, streamlining access to care. Adults in the Sarasota area considering orthodontic treatment can contact Waterside Dental - Sarasota to determine candidacy for Invisalign. Individual clinical evaluation is necessary to establish an appropriate treatment approach based on each patient's specific dental anatomy and alignment goals.
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Waterside Dental - Sarasota provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
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What patients say
Latest review 8 months ago
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Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 54 | 9 |
| The dentist | 34 | 8 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 4 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 18 | 5 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 9 | 11 |
| Clear explanations | 16 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 12 | 3 |
| Office & technology | 12 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
I had a really bad experience here and I would not recommend this place to anyone. They messed up my tooth, and I kept getting infections over and over again because of it. Instead of fixing it properly the first time, they kept having me come back and charging me more money each visit. In total, I ended up paying close to $5,000. On top of that, they kept adding random $50 charges saying my insurance didn’t cover certain things, but could never clearly explain what those charges were for. When I asked for an itemized bill, they refused to give me one. That’s a huge red flag. I also asked for copies of my X-rays and records so I could go to another dentist, and they gave me the runaround instead of just providing them like they’re supposed to. After all that, they actually sent me to collections over one of those extra $50 charges I refused to pay because it didn’t make sense. This place is unprofessional, not transparent, and clearly more focused on money than patient care. I regret ever coming here.
Horrible experience with the clinic. My veneer jumped of more times that I can count and they keep ignoring that I have permanent pain since Dr Moates put my veneer. They keep lying about calling me back to book an emergency appointment and they never do. Extremely rude front desk staff and assistant. I’d stay away
The staff were very polite and on top of what needed to be done. I have not had such a well thought out and complete exam and cleaning After the first cleaning, my teeth were in the best shape ever. Thanks
Neve is very pleasant, competent, quick and thorough as a hygenist. We will continue to come back for regular appointments.
It was the most horrible experience ever! I came in for a regular check up and cleaning. They told me I NEED full set of X-rays which I refused. As Dental Hygienist, I know about the need for full mouth X-rays. They refused to see me because of that!!!!! Since when are you forced to take so many X-rays just because?!?!?! The front desk had a horrible attitude and basically said that it was too bad and that they have a rule about it. WHO made the rule?????
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