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All Smiles Orthodontics
All Smiles Orthodontics is a top-rated practice in St.
5885 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33710
4.9(403 reviews)
About All Smiles Orthodontics
Dr. McDowell is described as especially attentive with children, avoiding extractions or surgery through careful treatment planning for cases like severe overcrowding.
Reviews describe Dr. McDowell as caring and easygoing, often noted for treating patients like family and involving kids in their own treatment decisions. Several accounts mention complex cases resolved without extractions or surgery, including severe overcrowding corrected through careful planning, and treatment timelines from 18 months to nearly three years generally finishing as expected. Multiple office locations and coordinated scheduling for siblings come up often, along with gentle handling of nervous or scared patients.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, June 2023–September 2026, updated September 2026
All Smiles Orthodontics is a top-rated practice in St.
Petersburg, FL offering braces and Invisalign for children, teens, and adults. Led by Drs. McDowell and Lynch, they provide comprehensive orthodontic care with cutting-edge technology and are a Top 1% Invisalign Provider with board certification.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
All Smiles Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Orthodontists at this office
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McDowell, D.M.D.
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Lead OrthodontistNPI VERIFIEDAccepting New Patients
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Lynch
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Accepting New Patients
Insurance accepted
8 plans listedAetnaCignaDelta Dental PPODelta Dental PremierHumanaRenaissance DentalUnicareUnited Concordia
All Smiles Orthodontics does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.
What patients say
Latest review 3 weeks ago
What patients praise
- Dr. McDowell is repeatedly described as caring and easygoing, with several reviews noting he avoided extractions or surgery through careful treatment planning.
- Multiple reviews mention siblings being treated together and appointments coordinated across the practice's several locations.
- Nervous or scared patients are frequently mentioned as being calmed and gently handled during procedures.
Things to know
- A few reviews describe billing or financing issues, including a payment account closed without adequate communication and a billing dispute surfacing months after treatment ended.
- Some reviews mention long waits for quick adjustment or after-hours walk-in appointments.
Who it suits
- Families with young children
- Anxious or nervous patients
- Families with multiple kids in treatment at once
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Mcdowell · 20 reviews
- Last 90 days
- 21 reviews
- averaging 5.0★
- Last 12 months
- 119 reviews
- averaging 4.9★
- Owner replies
- 81% of reviews
- Compared with St. Petersburg
- Higher rated than 56%
- of 26 practices we track
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Oct 2023Sep 2026
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| Nov 2023 | 7 |
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1★5★
- Braces71
- Invisalign / clear aligners7
- Retainers3
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff80 / 2
- Treatment results31
- Gentle, comfortable care29
- Great with kids28
- The orthodontist24 / 1
- Clear explanations20
- Scheduling & wait times12 / 2
- Treatment timeline13 / 1
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 80 | 2 |
| Treatment results | 31 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 29 | 0 |
| Great with kids | 28 | 0 |
| The orthodontist | 24 | 1 |
| Clear explanations | 20 | 0 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 12 | 2 |
| Treatment timeline | 13 | 1 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.9
403 reviews
Yohana Vigueras
a month ago
Maylen is the best she did my adjustment and she was very gentle I loved her ❤️
Trinity Crawford
2 months ago
Maylen was very nice!! She was quick and always asked was I ok and did I feel any sharp pains!! She got the job done quick
Brandy M
4 months ago
Diasha was very pleasant and full of energy, she explained every step very clearly & made me feel extremely comfortable with getting my braces. Mary Beth was also very welcoming and cheerful!! Very happy with my experience here at all smiles
Narado Coley
4 months ago
My appointment with Maylen was great. She made me feel comfortable with the steps as I got situated through the process.
tiffany stapleton
4 months ago
Maylen was wonderful today, Just got my Invisalign installed with her help, the whole experience has been easy and effortless so far. Really appreciate the teams kindness and efficiency.
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does All Smiles Orthodontics offer?
All Smiles Orthodontics offers: Early Treatment, Invisalign, Clear Aligners, Traditional Braces, Retainers.
Does All Smiles Orthodontics accept dental insurance?
All Smiles Orthodontics accepts Aetna, Cigna, Delta Dental PPO, Delta Dental Premier, Humana, and others.
Does All Smiles Orthodontics offer free consultations?
Yes, All Smiles Orthodontics offers a free initial orthodontic consultation. Call (727) 442-6098 or book online to schedule.
Is All Smiles Orthodontics accepting new patients?
All Smiles Orthodontics is currently welcoming new patients in St. Petersburg, FL. Call (727) 442-6098 or book online to schedule.
Where is All Smiles Orthodontics located?
All Smiles Orthodontics is located at 5885 Central Ave. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=3453798223023971670&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for All Smiles Orthodontics?
All Smiles Orthodontics office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does All Smiles Orthodontics offer payment plans?
Yes, All Smiles Orthodontics offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at All Smiles Orthodontics?
All Smiles Orthodontics is staffed by McDowell, Lynch. The practice is board-certified.
What is the patient rating for All Smiles Orthodontics?
All Smiles Orthodontics has a 4.9-star rating based on 403 patient reviews on Google.
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Mon8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
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