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Exceptional Dental of St.

About Exceptional Dental of St. Petersburg
Efficient routine visits stand alongside dentists Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Delassen who explain treatment plans thoroughly and skip unnecessary work.
Exceptional Dental of St. Petersburg is a general dental practice that also offers clear aligners for orthodontic treatment. Reviews frequently note that cleanings and exams move quickly, often wrapping up in under an hour, and that Dr. Nguyen and Dr. Delassen walk through each step of a procedure before starting. The office is repeatedly described as clean and modern with a calming, spa-like feel, and many reviewers mention gentle handling for patients with dental anxiety or sensitive gums. A few reviews describe scheduling difficulties, including trouble getting timely follow-up appointments.
Summary of 201 patient reviews, December 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026
Exceptional Dental of St.
Petersburg provides orthodontic care in St. Petersburg, Florida, for children, teens, and adults. Established in 2007, the practice offers treatment options designed to address misalignment, bite irregularities, and related dental concerns across different age groups. Dr. Sexton oversees orthodontic services that include traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, and clear aligner systems. The practice applies diagnostic and treatment planning methods to assess individual skeletal and dental conditions before recommending specific appliances. Early interceptive treatment is available for younger patients when growth modification may benefit development. The practice operates with evening appointment hours to accommodate school and work schedules. Patients can arrange appointments through an online booking system. With 1,197 Google reviews and a 4.8 rating, the practice has accumulated feedback from a substantial patient base since opening in 2007. Exceptional Dental of St. Petersburg accepts dental insurance plans and verifies orthodontic benefits during the consultation process. Payment plans are available for patients managing treatment costs over time. The practice accepts CareCredit financing and offers in-house financing arrangements as additional options for covering care. The St. Petersburg location serves patients throughout the surrounding area. Orthodontic treatment timelines and appliance selection depend on clinical findings during the initial examination and records appointment.
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Exceptional Dental of St. Petersburg provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
Exceptional Dental of St. Petersburg uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Sexton
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Insurance accepted
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Latest review 3 weeks 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 | 62 | 2 |
| The dentist | 53 | 2 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 27 | 2 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 3 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 17 | 4 |
| Office & technology | 21 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 9 | 3 |
| Treatment results | 8 | 0 |
Recent reviews from Google
Embarrassed to admit it had been a while since I'd been to the dentist. A co-worker who's terrified of the dentist referred them to me and they were great. All of them were extremely kind and didn't make me feel bad for not taking care of my dental issues sooner. Going back to start getting everything fixed and so glad I found them.
Grace did a great job on my cleaning today. Also Dr Nguyen is always a pleasure to see, a real professional and expert in Dentistry. Exceptional Dental has been my dentist for over 10 years and I switched from another dentist in town becuase they were not being upfront and honest about treatments that I didn't need. That's one of the many reasons I stay with Exceptional Dental. They shoot it to you straight!
New patient and very pleased with all aspects of service from check-in to treatment. Dr. Nguyen and staff are friendly, knowledgeable and efficient. The practice came high recommended and did not disappoint.
I was extremely impressed with the professionalism and detail of the initial checkup. Everything was explained in full details by the dentist and suggested services were provided in detail. I am very happy to have chosen this says my new dentist office Update 6/18/2026 - Exceptional Dental continues to be one of the most professional Dental organizations in St. Pete. I took a break because of the insurance I had, and finally lucky enough to be back. Nothing compares to the quality of work, staff and professionalism that they provide. I wish I could rate them higher!
The entire staff is so friendly and welcoming. Dr. Nguyen took the time to explain everything to me. Ashley, the dental assistant was wonderful and made me feel so comfortable. I am a new patient and was so impressed how easy my transition was.
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