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Smile Design Fourth Street
Smile Design Fourth Street provides orthodontic treatment in St.
4300 4th St N Ste A, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
4.2(500 reviews)
About Smile Design Fourth Street
Handles a steady stream of patients transferring mid-treatment from other offices, though scheduling and billing surprises come up often enough to note.
Smile Design Fourth Street is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, and clear aligners. Reviews mention a notable number of patients arriving mid-treatment after transferring from other offices, and many describe a clean, modern space with gentle handling of fillings and extractions. Dr. Dietl, who joined after a change in ownership and closure of the Central Avenue location, is noted for walking patients through procedures before starting. Scheduling reliability and unexpected costs come up as recurring frustrations for a meaningful share of reviewers.
Summary of 200 patient reviews, May 2020–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
Smile Design Fourth Street provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+
Insurance accepted
9 plans listedAetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCignaGEHA (Govt Employees)HumanaMetLifeRenaissance Dental
Smile Design Fourth Street 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
- Many reviews describe little discomfort with fillings and extractions and a calming approach for anxious patients.
- The office is often called clean, modern, and spacious.
- Dr. Dietl is noted for explaining treatment plans and options before beginning work.
Things to know
- A significant number of reviews describe cancelled appointments, long waits, and booking confirmations not being honored.
- Several reviews mention surprise out-of-pocket charges, billing disputes, and fees that varied by insurance status.
Who it suits
- Patients transferring mid-treatment from another office
- Anxious or nervous patients
Doctors patients mention
- Dr. Dietl · 17 reviews
Orthodontic care in reviews
Few reviews discuss orthodontic treatment specifically; the feedback above reflects general dental visits.
- Last 90 days
- 47 reviews
- averaging 4.5★
- Last 12 months
- 135 reviews
- averaging 4.3★
- Owner replies
- 56% of reviews
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1★5★
PraiseCriticism
- Friendly staff58 / 11
- The dentist30 / 16
- Scheduling & wait times7 / 30
- Cost, insurance & financing5 / 24
- Gentle, comfortable care23 / 3
- Clear explanations15 / 6
- Responsiveness1 / 20
- Sales pressure0 / 15
| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| Friendly staff | 58 | 11 |
| The dentist | 30 | 16 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 7 | 30 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 5 | 24 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 23 | 3 |
| Clear explanations | 15 | 6 |
| Responsiveness | 1 | 20 |
| Sales pressure | 0 | 15 |
Recent reviews from Google
4.2
500 reviews
A Caprara
2 months ago
Nice place Staff is polite Out of pocket expenses ( not covered by insurance) is extremely off the charts ( high ) They do provide a payment plan from an outsource company, even that is extremely off the charts as well Unable to continue visiting this place due to a fix income
Julian Vazquez
2 months ago
Front desk check in and check out was smooth. Ashley was so professional and informative which calmed my nerves during my procedure.
Gail Mc Donnell
2 months ago
So gentle and still every tooth was addressed completely. This X-ray process was done and did not hurt at all. That was a first for me since usually I struggle with the procedure.
Aleena Manning
2 months ago
Great hygienist and general staff. Office to me lacked transparency as the date of my (expensive) crown placement is when they informed me I would have a visiting dentist since my dentist was on vacation. I felt there was a lack of care to the quality of my crown. To this day the gap left to my adjacent tooth provides space for food to always get stuck, requiring flossing 3x daily to avoid build up and prevent future cavities. This is not normal. My other teeth do not have this issue.
Ashleigh Calvert
3 months ago
Carlos is a great hygienist! That was the best cleaning I have had in years! Dr. Dietl has also done some great work on my family members! 5 stars!!
Questions about this practice
What orthodontic treatments does Smile Design Fourth Street offer?
Smile Design Fourth Street offers: Traditional Braces, Invisalign, Clear Aligners.
Does Smile Design Fourth Street accept dental insurance?
Smile Design Fourth Street accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Careington, Cigna, GEHA (Govt Employees), and others.
Is Smile Design Fourth Street accepting new patients?
Smile Design Fourth Street is currently welcoming new patients in St. Petersburg, FL. Call (727) 955-2842 to schedule.
Where is Smile Design Fourth Street located?
Smile Design Fourth Street is located at 4300 4th St N Ste A. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=7748534837663001546&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Smile Design Fourth Street?
Smile Design Fourth Street office hours: Mon 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Tue 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Wed 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Thu 8:00 AM–4:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Smile Design Fourth Street offer payment plans?
Yes, Smile Design Fourth Street offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
What is the patient rating for Smile Design Fourth Street?
Smile Design Fourth Street has a 4.2-star rating based on 500 patient reviews on Google.
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Mon8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed
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