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About 417 Smiles
Same-day fixes for broken teeth and a doctor who once came in on a Saturday to check on a patient show up again and again in reviews here.
417 Smiles is a general dental practice in Springfield that also offers Invisalign, traditional braces, adult orthodontics, and retainers. Beyond routine care, reviews highlight quick turnarounds for emergencies, including next-day appointments for broken teeth and after-hours calls answered promptly. Anxious patients often mention feeling at ease, with several describing extractions and cleanings as far more comfortable than expected and gentle handling of sensitive gums. Long-time patients and families with multiple kids in treatment describe consistent care from Dr. Seema Nair and Dr. Sarah over the years.
Summary of 142 patient reviews, May 2013–September 2026, updated September 2026
Treatments offered
Who They Treat
417 Smiles provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Technology & Equipment
417 Smiles uses modern orthodontic technology to deliver precise, comfortable treatment.
Orthodontists at this office
Dr. Nathan J. Bauer, DDS, PC
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Dr. Sara M. Bauer, DDS
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Dr. Seema Nair, DDS
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Dr. Stephen R. Young, DDS, PC
Practice Founder (Retired)
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What patients say
Latest review 7 weeks ago
What patients praise
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Doctors patients mention
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 | 52 | 4 |
| The dentist | 53 | 0 |
| Gentle, comfortable care | 26 | 0 |
| Clear explanations | 16 | 0 |
| Responsiveness | 14 | 2 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 11 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 7 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 6 | 1 |
Recent reviews from Google
Dental hygienist Cheryl is so great at her job ..I always ask for her!
Very satisfied with my dental hygienist-Kelsey. Courteous and did a good job in cleaning. Definitely will recommend her to friends and family.
They are always friendly and professional. I highly recommend them.
Not much wait time very friendly and helpful explains everything you're doing a truly great experience
This is hands down the best dentist office I've ever been to. Everyone that works there is ridiculously nice and they literally REMEMBER my husband and I when we come in for our appointments. We primarily see Dr. Sara, and she is also wonderful! Super nice, quick (in a good way!), and very good at what she does. The hygienists we normally see (Kelsey and Cheryl) are so sweet, kind, and very good at what they do as well. From the moment you walk in, to getting your dental work done, to getting checked out - everyone is so friendly! They all are just obviously a great team that genuinely seem to not only enjoy their jobs, but also enjoy working together, and obviously care for their patients at the same time. We appreciate the whole team there every time we come in (we're also usually able to get joint appointments which we super appreciate as it's more convenient for us)! To top it all off, I oringinally became a client on an emergent basis when they were able to get me in quickly as a new patient when I had part of a molar break off - and they SAVED my tooth! Not to mention, the price was fair, the work was well done, and they accept care credit which made it super affordable to me as well. We will continue to visit this clinic for many years to come! Thank you guys so much!
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