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Smile Design Orthodontics is an AAO member orthodontic practice in Grand Prairie, TX.
About Smile Design Orthodontics
Videos and step-by-step breakdowns help parents and kids follow treatment plans under Dr. Fernan Rodriguez, though some mention billing disputes or unmet outcome expectations.
Dr. Fernan Rodriguez and his team use videos and step-by-step breakdowns to explain treatment options to families, a detail several reviews contrast with more confusing quotes they received elsewhere. The office is described as clean and modern, and appointments are often arranged around school schedules for younger patients. Many reviews mention staff keeping children occupied during visits, from office tours to seasonal activities. A smaller number of reviews describe disputes over treatment outcomes, billing, or pressure to sign waivers.
Summary of 98 patient reviews, February 2013–August 2026, updated September 2026
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Smile Design Orthodontics provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:
Orthodontists at this office
Fernan Rodriguez, DDS, MS
Orthodontist
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1 plan listedWhat patients say
Latest review 3 months ago
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| Theme | Praise | Criticism |
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| The orthodontist | 27 | 5 |
| Clear explanations | 24 | 3 |
| Friendly staff | 22 | 1 |
| Great with kids | 22 | 0 |
| Treatment results | 9 | 4 |
| Scheduling & wait times | 9 | 1 |
| Office & technology | 10 | 0 |
| Cost, insurance & financing | 4 | 5 |
Recent reviews from Google
Over the last few years, I have had three children get their braces and orthodontic work at Smile Design with Dr. Rodriguez. It has been a great experience. The office staff is always very professional and friendly, and it is easy to get an appointment whenever you need one - be it for a broken wire or a lost retainer. They treat the kids very well and help you understand the whole process from start to finish and give you plenty of support along the way. All in all, great place to get your braces done.
I made my July appointment in March. I was clear about the importance of the date and time when I spoke to the receptionist. I received several text reminders and a request for confirmation of the appointment the day before. Nevertheless, the morning of the appointment, I received a text appointment that because of a scheduling conflict, I would have to reschedule for the following week. I most certainly did not:-( The dentist may be great. I don't know, but the office has made a poor first impression and lost a potential patient.
Hogwash services. Overpriced. They tell you the wrong information and give you the wrong treatment. All they want is your money nothing else. AVOID AT ALL COST!
I initially went for a second opinion after another clinic gave me a very expensive plan without much explanation. Here, they broke everything down step by step and even suggested a more gradual approach. The difference in communication was huge. I felt like I was finally making an informed decision, not just accepting a package.
This was a complete waste of money for me. I was in braces to close gaps to find out at the end of my treatment wearing braces and Invisalign only to find out he couldn’t close the gaps due to the size of my teeth. This is something that should have been discussed prior to starting treatment and taking my money. I paid cash for correction but finished completely unhappy with results. However the staff is great.
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