Smile Generation Reviews 

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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Evaluating 37 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Consumers expressed deep frustration over unexpected high interest rates, hidden fees, and confusing billing practices regarding promotional plans. Customers found it extremely difficult to resolve issues because customer service representatives were often unhelpful or unavailable. Reviewers also reported severe technical problems with the online payment platform and unexpected recurring late charges. Some reviewers were happy with the staff, noting that the local dental teams were exceptionally kind, polite, and thoroughly informative during treatments. A few consumers specifically praised individual practitioners for doing a truly great job prepping them for dental extractions and cleanings.

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Payment

Customers consistently note negative experiences with payment, highlighting frustration over high interest... See more

Price

People report negative experiences with price, frequently highlighting extreme interest charges, unexpected... See more

Service

Users describe negative interactions with service, highlighting unexpected high fees and aggressive treatment... See more

Staff

Reviewers express mixed feelings regarding the staff, noting instances of unprofessional behavior and... See more

Customer service

Customers had negative experiences with customer service, reporting that workers are unhelpful, dismissive,... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Well, I wish I had looked this credit company up first. You can not pay online with a card, you can pay with banking info only, or mail it in. IF you want to pay by card, there is a $9 processin... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Account was setup for auto pay but I received a 74 point hit to my credit score because they reported it wasn't paid. When I called their customer service was awful and the lied that they would repor... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If your dentist office uses this credit card company, run!!! They are more than likely signing you up for a "promotional offer" where the balance is supposed to be paid by a certain time (which no one... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This company charged over $1200 in interest to my mothers account. Called in to see if they could waive some of the interest from missing the promotion deadline by a few weeks, but customer service a... See more


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  1. Dentist
  2. also in
  3. Cosmetic Dentist
  4. Dental Clinic

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Smile Generation helps you understand how oral health connects to overall well-being and find trusted care in your community. Our offices combine modern, advanced care with compassionate service, so you feel confident at every visit.


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TrustScore 1.5 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute SCAM do not use them

Absolute SCAM do not use them, “18 month interest free” but it accrues stool and then they’ll set you up with auto pay that won’t pay it off in that time period and then slap you with all the interest ($1500) and then you’re screwed. Stay away

30 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Bellevue office

The Bellevue office is very professional, courteous and friendly. All my dental needs at one location. They went into great detail presenting my current situation and offering alternatives. I trust them.

29 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

STAY AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
sometimes it is hard and we get a credit line to take care of our health. Smile Generation is beyond a SCAM... they are horrible and they take advantage of people. My balance was $2,500 and I Was hit with $3,000 interest. Never was I informed my plan was about to expired. Now I owe more than I originally borrowed. This seems so illegal.

27 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Highly predatory.

After the 2 year interest free time ended, they put all of the interest back on my balance. I started with a $2000 balance. Got down to $350. The next month my balance was $1500. I feel like this is a very predatory credit line. It doesn't seem right to charge the entire amount of interest rather than interest on what was still owed. I finally was able to talk to a person after spending what seemed like a ridiculous amount of time trying to connect with someone only to have her tell me I'm burnt and had nothing else to say. She came across like she knows she's working for a crooked business by her silence during the call. Seems like the balance doesn't ever go down either.

26 April 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give a negative star…

I wish I could give a negative star instead of a one star. My son was seen at this office for over a year for his dental care and it has been very draining and taxing on my time and pocket. When I questioned his care based on his maturity and treatment progress the doctor said, “Some 7 year olds are mature to go through the process”. I don’t care about anyone else but my son’s care. My son did not have a cleaning for almost a year because the focus was on Ortho instead of both. I had to take him elsewhere to get his teeth cleaned/examined and was informed that a few of his spacers are about to fall out with his baby teeth. My son has been a trooper during this whole process and deserves to be in a pediatric dental office that can handle one on one care instead of an assembly line approach to care, where everyone is listening to your business in a big open area. I spent almost $3k to be dissatisfied with treatment and care over the last year. Stay away from this Ortho/Dental office for children. I truly hope that Monica (front office staff) find another dental office to work. Monica was the only positive reason I lasted this long on the pediatric side of this business. I was not going to write a review but today I have had enough. I requested for the doctor to remove his braces, she started and then went to check on two other clients instead of completing our service before moving to the next client, especially since I informed her of how dissatisfied I am and I just want to leave the office as quickly as possible to move on. I have already accepted my financial loss and have moved on. I refuse to pay money and don’t get proper treatment and care. Lesson learned!!! Next time I will make sure to ask questions and assess how the workplace operates before I select the next pediatric office. No more assembly line care for my son. Save yourself time and money….

10 January 2025
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

These people are thieves

These people are thieves, criminals with ties, they steal your money, the page did not let me make a payment, it only let me the next day and they charged me $30 for late payment and they did not want to replace it

22 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

In my opinion

In my opinion, the system and services are horrible. Above all, I think the office manager should learn how to have human relations. I think her name is Kendall, she treated me as she was giving me a bit of attitude when I arrived and apart from that she spoke to me in a somewhat raised tone. I don't think that's professional and the payment is too expensive. I think they should have better staff and learn how to treat people. The office is the one located at midtown please 🙏 check the reviews before you go there thanks

14 November 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Terrible customer support and billing problems…

Terrible customer support and billing problems.

I was enrolled in their automatic billing to learn just recently that there are two types of billing — "scheduled billing" and "automatic billing." I was on "scheduled billing" and apparently was set up only to make six payments. When it stopped last month, I was charged a $37 late fee. I called to let them know they set me up on auto-pay and found this out. When I said I thought all was set up (over the phone by their own employees when I first set up my account, may I add), the person on the phone said it was a seperate billing type.

I escalated the situation, and a couple of supervisors came up, they kept saying it was "company policy" and couldn't issue a full refund. In fact, they said the other dept charges $9 per transaction just to take a payment over the phone. The different departments and different billing styles without letting their customers know what isn't actually happening until they are charging them for it is totally absurd and just terrible business practice. Beware of their shady ways of handling your payments!

26 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

1st visit

1st visit was okay. There was no explanation of details what the visit entailed including details of xrays. New technology with xrays and cost was never discussed. I also was not given the opportunity to Review my xrays with the provider. They just told me details of issues only. Very disappointing including a bill for $508.00 for the fancy technology of exrays, which was never discussed. I was also charged for my annual check up. I will not return, to the expected cost of over $3126.00, not including the xrays for $508.00. Extremely disappointed.

8 October 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Greed over ADA Guidelines

Went to one of their locations called “Brookridge Dentistry”.

I had a terrible experience at Brookridge Dental. I went in for a standard dental cleaning, but they refused to perform it. Instead, they insisted I needed a Scaling & Planing procedure, which would cost me $800. I made it clear that I couldn’t afford such an expensive procedure, but they still refused to do the general cleaning I requested. This refusal to provide a basic service clearly shows their greed. I will be reporting their refusal to my insurance company and the state dental boards. Avoid this place if you value your time and money!

28 May 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poorly designed teeth

I told them the teeth they made for me were crooked and that I did not like them. They talked me into trying them for a week or so . So I am but I do not like them at all. They are not aligned properly if there was a way to upload a picture I would.

30 January 2024
Unprompted review
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great surgeon and team

Great surgeon and team! I’m a retired Dentist but if I was still practicing, I would be referring all my patients to him. My wife, who was the patient, is a retired nurse and would highly recommend him also.
I’m on Medicare and we received a level of care that is hard to find. All senior citizens on Medicare should go to Dr. Pratt for their oral surgical needs.

Great Team! Thanks!

18 January 2024
Unprompted review

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