Firefly Children's Dentistry
Information about Firefly Children's Dentistry
43551, Perrysburg
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-17h
- tuesday: 8h-17h
- wednesday: 8h-17h
- thursday: 8h-17h
- friday: 8h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
We are a children's dental office that sees kids from 6 months-18 years. Our dentist is a board certified pediatric dentist. We offer different treatment modalities including nitrous and sedation. We are in network with most dental insurance plans and have affordable payment options. Give us a call today to see what we are about!
Our comment from Best Dentists Club about Firefly Children's Dentistry:
Firefly Children's Dentistry is renowned for providing an exceptional dental experience tailored specifically for children. Parents appreciate the quick and efficient service, often noting how their kids feel comfortable and at ease during their visits. The staff is consistently described as kind, friendly, and professional, making every appointment a positive experience.
The office excels at creating an inviting atmosphere with colorful decorations, toys, and even rewards like balloons and tokens, which make each visit enjoyable for young patients. Many parents have shared heartfelt stories about how the team uses gentle techniques and playful distractions to ease children's anxiety about dental procedures.
Some highlights from user feedback include:
- Patient and understanding staff who take the time to explain procedures in a child-friendly way.
- Welcoming environment that immediately puts children and parents at ease.
- A focus on making dental visits as stress-free as possible, especially for children with special needs.
- Accessibility of appointment scheduling and flexible timing that accommodates families' busy lives.
- Continued care and communication from the staff throughout the entire treatment process.
With rave reviews about the positive experiences families have at Firefly, it’s clear that they are a trusted choice for pediatric dental care.
Services and Treatments
Firefly Children's Dentistry: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Was in and out super quick. Dentist answered all my questions and was very good with my son.
Fantastic experience: Thank you! We will see you again in March!
Fantastic experience: Great for kids and they work with your schedule.
Fantastic experience: They are so good at working with/around the kids! Lots of little fibs and tricks that they use to make every part of the visit cute and fun. They make the kids feel so comfortable and at ease. Neither my son nor my daughter knew that they even got a shot (needle) in the mouth!!! I am impressed. A wonderful experience. They even let my daughter snuggle up in her blankie. That’s a big deal to her. Thanks Firefly!!!
Fantastic experience: We had a great new patient experience! Everyone we met there was kind, friendly, and professional.
Fantastic experience: They had toys to play with , they showed my daughter the tools and had a mat for her to lay on so she could see me . Balloon and a ducky at the end. We had some sad news about her teeth but they made the visit the best they could. Patient with her , friendly .
Fantastic experience: Great experience all around! Thank you for taking great care of my baby.
Fantastic experience: Super sweet staff that knows what they're doing!! They got my son in much sooner than I anticipated, I hardly had to wait in the waiting room or for the doctor. Lauren was so kind and professional! 10/10
Fantastic experience: Best place for children dentistry. Kind, patient and understanding. Our son is special needs and it was his first visit at that office. Everything went better then I expected. Our daughter felt comfortable as well and was happy with her expirence.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful with all of our children, highly recommend them.
Fantastic experience: I have had only wonderful experiences with Firefly (they are busy for a reason)! Everyone on staff is very kind, always listens to our concerns, and does a great job with the kids!
Fantastic experience: Another great experience! Staff and Dr's are always great with my children with autism, anxiety, and fear of the dentist
Fantastic experience: Seriously the best pediatric dentist around! They work great with kids with special needs!
Fantastic experience: My son has a good time here every time and makes taking a 3 year old to the dentist easy for mom.
Negative experience: Not one but two of my children have permanent scars on their faces from dental assistants at this place. When it first originally happened the owner/dentist reached out and played it off as she couldn't believe it and this has never happened. When it happened a second time a few months later she again played it off as no big deal almost going as far as blaming it on my kids. They then pretty much denied us service after this. I wanted to see if the marks went away before making this post but they didn't and became permanent scars on their faces. So my daughters get to go through life with a reminder of this place. Again we spoke to the owner/dentist and she didn't care. She was more preoccupied with yelling at her own kids the entire time during our phone conversation then with what happened to my daughters. No apologies or accountability on her end what so ever. If your looking for a cheap quick dentist that has a novelty gimmick for kids this is your place. If you care about your kids dentistry and what care is taken when services are provided on your child I suggest looking at other dentist that focus more on the care and dentistry vs gimmicks.
Hi there- unfortunately without a name it is difficult to pull up the chart or verify the situation you have described; and this specific situation does not sound familiar. Please feel free to contact our office and speak with our office manager in regards to this. I do want to clarify that I do not conduct any professional conversations with parents, with my children around, as I value both patient privacy and professionalism.
I wish your family all the best.
Thanks
Sarah Aref, DDS
Fantastic experience: My son got his procedure done at the children’s hospital. Dr.Sarah made us feel very comfortable. My son was taken great care of. Best experience he’s had at the dentist. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: The staff is amazing! I love how kid friendly they are and how they explain everything to the kids in detail without scaring them.
Fantastic experience: People are what make Firefly Children's Dentistry special. The dental hygienist, the dentist, the receptionist... everyone has a positive, cheerful disposition which is inviting and comforting.
Fantastic experience: My girls 5 and 3 have been going here for the last 2 years and love it! The staff and doctors are amazing with the children and very informative for the parents. We love going here.
Fantastic experience: Easy to schedule, excellent care, and their team helps you understand every step of the process. My son loved his first visit and isn't worried to "go to the dentist" anymore!
Fantastic experience: Took my 2 small kids there today by myself, during nap time. Ended up being on the phone with our ENT for a good portion of the appointment trying to get a last minute app for a post op complication. The staff made my kids feel so comfortable while I was distracted and they got us out of there quickly so we could make it to the ENT. I hate to be that mom on the phone but it was very important and I’m so grateful to the staff for being so great!
Fantastic experience: Such a great place! Everyone is so kind and treat you wonderfully. The atmosphere is calm and laid back. Kid-friendly, of course :) The only unfortunate thing is my insurance isn’t accepted there, but out of pocket costs for exams and procedures are incredibly reasonable. So I will be going back just to keep getting their outstanding service and treatment.
Fantastic experience: The office is very kid friendly, the staff are very attentive, and very kind towards my daughter and her care.
Fantastic experience: My daughter absolutely loved Dr! I saw her instantly relax when she explained everything she was doing. We had an amazing experience from start to finish. The staff was very nice, the place is really clean and we were in and out! My daughter only got a short exam and still got a token for a prize.
Fantastic experience: We love Firefly Children's Dentistry! They are great with my LO and I couldn't be happier with our service. They go above and beyond to make sure the children are as comfortable as they can be there!
Fantastic experience: Friendly, great with children, and they took great care of my daughter's teeth.
Fantastic experience: Took my son for his first dentist appointment and they were so wonderful and accepting to us and worked with my son's quirks
Fantastic experience: This office was VERY patient and reassuring. My child has a hard time at the dentist, and they handled everything wonderfully. The entire staff treated my child with so much care and compassion — it made a huge difference in both our comfort level. It’s unfortunate they don’t accept our insurance, but honestly, the quality of service made it worth paying out of pocket. I truly appreciated the way they took their time, explained things clearly, and made sure we both felt supported. Highly recommend, especially if your child struggles with dentist visits or needs a gentle approach. 10/10 recommend.
Fantastic experience: Our son had his very first dentist appointment today and the staff was so friendly and awesome at making it a positive experience!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience! They give kids balloons and a toy at the end the whole place is catered to kids , cartoons , colorful, toys and treats for them. Makes kids happy and have a good experience. Staff was friendly and very patient!
Fantastic experience: Everyone was incredibly kind and informative. They worked with my insurance company well so it was less money than we had originally thought. The rooms were decorated and fun for the kids. They even got a balloon for my older child at home (my infant was being seen). It was all in all a very pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: Dr. Lauren was great with my 8 year old who needed more than the routine cleaning. The whole office is wonderful!
Fantastic experience: This was my 2 yrs old first visit. My son has level 3 autism nonverbal and they made his first visit go smoothly. The staff was so caring and did everything they could to make his experience as comfortable as possible. From scheduling the visit to the actual appointment everyone I encountered was amazing.
Fantastic experience: The tokens are a real hit ! My kids love firefly.
Fantastic experience: Excellent service. Did really good for my son. Went in for surgery.At eight thirty was out by ten fantastic
Fantastic experience: My 4 Y.O. son is difficult and we got it done. I was still given options for treatment, we chose to go with continual brushing until he is used to things. I’m glad they worked with me and they understand not every child is easy. Very knowledgeable and we kept the visit to its 30 minute interval.
Fantastic experience: April 2nd was my daughter’s first dental appointment coming here and all I can say is wow! The team is fantastic and you can tell everyone there truly loves their job and they have a passion for helping children and young baby’s. I had a few concerns about my child’s teeth and the team listened and gave me wonderful advice and made sure my daughter was comfortable. Big thanks to all the firefly workers here. We are looking forward to coming back!
Fantastic experience: The staff was very friendly and welcoming. This was my son's first dental appointment and he was nervous. The dental staff made him feel comfortable and he did great thanks to them.
Fantastic experience: My son loved his first experience here. The staff is fantastic.
Positive experience: I don't like being in the open everyone should have a room for privacy. I think for the amount of money we pay they should give toothbrush toothpaste and floss to the kids. This is the only dentist I been to that Don't.
Hi Renee! We appreciate the feedback. We do have toothbrushes available to you, if you'd like one, just let us know. Also, we understand the open bays are not for everyone; we are happy to accommodate your child/children in our quiet rooms if we know ahead of time.
Have a wonderful day!
Fantastic experience: Dr Sarah and her team took care of my daughter and completed her treatment with the most care and made sure she was comfortable the entire process. Not only did they show such kindness and compassion, everything was done so quick! Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: I would like to say thank you for making my 5 yr old daughter feel comfortable and welcomed into your office. I was panicking on how she would do but yall surprised on how caring and compassionate with your patients. Thank you for allowing my daughter to get to know your tools and rewarding after it’s all done. I highly recommend Firefly Children’s Dentistry
Positive experience: The actual service there is good. What is not good is the super-spam levels of contacting they do before your visit "reminding" you of your appointment. I swear that I got texts starting at 30 days out, and regularly the whole time counting down. Then they send emails and make calls, too. It's more than any doctor/dentist/therapy kind of "reminder" system that I've encountered, and it's not even close.
Hi Todd! Thank you for the feedback. Please give the office a call, and we’d be happy to disable the reminders for you. Also, a friendly reminder, if you reply with either “C” or “R” the reminders are programmed to stop. Have a wonderful day!
Fantastic experience: Very pleased with my decision to take my young daughter to this office! She had severe anxiety about dentists from lack of exposure at an earlier age because of COVID. The staff has done great at encouraging her & making the visits a pleasant experience.
Fantastic experience: I am beyond grateful for the care my son has received at this pediatric dental office. As a parent of a child with autism, finding a dentist who is not only skilled but also patient and understanding can be a challenge. However, Dr. Sarah truly stands out.
Fantastic experience: I took my 2 year old daughter here for her first time to the dentist and they were great with her! They took their time to make her comfortable which made the experience much more enjoyable for my daughter.
Fantastic experience: This place is amazing! The dentists and all of the staff are friendly and work so good together! Most importantly they are great with my kids which makes going to the dentist so much easier!
Fantastic experience: Staff was very nice and worked well with both of my kids at their first trip to the dentist!
Fantastic experience: Daughter had a dental emergency and Firefly got us in immediately. We were first time patients and the staff made it feel effortless by getting her in and putting her needs first. I cannot thank them enough for how comfortable they made my daughter feel and taking action. We will officially be switching to Firefly.
Fantastic experience: We've been taking our 2 kids here for a few years now and I'm always so pleased with them! Besides the usual cleanings, we've gone through a few fillings, as well as a tooth extraction (with a very nervous child). The entire staff is so kind, patient, and just really great with children. Highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: We switched to Firefly from a different pediatric dentist and couldn’t be more happy. The staff across the facility was amazing! Ronda from billing called me a week before my appointment to help me with insurance concerns, then followed up with an email. As we walked in, the kid’s names were on the board welcoming them as new patients. The front desk was friendly and patient and helped to resolve my insurance issue. Megin was the hygienist for both of my children. She was so sweet, kind, and encouraging. Her way of explaining the importance of brushing and flossing has motivated my kids to take better care of their teeth. They are actually looking forward to going back to show what a good job they are doing. I’m so glad Firefly was recommended to us and we made the switch.
Fantastic experience: We have had the absolute best experience at Firefly. They make everything comfortable for the kids. Would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Our daughter loves going here and seeing her dentist, highly recommended. They are wonderful!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing!! Staff was fantastic! They were so friendly, and helped put us at ease as this was our child's first ever dentist visit. Wish I could give more stars!!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! This was our second visit, love how easy of a place it is for kiddos to adapt! Excited that my kids love the “dentist”.
Fantastic experience: I love this place! Staff is super friendly and very good with children! Doesn’t take long to be seen and I was able to be with my son through each appointment which I loved. The office is very clean and kid friendly. Best experience I’ve had with any dentist.
Fantastic experience: We've taken our 3 year old son here since he was 1. He struggled a bit last time laying down and the dentist this time took note and did an excellent job making him feel comfortable. She let him stand up, showed him all her tools, and let him touch them. She did an excellent job and we ended up having a great experience! I highly recommend this dentist.
Fantastic experience: They are all so friendly and patient with my children. After cycling through lots of dentists to find the right one for my kids, we are so lucky to have found Firefly.
Fantastic experience: We have been coming here since before our twins turned 2. They are now 8! We have always had an amazing experience. Every single staff member you come in contact with is so kind and makes you feel welcome. My kids actually get excited to go to the dentist! :)
Fantastic experience: Both my kiddos see Sylvia and she is an absolute GEM!! Going to the dentist can be scary and she takes all of those nerves away with her patient and nurturing nature. Not only that, but she makes it so fun! My kids literally beg us to go to the dentist! I've heard so many horror stories and can assure you if you go to this office, your perception of dental care will change.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely love this place! I chose this dentist knowing we would be paying out of pocket and although it can add it’s definitely worth the great care they give! Office ladies are wonderful as well as the doctor herself. My daughter loves going to the dentist now!
Fantastic experience: Been taking my kids here for two years now. I have nothing but praises to sing about the owner, the staff, and the technicians. They really do care about the small details of your visit. I feel they go above and beyond. I had to escalate an issue and it was received with kindness and resolution. I Can’t ask for better service and dental care for my kids.
Fantastic experience: The office staff and doctors are amazing and super kind. My daughter (6 yrs) is excited to go there and asks all the time when her next cleaning is and my son (4 yrs) did great today, because they were patient and worked with him in his last two cleanings to make him comfortable. We highly recommend them to everyone with young children!
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and quick! Made our sons first dentist appointment comfortable for not only him but us as the parents as well. Very happy we chose to take him there.
Fantastic experience: Absolutley loved this office. Took my 23 month old for her first appointment and the staff was so sweet! She was feisty, but they were very calm and understanding to her.
Fantastic experience: We are so happy with the care we've recieved. Theyre all so patient with my daughter. Anytime she gets nervous they stop and explain exactly what is happening and constantly check in with her to make sure she is ok!
Fantastic experience: The ladies were so nice and patient with my son. It was his first time and he ended up getting scared of the electric brush and she made him feel safe! He ended up saying on the way home “mom it was only a little bit scary and next time i won’t be scared”
Fantastic experience: My son is old enough to listen but watching these ladies with the little ones is so impressive! They are so patient and great at their job. It puts a smile on my face seeing how kind they are.
Fantastic experience: Today was my son’s first time ever going to the dentist & when I tell you this place was awesome, IT WAS! My son was so comfortable with everything & everyone was so polite & professional. I’ll definitely recommend this place for children & I wish I could say adults because I would like to be a patient here also. lol Thank you ladies!
Fantastic experience: Had such a good experience today with my 2 year old’s first legit dental appointment! Waiting room is nice and colorful, toys for the kids, and a tv with kids shows. The hygienist was great with her. Loved that the kids can put a coin in the machines and get a prize, and can also grab a balloon! Overall really great experience and I’m glad we switched to a pediatric dentist for her. Update: had her 3 year appointment today and she did great and everyone was really patient with her and super nice. She is always excited to come for the little prize machines that they have!
Fantastic experience: Took my 2 year old here for a check up and cleaning, and she was never scared. The staff here are genuinely nice and caring.
Fantastic experience: New patient appointment for my child. Firefly Children Dentistry was phenomenal ! Kind, very efficient & quick. Very kid friendly, offered balloons, toy & bubbles for reward at the end of appointment. As far as 1st appointment goes, we plan to continue being patients there. Highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Firefly does amazing with my kiddos. I honestly wish I could go there myself. Everyone including their front desk staff does an amazing job. They are welcoming, accommodating and really listen to their clients. I will never choose another dentist for my kids!!
Fantastic experience: Really good experience, they’re very kid friendly so you don’t have to be stressed out as a parent. Professional friendly staff. I love their reward token system at the end of the visit for kids, so the visit ends on a positive note. Overall highly recommend the place
Fantastic experience: We have been here twice, first visit was for my two year old first dentist visit and my 12 year old regular cleaning. We are new to area. Second visit was for a baby tooth extraction for my 12 year old. Staff is amazing. My 12 year old said they are very comforting and create a safe comfortable space. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: My 7yr old son got a cavity filled in Oct 2024, the staff was great with him. They made him very comfortable and he got his cavity filled with no problems and no tears. Great job everyone.
Negative experience: My son is autistic and does not like being touched, so it requires some extra patience and care to get through a cleaning. The dentist came in and looked at him for less than 2 minutes before telling us he required full sedation to do a cleaning and that he needed a cavity filled, which they could not do in office. We ended up going to another pediatric dentist where they took the time to make him comfortable and he was able to have a full cleaning without sedation; there was also no sign of a cavity. Almost was forced to pay hundreds extra for things my son didn’t need because they refused to make any effort to accommodate him.
Hi Natasha...Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with me today, I appreciate the feedback and take it to heart. We apologize your experience did not meet expectations and we wish you and your son all the best.
Fantastic experience: My daughter had broken one of her baby teeth, they went above, and beyond to get her seen in a timely fashion. The entire staff treated us with concern,and the dentist was amazing at taking the time to explain the whole procedure. This is where you want your kids to be,the most caring customer service. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Excellent experience for my daughter’s first dental visit. She just turned 2 and Dr Sarah made us all feel very comfortable. I was very pleased how quickly we were in and out as well!
Fantastic experience: i wish i would have known about firefly when i first started having children because i have searched far and wide only to be let down. forever thankful for the kindness and love my child feels while she is there. they definitely go the extra mile, have incredible patience, and the most fantastic personalities.
Fantastic experience: we had the best experience in the office with a first time dental procedure! the assistant lauren is amazing ! she is so sweet and upbeat! i love her calming nature and positive attitude. Dr Lauren was also amazing. she took the time to explain everything to my son and I with a very personable personality. we love fireflies and are so grateful that this awesome practice is in network!!!!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! It was my daughter's first visit who mind you is 2, and they were all nice and understanding. I am glad I found this place to start her dental care.
Fantastic experience: Comfortable and welcoming office facilities and staff. Understanding of difficult toddler situation. They have connections with a local hospital as well as a traveling anesthesiologist for sedation. They are in network with many plans. We love that they were able to schedule quickly. They have a wonderful feeling system that allows price workups for treatment plans so that everything is understandable.
Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience at Firefly! My 6 year old has been very nervous at the dentist in the past so we switched to this pediatric office and they completely put her at ease.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely phenomenal! Took my kids there for the first time. After an embarrassing amount of time due to dentist fears and insurance. The staff was amazing- and I mean the entire staff from the front desk to the hygienist- they never judged were just happy we were there. They completely calmed the fears of my girls. Dr Sarah was so empathetic, knowledgeable, and nurturing. If I had had a dentist like her when I was young, I probably wouldn’t have developed a fear of the dentist myself. Can’t recommend enough!
Fantastic experience: Super happy and grateful with my daughters first dental experience. The staff was so kind and welcoming and just tried their best to comfort her.
Fantastic experience: Always have a good experience when I take my 4 year old daughter here. Front desk lady (unfortunately did not get her name) was so helpful and kind. My daughter is never scared to go to the dentist.
Fantastic experience: My daughter has had a HUGE fear of the dentist ever since she was younger, she is now 11. She has been to Firefly 4 times now, twice for an exam and twice for extractions. The service was above and beyond every time. She is no longer scared of the dentist. I am thankful to have found this dentist office.
Fantastic experience: Dr Sarah did a great job with our toddlers! She was very kind and patient with them. It was a good experience overall. Definitely recommend taking your kids to see her.
Positive experience: Always so kind & supportive to my littles. They absolutely love going to the dentist! I’ve never had any issues with the staff, everyone is so sweet!
Fantastic experience: This place is hands down the best. My son has Autism and they did WONDERFUL with him. They are well trained to care for children with special needs. I am extremely grateful he is a patient there.
Fantastic experience: The staff was friendly and understanding with my toddler. The office was clean and an inviting environment for kids. It was my son’s first dentist visit and they had a personalized sign ready to take a photo of the occasion! My son got a balloon and rubber duck to take home for his bravery!
Fantastic experience: My son loves this place. He is always happy to go to his dentist appointment. So far, the experience has been very good, they always answer all questions, and they are very professional.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Firefly! Especially for the littles who are seeing a dentist for the first time! They really exceeded our expectations with making our 2 yr old relaxed and comfortable for her first experience. Although she is only 2, they examined and cleaned her teeth thoroughly, explained everything they were doing in a way that our daughter could understand so she wouldn’t be afraid, and gave us a ton of great advice regarding dental hygiene with toddlers. We were expecting tears and were relieved to see nothing but smiles from our girl. This was a great family experience and we can’t wait to see everyone at our next visit! ***Bonus: they offer affordable out-of-pocket if they don’t take your insurance!***
Negative experience: I brought my four year old in for his first appointment. The hygienist decided to show him the tools she was going to use right away (the scary hook they scrape your teeth with). He immediately freaked out. She then demanded he lay down to look at his teeth. He didn’t want to lay down, he wanted to sit up because at this point he was panicked. She refused to look at his teeth while he was sitting up and decided a 10 minute battle to get him to lay down was better. The actual dentist had to intervene so he would calm down. Will never step foot in the place again.
Hi Lisa
I am so sorry to hear about your child's experience with our office. I am surprised to hear about this encounter with our hygienists as they have all consistently received positive feedback for their gentle approaches and professionalism. It is never our intention to cause additional fear or anxiety to our patients. Showing children our instruments is part of our process to familiarize patients with our tools. I am unable to locate your child's account with the information you provided, but your feedback is valued and I would like the opportunity to discuss with you further. Please feel free to contact me directly at the office at 419-405-7171. Thank you! Sarah Aref, DDS
Fantastic experience: Everyone in this office is so kind. They are amazing with my very nervous boys and work so hard to get all three appointments together so I don't have to come back multiple times. We love Firefly!
Fantastic experience: Thank you for your kindness and grace with my 2.5 year old on his first dental experience. He was anxious and many tears were shed, but each adult who interacted with him showed him grace and understanding. Their patience blew me away. Thank you 100x over!
Fantastic experience: It was my daughters first dentist visit and Firefly was amazing! Took their time and explained everything that they were going to do so my daughter understood and wasn’t scared. My daughter walked in nervous but left with a huge smile on her face and excited for her next appointment. I will be recommending Firefly to every parent!
Fantastic experience: Firefly is amazing! They do so well with my daughter and she isn't afraid to go ever! I recommend them to everyone I know. They have tvs for the kids, sunglasses and are so gentle and delicate!
Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience at Firefly dentistry. The hygienist was very patient with both of my young girls. She took the time to explain what she was doing so the girls felt comfortable. Would highly recommend this pediatric dental office.
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