Sound Smiles Pediatric Dentistry 116 Southwest 160th Street, Burien, WA 98166

"We were disappointed by our experience with this office. During our first visit with our toddler, we didn't see the dentist profiled on the website. I asked via e-mail who this person was and received no clarification of credentials. Three months later we scheduled an appointment to check on a spot I noticed developing on our toddler's molar, again we saw someone other than the dentist profiled. During this appointment were told that 'everything looked fine' and that the spot was a stain. At our third appointment three months later, we finally met Dr. Tyler. Our discussion with him gave us the impression that we should have our 2.5-year-old anesthetized for caps on all of his molars. It was also suggested that we delay treatment until his two-year-old molars came in, in case more work was needed. This made us feel like they were after $$$. We visited a different dentist office shortly after for a second opinion, and we were told one filling was needed for one cavity ASAP, and that all other teeth could be managed with good oral hygiene practices. Clearly this dentist works well for a lot of folks, based on the reviews - though probably more so if you have a child with perfect teeth!"

"Have been bringing my son here since he turned 1 (he is almost 4) and I have to say I am very happy with Dr. Tyler and his entire staff. We recently came in to have 1 cavity filled that we kept having to put off due to different reasons and from the last time my son was in for a checkup (summer 2020) until recently that 1 cavity got bigger going into the pulp of his baby tooth and even a second cavity formed on the baby tooth next to it, Dr. Tyler explained everything very well and let me know that because the cavity had extended down into the pulp of the tooth my son would need a silver crown instead of a filling like he originally planned for. They were done before I knew it (so quick!) And my son had no idea what was going on. I highly recommend this office and will be bringing my youngest here for care when his time comes. Thank you Dr. Tyler & staff!"

"Dr. Tyler and his staff are amazing! Not only are they super friendly and calming, they are straight forward and explain everything before they do it. My son has been a bit afraid of the dentist, but because of Dr. Tyler and his staff, he rocked his check up and wants to go back. I appreciate how Dr. Tyler came and spoke with me before and after my son’s procedure. He explained everything they were planning on doing and gave me possible scenarios. When the procedure was over, he came and explained everything he had done and why. Both of Dr. Tyler’s offices are child friendly and really suited for the kiddos. They’ve created a welcoming environment!"

"I have two young children and they both absolutely love Dr. Tyler. He has a special talent for working with kids and he seems completely at ease with them. They seem to trust him instinctively. We tried two other pediatric dentists and my daughter's reaction to them was lukewarm at best. She talks about Dr. Tyler fondly weeks after we've seen him."

"My review of Dr. Tyler is two fold. My stepson had a horrible dental experience at his past office. When he found out he had to go in for TX the next day with his new dentist, Dr. Tyler, he slept under his bed and almost didn't come out from under his bed to leave for his appointment. Dr. Tyler was so wonderful with Ashton that his fear of the dentist is gone!! He loves going for his cleanings and doesn't get so worried about TX appointments anymore. He talks about Dr. Tyler often and thinks he is awesome and funny! I was an assistant for Dr. Tyler for three years when he was practicing in Lakewood. I witnessed countless times that Dr. Tyler helped a scared patient get through TX. He is absolutely amazing with patients of all ages and makes patients and parents very comfortable. My children will follow Dr. Tyler where ever he goes even though I will be traveling from Bonney Lake to Burien for each appointment."