Tooth Fairy World

My kids have been going to Tooth Fairy World since they were 5yr. Love’em! Dr. Vitiello is wonderful as is her staff.

I love coming here to get my teeth cleaned. Everyone is so polite, efficient and professional. I have been coming here since I was 12, I’m now in college and still come to see Dr. V, and always had the best the best experience! So happy she lets me still come to her office, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

My children have been attending Tooth Fairy World for over 10yrs. and have no intention of going anywhere else. Dr. Vitiello and staff provide a warm and comfortable environment. My son is autistic and he is at ease with Dr. V., which is reassuring to me. My daughter also has a very good relationship with Dr. V. and I have never had any billing issues with TFW.

My son absolutely loves this dentist office! The environment is definitely kid-​friendly and very welcoming! We are typically in and out when we visit for an appointment! I highly recommend this dentist office to other parents looking for a new dentist office!
Thank you Dr. Vitiello

I was looking for a pediatric dentist for my now 2 year old’s first visit and TFW was nearby. My partner researched it, and thought it sounded like a good fit so we made his first dentist appointment! I figured they’d look at his teeth, count them, talk to him about the tools, and oooh look at the fun little mirror! you know? Ease him into the idea of it. NOPE. Dr. Vitello did not speak to my son once, but directed me to sit in the chair and HOLD HIM DOWN. She then proceeded to lubricate his lips in order to put a spinning polishing tool in his mouth, right off the bat! No playing with him, introducing him to the tool, nothing, Just, «Hold him down, brace his head.» And she kept getting ticked off at me for not restraining my child adequately! It was just short of barbaric.
She then, through the screaming, polished his teeth. WTF? He’s 18 months old! She told me it HAD to be done because he had rough enamel on his teeth, and was discolored. I asked if it would cause cavities or impair his bite. No, it’s just cosmetic. COSMETIC??? COSMETIC DENTISTRY AT 18 MONTHS OLD.
My child was traumatized. She then smeared on a fluoride treatment I did not ask for. After that she told me to use ONLY non-​fouride kid’s toothpaste. What? I was so upset, my son was beside himself and now is afraid of that whole building every time we go near it! She ruined him for dentistry, and I will never bring another child there ever again. I don’t know how I’ll ever get him to sit an another dentist’s chair without freaking out. This was NOT the way to treat a toddler on his first visit to the dentist. Horrible!

I recently took my 3-​year-​old daughter here for her first dentist visit. The atmosphere was very welcoming, as were the receptionists who greeted us and checked us in. We waited less than 5 minutes to be seen. The dentist and hygienist were both warm and welcoming. Dr. Vitiello explained everything she did before she did it, so my child wasn’t surprised by the process. I was able to sit right next to my daughter and talk to her through the whole experience. We were in and out in under 30 minutes.
If I had any complaint it would be that the TV above the dental chair was set to Cartoon Network, which I feel is not appropriate for young children.

I don’t know about some of the negative reviews on here. I’ve been going to Dr. Vitiello for almost 30 years. My mother started to take me here when I was a very little girl and I just kept going each year! Now my two children (ages 3 and 16 months) are patients. Our experience has ALWAYS been a pleasant one.
The receptionists have always been nice, the dental hygienists have never manhandled any of us and are always kind and gentle. Dr. Vitiello is great with children and adults and her advice has never steered us wrong.
I would totally recommend this practice for children and adults. It’s pretty amazing that over the past three decades Dr. Vitiello and her staff have maintained such a kind and professional practice.

Dr. V has been my son’s dentist for 14 years, since he was 3. As a mother herself, she is an expert at interacting with children, at all ages. I have always found Dr. V and her staff to be totally professional, kind, compassionate and communicative. Of course, children never have perfect teeth, can be uncomfortable sequestered in a chair surrounded by strangers and fearful of visits to the dentist generally. I have observed Dr. V explain procedures in a way children relate and calm down nervous parents. The office fees are usual and customary to the neighborhood and what insurance carriers reimburse. My 8 year old niece, who eats way too much sticky candy, has been a patient for 5 years. Our family highly recommends Tooth Fairy World.

Dentist is nice! Staff don’t always offer best customer service! Also always wait more than 30 mins every visit to see dentist.

I was very impressed with Tooth Fairy World. My son, who is on the spectrum, had never been to the dentist. They were so good with him! He has a sensitivity to light so when he was having a little trouble with the light above his head when he was in the chair, they brought him a pair of sunglasses to wear. They showed him everything they were going to do on his hand first and explained everything very well. It made him much more comfortable. I would give them 5 stars but when we were checking out they were having problems figuring out my Unilocal coupon which took a bit of time. Other than that — great place to send your kids!

I have been to a few dentist offices before and I have to say even though I lovee all the way in Naperville, I travel all the way to Hyde Park to our new found Dentist Vitiello for my Children and Shafaie for my husband and I … Great service and my children for the first time felt comfortable and welcomed … Great experience over all and am pleased to say this Dental office will continue to have my business…

Doc Vitello does a very fine job, has the skills and temperament for pediatric dentistry. She has treated my daughter, a VERY nervous dental patient, for several years and has always done a competent job with patience and compassion. The office is kid friendly and the staff is very pleasant. Hyde Park location is super convenient. I would certainly recommend her.

Took my little one in for an exam and cleaning. Liked the name and the décor put my child at ease so I was hoping for a pleasant experience.
This was not the case by any means.
The dental hygienist, while a kind enough woman, was very rough and manhandled my child as she gripped the arms of her chair for dear life. Maybe we came across the wrong person, but I won’t be returning to see if the others are any better.