Jackson Joseph Jr, DDS

Ok, so maybe I will have to update this review after Dr. Jackson actually puts braces on my kids, but we had such a great experience at the initial consultation that I wanted to go ahead and share my thoughts.
After receiving recommendations for Dr. Jackson from two of our closest friends I took my 10 and 12 year old in for a consultation. The office is very modern and the downtown St. Pete location is swanky. The office staff was extremely cordial and welcoming.
Dr. Jackson’s office utilizes the latest technology, including digital x-​rays. .no radiation! The assistant who did our initial history, photographs, and x-​rays was really great. She had been with Dr. Jackson for many years and you could tell that his staff has great affection for him.
Dr. Jackson himself was very thorough in his assessment and explanations. He gave both boys his utmost attention while still greeting and checking his other patients as they walked by in the hall, obviously maximizing his efficiency. You could also tell how much he cares about his patients and how much they love him.
The most impressive thing was the fact that he did not recommend that the boys get braces… yet. Although he said that he does like to try to get kids done with their orthodontics prior to or early in high school, my almost 13 year old still has many primary teeth… like a dozen. He was a late teether having no teeth until 14 months old! And the 10 year old is about at the same stage. So he recommended a follow-​up in 6 months to assess how quickly their secondary teeth are progressing but thought that it would be 18 months to 2 years before either were ready for braces. Very ethical, as he made no money on us… yet. But he will, because I will definitely be taking my boys back to Dr. Jackson.
Also, he’s a very snazzy dresser :)