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If you're looking to transform the health and appearance of your smile through personalized dental care, Bright Young Smiles is here for you. Our expert dentists are dedicated to offering the highest quality of care and treatments in Lighthouse Point, FL. We strive to help our patients feel comfortable and at home in our family-friendly dental office as we address each specific need. We encourage you to browse through our patient reviews to learn more about the stunning results you can achieve by visiting us today.
Reviews for Lighthouse Point, FL Family Dentistry Dr. Catherine Young
"My kids have been going to Bright Young Smiles since they opened. They've never been afraid to go to the dentist. Everyone in the office is so nice and efficient."
"The best dentist practice in South Florida. Very professional and super nice. Extremely satisfy with all the services and attention."
"The energy in this office was infectious! From the front desk staff, to the most gentle dental hygienist, and of course the Dr….everyone was so happy to be there making me feel so comfortable. 10\10!!!"
"This is the best dental office you will find! Friendly and knowledgeable staff, beautiful office with modern tech. Cleanings, fillings, crowns and Invisalign, I've had it all, and highly recommend Bright Young Smiles."
"Yesterday I had two crowns replaced at Bright Young Smiles by Dr. Catherine. Being a patient of Dr. Catherine for ten years, plus or minus, I am very conscious of the excellent dental care that is provided. State of the art facility, extremely compassionate care and a most component staff made for a excellent experience. A very special “THANK YOU“ to Dr. Catherine, Priscilla and Caitlin for taking exceptional care of me."
"Always love visiting for my cleanings and Invisalign check-up. The team at Bright Young Smiles are top notch professionals who are friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The office is extremely inviting, clean and is the opposite of a typical sterile medical office. Thanks for everything as always!"
"Great customer service!!! Entire staff is amazing and friendly. Office is immaculate, modern and all the newest technology. Best in town, I highly recommend!!"
"I’ve been with Bright Young Smiles for 8+ years. Never had a problem. I absolutely love it 😊"
"I had such a awesome and pleasant visit at bright young smiles today. It was just for a cleaning but it was like I was visiting friends on a random day. I felt so comfortable and at ease. I highly recommend"
"I have been a patient for many years and have always been satisfied with the service at Bright Young Smiles. The staff is always very friendly and helpful."
"Do yourselves a huge favor and switch to Bright Young Smiles. You will have the very best experience you can at a Dentist’s office. Trust me. I have been to many. Nicest staff and Doctors that explain every detail patiently."
"Dr Catherine and her entire staff are amazing. For someone who has such a fear of a dental office I am very relaxed and comforted by their treatment."
"We love Bright Young Smiles! Everyone is so friendly and the kids actually get excited to go to the dentist. It’s always easy to get an appointment and it is very helpful that you can get in as early as 7:20am."
"I love this practice ! The staff is so friendly and professional and the office is beautiful ! The dentists and hygienists are the BEST !"
"I have been going to Dr Young and Bright young smiles since I was a kid. They genuinely care about you. Thanks for caring guys!!🙂 Jonathan M"
"First time here. Kind staff. All new equipment. They take the time to explain everything. I really loved the experience"
"I honestly have never been so impressed with how smooth everything is ran. From the front desk to the doctors. Everyone is so friendly and whatever procedure is completed it is done with care as well as excellence!"
"Always professional, caring, kind, and helpful in the care of my teeth. Lisandra was Great!!!"
"Doctor Young and the whole team was awesome I would like to recommend all my friends, and family to get all there invisalign retainers done here and more. Oh by the way the place was amazing it's always clean and everything look nice, and all the team makes me filled likes part of the family."
"Love it . Very Polite, Gentle & Caring"
"We had a great experience from start to finish. The waiting room is immaculate, every staff member is friendly, the hygienists were so kind and encouraging with my kids and the dentist was loving and informative."
"What an amazing office! The staff is super nice and professional and I love all the art work around the place! Dental care and crown is the best I ever had!"
"My kids love the dentist and that is only because of Bright Young Smiles! They are excited for each and every visit. The staff goes above and beyond and we couldn’t be happier!"
"One of my children slipped and fell and knocked his teeth pretty bad on a Saturday. Our dentist at the time didn't have weekend hours and Bright Young Smiles had great reviews and Saturday hours, we called and they took him right away. That was about 3 years ago. We switched all of our children here and have been going here ever since. They are really good people. My kids are always so happy to go to the dentist. My wife has nothing but great things to say after ever visit."
"Bright Young Smiles is the best! Dr. Gaffney and his team are so helpful and kind. Best dentist experience I’ve ever had"
"Love this place… first time ever going to a dentist and feeling like they really care! STAFF ARE WARM AND FRIENDLY !! I recommended them to all my family and friends! Thank you all at BRIGHT YOUNG SMILES!! 👍"
"I was recommended by someone I knew to come here. They did not disappoint, the office is clean & beautiful. Everyone was so nice and professional. Hands down best dentist office I’ve been to."
"This was my first visit to a dentist in a very long time and was HIGHLY impressed with every staff member that i interacted with. Was very very pleased with how informative and upfront they were. If you need a dentist Bright Young Smiles is your place!"
"Awesome service, extremely professional, very friendly and efficient staff. Amazing experience!!!"
"Bright Youg Smiles is the best run dentist office. I wish all of my doctors practices had this kind of communication, dilligence and follow up. The dentists and assistants are very knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommended!"
"The entire team was so patient with my 21 month old son. They were kinda and playful with him! Doctor took her time with us and was very knowledgeable and educated us."
"Bright Young Smiles is a hidden gem of a dentist office in Lighthouse Point. The dentists and staff are very professional. The office is beautiful and so clean! I highly recommend Bright Young Smiles as I have been a patient for almost 8 years now!"
"Hands down one of the best dental offices around. Friendly, clean, and caring. I would recommend them to everyone!!!"
"I was vacationing in Ft. Lauderdale and had an emergency—I am from out- of-state and recently had a root canal and needed urgent care. Bright Young Smiles was recommended to me. I telephoned the office and they were kind enough as well as accommodating to work me in their schedule same day. I saw Dr. Gaffney; he helped me, provided excellent care, and corrected my issue. Dr. Gaffney not only provided excellent care which was very important to me, but also I was in an area that I was unfamiliar and fortunate to have found a trustworthy dental office. The staff was very pleasant and compassionate toward me as well. Thank you again, I appreciate your excellent care!"
"Dr. Young and staff have always gone above and beyond to take care of all my dental needs. I started coming here for cleanings, and decided to try Invisilign. The entire process was simple, efficient, and the results I’ve seen so far have gone a long way in boosting my confidence in my smile. Amazing individuals work here!"
"Bright Young Smiles makes going to the dentist as enjoyable as possible. The ladies at the front are so organized, the office decor is amazing and it's always so clean. I've seen 4/5 Dentists and all were amazing. Like most, I have had my issues with dental care in this office and others, but Bright Young Smiles works to make everything as it should be. Both my husband and brother went 10+ years with no dental care, and this is the only place they will go. We love Bright Young Smiles!"
"I had the best experience at Bright Young Smiles amidst a not so great tooth situation. Dr. Gaffney and the entire staff were incredible! From the front desk to the the dental assistants to of course Dr. Gaffney himself, they were caring and helpful. They got me in for an emergency dental appointment right away, and when they found out I was heading out of town soon with my family, they went out of their way to make sure I was taken care of before traveling. They not only referred me to a great endodontist for a root canal but scheduled the appointment for me right away. Then they made and fitted me for a permanent crown in record time so that I wouldn’t have to worry about it on our family vacation. I would recommend Bright Young Smiles to any and everyone! They were an answer to prayer!"
"From cleaning to crowns they are top notch! I came to Bright Young Smiles on a recommendation and so glad I did. Dr. Gaffney and his staff are very attentive to every detail and I highly recommend them."
"My daughter and I have been coming to Bright Young Smile for 7 years. The place is very clean, the staffs are very friendly and thoughtful. Dentist and dental hygienist are very gentle, make us feel comfortable everytime we get dental check up and cleaning. Would rate 10 stars if google has 10 stars rating"
"I am extremely pleased with Bright Young Smiles. I will admit, I was never a fan of the dentist. Until I went to Bright Young Smiles. The staff at Bright Young Smiles is absolutely amazing and so friendly!! They make you feel so welcomed and your like a part of their family. Dr Gafney, Kendall, Cameron, Jen, Giselle, and everyone else that works there always has a smile on their face and just makes you feel at home. That’s why I have referred numerous friends to Bright Young Smiles. Not to mention their dental cleanings and other procedures I have had done are outstanding! Dr Gafney even called me after hours at nighttime to check on me at home after my dental procedure I had done and to see how I was feeling. You don’t see that often.. I actually look forward to going to the dentist now !! Danny Horkheimer"
"Doctor Young and the whole team was awesome I would like to recommend all my friends, and family to get all there invisalign retainers done here and more. Oh by the way the place was amazing it's always clean and everything look nice, and fresh the team makes me filled likes part of the family."
"I am so excited to start my Invisalign! Dr. Young and his staff explained every step of the process and went above and beyond to answer all of my questions. I love this office!"
"my wife and daughter have been using Bright Young Smiles for years, I only started within the last year or so... been a long time, but needed some pretty serious maintenance work; so far have 1 of 2 fillings replaced and have a temporary crown, replacement/permanent to come soon. the dentist and assistants made me comfortable, communicated often, and using much more advanced tools [it’s been a while--I admitted...] than I’m accustomed, took care of the tough work. I never was uncomfortable or frightened--and I wasn’t looking forward to having this work done... VERY thankful for my dentist and the assistants and front office group at Bright Young Smiles--really appreciate their work and professionalism!"
"Nice facility, friendly staff, good doctors. that been said I Like the address few things. I called his office to make an appointment for dental cleaning for my two young ones they said “they haven’t been here for a while they need an x-ray” I say “fine can you tell me how much is going to be I don’t have an insurance I’ll paid in cash” they say “cleaning with the x-rays will be $350” after everything said and done when the time comes to pay they say $450 I did not question Likely I have enough money to pay so I did, same visit when they finish the procedure they called me in the office to discuss other issues so long story short they came up with $1200 with my oldest and another $2500 for my youngest I made an appointment for the oldest one for Saturday at 10:30 am, they took her in at 10:40 she came out 10 after 11 so I paid $1200 for half an hour procedure so I’m trying to understand and justify this kind of a charge for what they did in half an hour? Is it The material ? Is it the hourly rate? Is it that particular job? In any case I did not see the value for what I paid, now I’m doubtful to go back there to spend another $2500 for my eight years old. Whoever I discuss this with their eyes wide open The question is if you don’t have a dental insurance a good one who can afford this also how much does it cost to remove a baby teeth ...?"
"awesome job. great experience! I was scared and now I am not! thank you everyone at bright young smiles! from the moment i walked in to the cleaning to meeting the doctor..just amazing! THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING! my smile is so bright."
"I had the extreme pleasure of having serious dental work done today at Dr. Katherine Young's beautiful state of the art office. Dr. Young is professional, efficient and wonderful in every way. Her staff was also amazingly perfect; I had encounters with Jennifer, Tamara, Allison and Shalyn. Each one was super pleasant, courteous, knowledgeable and met my every need. I was educated before and throughout the entire procedure and was treated like family. I was even given a price prior to the procedure and unlike taking your car to a mechanic, the final bill was way lower than expected since Dr. Young did not need to do the root canal that she thought may have had to be done. What a wonderful surprise that was! I cannot praise this dentist enough; she has a gift for what she does and I am so grateful to have found her."
"We brought our 2 year old here after seeing a different dentist who we just didn't feel comfortable with for a number of reasons that I won't go into. Everyone at Bright Young Smiles were so friendly, knowledgable and more than happy to answer questions. As a first time parent I felt like I might have let my son down in the dental health department but they were very reassuring and I truly appreciated that! They really took the time to interact with him to try to make him feel as comfortable as possible and came up with fun ways to show him what they were doing so it would be less scary for him. We were so happy with our experience as well as the entire staff that we will now be going back to Bright Young Smiles for all of our sons future cleanings and dental procedures!!!"
"I would recommend Bright Young Smiles to anyone. The front office staff is friendly and the office is beyond stunning. Marissa does my cleanings and she makes it feel like a spa treatment. I never thought I would be excited to get my teeth cleaned. Strongly recommend!"
"My new patient constellation was amazing! Even though I have cleanings every 6 months, Bright Young Smiles and staff found and showed me what my old dentist failed to find. The up to date technology with X-Rays and actually color pictures of my teeth revealed A LOT more than expected! I am so happy that I changed practices and will now be on my way to a healthy, new "Bright Young Smile" Thank you Dr. Michael Gaffney and staff for such a pleasant experience. D. Samsel"
"We have been with bright young smiles for over 12 years have always had amazing positive experience most important my child was always feeling positive and comfortable and happy to always go there and now I have as well and additional three toddlers that for the first time today became old enough to get there first teeth cleaning with all their little baby teeth and their experience was amazing positive exciting and they absolutely love going there and will continue to be there for many many more years to come since my three toddlers are still so very young DR JARED YOUNG and all of his staff are very professional and really know how to make children feel empowered and comfortable 10 thumbs up for his office guarantee you will have a great experience as well Andree ElGarrahy"
"Nowadays, finding a good and ethical dentist for your family is just as hard as finding an good and ethical used-car salesman. I found Bright Young Smiles and Dr. Jared Young through a colleague of mine at work. It began with a simple question: "Hey bud, do you know a good pediatric dentist who does not insist on IV sedation for kids - for not-so-complicated dental procedures? So my colleague recommended Dr. Jared Young because of his personal experience with his kids here. He didn't say much, and I didn't expect much.. but... then I was pleasantly surprised. The office was nice and clean. The staff from A to Z was super friendly and courteous. The doctor himself was extremely friendly, understanding, and most of all, skillful in what he is trained to do. The lady coordinator of the office, Kendall, was superb from the moment I spoke with her on the phone the first time. She clearly explained all charges related to the insurance and my co-pays. They even have an insurance specialist who would find out everything about your insurance so that together they can work with you to maximize your benefits and SAVE YOU MONEY. Dr. Young did in one visit what other offices wanted to do in two, and they wanted to charge much more. I was so impressed, I cancelled all existing appointments with my current dentist and brought my whole family over to Bright Young Smiles. I am so happy I have found Dr. Jared Young. I hope he will continue to do his good work and does not sell out his business for any corporation in the future - like what my previous dentist did."
"Dr Young is a fabulous dentist and wonderful with children. My girls look forward to going to the dentist! Their new offices are clean and wonderful for the kids--TVs on the ceiling while they get their cleaning is brilliant. I highly recommend them! ( Stephanie DeAngelis)"
"Best dentist office ever! Extremely friendly and efficient. We were there for 20 minutes including a teeth cleaning, check up and fluoride treatment. Dr Jared Young and staff are great with young children. Our daughter is 3 and was not afraid or reluctant about anything."
"My 4 year old tripped and cracked a tooth in half which needed to be pulled. Needless to say, she’s a bit of a fraidy-cat so I knew this was going to be tough. The staff was so amazing and did everything they could to make her feel more comfortable. Dr. Young was so patient with her, even when she was in full meltdown mode. He made the process quick and easy and was really gentle with her. The dental assistant was amazing as well and had a nice reassuring smile the whole time. She’s so happy her "ouchy tooth" is gone now and is actually excited to go back for her first cleaning!! Fantastic experience!"
"Another visit today for the boy's regular cleaning & exam and a chip tooth fix. Always comforting and great experience at Bring young Smile! Recommended to everyone! Best place around!!"
"Don’t let the name fool you - adults can be patients here too. The dentists are a husband and wife team, Dr Young and Dr Young, hence the clever name. LOVE this practice! The office is clean, spacious, and inviting with a calming color scheme for nervous folks. The front desk staff were courteous and professional, and I only waited 5 minutes. The hygienist was very friendly and thorough, really taking the time to deep-clean when I haven’t been to a dentist in a while. Because I had several fillings many years ago, some are cracking and aging, and Dr. Catherine Young mapped out a priority list so I could anticipate what is likely to happen over the next several years. She was great and had a good chairside manner. I’m definitely having my husband and family move their care here."
"I haven't had dental work done in years so I was very pleasantly surprised when I went for fillings today and did not have any pain or discomfort at all; including the numbing shots. Dr. Young explains everything as she goes and takes time to answer any questions."
"Wonderful experience! My kids both saw Dr Jared Young and were very happy and comfortable with him. The front desk wrote our name on their chalkboard to welcome us. Dr. Young spent a lot of time with my son and I, listening and explaining options for two crowns that my son will need replaced in the future. I heard good things about Bright Young Smiles and they did not disappoint!!!"
"Took my 6 year old for a tooth extraction yesterday- Dr. Young and staff made him so comfortable, the stubborn baby tooth was out before he new it (without gas). Amazing with children, they communicate all costs before moving forward so there are no surprises. Highly recommend."
"Bright Young Smiles is an incredible dental practice from top to bottom. Their facilities are first-rate, and the staff and of course both Drs. Young are friendly, knowledgeable, and extremely thorough. As a new patient switching from my previous dentist who I had been with for over 25 years, I was very impressed – and quickly at ease – with everyone there and can’t recommend them highly enough. Special thanks to Nicole for a great teeth cleaning, Dr. Catherine Young for the dental exam and treatment suggestions, and Angela for otherwise making the visit humorous and enjoyable."
"I just got my teeth cleaning at Bright Your Smile, just had to give 5 stars.As soon as I walked in, the receptionist knew who I was and welcomed me with friendly warm attitude. I waited for a lil while, I was called and got taken to the chair inside, and met Nicole the dental hygienist who took my x-ray and did the cleaning. She was very sweet and nice, made me feel relaxed and safe, and she was very knowledgeable and her work was amazing. I met Jennifer as well.After the cleaning, I met with Dr. Jared Young (he is a pediatric dentist), since Dr. Katherine is on the maternity leave... he was also very nice and the lady who was sitting at the computer was awesome.Everyone was so nice and warm, I need some tooth work to be done and I can’t wait to go back, then I will write more reviews.Not to forget, they gave me a goodie bag."
"Recently moved to the area and took my son there for his first dentist visit. I would say he had a positive experience and his dentist visits his school also and that was good for him. Ok so after a rough start he was able to see his dentist. Dr young was a gentleman and Took care of my sons tooth extraction and filling all with ease and worked hard to comfort him and reassure him thru the entire process. The staff was very polite and worked hard to ensure our satisfaction. I must say they earned our business, these guys are In for the long run with the care they provide and I definitely recommend them to anyone and everyone."
"My first visit to Bright Young Smiles was the best experience I've ever had at the dentist; I went in for a cleaning and filling. Dr. Catherine Young and her staff are friendly and professional, which added to my pleasant and comfortable experience. I will definitely be going back and highly recommend Bright Young Smiles!"
"My daughter started going to Dr. Jared a year ago and I was so impressed by the staff's professionalism and service. They are kind and courteous not to mention great at what they do! The office is immaculate and the equipment is state of the art. Once I realized Dr. Catherine saw adults I made appointments for both my husband and myself. We couldn't be happier. The dental hygienist was great and the cleanings were painless! It's so nice to have excellent dentists in one location looking after the whole family!! I would recommend this office to anyone."
"THANK YOU DR. CATHERINE YOUNG AND NICOLE. Thank you for giving me the hope of fixing my gum and dental issues and as a result fixing some of my overall health issues. Thank you for letting me feel hopeful and not embarrassed. Thank you Nicole for the thorough cleaning and patient explanations of my situation and how to carry out needed maintenance until our next meeting. Thank you for minimizing my anxiety and discomfort during everything: the exam, the e-rays, pictures and cleaning. Thank you Dr. Catherine for your patient and thorough explanations of my needs and options. I am anticipating a long, successive and enjoyable stay with your office. and to once again have a "bright although not so young smile" ! I will not hesitate to recommend your office to everyone I have opportunity to, Young and old alike ! Whether under your hands or your husband's, I am confident that your pediatric care is as trustworthy as your adult care. ....I LOVE YOUR LOGO !, YOUR OFFICE ! and YOUR SERVICE !"
"My children see Dr. Jared Young and they love going to the dentist! The office is fun, immaculate, and has so many personal touches to make your visit a great experience and keep the kids smiling (literally). The staff is wonderful and Dr. Young has excellent professional and interpersonal skills with the children he sees. Today, I had the opportunity to see Dr. Catherine Young for the first time as she provides dental care (all in one stop!) for adult patients. I've been at my previous dentist for 20+ years but I won't be going back. Dr. Catherine Young was fantastic, the staff was wonderful and everyone is always in a good mood. Great customer service, good prices, 5 stars!"
"Wonderful*** I was horrified to find out my little One has several cavities and i heard such good things about Dr young and maybe doing sedation instead of the other Dentists idea of Strapping my child to a board to keep them still, which i will never ever do. So her first visit, i am stressed, nervous and a mess thinking of the pain my little baby is going to feel from the almighty novacaine shot.....SHe got in the chair, the Dr is very calm showing her all the tools and just talking to her...Now the moment for the shot...they put the jelly to start numbing her mouth, so far s good...then they had her close her eyes and he injected her....she didnt even move, she didnt even feel it, i watch her face and her body , she never knew she just got a shot! the weight was lifted off my shoulders a bit after that. He continued to fix 3 of her teeth, being a 4 year old she did start to get ansy but for her first visit and to have 3 cavities filled with no pain is worth its weight in gold to me, this visit was to be the one that really defined all her future visits to any dentist, if it went bad she would never want to go again as i remember as a child . BUT Dr Young was great, i think dental technology has come a long way and the young dentists have gained more skill and patience especially with children. So Thank you Dr Young for taking care of my pride and joy...her only complaint was that she just doesnt like what he calls Mr Bumpy :) I think it more annoys her than hurts her :) We'll be back to finish the rest......... Well we went back to do the rest and once agin my little 4 year old was not scared for life :) As recently as today we found two more spots...I cant bare to watch so I send my wife,,,apparently dr jared didn't even have to use novacaine and was able to fix both teeth without a flinch of pain from her. The joy of my day is when my little one calls me and says daddy I am OK everythings done:) and I ask did it hurt r u ok and she replies no and I even got a goody bag!!!! so this would be the 6 or 7th procedure on my cavity prone child no matter all I have tried and not once has she ever been upset of felt an ounce of pain. this is worth the world to me and now her experience for the dentist r forever changed because dr jared and his team understand how to make the kids feel good and what to show them and what not to show them. So thank U again for taking care of my Princess!!!!!"
"I took my 5 year old for cleaning and a filling. She is petrified to be in any doctors office. She absolutely loved Dr. Young and his staff. Nothing but professionalism, courtesy, and they really take care of their patients and patients families. Two thumbs up!!!"