Pediatric & Laser Dentistry, Nick A Prater DDS, PA

Honestly, I wish I could give negative stars. I never write reviews, but this is how strongly I feel. We brought my son to see Dr. Prater at 3 weeks old to help with breastfeeding latch issues, reflux symptoms, gas pain, etc. due to a tongue tie. The day that Dr. Prater did our son's revision was the day our nightmare began. My son is ten thousand times worse than he was when we brought him there to begin with, and I would do anything to get my old son back. I followed his aftercare instructions PERFECTLY, and yet was still told that his tie reattached due to my negligence with the exercises (Also - since when is it aftercare/healing to rub an open wound??? NEVER) Tongue tie revision is a very complex issue that requires more than just lasering the tie. Dr. Prater does not have the necessary training on optimal timing for tongue tie release, as well as the importance of body work before/after revision. Now that we have been working with so many providers who have done extensive training in tongue tie revisions, we are getting another tongue tie revision, however we are going somewhere else and paying the cost again even though we could get it done for free at Prater's office. That's how much I DO NOT recommend him. Please please I am begging you to see a chiropractor/CST trained in tongue ties before getting a revision, especially with Dr. Prater. I would never wish my situation upon anyone.

Today we took our son Christian to see Dr. Prater for a tongue tie revision. Couldn't be happier with the care that our son received! The entire medical staff was very thorough with us in regards to post-op care for our son, and took the time to explain things to us. Thank you so much to Dr. Prater, Cherie, and another female doctor who I missed name (blond short hair who she herself had had a tongue tie revision). You all were amazing!

I appreciate dr. Prater and the staff taking such good care my daughter. They throughly explained everything and made sure I understood everything.

Horrible experience. Dr. Prater doesn’t know what he is doing with a laser and should not be allowed to do such a complex procedure on babies so young. Completely traumatized and ruined feeding for our 3 week old son. He is 4 months old now and still hasn’t recovered from this experience. Please do your research and go elsewhere.

Dr. Prater and Team are incredible! Our appointment was set up promptly and we were greeted warmly upon arrival. Dr. Prater addressed our son’s tongue tie and lip tie, providing consultation and treatment within the same appointment. We are lucky to know him and those in his practice. We will be returning in the near future for pediatric dental needs!