M.R. asks from Gilbert, AZ on August 16, 2008
Looking for a Good Dentist in Gilbert/Chandler Area
I have been seeing the same dentist for about 6 years. I really liked him because he was very nice and always made me feel comfortable. However, he has now retired and a new dentist has taken over. I am not all that fond of the new dentist. I just went in for my cleaning and he gave me a large list of things that he said needed to be done ASAP. I know I probably have a few cavities but it really seemed like a lot. I take good care of my teeth and floss every day. He wanted to replace all my old fillings (some that weren't even 2 years old) and put in "special" fillings instead of the regular fillings, which of course cost about $800 instead of $150. I feel like a lot of this is really unnecessary and he just wants my money. Although I have dental insurance, I would still have to pay close to $3500 for all the things he says have to be done. I would really like to find a new dentist who is honest and is more interested in my teeth than my money. I am also kind of a wimp so one that "caters to cowards" would be a major plus. Anyone know a dentist in the south Gilbert/Chandler area that fits this description?
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S.L. answers from Phoenix on August 18, 2008
I just started seeing a new dentist named Dr. Greding. He works at Lifetime Dental on Gilbert and Warner. He's really nice and so is his staff. I'm a wimp when it comes to dentists so I'm really picky. I like him. Tell him S. sent you! :o)
A.C. answers from Phoenix on August 18, 2008
We have been seeing Dr. Swain at Gilbert Smiles and love him. He is very honest, does a great job and is conservative in his overall approach/needs for treatment. We have been seeing him for over 3 years now...and he is at Val Vista/Ray.
Hope it works out
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N.P. answers from Phoenix on August 17, 2008
I know what your going through as the same thing happened to me a few years ago. This girl at work told me about this dentist that he is wondeful. He is Oriental but was born in the states so his English is perfect. Well I haven't went to him yet but my husband did and was very impressed with him. We've also wanted to find someone a lot closer to us; then the one that took over our former dentist's practice. His name is Taylor Kim DDS. His number is ###-###-####. He is located at 1355 S. Higley Rd. #110 right off the 202 Good luck he is reasonalble too. N.
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S.V. answers from Phoenix on August 17, 2008
Hi M.,
I love Dr. Blackwell.
Chad Blackwell, DMD - General Dentist
600 S Dobson Rd., Ste-C25 Map it
Chandler, AZ 85224
Ph: ###-###-####
He's at Frye and Dobson. He doesn't do anything unnecessary. In fact, he'll say "let's watch this and see, it might just be a one time thing" etc. He's got a great office staff as well. His hygienist is really nice as well. Sometimes, he'll do the cleaning himself. The front desk staff, mainly Cindy, is always very personable.
Good luck in finding a good dentist. We're hoping we'll never have to leave town since we don't want to find a new dentist! ;o)
A.C. answers from Phoenix on August 18, 2008
We have been seeing Dr. Swain at Gilbert Smiles and love him. He is very honest, does a great job and is conservative in his overall approach/needs for treatment. We have been seeing him for over 3 years now...and he is at Val Vista/Ray.
Hope it works out
J.L. answers from Phoenix on August 18, 2008
Hi M.:
I have had a life-long relationship with many dentists, some good, some really BAD. Do not have your old fillings replaced until they need to be. In these type of situations you should always follow your "gut" feeling. Somehow this doesn't make sense.
I highly recommend Dr. Kelly Cook at 3800 W. Ray Road, Chandler (just W of 101 before McClintock). He is an excellent dentist, truly cares about his patients and their comfort. His staff is top-notch and very compassionate. His office is decorated in a "rock-n-roll" theme, he has collected signed albums, guitars, etc. that all tastefully displayed throughout the office. You really don't feel like you're in a dentist office at all. He calls himself "Kelly" and is a very down-to-earth easy-going guy in mid-to-late 50's? He knows his business well and I fully trust him.
Give him a call at ###-###-#### and tell him J. Lynch referred you. Good Luck!
J.
C.B. answers from Phoenix on August 17, 2008
Gateway Dental Care
Robert N. Barber D.D.S
5656 S. Power Rd.
Suite #129
Gilbert, AZ 85236
(Power Rd just S. of Ray)
###-###-####
LOVE him!! Fast, reliable and works with you!!
Office staff is very plesant and the atomomostpher is like your sitting at home.
Please let him know I referred ya and he'll take even better care of you & your family! :0)
C. Bouldin
S.S. answers from Phoenix on August 18, 2008
Hi M., I can understand your frusteration, we are not dentists and do not know exactly what needs to be done so we are trusting the professionals...with that said I have found a dentist who is honest and very kind. My husband was quoted by a different dentist close to $8,000 in "repairs" but they would do us a "favor" and only have us pay $6,000. When my husband was in the service the military didn't do a good job on his fillings. Well, we visited Doctor Madsen and he said only one tooth needed attention at the time, he was upset that the other dentist was trying to rip us off. His charge for xrays, filling, cleaning, etc. was less than $200 (if my memory serves me right).
Doctor Stanford Madsen
###-###-####
215 S. Power Road Suite 101
Mesa, AZ 85206
we've also since had our two sons and (6 & 4) visit for their check ups.
Wish you the best,
S.
N.S. answers from Phoenix on August 17, 2008
Hi M.,
I got to Lifetime Family Dental on Gilbert & Warner. They are an awesome office! All of the staff is really friendly and Dr. Michael Greding is awesome! In fact I used to work for him so I know he is good!!!
Call the office and make sure they take your insurance as they bill most insurance companies, but are not in network with a lot of them. Their # is ###-###-####.
I hope you find the right dentist for you!
N. Sietsema
K.E. answers from Phoenix on August 17, 2008
Dr. ARthur Novelly at the Islands is Great.
K.
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