I found Dr. Manunts while searching for someone that could repair a filling that broke after…read moreanother dentist "repaired" it a short while ago. (I wasn't willing to go back to that dentist - I take a lot of medication to get numb, but the previous dentist didn't really numb me all that much, plus provided what I consider to be a really subpar repair of a filling that had never bothered me before. I don't care if that filling would have been free; that dentist was not worth the trouble.) I didn't have dental care growing up, so dentists are a source of anxiety for me, but I can't avoid the fact that a massive chunk of one of my teeth was missing. After an exam of the broken filling three weeks ago, Dr. Manunts told me that I'd likely need a root canal, because she was worried about the pain I was in and some swelling around the gums, and while I wasn't exactly happy with that, she calmed my fears, helped me set up an appointment, and then encouraged me to research the procedure, stressing to me how important it was to avoid the horror stories. I was asked to call with any questions and absolutely challenge her with hard questions if I needed to. I was able to find some pretty great resources that calmed me down a bit and demonstrated the procedure without showing me actual video of it. When I went in for the procedure today, I wasn't exactly looking forward to it, but she again put me at ease, suggested I put on an audiobook or some music, and just let her work. She asked me whether I typically need a lot of numbing for procedures like this, and I know that I do, so I told her that. She then told me that if I feel anything beyond the fact that she was there - meaning if I felt pain - to just raise my left hand, and they'd stop and numb me more. That was important to me. The previous nightmare of a dentist I had here in Ithaca did not listen to my concerns that I need more numbing than most, and when I tried to let her know that I felt it, her response was essentially to suck it up because she was moving forward anyway. I have a chronic pain condition. I can take pain. The pain of that dentist "repairing" that filling was so much more than necessary, to the point that I stopped going out of fear she'd find something else wrong and put me through that nightmare again. So if that dentist ever wonders why I never went back, it's stuff like that. When Dr. Manunts started, I did feel it and did as she suggested, raising my left hand slightly to let them know that I felt pain. She then pulled out the more heavy-duty anesthetic, then tried again. I didn't feel it this time, so she proceeded, and I tried to relax and listen to my audiobook. When she got down to the point she'd need to go to perform the root canal itself, she realized that she was mistaken and told me that I would not, in fact, need a root canal, and that she'd be repairing the filling instead. That was a pretty pleasant surprise, so I of course let her proceed. I appreciate that she admitted that she made a mistake and that she didn't want to put me through an unnecessary procedure. A few minutes later, I had a shiny, new, repaired filling, and she told me that my teeth are actually in pretty good condition...I just need to get them cleaned more often to avoid the gum swelling she was worried about that caused her to think I needed a root canal (which I totally agree with! I was just so gun-shy after that last dentist). She also told me what to look out for in the future to determine whether it's standard sensitive teeth (which I know I have), sensitivity to heat or cold, or something more serious. Then she sent me on my merry way. I'll be coming back next month for a cleaning before we leave the area for good. I'm sad that I didn't discover Dr. Manunts before, but I am more than happy to leave this here to hopefully save someone the same fears I've dealt with since visiting a less competent dentist. She and her staff are incredibly pleasant, low-pressure people who care about making sure everyone gets what they need when they need it, with as little anxiety or pain as possible. She is not afraid to answer questions, and more importantly, she's not willing to put someone through a procedure they don't need. If you're new to the area, seek out Dr. Manunts first. You won't regret it, I promise.

My long-term dentist retired and I needed work done when some childhood fillings collapsed. Dr…read more Manunts is very stand-offish with non-existent chairside manner. She sent me to have three teeth removed. While I was waiting for those sites to heal I lost the tip of another. I went in to have the tip repaired and she also did purely cosmetic fillings on the outside surface with the warning it might not last. She was right. It didn't. I paid over $800 for a gloss that fell out after two weeks. It's been a year now and the tip repair has fallen out, too. I had a partial plate with six teeth built for almost $2K. I can't wear it. It gives me a speech impediment. She said, "Oh, just read the newpaper outloud." There is so much plastic I can't find my alveolar ridge to form an l, n, d, or t. There is even plastic on the back surface of the upper front teeth, that I can't form an Italian l either. I'm a voice professional and must be able to perform in Italian, French, and English as well as demonstrate to my students. The only positives about the office are the delightful woman in the front office and the very healthy croton that gets morning sunshine through the window. Avoid at all costs. I have spoken with others who unanimously share my opinions, but they don't seem to register reviews here.

I have been a patient of this establishment for many years, and I find them to be the BEST in the…read morecity. The care they provide is genuine, and they will do whatever they can to make you comfortable. I've even been offered a blanket and a foot massage! Unfortunately, with Integrative Oral Health, you have to apply through Medicare to recoup the money you pay for the visit. Unfortunately, Excelles won't reimburse the full amount. The dentist's receptionist will apply for the reimbursement on your behalf. We also apply ourselves because the forms didn't get through the system a few times. I have tried the other dentists listed by Excelles, and I was NOT happy with their service. One tried to pull out my bridge and said I needed a deep cleaning, which wasn't true. The other dentist called me the day before my appointment (that took months to get) and cancelled on me, saying the hygienist wouldn't be in that day!!! I was not very happy! I felt like I was on an assembly line with these dentists. I would definitely recommend Integrative Oral Health because they don't jerk you around, but treat you with respect.

I would rate minus stars if it were an option. This is my…read moresecond review. The first one was regarding a gouge in my top front tooth by a former dentist there that they wanted me to pay to fix when the filing off of a stain was offered on that tooth for free but she filed down too much of my tooth, even admitting it to me. They have a picture of it. They also called me to try to get me to take the review down. This second review is to add that after they removed 3 lower molars they never told me that i wouldn't be able to chew correctly and that i would have needed a replacement tooth/teeth. I only found out when I went to a new dentist. Not acceptable to me.

Coming for a dental exam with Dr. Ng It's a very nice office…read morewith convenient parking lot. I am experiencing some sensitivities with my lower right molars. Dr Ng was very gentle and answered my questions patiently. I also made an appointment with them for my next cleaning appointment. Highly recommended

Great practice with excellent care for any kind of non-surgical dental issue. The office is…read morefriendly and everyone is attentive and skilled!

I just revived my Yelp account and added this business because I am THAT passionate about sharing…read morethis awesome resource with anybody looking for a dentist in the Ithaca area. I'm one of those people who's a little freaked out by dentists- I've avoided them, I've paid extra to go to "the best"- always been further freaked out, stressed out at the cost, and sorely disappointed. Years ago, I had facial surgery and screws are right near my teeth, so I've always been sensitive and would ask my dentists how that might affect procedures, etc. None of them had any idea or seemed to care whatsoever. Dr. Raggi was the first dentist to take his time in explaining to me how some of the symptoms I was having might be correlated, and how he would specifically factor this into his procedure and treatment plan. He was extremely thorough and happy to explain it all down to me- demystifying and making me far less freaked out than I have been for the first 30 years of my life. I appreciate that he came from a grounded, extremely knowledgeable and holistic framework, and didn't try to oversell whatsoever. The staff (Heidi) was really kind and wonderful too. Amazing resource in Ithaca!

I would like to start off by saying Dr. Omar was incredible…read more HOWEVER, the staff was very unhelpful, unprofessional, and unknowledgeable about how my insurance worked. I have an Excellus plan through the marketplace. They initially told me that I would receive a reimbursement check in 4-6 weeks... That time had passed so I called back and someone said they would get back to me later that day (no one ever did...). I waited another WEEK and had to call back again. When I spoke to a person this time they had trouble looking me up because the person initially taking down my information had it completely wrong... same birthday (month/day) but wrong year, same first name, but wrong last name, and the wrong street address (but the same street number...). Very odd and unprofessional - it seemed like they were trying to multitask or looking at information from two different sheets... It made enough sense to confirm it was me, but had SO MANY errors. Either way once that was resolved she said I would get a check for reimbursement withing a week. Another Week goes by and nothing so I call back AGAIN! And this time I find out that they cannot submit the claim because its through the state (I don't know how they missed that on my initial visit, but they did.) SO I had to call insurance and submit the claim on my own just to find out that Gorges dental was "out of network" - so now Im stuck paying "out of pocket". I WOULD AVOID THIS DENTIST AT ALL COST IF YOU HAVE INSURANCE THROUGH EXCELLUS, OR ANY PLAN THROUGH "THE STATE".

Not good experience. Complete disorganization in the office. I would not recommend place. Go…read moreanywhere else.

My wife went in after being assured they'd accept our insurance for some fillings and an…read moreevaluation. The care itself was fine, if ... excessive. they handed us a specialized electric toothbrush we never asked for, and charged us about a hundred dollars for it. Without telling us they would. Then, they charged us full price for their services- in advance. As in we paid 1200 bucks for something that should've cost 500, weeks before they did any work. Then when confronted, they elevated the issue to a manager who refused to perform any kind of refund over the phone. Which they absolutely could do, have a record of doing for other people, but falsely claimed they couldn't! We had to drive an hour to confront them at the office with insurance documentation proving they overcharged us... at which point they excuses and tried to schedule us for another appointment... which we'd already had done. By them. The previous week. We will not be returning.

I had a root canal and crown done by James Fey a few years ago. A year later, I was having the same…read moretoothache I'd been having before the root canal, and went to a different dentist. She referred me to a root canal specialist, who said that the tooth was irreparably damaged and had to be pulled, and that I had wasted $1000 on the root canal and crown. If I had gone to a specialist from the start, that wouldn't have happened. Dr. Fey is not a root canal specialist, and should not be performing them. Also, while performing the root canal, James Fey stretched my small mouth open further than it could go, and THE SKIN IN THE CORNERS OF MY MOUTH RIPPED open. I did not know such a thing was possible, but sadly, friends, it turns out to be quite possible. And yes, it is as horrible as you might imagine. Eating and talking were painful for several weeks afterward, because every time I opened my mouth, the scabs would crack and tear apart. I'm a really shy, sweet and non-confrontational person, and rarely complain about anything - but I felt so upset by this that I told him what had happened when I went back for my followup visit, hoping for some consolation or explanation or apology. Instead, he actually laughed in my face. Unbelieveable. He's not just incompetent - he's an asshole! Update: Some other folks have reported good experiences - perhaps he'll do good work if you're a local who he knows will be back for repeat business. But evidently he has no incentive to do good work on transient college students like myself.

Pros: 1.) Smart, modern, clean practice (very open and airy…read moreinside) 2.) Parking OK 3.) Cleanings good 4.) Staff friendly/pleasant 5.) Do thorough work Cons: 1.) Repeatedly failed to get through on the telephone as a prospective new patient, even when calling during their office hours. My initial voicemail was not returned. 2.) Not cheap... Conclusion: Recommend for the well-healed... (or the well-heeled :)

Ithaca dentistry is so professional and i feel like i am taking care of when i am there . I do…read morerecommend them highly. susie

Many years lived, so many years of receiving dental care. My dentist retired, so I tried these…read morefolks out based on positive recommendations. So far, so good. Will update periodically.

Called the office today (10/12) to schedule an appointment for a wisdom tooth. The receptionist was…read morevery rude. My question was: "how soon can I make an appointment with you? My wisdom tooth is coming out." She replied in a tone, implying that I am stupid: "so why do you think it needs to be extracted?" I never said it needed to be extracted. I was just calling about the appointment. So I said: "I just want someone to look at it." She replied: "To look at what?" Well, I'm calling a dental office, so I guess at my appendix. The next question was: "is it sore?" Oh no, I just like calling doctors and updating them on what's going on in my life. Of course, it's sore! Why else would I call? I just hope that next time that receptionist calls a doctor, she is met with the same rudeness and unprofessionalism she spoke to me today with. People like her make patients not want to be treated by a doctor in that office.

Dr. Lewis was great the extractions were painless and quick. The billing department however has…read morebeen terrible. The first they do when you walk in is ask for money. They confirm your appointment, then want payment, just like that. SO, now they have their money, they take their sweet time submitting claims so you can be reimbursed over a month after the procedure. Again, Dr Lewis and was great, but don't expect the billing process to be anything but GIVE ME MINE and you can wait for yours.

I had a phenomenal experience at Acahti Dental today. The staff were incredibly kind and competent…read more They were flexible with scheduling my appointment, and they were ready to see me once I arrived. Dr. Peterson was extremely kind and offered great dental advice. I cannot recommend Acahti Dental enough if you live in Ithaca.

I love this dentist. All the staff are the kind of people who are attentive to details so they work…read moreto accommodate you as if you were their guest. So, for example, you are anxious at appointments, they will help you with that issue and they have a male and female doctor so your entire family can be seen on the same day and they are expert and experienced Ivy League dentists so be polite and wear your best outfit because these people are high quality professionals and their time is valuable.

Extremely gentle, work patiently with dental anxiety, advocates of more natural prevention and…read moretreatment. Tess is incredible; I can't recommend her more highly as a hygienist. Wednesdays & Fridays you can get complementary foot massage along with your dental care. Rock and roll!

I was going to Aspen Dental but I didn't feel all that comfortable there, so my hubby recommended I…read moresee Ira Kamp. Well, let me tell you the experience with Dr. Kamp was a very positive experience. Everyone in the office was so nice and so caring. The hygienist was amazing and so informative. Dr. Kamp was kind and checked on me several times throughout my visit. He, in my opinion is one of the best dentists in Ithaca, NY. I highly recommend him! Unfortunately he isn't covered with my dental care, but I would rather spend the extra on a positive experience than save a few dollars on a negative one.