I was suffering with a cracked and rotted tooth that was causing great pain on the entire right…read moreside of my mouth. I sat in front of my computer most of the morning researching dentists in the area and narrowed it down to 4 candidates. Candidate #1 was out of the office for 2 weeks at a conference, candidate #2 thought that waiting for 2 1/2 weeks for an "Emergency Visit" (his words, not mine) was reasonable. Candidate #3, Kathie Allen, listened to my dilemma and graciously agreed to see me right away. I found her, and her assistant, to be professional, knowledgeable, friendly and caring. She did a full assessment, with X-rays, and removed my molar with minor discomfort (NO pain). Thanks to both of them, I will be sleeping soundly tonight for the first time in over a week. As an added bonus, my wife and I now have a Dentist in Venice, FL!

Dr. Allen's website clearly states that they will do a cleaning on your first visit, which is why I…read morecalled for an appt. But that is not the case, she requires a separate "evaluation" and a second appointment for a cleaning. The dentist tried to tell me it is state law, which it is not - I checked, two separate appointments are not required. Luckily, I found a dentist who would do both the exam and the cleaning in one appointment. I hate to give a bad rating but don't lie to me.

Hey guess what? This place in now owned by another dentist, Dr. Jernigan has taken over the…read morepractice and she is absolutely AWESOME. Her team members and their care for all of their clients is absolutely through the roof !!! I am a new customer (referred by several community members and 2 other dental competitors) and this group of ladies treated me like royalty. From my first call to see if they were accepting new clients, through the easy check in on-line, then preparing the needed paperwork for moving me from another local dental office, to the dental consultation and discussion - I mean it, every single step along the way, was AWESOME. They care and it shows. You will love them as much as me. Simply give them a call. Mention that the "hat guy" referred you - that's me. This establishment is 5 stars - I would give more if allowed!

Dr. Wright did cosmetic work on my teeth and did a fantastic job. So very pleased with the work…read morethat was done, and the friendly and professional office staff. My improved smile has returned my confidence and I would highly recommend Dr. Wright to anyone else looking for similar results. Margaret Hasselbring

Dr. Lavarne is a gentle dentist. I never liked going to the dentist, but seeing Dr. Lavarne and her…read morestaff has been a pleasant experience. Better than that, her work is of the highest quality. The staff is great. I am one who wants explanations of my bill when I don't understand the charge. They are patient with me and take the time to make sure I am satisfied with the explanation. I highly recommend Dr. Lavarne and her staff.

I lost a crown at the end of February and needed to get in for a new crown replacement (around…read more$700-1000) and so I called my dentist, I left a message and now more than 3 weeks have passed. I am a cash patient, without dental insurance, so I was thinking that they would love my repeat business. I ended up asking for referrals to a good dentist in Venice and now I am scheduled with that new dentist in the first week of April. I will transfer my records and see if the new Doctor, referred by several people from Nextdoor.com and another dental office in Venice, are a good fit for my needs. It is sad to have to make a change, changing dentists is never easy.

Excellent and extremely caring Went in there and had a wisdom tooth abscess they got on the ball…read moreand didn't waste any time to take care of the whole situation to relieve me of the awful pain I was suffering from. They all were very caring and very polite. The dentist was so funny I couldn't help but laugh lol

Office has canceled three appointments as a new patient for random reasons, leaving a poor…read moreimpression. lack of digital records being sent to new office electronically; feels like an insurance grab they only send paper documents to new office no one can read even though the images were taken in high tech xrays machines. poor communication from the receptionist and lack of ability to reschedule sooner rather then once down the road. example, they closed office for a week during my exam date and then offer an appointment months later rather then making our appointments a priority since they canceled a ton of people for an entire week. overall 1 out of 10; definitely not smiling.

I had a great experience at Aspen. The Doctor was very knowledgeable in telling me my different…read moretreatment options so I could budget what I needed done now. The staff were very welcoming and friendly as well. I would recommend this location to anyone looking for quality dental work.

Savannah T was the best dental assistant, she made the whole process extremely easy. She has an…read moregreat Sense of humor and I was comfortable the whole time. She even gave me a blanket. I would highly recommend this location not only to see her but also the Dr is just as amazing if not more. She focuses on making sure everything is done properly and efficiently.

Beware, they tell people they need dental work done when they don't. So glad I got a second opinion…read morebecause this office claimed I needed $4100 worth of work done, one being a crown! I was so stressed out because fillings and crowns are all out of my pocket. They also told me I needed fillings where my gums are receding and that didn't line up with what my previous dentists said or the second opinion dentist. This would have actually caused my gums to recede even more. I'd give this office a 0 rating if that were possible.

I went for an introductory first visit at a special rate of $80 which I paid at the time. When…read morethey found out I had dental insurance they doubled the fee. I disputed it but they turned it over to collection. The dentist told me I needed to have a tooth that wasn't bothering pulled. I've since had another dentist fix it by replacing the crown.

Everyone is very friendly and knowledgeable. I was initially quite disappointed when we discovered,…read moreonly upon entry, that they are out of network for Delta Dental (I had talked to a representative and scheduled the appointment for my kids 3 weeks out and I informed that we had Delta Dental and they even asked for our member number). I can't give higher because this is something important that should be mentioned before scheduling people but it's not so bad that I it warrants a lower number. Note to self, make sure to verify whether or not a dentist you're looking to see is in network for your insurance, or what the cost difference would be if they are not .

Dr. Ashley Wagler placed a crown on my wisdom tooth without my consent. She has done this without…read morediscussing the risks, benefits, and alternatives, which is completely unacceptable. Please read my experience with dental care at the Smile Center as a warning of how things can go wrong at this dental office. I live in Florida, but spend the summer in Europe. I always have a routine dental cleaning in April before I leave. My previous dental office moved to another city. For this reason, I registered with Dr. Ashley Wagler at Smile Center. I had a mandatory new patient exam scheduled for April 7, two weeks before a dental cleaning appointment. I didn't have any toothache, but Dr. Wagler aggressively talked me into getting crowns. One of the crowns in the treatment plan was tooth 31. The temporary crown was placed the next day. The day after, I had pain in the lower right quadrant. I informed the office about the pain and requested the dental chart. In the past, the dental chart was always included in the treatment plan. To my surprise, the dental chart showed that the position of 32 was empty, and the wisdom tooth was placed in position 31. I was unable to discuss this error right away because Dr. Wagner was out of the office until April 14th. When she returned, I learned that the crown is ready for the wisdom tooth. There was no apology for errors on the treatment plan and dental chart. I pointed out that she didn't discuss with me an alternative treatment option: removing the wisdom tooth. Dr. Wagler's answer was: "For me it was only one option." Every day I had tooth pain and woke up often at night because of it. The placement of permanent crowns was scheduled for April 17. Just before cementation, Dr. Wagler handed me a consent form to sign. I asked for a written statement about covering the costs of wisdom tooth removal in the event of problems with this tooth. Dr. Wagler refused it. She angrily said that she would place the temporary crowns back. At that time, this option was not feasible. I only had a week before my flight to Europe, so there was no time to visit the new clinic. After the permanent crown was placed, the pain did not go away. Dr. Wagler said pain can last up to a month after the crown is placed. It's been three months, and I still feel pain when cleaning my wisdom tooth with a water irrigator, drinking cold drinks, and taking hard bites. This is a highly stressful and unfair situation to be in. I am upset, anxious, and I am looking for ways to protect myself. I hope Dr, Wagler will take responsibility for her dental malpractice.

My first time using them! They are awesome. The staff made me feel at ease with all the work I…read moreneeded to have done. They even helped me considering I was on crutches. Everyone was great, from the moment I walked in the front door to the time they helped me out to my vehicle. It was a very enjoyable visit.... as enjoyable as going to the dentist can be. I will be back in 3 weeks to start my journey to a healthy mouth! UPDATE: I have been to this dentist office twice and I will be back again. The staff is absolutely amazing. My first visit went great, I was supposed to go in for an evaluation. the staff ended up making room for me, to have a cleaning (which I desperately needed). I ended up over paying for my visit. when I asked about it they already applied my credit to my account. My most recent visit is what prompted my review. I went to have my wisdom teeth pulled, I was so nervous. Once I was in the chair I realized I had forgot my headphones and there was no way I could have this done. Even for a normal cleaning I have to have them. I apologized to Dr. McCarty explaining I couldnt go through with the pulling, she said nonsense and let me borrow hers. The staff goes above and beyond each time! I highly recommend them.

My experience with Comfortable Care Dentistry over 3 years…read morewas very poor. Corporate owned and it showed. I felt dentist was only interested in upselling services and tactics included intimidation, questioning my level of concern, not interested in talking to my insurance and saying "that was my job" and months after paying for service would bill additionAl charges. Finally say Yelp reviews averaging 1.9 on 5 scale. Now very happy with quality professional service from family owned & operated Precious Dentistry, rated average 4 plus!

Every time I see his name it reminds me about a horrible quality of a service I've received in this…read moreoffice. Dr. Griffiths not only poses questionable skills , he totally lucks of integrity and a sense of accountability. Office manager/ his wife is his accomplice since she stood behind her husband's unprofessional behavior. Not only they let me go home with one of my front teeth looking visibly different ( they put crowns on my upper teeth) , about 6 months later I've learned from my new dentist that I have abscess over one of my teeth. It should have been treated, but dr.Griffiths failed to notify me about it and I could have potentially had real problems with that . To be fair I've got to admit that Mrs. Griffiths is a good hygienist . Stay away from this office.

I went to Dr Griffiths after Aspen told me I need a full set of top dentures. Obviously a second…read moreopinion was warranted. The dental assistant, Hannah was professional and caring. First time I had x-rays that didn't gag me. Dr Griffiths was professional, thorough and conservative. He fully explained my situation which did not include dentures. I highly recommend this practice and will be my go-to. PS stay away from Aspen to save your teeth and your wallet.

They stand behind their work. I had a problem with my dentures, and they took care of it.read more

I initially visited Wellen Family Dental for treatment on a single tooth. That tooth was extracted,…read moreand I was then advised to consider a partial denture. However, I was never provided with any written information explaining what a partial denture is, how it would fit, or the potential risks and side effects. From my very first appointment, I clearly informed the office that I have a severe gag reflex. Despite this, the partial was still recommended without any documentation or discussion of how this condition might impact my ability to tolerate the device. Because I could not proceed with the partial due to my known gag reflex, the doctor then recommended a bridge. Again, I was not provided with any written disclosures outlining risks or possible complications associated with this procedure. During the bridge preparation, my tooth was shaved down excessively, which appears to have irritated the nerve. As a result, I have been experiencing ongoing pain for several months. When I returned to have the procedure completed, I was presented with disclosure forms to sign, after the work had already been started. I was not comfortable signing these documents at that stage. As a result, the dentist refused to complete the treatment. I am now left with an incomplete bridge procedure that is causing me ongoing pain, without resolution or completion of care.