The bad: they're very expensive. Cleaning, fillings, night guards, etc are all on the high end. And they said I had tons of cavities. Then I went to sf to a very high rated dentist (All Smiles) and they said I had none. Also they misquoted me on how much the cleaning would cost (ended up being more) and they add a cc surcharge without telling you (pro tip: you can avoid this by asking to pay via Zelle) The good: they helped (mostly) get rid of my open lock jaw! (tmj) I suffered a while for it so it was such a relief when it was mostly gone (only 1 relapse since and it's been almost a year). Also, their stuff is very high quality. Like their mouth guard cases and their free toothbrush goodie bags. They're also very flexible on rebooking. Had to do that many times because of my hectic schedule and that was my bad. The staff is very nice and friendly read more

They are very thorough and provide a comprehensive check up, but perhaps too comprehensive. Walked out with a $400 bill for a series of "extras" that never seemed to have been presented to me before, such as Fluoride treatment and extra x-rays. For each item, I was told before hand, insurance will not cover. It's a well known fact that Dental Insurance is a haphazard, loosely controlled, scam. I do like these guys and their staff, but I may have to look for another provider if this happens again. read more

Dr. G is the best in his field. My jaw has been a problem for years, despite wearing a night guard. I came to him in so much pain. Over the course of a year, we did splint therapy to reposition my jaw. He helped me so much that now 3 of my family members also are doing splint therapy with him. His bedside manner is amazing and his staff is lovely and responsive. A+ practice! read more

I've been going to Core Smiles for over 15 years and could not be happier with the care, professionalism and expertise provided to me. The fillings, Invisalign treatments and other procedures I've had have all been expertly performed by Dr. Cordoves and occasionally with Dr. G over the years. My regular cleans by Ximena are always thorough and professional. The billing and insurance is clear, honest and well communicated. Their slick modern offices, leading edge technology, and friendly team enhance the experience! I'm very grateful for the service they've provided to me. Highly recommend read more

In short, do not go here. These people are crooks and gaslight you. I am a cast member in Wicked on Broadway. Myself and two other cast members decided to come here after this office was recommended by another coworker. ALL THREE OF US had problems with this office after our second visit. I called this office before I booked my first appointment because they were out of network and in their paperwork they say there is a $250 fee on the first visit. I was not about to pay $250 to see a dentist for any reason, so I called MULTIPLE times to make sure I had a crystal clear idea of what was going on. When I called I spoke with two different women who assured me that I would not have to pay anything and that insurance would cover a cleaning, x rays, and this $250 fee. In my cleaning, the dental hygienist told me I had 5 cavities (my coworkers also had 5 and 6 cavities... later on one of them was told she actually had 8). I have never had 5 cavities in my life, but now all 3 of us have 5-6 in one visit? I trusted the dental hygienist and Dr. G and decided to proceed with getting 3 cavities filled at the end of December. AGAIN, I spoke THOROUGHLY with the front desk to make sure this would all be covered by insurance. The woman working pulled up my chart and explained to me that it would be and that they would break it up into two sessions -- 3 to be filled at the end of December and 2 in the first week of January. This was because after having the 3 cavities filled in December, I would reach my maximum dental benefits to be covered by insurance. I had 3 cavities filled, although I truly only think the doctor filled 2 of them. Only 2 of my teeth look like they had work done and only 2 ached after the visit. My coworker had the same experience -- he was supposed to have 3 cavities filled and suspected only 2 were. The day before I was supposed to get the remaining two filled, I got a call from the office about my appointment THE NEXT DAY. They told me I would have a $540 copay to have these filled. When I asked why I didn't have that copay in December they told me that the doctor decided to waive the $540 copay. Now-- when I asked about how much this was back in December, wouldn't an honest office tell you how much it was and that the doctor was going to waive the fee? They did not. They are EXTREMELY deceitful and my two coworkers experienced the same deceit with them. After hearing about my experience, my coworker, who was supposed to have 3 cavities filled two days after me, asked the office multiple times how much it would be. They didn't get back to her so she canceled her appointment. A week later they told her that she had 8 TEETH that needed work and that it was going to be $2,500 I called another office to have my remaining cavities filled. They were also out of network and told me it would be give or take $70 to have two teeth filled. There is a reason this office is high end and offers eye patches and every luxury you can think of. These doctors have to pay for this SOMEHOW and they are absolute crooks. Also, as I was waiting to go in to have my cavities filled in December, I witnessed a conversion between a patient and the front desk. The patient was arguing with the woman there about the exact same thing- the patient was told the work would be covered by insurance and the women at the front desk were gaslighting the patient. DO NOT GO HERE. Unless you just gave cash you want to burn. But even then, this office is dishonest and not to be trusted. read more

Dr. C unsuccessfully treated my root canal not once but twice. I was in so much throbbing pain. Costs were doubled due to me having to see a specialist. I kept asking him and his team what the problem was and they all said "I don't know" with a puzzled look. Well, they all know how to butcher my mouth, bill me and run my card with exorbitant costs, but don't know what went wrong. If u need a root canal, go to an endodontist. Dentists do not have the added expertise, nor the technology and resources to treat them. Period. read more

Really appreciate the team at Core Smile. I finally decided to brave going to the dentist again after 10 years and everyone there made this experience easy and comfortable. I especially appreciate Melissa, my hygienist, walking me through everything she was doing. She was respectful and kind, and just conscious of me during the whole process. Dr. Gulizio was also great. I felt like I was talking to people who knew what they were doing, but also cared about me as a patient. read more

Went to Core Smiles because I needed emergency dental help. I met Dr. Gulizio who solved my problem rapidly and professionally. Very impressive. Then he began to review all he could do to improve my situation. He even, at my request, a general idea about the costs involved. I thought about his proposals and was really eager to begin work which he said would take months. Then when I was all set, he, without explanation, doubled the cost figure he gave me earlier. So, my suggestion if you are considering working with Core Smiles. Be careful. Can you trust them? read more

Best dentist I've ever worked with; likely one of the best in the region. The kind of dentist I'd keep going to even if I moved out of the country. Excellent dental work; compassionate care; responsive, friendly, & professional staff; considerate & innovative strategies for problem solving; honest & helpful re: financing; always assuage my anxieties about pain. TMJ sufferers, this is your guy, he's head of NYU's doctoral program for occlusion (jaw alignment). Do yourself a favor & make an appointment; you don't have to live in pain. I wish I'd found him sooner. I was debilitated by TMJ pain before I came to Core Smiles. Dr. G & his techs literally built me new teeth from tiny stubs (lifelong tooth grinder, ground 'em down to 50% of their surface area). Before that, he helped me alleviate my intense pain from TMJ by creating & meticulously reshaping an orthotic device for me to wear at night (& during the day at first, which I didn't mind cuz that orthotic felt amaaaazing). They also replaced a lot of the shoddy work from my previous dentist. One thing I really love about this practice is the lengths they go to explain what could be going on in your mouth, & how thorough they are about figuring out *exactly* what the problem might be. While other healthcare practitioners sometimes seem inconvenienced or annoyed by my inquisitiveness, Dr. G leans into it---PowerPoint presentations w/ anatomical diagrams, 3D molds of my teeth, pics of my cavities when he opens them up... I love that he always seems happy to oblige my curiosity. Head of a doctoral teaching program, go figure, but I really appreciate it; helps me take better care of myself, bc I understand what's going on. Always helpful re: financing---dental work is not cheap, folks. Core Smiles staff really pushed my insurance company to pay everything my policy allowed, & succeeded! Core Smiles offers other financing options too, if you don't have insurance, or if you reach your maximum. Plus they're all just cool people. Always feel good about going. So yeah. I love Core Smiles, you will too, hope I never have to find another dentist honestly. Just glad I got to work with Dr. G & company before his inevitable rise to dentistry stardom... dude's talented. read more

I have been going to Dr. Cordoves for about 3 years. After breaking my jaw and 8 teeth just 2 months before my wedding, I needed alot of work to look good in time for pictures and honeymoon. He and his staff coordinated all necessary work and accomplished the task with great care and professionalism. And in the process I found that they took the time to learn how you react to certain procedures and anesthetics to really manage the pain best for you individually. I have recommended him to my entire office (which is nearby) and everyone feels the same: Great dentist, great staff. No one likes going to the dentist, but Dr. Cordoves' modern office and kind, professional approach really puts those old stereotypes and fears to rest. read more

Dr. Cordoves has been my dentist for about 4 years. He and his staff are terrific. They are friendly, professional and very knowledgeable. They listen to each of your concerns, and take their time with each patient. I love not having to wait more than 5 minutes for an appointment. The office is very private and discreet (and well-decorated too!) I had a terrible fear of dentists, due to a lifetime of mismanaged anesthetization from literally EVERY dentist I have ever been to. Dr. Cordoves and his staff are very supportive, and take every step to ensure that my nervousness is mitigated. He is super detail-oriented, and has the very latest in equipment and technology. What used to be a terrible ordeal for me has become relatively routine and completely pain-free (a big deal for me!). I cannot recommend him or his staff highly enough. read more

I've been seeing Dr. Gulizio for a few years. He is an excellent dentist - really couldn't ask for much better. His staff (from the dental hygienist to the receptionist) are great too. I don't have any particularly complicated dental problems, but I always felt like Dr. Gulizio knows his stuff. I believe they don't take any dental plans, which is a bit of a nuisance. However, the office will submit the forms as an out of network provider to your insurance company, and I'm usually reimbursed about 80-90% (sometimes even 100%). It's worth it to pay an extra $40 out of pocket to see a competent dentist. read more

Dr Mike Gulizio and his staff are the best. As a person with a number of dental issues they have helped my mouth out in too many ways to count. Ceramic, gold, night guards, cleaning, whitening, emergency visits, crowns and other procedures I already forgot. Before going to Dr G I had a mouth full of pain. Now I have a happy face and sleep through the night. read more

Dr. Cordoves and his staff are wonderful. There was no wait, and the office is very nice and futuristic looking. The receptionist took care of me quickly, and Dr. Cordoves examined me thoroughly - my wisdom tooth problem was fixed within 24 hours just as he said. He took his time to explain to me what happened and what I will be needing to do in the future. These guys are great and I highly recommend them! read more

Dr Cordoves and Dr Gulizio are such a great doctors and nice people as well as the rest of the staff. Every one is really professional, they taking care of you since the moment you walk in the door. I recommend this dentistry to anyone looking for amazing Dentist, Fair prices and Satisfaction with your results, Plus the clinic its really cool looking. I have been with Dr Cordoves for years and I couldn't be happier to have found him. read more

Beautiful clean office Kelly is amazing friendly and wonderful all around Dr. Cordoves is amazing and extremely nice. Helping with payments and dealing with insurance companies to take the stress off of me is wonderful! I come from queens to this office because of the service! It's hard to find a dentist office that makes you feel at home and so comfortable! 5 stars all the way! read more

Hands down the BEST dental office experience I've ever had. I love Dr. G and the entire team. When it comes to state-of-the-art technology, this office is way ahead of the curve. It needs to be said, that I have been told to floss my entire life. Great. I never took it seriously until my Core Smiles hygienist asked me to take it seriously. I listened to her and on my visit yesterday she could see a 360 degree improvement in my gums! So any dental office that can get me take my oral care seriously is 5 Stars in my book. If you want the very best service use Core Smiles! Your mouth will thank you for it. p.s. The office design and decor is awesome. It's modern, sleek and feels like a condo vs a stuffy and boring dental office. read more

Very accomplished professional dental care. Smart friendly team of experts, been going here for over 10 years

I was at lunch and cracked a large inlay that my last dentist put in. The result was a huge hole in my face and it needed IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. I called these guys up and luckily they were able to take me in. 3 hours later I'm like new and so grateful. These guys are amazing and worth every penny. read more

Like most people, I HATE THE DENTIST. I have in fact had several different ones here in the city, but have to say that Dr. Cordoves is fantastic. He is professional, kind, caring, and very aware of his patients. His technology in the office is extremely modern and you truly feel like you are getting the best care in the world. In addition, he does all of the cleanings himself, which I really think makes a big difference. read more

Strongly recommend this dental office. The best dental or any kind of health issue solving experience I've ever had! I had some serious work done and the doctors are as nice as can be and professional! The rest of the staff as well.They take the time to explain what's wrong and what's to be done every step of the way. The downside is that I can't use my insurance there, but I hope I don't need to any time soon. read more

Amazing! Beautiful office that looks like a Tiffany designed space ship. The staff is extremely friendly and professional. This is the most comfortable I've ever felt at a dentist office. I highly recommend Core Smiles! read more

I've been going to Dr. Cordoves for 9 years (and had a lot of work done!), and I wouldn't go anywhere else. Staff bends over backwards to make your experience as, um, painless as possible. Always friendly, courteous, respectful, and efficient. Dr. Cordoves always explains exactly what he's going to do and why, constantly checks in to make sure you're comfortable, and does great work. The technology is constantly updated. I've never been more comfortable with a dentist. read more

Dr. Cordoves and Kellie are amazing! They patiently answer all my questions and make sure I receive the best dental care possible. Would definitely recommend! read more

I have been with Dr.C forever. I think since 2005? I love this Dentist! The office is clean, modern and relaxing. The staff is very comfortable to talk to. They are up front about cost and help explain what the long term goals are. I have 2 children and live in Brooklyn and they always work around my schedule rather than theirs. I've had Invisalign and teeth whitening done here. They are helping me work through my Invisalign case where most dentists would have thrown their hands up! I can't say enough about them. From the reception to the Dr. I only wish they'd take on my girls! read more

I had a great experience with CoreSmiles. The staff is friendly and professional. Dr. G is great & very gentle with his hands. I got my teeth whitened and also got Invisilgn with them. Overall extremely professional and fairly priced. Thanks guys for all the positive energy! I give them an A+ ! read more

I would love to be able to reccomend this practise, its looks great, very clean and comfortable, and Dr Cordoves is amazing. However you pay for the fancy setting and their prices are high. They have a very rigid and inflexible cancellation policy, charging $250 for less than 24 hours notice, including changing a Monday appointment on a Friday. But I am also tired of their incompetent billing, after every visit I receive additional charges in the mail, last time I called and payed the amount in full and a week later recieved another bill for $5. I wont return. read more

Dr. Gulizio is far and away the best dentist I have ever been to. He's intelligent, gentle, empathetic, and always keeps the patient fully aware of what's going on and why he's doing what he's doing. It's refreshing to be treated like a human being, to feel cared for, and to be kept informed. The office and his staff, especially Kris at the front, are terrific as well. And who can forget the design of the space? It's inviting, comforting, and relaxing. Highly recommended. read more

I have spent most of my adult life trying to preserve my teeth. I have suffered beyond belief. I finally found Dr. Gulizio and staff on yelp. There were so many rave reviews that I felt I should give it my last shot. It took a long time but I could never be happier with the results. He gave me back my smile! He is an amazing dentist and if I ever move to China, I would always come back to him to treat me. My thanks to him and all of his fabulous staff. read more

Dr Cordoves is a great dentist. He is up to date on the latest dental procedures. The office is modern and their website has alot of good information. He has a very gentle bedside manner and is warm and soft-spoken. He will offer multiple options. You can't go wrong with Dr. Cordoves. The other dentist in the office, Dr G, I hear is very good, although, I'm not as familiar with him. read more

Dr. Gulizio is an amazing asthetic dentist and a true artisan who is a master at his craft. Additonally Kelly, his hygienist, gave me a thorough cleaning like no one else. I highly reccomend them if you are looking for a great smile. Scott B. read more

Dr. Gulizio and his staff are all wonderful - Regardless of one's position in this office, each person pays great attention to detail and the needs of the patient. Chrissy, the receptionist is personable and prompt in responding to emails, which is a bonus considering most practitioners / offices typically delay or do not return phone calls or respond to email inquiries. The decor in the office is modern and exquisite. From the time I arrived and left from this office, Dr. Gulizio not once rushed any portion of this appointment. He took the time to explain the process and made the entire experience as comfortable as possible. An excellent choice, so far.... read more

Went in for a scaling. Nervous. Kellie made me feel at ease. Pain free. Didn't feel when they gave me novacaine. Very friendly staff. Very clean and modern office. I highly recommend you going to Core Smiles. read more

I've been going here for about two years now and definitely look forward to my visits! I've never had someone spend as much time with me discussing my teeth, my life, etc! Dr. Guilzio and Kellie Kennedy are both amazing and very personable. I feel like they truly care about me and the health of my teeth. We all have adopted dogs and share pictures and stories...how great is that?! Now that I have changed jobs they are not a 'preferred' dentist, so my insurance doesn't cover as much....but I will continue to go here because they are so wonderful! read more

Dr. Sasha Baston is a really great dentist. She is incredibly thorough and careful, but thinks of ways to save her clients money. Once she fixed a bite guard of mine from a different dentist -- for free. Another time I went in expecting to need a filling but she advised against filling it because it was a stain not a cavity. Her staff is great too, including the administrators and assistants. Everyone at Core Smiles has been exceedingly professional and helpful over my two visits. read more

Amazing doctors!! They are great and I trust them totally!!! Excellent technology used and my teeth look amazing now with the Invisalign I did. read more

I had my first appointment here last week and am a big fan. The office is clean, the staff is professional, caring, and to the point. This may be the first time I don't dread going to the dentist, in all truth. And I have seen quite a few in recent years -- across coasts -- for various work. I highly recommend Dr. Cordoves and his team! read more

Whether you need a dazzling deep clean or a beautifully restored crown in under a couple hours-this is your only Dentist you will ever want to see!!! The only thing that outshines the uber cool design of the office and the gorgeous and gregarious staff is the absolute pain free precision of virtually any procedure these professionals provide!!!!! You will leave feeling fahhhhhhbulous because your smile will be radiant!!!! Toast of the town for anyone in the know!! read more

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Dr. Gulizio was extremely thorough and professional spending a great deal of time to deliver the outcome we were seeking. My opinion is he has combined artistry with dentistry. I highly recommend Dr. Gulizio. read more

Dr. Gulizio was very thorough and professional in placing my new onlay today. As a dental professional myself, I was very impressed with his technique. Thank you Dr. Gulizio! read more