Dr. Velez is incredible. Best periodontist I have ever had!…read moreIf you have to go to a periodontist, do yourself a favor and pick this one. Everyone in the practice is top-notch.

Dr. Velez has been my Periodonist for many years unlike my Dentists which I have switched many…read moretimes. The quality of care exhibited by Dr. Velez and his staff is second to none. Periodontics is expensive, time consuming and often uncomfortable. Trust your health, time and money to a practice that truly cares about you as an individual. Trust Dr. Carlos Velez !!

Some important things to know about this practice is they don't take insurance, which is a telltale…read moresign of a strictly profit-driven office. I have a dentist who is pretty unconcerned with my gum issues, but my gums are receding and I'm in a losing battle with my oral health so I called this office to inquire about being a patient and was told they wouldn't accept me without getting a referral from my dentist. I literally started crying on the phone and she could care less. Then I hopped on Yelp and see all their negative reviews and I guess I dodged a bullet here.

Let me start by saying my Free Gingival Graft was the first "surgery" I have ever had. Coming from…read morea woman with a pretty strong dental anxiety, and even more so just anxiety in general, let me tell you, I was legitimately scared, anxious, and nervous when I found out from my dentist this procedure was going to have to happen sooner than later. I had my consultation 2 weeks ago. The office is beautiful, peaceful, and actually relaxing. Dr. McKenzie is my provider, Amy was my assistant, and Debbie my Treatment Coordinator during that visit. They knew I was incredibly nervous and skeptical, but it was more than obvious they know what they are doing. Dr. McKenzie has a great bedside manner, as well as Amy (who really needed to distract me while taking my impression for my stent) and was able to provide answers to all of my questions since this first meeting. Amy and Debbie were also incredibly patient, kind, and knowledgeable. It did not take Dr. McKenzie long at all to realize exactly what procedure I needed done, and of course I already knew with my research, answer-seeking and overthinking. Ha! I went over the procedure, payment/payment options, and my mountainous list of questions during the consultation and was able to get scheduled for the following week, so here we are, my first surgery scheduled! I probably called Debbie 4 different times for questions and an early RX request (to ensure I would have it the night prior). Once again, happily answered all of my questions and was kind, patient, and even funny! I loved working with Debbie and would highly recommend her and her team! The day of procedure, I got there 15 minutes early, bright and early at 6:45. My parents went with me since I was getting IV sedation, but also nerves of course. So when they called me back and sat me down, I was probably the most nervous, because hey, anxiety. However, Dr. McKenzie came in to answer any more questions and made me feel better about the whole procedure. Amy, and the anesthesiologist also did, and told me exactly what would happen, as I have never been sedated like that before. They told me it was normal for my heart rate to be high, hey, anxiety again, and it would be over before I knew it. When I got the IV, that is actually the last thing I remember, and before I knew it I was up and the procedure was done. It took 45 minutes. IV sedation - highly recommend if you have dental anxiety, or anxiety at all! Lets talk about the pain now, this was one of my many concerns. I have a decent pain tolerance but when it comes to my mouth, hey that's a sensitive place! With my procedure, they removed tissue from the roof of my mouth and sewed it onto my front gums for the graft. It sounds horrible - yes. However, I was not aware of any of this happening. Once again - grab that IV sedation while it's hot. I did not feel any pain on the roof of my mouth until the next day, and with the pain medicine RX, it definitely helped. I took that and Advil throughout the healing process. The gums were a bit sore for a few days, but to be completely honest, so much less sore than I thought! I was also provided a stent which TRULY protects and limits your pallet pain. I am baffled at how any providers would not opt for providing this piece of the healing process. For the first few days, you want to stick with cold + soft foods such as ice cream, applesauce, shakes, smoothies - but they will give you all of this information ahead of time. Also, I miss pizza. Dr. McKenzie not only called to check on me the day after my surgery, I was able to text him questions a few days later and he responded right away. Longest Yelp review yet but my view on this surgery has changed completely, thanks to the patience, knowledge, and way my experience went with Dr. McKenzie and his team. Thank you!

This is my first experience with this business and I couldn't be happier…read more The care I received stated when I walked thru the door. The front desk is kind, provided me with perfect instructions and answered my questions. Getting an x- ray was so easy and she was sweet and patient! I was nervous! The dentist took quality time with me to understand my medical history and my needs. He explained several options, pros & cons, of course giving me the choice but what really amazed me is the way he explained things to me, the care I actually felt for what he is doing and I am able to make an educated decision asto what I'd like to proceed with. And NO PRESSURE AT ALL. I'm very impressed with this practice. Thank you for the excellent visit, it means so much to me.

From the owner: At Affordable Dentures & Implants of Garner, NC, tooth replacement is what we do, dentures and…read moredental implants delivered with empathy and clarity. We provide tooth replacement care such as dentures, dental implants, and tooth extractions with a plan tailored to you. Our on site lab supports denture care and can help reduce delays for repairs, relines, and adjustments when possible. Single tooth implants can replace one missing tooth with stable support and a natural looking result. Tooth extractions are available when needed with clear aftercare guidance and next step planning. New patient consultations are available to review comfort goals and create a straightforward plan.

I was referred to the Fuquay-Varina location by my general dentist for an 8mm periodontal pocket…read more What should have been a straightforward consultation turned into one of the worst medical experiences I've had. First, they insisted on running X-rays they already had from my referring dentist. Then the real pressure started. They would not let me leave the office without scheduling surgery and putting down a deposit. I was not given a treatment plan until I verbally agreed to "consider" the work. The quote was $10,000, insurance covered $2,500, and they expected the remaining $7,500 out of pocket with no write-off. I have a documented sound sensitivity and specifically asked about sedation options -- what would be used, would I feel anything. No one in the office could give me a clear answer. Despite this, they continued pushing me to commit on the spot. The pressure triggered an anxiety attack, and there was zero attempt to accommodate or de-escalate. After the visit, a staff member named Amber called to follow up despite my explicit request not to contact me by phone. She ignored my boundary and told me she would "follow up Friday" and repeated that I "need this." This practice prioritizes billing over patient care. If you're being referred here, get a second opinion first. I refused the deposit and I'm glad I did.

Avoid Tar Heel Periodontics at all costs. This place is shady, dishonest, and completely…read moreunprofessional. They tried to scam me into paying over $3,000 for dental work I didn't even need. Thankfully, I got a second opinion from a reputable periodontist who flat-out told me they were trying to take advantage of me. That should've been bad enough, but it gets worse. They told me my procedure could wait until December, then called me the next day saying it was suddenly urgent and couldn't wait -- only to realize they had called the wrong patient and gave me someone else's private information. Huge violation of privacy and shows how careless they are. They'll probably try to deny this, but I have the call logs to prove it: one from Dr. Kathwal herself, calling me from her personal phone admitting it was a mistake, and another from someone at the office admitting they had the wrong patient file open and called me instead of the patient they actually saw that morning. They also fraudulently filed a claim with my insurance for a free consultation, then ignored my insurance company's repeated requests for more information to fix it. When they finally agreed to send a check to correct the false claim, they promised it would be overnighted -- that was a lie too. Their excuse was, "it would've gotten there next day anyways." It didn't. It arrived more than two days later, causing even more delays and frustration. This office is a complete mess -- greedy, sloppy, and dangerous. Do not trust them with your health, your money, or your personal information. I wouldn't send my worst enemy here.

Very enjoyable working with and supporting Dr. Morelli and the staff of North Carolina Implants and…read morePeriodontics. A real class act!

From the owner: Improving your oral health, aesthetics, self-confidence, and overall quality of life with our…read morehigh-quality, personalized oral care is our mission at North Carolina Implants & Periodontics. We are your premier dentist in Raleigh, NC, practicing a full scope of expert periodontics, including dental implants, gum grafting, and cosmetic periodontal surgery. When you want to feel good about yourself and flash a winning smile, you can count on Dr. Morelli to help you reach your goals. Give us a call today to see how we can make your smile the best it has ever been!

I cannot tell you how much better I feel after visiting Dr Dorion. He was amazing! He formed a…read moreplan for me going forward and I feel very hopeful it will work. I really appreciate that he starts with the simplest, least invasive treatment first. He was kind, while being so informative. He was so willing to help. He (and his whole staff) went above and beyond to accommodate me. I highly recommend Dr Dorion.

Dr. Dorian operated on all four quadrants of my mouth and restored my greatly stressed gum tissue…read moreto health. He is professional, kind and has a good eye for strong staff based on my office experience. I would recommend him at any time!

I highly recommend this office with state of the art tools. They were on time with personalized…read morethorough care that was pain free and not rushed.

I have been using Dr Fraser for several years. the staff is friendly and caring. always a smile and…read morelistening to my concerns. when I was having Chemo Dr Fraser made my dental health was good. I did get a cracked tooth pulled before treatment started and then I learned that was an excellent decision. thank you Dr Fraser.