Dr. Cha's expertise in painless root canals is highly efficient. He is a very skilled endodontist…read moreand his friendly vibe is so warm and welcoming. I had a root canal last week and I walked out of there pain free. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a specialist that is awesome with root canals!

Dr Cha was very nice, his assistant also. I got plenty of Novocain and they made sure I was…read morecomfortable. Classical music and nice soothing pet photos on TV. Over in 40 min. I wish he could have done the temp crown too but was pleased as I could be getting a root canal.

just great helpful…read morekind great sense of humor Helpful Hard situation but great people to help you through it

Excellent all around. Best experience and highly recommended. No pain, and extremely courteousread more

I was referred to Dr. King by my dentist for a root canal. The office staff called me right away…read moreand set up a next day appointment, they even called and had me come in a little earlier (which was great) Dr. King was gentle and kind throughout the process, he explained everything as or before he was doing it. The staff was great, from the front desk to the assistants. I could not be happier.

Dr. King is highly skilled, thorough, and kind. He successfully treated my tooth which needed a…read moreroot canal. It was a complex molar and also a broken tooth. I was nervous about the procedure but it was pain free. He also fit me into his busy schedule as an emergency. The tooth is saved and the pain is gone. I highly recommend him. He is the best.

My wife and I have recently switched over to this dental practice. The experience has exceeded…read moreexpectations. Dr O'Brien and his entire staff have been exceptional. Highest quality dental care, easy and convenient access/parking, very clean atmosphere - Highest recommendation is given! C/M Skak

**DENTAL IMPLANTS FELL OUT WITHIN DAYS - Extremely Disappointed**…read more I had a terrible experience with New Haven Dental Group in Hamden. I had two dental implants placed last August, but they fell out within days. I reached out to the office immediately, only to be informed that the doctor was on vacation in Italy and that I would have to wait until his return. When I requested to see another doctor, I was told I would have to wait two weeks for the original doctor to come back. Despite making several requests to be seen sooner, I was repeatedly told that I had to wait. During this two-week period, I suffered without care, and it felt like my well-being didn't matter to them. I endured over two weeks of discomfort, including bleeding and aching gums. Eventually, after escalating my concerns to their parent company, 42 North Dental, I received a refund four months later.

Gargano is a nice family business with friendly staff. Every time I have gone the experience has…read morebeen as pleasant as possible. They have excellent skills when it comes to quickly getting you in and out while taking great care of your teeth. Highly recommend.

Switched to this practice as I was unhappy with Confi-Dental in Wallingford and Gargano is actually…read morewalking distance from home. So i decided to give them a try. I poke to them over the phone and they were very accommodating and and got me an appointment for my cleaning that was due that was only a week away. The Hygienist Jada that did my cleaning was the best I'd ever had. She didn't make me go ouch once. I'm not sure that has ever happened. The Dentist came in and introduced himself and we talked about the possible need for a Crown on a tooth that the prev dentist told me was needed. He said that it doesn't need it right away and suggested I wait until my next cleaning and we can evaluate it again then. I did get a bill for $20 a couple weeks later though, but I happily paid it. I don't mind paying a few extra $ for a good dentist. My teeth and not having pain are far more important.

Dr Almeida and staff will go well out of their way to get you the right treatment, besides being a…read morefantastic dentist. The staff is top notch. Everyone is pleasant and professional. I can't recommend her highly enough. I feel lucky to have found her practice

The most outstanding office staff, very professional and compassionate, that I have ever dealt…read morewith. Dr Almeida has the best bedside manner of any doctor I have ever had. So much so that myself and my whole family have been going to her practice for many years. And it's noteworthy that we travel an hour to her practice from where we currently live.

I rarely leave reviews, but my experience with Pearl Dental has been so consistently negative…read moreacross my entire family that I feel obligated to speak up. All four members of my household have had disappointing or outright terrible experiences here. What is most concerning is how many glowing reviews exist, because our experience has been the complete opposite. It genuinely makes me question how accurate those positive reviews are. My own situation has been ongoing and extremely frustrating. In December 2025, Dr. Scott Pearl told me I had "baby cavities" and recommended filling them to prevent progression. I had no pain at all before those fillings. Immediately afterward, I developed severe dental pain that has only worsened over time. I returned for a follow up and was told everything looked fine, despite the fact that I was in significant pain. Now I am dealing with daily, persistent discomfort. To make matters worse, I have since lost my dental insurance, so I am stuck suffering until my new coverage begins. This entire situation was created by a procedure that I now strongly believe was unnecessary. This was not an isolated incident. About a year earlier, my husband and I were both convinced to get crowns. This had never once been recommended by our previous dentist. Since those crowns were placed, I have continued to experience sensitivity in those teeth. Looking back, I deeply regret agreeing to those procedures. My son's experience was just as concerning. He had fillings done for "baby cavities" and developed severe pain afterward. One of his fillings even fell out. Although it was replaced, he continues to have discomfort. Beyond the clinical issues, the billing practices are equally troubling. We were repeatedly reassured that our insurance would cover these procedures, even though we could not find Pearl Dental in network. We specifically asked multiple times. Despite those assurances, I am still receiving bills from procedures done two years ago. This raises serious concerns about transparency and whether proper insurance verification is being done at all. At this point, I fully expect to receive additional bills for the December 2025 procedures as well. Yes, the staff is friendly. But that does not make up for what feels like unnecessary dental work, poor outcomes, and misleading information about insurance coverage. I would never recommend this practice to anyone. I regret ever going here. I am counting down the days until my new dental insurance starts so I can have this work properly evaluated and corrected.

THIS PRACTICE IS BEING INVESTIGATED. I was a patient for over twenty years until 2024. I had to…read morechange due to insurance they were not participating with. During a visit with my new dentist, X-rays showed that a tooth that Dr. Gary Pearl claimed to have put a crown on was fractured but it showed no evidence of a crown. I absolutely know that I had a root canal AND a crown on that tooth. Upon calling this office later that day, Lisa told me that my chart records showed that a crown had been placed on the tooth in question. She then referred me to Gary's wife Dineen for further details. I requested the information on all of the restorative services that I had received from them. It's not a long list because I take care of my teeth. The information that I received, provided by Dineen Pearl, showed that a crown had been placed on the tooth in question, but current X-rays do not show evidence of ANY crown on it. Now they want to claim it was an onlay not a crown. Well I have verified with my previous insurance that onlays are NOT covered under any of their plans and since I know they were paid by my previous insurance 80% and I paid the remaining 20%, they had to bill it as a crown. That's fraud! I am reporting them to the State Department of Insurance and the State Department of Public Health Provider Investigations. They should also be aware that all conversations with them were recorded and will be sent with my complaints, not my problem that Dineen or Lisa didn't hear the statement that "this call is being recorded". Maybe the need to listen before they start yapping. No need to record any other conversations since their lies have already been documented and they cannot lie about what was said. Also, CT is a one-party State and one does not have to notify the other party. They said what they said, LIES!! They have also refused to provide me with my complete record of services provided while I was a patient. Well, they will have to release it to the State for this investigation. No way around that!!

The most uncaring dentist I ever suffered under. This man is an unfeeling person who only wants one…read morething=$$$$$$. He keeps adding to your bill until he totally drains your account. My crowns were ill fitting and yet he charged me for every adjustment and every minute item he could think of. If something hurt, he did not ask if I needed more Novocain, he kept on drilling until had to hold up my hand and back away. The front teeth he made are unsightly and crooked. I think he needs an optician. Please save yourself the trouble and go elsewhere!

Dr. Kaplan and his staff are excellent - period. I've been to a variety of dentists in my life, but…read moreDr. Kaplan has been very thorough, understanding, professional, and answers any questions I have. I can say the same for hygienists who have helped me. I wouldn't say the existing negative reviews have any credibility. Highly recommend!

I was back visiting in New Haven and...lost a crown! :(…read more Here was the great news: Lumos was my old dental practice when I lived there...and even without knowing that, they had me in first thing to get it repaired. Cost was reasonable and the dentistry was ARTISTRY. Any time, any time. Wonderful service.

During my life, I've been exposed to a lot of radiation. I've had interventional fluoroscopy and CT…read morescans performed multiple times. Because of this, I try to limit non-essential radiation exposure. I went to Lumos to get my teeth cleaned. The dentist told me that I needed to get an x-ray first, which I declined. Then, she didn't ask why I declined, she didn't ask whether my family has a history of radiation-associated leukemias, she didn't ask whether I was on immunosuppressive medicines that could make me more vulnerable to radiation. The dentist didn't ask me anything. She rudely told me that I shouldn't come to Lumos. The entire process felt disrespectful and dehumanizing. I would recommend against coming here.