I saw Dr. Gilbart about a year ago to get an evaluation and consultation concerning the rapid deterioration and decay of my teeth. He did the routine X-rays and overall exam. The procedures that I would need he told me could take place in his facility and that he could perform all the work that needed to be done. Because of the extensive work needed and given my medical history I opted for a second opinion, and I am THANKFUL I DID! The second opinion dentist I saw said that the procedure I would need and that Gilbert suggested was not a simple one. In fact it was extensive surgery and needed to be conducted by an oral surgeon. He also said, given the work that needed to be done, it would be insane not to put me 'under' which would need to be done in an outpatient surgical facility. And that if the surgery was not properly done and scheduled immediately, my gums could very well become infected (as they had previously which put me in the hospital for a week) and that the infection could easily travel to my brain and become fatal.
Taking into consideration all this, and that Dr. Gilbart knew of my medical history, but failed to advise me of about the risks, I can not imagine where I would be if I had taken his recommendations and allowed him to do the work himself. If you need a dentist to perform regular check ups, exams and X-rays, I'd say he would be able to do the job. The only reason I gave him 2 stars was because he had a good bedside manner and seemed to be a real people pleaser. But outside of that, I would get a second opinion or skip his all together! read more
