My family and I visited this office four weeks ago and were very pleased with our initial…read moreexperience. Dr. Golestani was extremely informative and kind, and Dr. Natalie was wonderful with my children. During that visit, it was recommended that my 7-year-old son have a baby tooth extracted because his adult tooth had already begun to grow behind it, and the baby tooth was not loose. Fast forward to today, and we had an appointment scheduled for Friday, 12/13/2024, for the extraction. On Tuesday, my husband called the office with questions about the procedure, specifically regarding the use of laughing gas and the numbing process. He first spoke with Chelsea at the front desk, who was very polite and provided some answers. She also emailed us instructions to review before the visit. After reading the instructions and discussing the call, we had additional questions, so my husband called back. The second time, he spoke with a male staff member whose name we didn't catch. Unfortunately, the information he provided was unclear, and there seemed to be a misunderstanding about what we were asking. We wanted to know if laughing gas was a mandatory part of the procedure, as I recalled having a similar extraction as a child with just numbing, no gas. Additionally, we were curious about why we were instructed to give our son 1 tsp of Benadryl an hour before the procedure and wanted to understand the rationale behind that step. We also noticed that the instructions stated parents would need to wait in the waiting room during the procedure, which concerned us. After several calls, my husband mentioned that the last two people he spoke with--the male staff member and Edy, the office manager--were rude. He understood they might have been frustrated with the repeated calls, but their tone was unprofessional and unacceptable. Hearing this, I decided to step away from work to call the office myself. When I called, Chelsea answered and, as before, was kind and tried to help. She explained that Edy, the office manager, would be better able to address my questions but was on lunch at the time. Edy later returned my call, but we missed it, so I called her back. While Edy answered my questions, she did not apologize for the way she spoke to my husband. On Wednesday, I called again to speak with Chelsea because I appreciated her politeness and wanted to see if we could request an exception to allow one of us to stay in the room with our son during the procedure. Chelsea informed me that their director did not permit parents in the procedure room. While she wasn't rude, this policy left us feeling uncomfortable. To gain more perspective, we contacted three other pediatric dental offices to ask about their procedures for baby tooth extractions. Each of them said parents were welcome in the room, as if it were standard practice. After this, my husband and I decided to postpone our son's procedure and cancel the appointment at this office. At 4:15 PM, I called the office to cancel the appointment. My call went to voicemail, and I received a text message stating that the office was closed. However, their website clearly showed they were open until 6:00 PM. Out of curiosity, I called again using a different number, and the male staff member answered the phone. I told him who I was and mentioned that I had been sent to voicemail earlier and received a text stating the office was closed, which was untrue. I also brought up my husband's earlier experience with him and Hedy, expressing our disappointment. It's unfortunate because I really liked Dr. Golestani. However, due to the way the front desk staff--specifically the male employee and Edy--handled this situation, we will not be returning to this office. As a family visiting for the first time, we had valid concerns and questions about a procedure for our young child. We did not appreciate the dismissive attitude, the rude tone, or the misleading voicemail and text. As the first point of contact for patients, the front desk staff should be kind, patient, and professional. I wish I could let Dr. Golestani know directly about how we were treated because this experience does not reflect well on the office overall.

Avoid this dental practice!…read more This place is a money pit and they routinely up charge their services without permission from the parents. My 7 yr old daughter required services from this practice and while the dentist was good we would get unusually high bills for additional services that weren't explained prior to the appointment. What put the icing on the cake for me, after dealing with many of these up charges, was one of the receptions indicating that they needed to give my daughter nitrous oxide as anesthesia so that the dentist could on a spacer. I told the receptionist that we are declining that service and they did it anyway, without my consent. And to add insult to injury, they insisted that I pay for it!!! This place prioritizes profit over patient relationships and their nickel and diming coupled with the rudeness of the office manager made me change dentists. They will offer you unnecessary procedures/services and be rude to you if you do not consent. Steer clear of this place.

Dr. Zeifman is the best! We started seeing her soon after she opened her practice. Dr. Z and her…read morestaff have always been warm and welcoming, a true family atmosphere. She really cares about the kids and the community. My two girls have since completed both phases and their teeth and smiles look fabulous. There were never any unexpected charges. She collaborates well with our dentist too. If your child needs braces or other orthodontics, you can't go wrong with Dr. Z.

Dr Zeifman is the best in the area. After many years of orthodontia as a kid, I feared going back…read moreto an orthodontist and was so pleasantly surprised by this experience. Friendly, kind, great patient interaction and my teeth look great. Also a clean office with nice staff which is not very common. Everyone had my best interest at heart while was there.

Outstanding care during a dental emergency: After a…read moretraumatic fall, my daughter suffered significant dental trauma, including four mobile teeth, and we spent the night in the emergency department on a Friday evening. It was an incredibly stressful experience for our family. What made all the difference was Dr. Sacks response. Even though it was after hours and the office was closed for the weekend, Dr Sacks personally contacted us, oversaw her care, and opened the office on the weekend to perform necessary oral surgical intervention and stabilization. During her recovery--while her jaw was wired shut for healing--the doctor checked in multiple times throughout the week, monitoring her progress, answering questions, and making sure there were no complications. We never felt rushed or dismissed, and we always felt supported. Dr. Sacks combined clinical expertise with genuine compassion, turning a frightening emergency into a manageable and reassuring experience. We are deeply grateful for the care our daughter received and would wholeheartedly recommend this orthodontist to any family seeking expert treatment and truly attentive care. From the Kahiu's, January 2026

Dr. Sacks was referred to me two years ago. I had great healthy straight teeth, but wanted to…read moresubtly improve my profile as I aged. After a summer consultation and getting insurance sorted, I started LightForce braces in February 2024. Now, 15 months later with a short Invisalign touch-up at the end, my smile is better than ever. Dr. Sacks is a perfectionist in the best way. My bite has improved and I'm even noticing changes in my snoring. His whole team is kind and professional, but Dr. Sacks was my main provider and I couldn't recommend him more. Fantastic experience from start to finish!

Dr.Gigi is the best for all your Orthodontic needs. If you live anywhere in Essex County or the…read moreWest Essex area and even in remote locations, you need to go see her.

My wife Danielle does not have a yelp account so I am posting on her behalf:…read more I have had over 20 years of Dental issues regarding my teeth. In my 20's I broke my 2 front teeth and got them bonded. In my 30's I needed braces due to earlier health issues. Fast forward to now at 51 finding Dr Zev Segal who truly is Magical!!! I have had my 2 front teeth bonded over and over for the past 4 years, every 6 months. I had finally had enough and researched the best Dentists in NJ. I came across The Art of Smile and put my faith in all of the positive reviews. The moment you walk in the door you are greeted with such a genuine greeting ( through masks of course). The women at the Front Desk are so professional and a pleasure to work with. Timing is impeccable with your appointment and then there is Dr. Segal along with Bonnie who are the Dynamic Duo! Dr. Segal went over all of the benefits of getting Veneers to correct all of my issues I had been going through. He even introduced me to his wife who had Veneers done over 20 years ago and looked fantastic. I was able to work out financing and within 2 weeks my teeth are Spectacular!! The execution start to finish was flawless. I am so thankful I found The Art of Smile, and so will you.

Dr. Segal is the very best of the best! You don't want to leave his office because the surroundings…read moreare so relaxing. Dr Segal has such a command of his art that you wished you found him a long time ago! He is truly an Artist in all regards!

I have been going to this dentistry since I was a child, and every single appointment I've been to,…read moreI'm always taken great care of. Whether it's the front of the office with their enthusiastic receptionists or the amazing and thoughtful dental hygienists, assistants, and dentists in the back, I know that I am getting high quality care. They are incredibly easy to talk to, and Dr. Sebastian changes the stereotypical experience of visiting the dentist. I recommend Dentistry With A Smile to everyone I know!

Wow! Dentistry with a Smile has exceeded expectations, as always. The staff is welcoming,…read moreknowledgeable, and kind. Always expect a smile from the front desk! Hygiene visits are thorough and painless. The Dr.s Sebastian and Magsino are professional, gentle, and compassionate. Their state-of-the-art facility in Livingston is spotless and beautiful, and I always look forward to visits for me and my children.

The best pediatrician dentist ever. John is amazing. Strongly recommend everyone go there.read more

Great experience for my 5 year old with multiple cavities. Dr took time to explain whole process…read moreand steps that would require to save my child's teeth. Amazing office staff, they patiently work with kids and keep checking on you for next steps. I highly recommend , you feel secure your child is in great hands.

I had to change my dentists (& hygienist) due to my long time dentist retiring and you know how…read moreuncomfortable that can be.. The staff at Dr. Navi's office extremely friendly and helpful. Dr. Navi himself is very knowledgeable and calm, he immediately gives you a sense of relaxation and feeling that you are in good hands - I had 2 visits including one large chipped tooth and filling that was an hour long procedure which went smoothly, and I am still happy with it 6 months in. My husband had seen Dr. Navi for more complicated scenarios and was very pleased with the service and honesty in communication. The insurance companies and billing can be complicated for various procedures and they take time to ensure all communication is clear so you know what you are paying for. Also recently had a session with Sharlene (hygienist) and I can't believe how light her hands are!

Dr Navi charged me $500 for a teeth whitening treatment which they were not able to complete due to…read morenot having a "teeth tray" that fit my mouth. I was informed by Dr Navi that they would do it agIn for free. Keep in mind , they were not able to complete it the first time so they are not doing it agIn. When i turned up for my appointment Tammi demanded payment and Dr Navi came out of his office stating i would have to pay. He gave me a zoom post care kit in lieu of the treatment. The kit was actually open and missing the mouth tray and chemical used. What a scam. This is on top of poor dental work they dis on my wife which cost thousands of dollars. She had to go to another dentist to correct. Dr. Navi is a friendly guy and i really wanted it to work out but realized they will say anything to get Your money. Poor service.