First you should know, I hate dentists. Or, more accurately, I hate dental work. As such I have always made a point of finding/seeing a dentist I like. Then I found Dr. Gottlieb. I LOVE DR. GOTTLIEB.
My sister recommended him highly after he helped her out on the Sunday of a holiday weekend--she'd chipped both front teeth on a New York City sidewalk, don't ask--and so I scheduled a cleaning at his office. It was so pleasant I started going in every six months. I realize every dentist recommends that but, as I said, I hate dental work. The hygienists are gentle-but-effective, and the staff in general is friendly and personable.
But more important than the cleanings is the dental-heavy-lifting. That's where Dr. Gottlieb shines. In the years I've been seeing him I've had numerous cavities filled, one tooth bonded, and a full-on root canal. He took very good care of me in every instance. He described all of my options in great detail and helped me decide what best suited my needs, medical, emotional, AND financial.
He is conservative in that he doesn't immediately call for a root canal or other drastic measure at the first sign of distress. That said, he really does talk through the different solutions and lets the patient guide the final decision-making.
Most important of all: he is REALLY good with a needle. One of the reasons I hate dental work is that I hate needles. But the alternative (potential terrible pain during a procedure) isn't even an option, so the best I can hope for is a dentist who can administer novocaine as quickly, efficiently, and painlessly as possible. Dr. Gottlieb IS that dentist.
In a heartbeat--and often without being asked--I would recommend Dr. Gottlieb to friends, family, and whoever else I come across. read more