I found Dr. Manunts while searching for someone that could repair a filling that broke after…read moreanother dentist "repaired" it a short while ago. (I wasn't willing to go back to that dentist - I take a lot of medication to get numb, but the previous dentist didn't really numb me all that much, plus provided what I consider to be a really subpar repair of a filling that had never bothered me before. I don't care if that filling would have been free; that dentist was not worth the trouble.) I didn't have dental care growing up, so dentists are a source of anxiety for me, but I can't avoid the fact that a massive chunk of one of my teeth was missing. After an exam of the broken filling three weeks ago, Dr. Manunts told me that I'd likely need a root canal, because she was worried about the pain I was in and some swelling around the gums, and while I wasn't exactly happy with that, she calmed my fears, helped me set up an appointment, and then encouraged me to research the procedure, stressing to me how important it was to avoid the horror stories. I was asked to call with any questions and absolutely challenge her with hard questions if I needed to. I was able to find some pretty great resources that calmed me down a bit and demonstrated the procedure without showing me actual video of it. When I went in for the procedure today, I wasn't exactly looking forward to it, but she again put me at ease, suggested I put on an audiobook or some music, and just let her work. She asked me whether I typically need a lot of numbing for procedures like this, and I know that I do, so I told her that. She then told me that if I feel anything beyond the fact that she was there - meaning if I felt pain - to just raise my left hand, and they'd stop and numb me more. That was important to me. The previous nightmare of a dentist I had here in Ithaca did not listen to my concerns that I need more numbing than most, and when I tried to let her know that I felt it, her response was essentially to suck it up because she was moving forward anyway. I have a chronic pain condition. I can take pain. The pain of that dentist "repairing" that filling was so much more than necessary, to the point that I stopped going out of fear she'd find something else wrong and put me through that nightmare again. So if that dentist ever wonders why I never went back, it's stuff like that. When Dr. Manunts started, I did feel it and did as she suggested, raising my left hand slightly to let them know that I felt pain. She then pulled out the more heavy-duty anesthetic, then tried again. I didn't feel it this time, so she proceeded, and I tried to relax and listen to my audiobook. When she got down to the point she'd need to go to perform the root canal itself, she realized that she was mistaken and told me that I would not, in fact, need a root canal, and that she'd be repairing the filling instead. That was a pretty pleasant surprise, so I of course let her proceed. I appreciate that she admitted that she made a mistake and that she didn't want to put me through an unnecessary procedure. A few minutes later, I had a shiny, new, repaired filling, and she told me that my teeth are actually in pretty good condition...I just need to get them cleaned more often to avoid the gum swelling she was worried about that caused her to think I needed a root canal (which I totally agree with! I was just so gun-shy after that last dentist). She also told me what to look out for in the future to determine whether it's standard sensitive teeth (which I know I have), sensitivity to heat or cold, or something more serious. Then she sent me on my merry way. I'll be coming back next month for a cleaning before we leave the area for good. I'm sad that I didn't discover Dr. Manunts before, but I am more than happy to leave this here to hopefully save someone the same fears I've dealt with since visiting a less competent dentist. She and her staff are incredibly pleasant, low-pressure people who care about making sure everyone gets what they need when they need it, with as little anxiety or pain as possible. She is not afraid to answer questions, and more importantly, she's not willing to put someone through a procedure they don't need. If you're new to the area, seek out Dr. Manunts first. You won't regret it, I promise.

My long-term dentist retired and I needed work done when some childhood fillings collapsed. Dr…read more Manunts is very stand-offish with non-existent chairside manner. She sent me to have three teeth removed. While I was waiting for those sites to heal I lost the tip of another. I went in to have the tip repaired and she also did purely cosmetic fillings on the outside surface with the warning it might not last. She was right. It didn't. I paid over $800 for a gloss that fell out after two weeks. It's been a year now and the tip repair has fallen out, too. I had a partial plate with six teeth built for almost $2K. I can't wear it. It gives me a speech impediment. She said, "Oh, just read the newpaper outloud." There is so much plastic I can't find my alveolar ridge to form an l, n, d, or t. There is even plastic on the back surface of the upper front teeth, that I can't form an Italian l either. I'm a voice professional and must be able to perform in Italian, French, and English as well as demonstrate to my students. The only positives about the office are the delightful woman in the front office and the very healthy croton that gets morning sunshine through the window. Avoid at all costs. I have spoken with others who unanimously share my opinions, but they don't seem to register reviews here.

I love this dentist. All the staff are the kind of people who are attentive to details so they work…read moreto accommodate you as if you were their guest. So, for example, you are anxious at appointments, they will help you with that issue and they have a male and female doctor so your entire family can be seen on the same day and they are expert and experienced Ivy League dentists so be polite and wear your best outfit because these people are high quality professionals and their time is valuable.

I had a phenomenal experience at Acahti Dental today. The staff were incredibly kind and competent…read more They were flexible with scheduling my appointment, and they were ready to see me once I arrived. Dr. Peterson was extremely kind and offered great dental advice. I cannot recommend Acahti Dental enough if you live in Ithaca.

Dr Ormsby took care of my teeth 24 years ago-- they continue to work as teeth should. Great work--…read moreLisa Harris

She is way overpriced and on top of that over treats. Claimed I needed 4 crowns and was charging…read moreway more per crown (up to twice as much). Went a got a second opinion and the Dr told me only 1 crown is at all necessary the rest are completely unneeded. My proposed bill went from over $10,000 in dental work to under $2000. I am so angry since I spent almost $8000 a couple years ago for work from her and it was probably unnecessary. I can't trust her.

I've been to the TFD a few times now and I have to say I really enjoyed the visit. Ashley the DH…read morewas great and very very informative. The Dentist was very nice and we had a lovely conversation. I have made them my regular dentist.

I really miss Dr. Regnier. He was easy-going and did excellent work. His staff is/was great and…read moreknowledgeable and really knew how to put you at ease. This new guy apparently got his education by a mail-order "university" in Guam since his Assistant had to tell him everything! For example, as he is starting to put a drill in my mouth she says, "Do you want to put a cotton roll in there to protect the tongue?" This was the case with every single thing he did; she had to tell him what to do. Pay HER the big buck because she is the only competent person in the room! I just got a quote from them for over five grand of work. I wouldn't pay this guy $0.25 to wash my car. Run, don't walk, away from this place. Sad, because the staff are great. But this guy doesn't know your mouth from a hole in the ground!

I called here because I needed to see a dentist asap, and her web site bragged about being…read moreavailable for emergencies, and there is always an open door.....blah blah blah. Emailed them explaining the problem and got told, go see your GP, or go to the emergency room, no appointments available, in other words, don't let that open door hit you on your way out! And certainly NO emergency treatment here. You folks who got in to see her must certainly be the lucky ones, happy for you, I in as much got told to get lost......EEEK! Me thinks not!

Good rates, great service, walkable location. The doctor's rates are reasonable and I've found her…read moreand her staff to be very personable and professional.

Best dentists in town. The quality of care and service is unmatched. The office staff is very nice…read moretoo.

This was my first time here. I was a bit concerned when the initial conversation with the dentist…read moreincluded the comment "many people spend thousands of dollars to have the implants done". I'm terrified of dentists so I can't be sure what the rest of the conversation was, but that comment was a concern for me (thinking "why did he say that?) The staff is very nice. I had an appointment just before 4pm. I did not have to wait. They took x rays, and these were x rays I have never seen before. They took the regular ones (the black and white ones) but then they took some that were actually color photos of my teeth. The dentist showed me these on a large tv screen (which was on the wall in front of the dental chair). He showed me the areas of concern; why they concerned him and what should be done to correct the problem. When I was done the receptionist gave me an estimate for the procedures I needed done. ($3000 for two crowns) The only problem I encountered was that I called before scheduling an appt to see if they accepted our dental insurance. I was told they "Accepted" it. Apparently, I did not understand that there is a difference between "we accept it" and "being a provider" (ok, lesson learned). The receptionist was kind enough to explain that what that means is that we (my husband had an appt too) pay out of pocket for the procedures done and they file the claim with the insurance company for us (so we don't have to) and then the insurance company will reimburse us. This was a BIG surprise for me and thankfully we were able to cover it. I like this dentist but paying out of pocket for entire bill is the only negative

Care quality is OK, and they have expensive imaging machine, which is maybe why they charge 2 to 3…read moretimes what I expected, after research, for extraction w/ bone graft, crown on implant.

Just want to give a shout out to Chiropractic Associates of Ithaca. I've been going here for 10…read moreyears and, although it's changed hands in recent years, I am very happy with Michael and Abby. They are extremely friendly and remember your name after meeting you for the first time, which is the first sign of the attention they give to their clients. Although I do not live in the area, I have continued to come back at least annually. Michael and Abby always remember precisely what I need done as well as information about my life and whereabouts from the last time I was treated. No need to explain and re-explain, despite the gap in time between visits. They have also gone out of their way to accommodate me outside business hours, knowing that I am not always in the area, which is very much appreciated. Lastly, when working on patients, Michael takes the time to explain precisely what is going on and the reasons for it, helping us to better understand our own bodies as well as how we can best maintain and care for ourselves in between visits. Highly recommend!