My dental insurance requires a single provider during the annual enrollment period. Due to this, I was hesitant at first but have been happy with the appointments and advice I've received here. Dental techs are great, Dr. Petraglia is knowledgeable and efficient and I don't dislike going to this dentist the way I have to others in the past. I appreciate their honesty and help with dental issues, and would recommend if you are looking for a new dentist one bus route away from Oakland/Pitt. read more

I can't find enough awful descriptors for this racist sadistic joke of a dentist. Not knowing who to book when we just moved to Lawrenceville, I booked three appts for my husband, daughter, and myself, and each of us had truly awful, and for my daughter, horrific experiences. For me, after disparaging Arabs and Black people, said in a you-know-what-I-mean? kind of way, while my mouth was wide open and I couldn't even turn my head to show him the shock and disgust in my eyes, he proceeded to poke and prod in a way that really seemed like he enjoyed seeing me in pain. But that was nothing compared to my daughter, who got her wisdom teeth extracted with minimal anesthesia, and when she tried to tell them how much he was hurting her, they waved her off repeatedly, saying 'Hold still!', over and over. The level of incompetence and sheer sadism he showed still has me boiling mad. I had no idea this was going on or I would have knocked someone's block off. We were actually moving to a different country two days later, and she waited to tell me the whole story till after we were gone, at which point she got dry sockets and her cheeks swelled up for days. Truly one of the worst medical personnel I have ever encountered in my 60 years. read more

I've been going to Dr. Petraglia's office for some years now. The staff is professional and Dr. Petraglia knows what he's doing. The inside of the office is dated as previous reviews mentioned, but that's not a big deal to me. About two years ago, I developed ulcers on my gums (too much acidic foods/drinks) which caused discomfort. Dr. Petraglia gave me a sample size of something (I don't remember tge name of it) to apply to the affected area. It helped tremendously. Thankfully, a prescription wasn't needed and I cut back on lemon water - the culprit. Only metered street parking is available. For a routine cleaning, I'm there for about one half hour, no more than 45 minutes. To celebrate no cavities, I bought two cookies from Paddy Cake Bakery, up the block. Review to come... read more

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The wait is unnecessarily long every time I've been here. I went to pick up a mouth guard and was told the appointment would only take 15 minutes because they just had to check the fit. I asked the receptionist after 40 minutes had gone by, how much longer the wait would be and she replied with, "you're on the list to be seen." I asked her again do you have an idea of how much longer, and she said, she didn't know, but it would be a minute. I'm not sure if they just overbook appointments to see as many patients as possible, but a little respect for your patient's time should be considered, especially if they show up on time for their appointment. read more

Don't waste your time! Dr. Petraglia has a horrible bedside manner - as someone else stated he doesn't introduce himself or ask your name before getting in your mouth. I could hardly understand what he was saying as he spoke through his mask and doesn't communicate clearly whatsoever. He made me feel as if my concerns didn't matter to him, and I left feeling more confused about my problems. Horrible! On the plus side, my hygienist was very friendly and caring. The front desk staff was helpful and kind when you could reach them, but I had trouble getting someone to talk to - their phone had been left off the hook when I called several times, and I also waited on hold for 10 minutes and then was hung up on. I don't normally bother to leave reviews, but this place was so bad I had to! I'm also pretty sure this place violates HIPPA laws by leaving patient information lying around... read more

We have gone to dr. Petralgia's office for the last 25-30 years. He is a down to earth, no frills dentist and willing to work with patients. On a few occasions we had emergency situations that required immediate dental work. Dr. P. took us right in--in one case I was teaching a Class and he was able to give me a short term fix so I could continue with the class about 1/2 hour later (including travel to CMU) !!!! He has reasonable prices as well. As long as we live in this area we'll continue to see him . read more

Dr Petraglia is extremely friendly and I freely like he cared about me. I would recommend.

I had an appointment for a routine cleaning a couple of days ago, and unfortunately broke a crown just prior to the appointment. Dr. Petraglia was nice enough to take care of this during the same visit, even though it involved pulling the tooth! Very impressed with the service here! read more

This dentist ruined my life in 2013. The implant he did on my front lower "dead" tooth caused me ocd always using my mouth to pull on it because it seems foreign , tender inflamed gum tissue and bad taste in my mouth and much worse. I think he may enjoy the suffering he inflicts I really do and I ask Jesus to pray for him because I am so angry I cant pray for him. I must keep my mouth very clean using tea tree oil or my breath tends to get unpleasant. He put so much pressure on my mouth I think he broke my jaw and it caused me to have inflamed jaw and TMJ which is very painful. But that's not the worst part the pressure also pulled my neck and back muscles out and caused sciatica that seems to NEVER get better even after 9 years. I could not get out of bed the day after the tooth implant my back hurt horribly. I missed so much work and pay because of Dr. Petraglia. After the implant he put this steel thing inside of my mouth to open it because he wanted a picture. It was unnecessary. Let me tell you the pain I endured until he snapped the photo which seemed like an eternity was one of the worst pains I ever had. Absurd. I called the office to try to get it removed and asked for an appointment but he lied and said i missed too many appointments with him as a " no show". He knows he messed up and does not want to take responsibility. I moved in 2014 so he is a liar. Please do yourself a favor and stay away from his office there are great amazing Dentistry at Chestnut Hill in Monroeville area they are wonderful and are going to help me and they even emailed me a birthday card a few weeks ago what a great dentistry Chestnut Hill are go there instead of Dr. Petraglia. I suffer so very much everyday because of the pain he inflicted on me for 1 simple procedure. Beware I warned you. I cant wait to get this implant out!!!! Long overdue. read more

So, I just recently (and finally) got a dentist here, and decided to go to Pretaglia because it was so close to my place. I've been here twice, and the wait I've had both times were incredibly long and unnecessary. Once, I was the only person in the wait room for almost half an hour. Second, the place is old, stuffy, and the decor is archaic. Petraglia's bedside manner is not great, hardly shaking my hand before getting into my mouth. Both visits had very little dentist/patient time- so I wonder why the wait is so long. Furthermore, they sent me home with the cheapest toothbrush and paste possible, highly ironic at a dentist's office that preaches upscale products for the betterment of your teeth and gums. Knowledgeable enough, but I think he has a lot to learn about making his patients feel welcomed in a place that looks like it's actually in the 21st century. read more

This is my first visit to Dr. Petraglia but I was very impressed, especially compared to other dentist experiences I've had in Pittsburgh. I was there for a cleaning, which went well and fairly quickly. There was only a short wait, and they did more extensive x-rays than I've had at previous places. They did not try to up-sell me anything, and Dr. Petraglia actually taught me about the correct way to floss and identified non-dental areas of concern on my x-rays. His bedside manner initially seemed a little distracted and he speaks pretty quietly, but in the end the content is what matters and I don't think he actually was distracted at all. I have every intention of going back here - happy to finally find a good Pittsburgh dentist! read more

I've been going to Dr. Petralgia for years. He is a good, down-to-earth kinda guy. His office may not be the more upscale and fancy with technology gismos, but I go to get my teeth worked on, not for "eye candy". Any times I've had an emergency he has been kind enough to squeeze me in and take care of the problem. So while this may have caused a blip in the normal scheduled day...I'm sure glad he was able to accommodate my emergency (and my apologies to those who were a little late getting their work done). He is reasonable about what work needs to be done and talks with you about options, so you can make an informed decision on the course of action. He is not exorbitant with his fees. read more

I have a MAJOR MAJOR dental phobia. I made my first appointment with Dr. Petraglia about 10 years ago. Before then - I have not been to a dentist in over 20 years/ My teeth were not healthy despite the fact that I have brushed them twice a day. Dr. Petraglia knew by just looking at me that I had many dentophobia fears. He has been very patient with me as sometimes my nervousness fought the drill. I have been seeing Dr. Petraglia now for over 10 years. He is excellent when it comes to emergency appointments. read more

I had not been to the dentist in a couple years, because I'm in grad school, and I do not get dental insurance through the university. I keep my teeth clean, so I didn't think there would be any problems. Apparently, I had developed gum recession since my last visit, due to overbrushing, overflossing, and whitening. The hygenist and dentist gave me a tutorial on flossing and brushing correctly and an anatomical explanation of the problems with my teeth. I have never been to a more informative dentist office. I feel like I know more about my teeth than I ever knew before. Needless to say I will be going back to the dentist every six months from now on. read more

I was referred to this dentist by my insurance company. I arrived on time for my appointment and was seen rather quickly. The old school vibe suited my taste. The staff and dentist were very friendly and made me feel welcome. I was impressed by the knowledge and the time the dentist took to explain to me about my overall dental health. I don't like going to the dentist (who does) but I'm happy to find a place that makes me feel comfortable. read more

I have gone to this Doctor for years, he was recommended to me by my girlfriend. The office is a bit dated and could use a fresh clean update. The main doctor Petraglia has a straight to the point bedside manner which I like. What is most important to me is that he is a good dentist, I'm not going there to make friends. Once I had an emergency dental problem out of town and the dentist that I saw took one look into my mouth and actually inquired about and complimented the work that I had done by Dr. Petraglia. His staff is diverse and welcoming and my wait is usually reasonable, I normally put a dollar in the meter which is good for an hour. I would recommend him for sure. read more