I have extremely high standards about professionals whom I am willing to visit and have work on me…read more Dr. Spiro is the absolute best among dentist. Dr. Spiro is super knowledgeable on dental and health matters. Skilled and efficient in performing procedures, he is also patient and reassuring. He takes the time to get to know you and learn your concerns and your objectives (I can be budget conscious and intolerant to pain, and he always makes sure I am comfortable). Have gone to him for years now, he is a fun person that is easy to talk to with a great sense of humor. Even my kids like going to the dentist ! The office staff is also friendly and welcoming, a fun group that are truly enjoying themselves and making their dental office a great place to visit. Definitely my highest recommendation !

Dr Spiro and his staff are fantastic . Angie and Kim do a great job cleaning teeth . Dr Spiro takes…read moregood care of his patients . He is one of nicest Dentists I've had. Even seeing me on a day off when I had an issue . I enjoy seeing the hygienists and Dr Spiro . I highly recommend this practice .

Dr. Cheskis is absolutely amazing! I once had such a fear of going to the Dentist and she turned…read morethat right around for me. I ignored the dentist for about seven years or so, I fractured a tooth and feared the worst but knew that I needed to go back and went to an office a friend was going to. The dentist who accepted me was OK, but I wasn't overly impressed. It was assessed that I needed a LOT of work done. Couple cavities and at least 2-3 Root Canals. I was pretty devastated but, with my neglect, it was understandable. During my second appointment, to fill a cavity, it was Dr. Cheskis that walked in because the other dentist was out. With her positive attitude, cheery greeting, and bright smile it immediately put me right at ease. She was so incredibly gentle and so concerned about my comfort that I was SO impressed. We also discussed all the work I needed and she was so empathetic and really impressed upon me that she genuinely cared. I immediately asked the front office to ensure she was to handle my care from then on out. It's been six years now that I've been seeing her and she never ceases to impress me. Per my X-rays it looked as if I might need at least 3 Root Canals. Two were done, and while they were lengthy and not the most pleasant, they were painless and I was made as comfortable as possible. Dr. Cheskis even called me later to ask how I was doing, I could NOT believe that. When we got to my last Root Canal Dr. Cheskis, who recently opened up her own practice at that time, opened up the tooth and found that the decay hadn't reach the nerve and a deep filling would suffice. She blocked off three hours of her time, brought in and paid for a dental assistance for that time, and instead of the thousand dollar procedure, plus a $2K crown, I was only charged a fraction of that and was out of there within the hour. I was so impressed with her honesty and integrity. I absolutely could not imagine going to, or having to find, another dentist. My mouth looks completely different, and other dental professionals were impressed and have commented on her work as well to me. She is incredibly passionate about her profession and her patients and I absolutely try to recommend anyone I can to her.

I am so grateful to have found Dr. Cheskis during my daughter's dental emergency. Although we were…read morenot patients of Dr. Cheskis at the time, she treated us with compassion and was attentive to my teenage daughter's emotional and cosmetic needs. Dr. Cheskis worked with other dental professionals to ensure my daughter was comfortable with her smile, researched how to best fix my daughter's unique dental bridges, and opened up her office to us on a day she should have been spending with her family. She is passionate about her work and truly makes you feel like a special patient. I strongly recommend Dr. Cheskis and will be transferring my entire family to her care.

Flew out here from CA to have Dr. Sokol do my Invisalign. I had braces as a kid but my bottom teeth…read morehave shifted and now I need them to be straightened. This is literally the only dentist I trust for cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Sokol and his staff were so accommodating and warm. They got me in, took my molds to start my Invisalign and got the process started seamlessly. Having Invisalign was a big decision for me and when I ultimately decided on it, I immediately thought of Dr. Sokol. He's an incredible cosmetic dentist and I trust exclusively in him to make my smile perfect. I'll update again after my treatment is finished, but so far I'm so impressed.

I saw Dmitri Sokol for a consultation. During that visit, he took photographs with his camera and…read moreshowed me images he claimed were of my teeth. The images showed black lines on top of the teeth, a food pocket along the gumline, and a leaking silver filling on one tooth. I was immediately alarmed because I spend a significant amount of time and energy on my dental hygiene. These images did not match what I expected to see given how carefully I care for my teeth. Based on these images, he told me that the leaking silver filling indicated a cavity underneath and that I could lose my tooth if I did not have it replaced. I agreed to have the silver filling on my tooth replaced. Even though he had an x-ray, once he began drilling, he told me he had discovered a "crack" in the tooth. He then proceeded to perform a partial crown (onlay) instead of replacing the filling--which is what I agreed to. I walked in expecting a simple filling replacement. I walked out with a $2,138 partial crown that I never consented to. The black lines and food pocket he had shown me during the first visit were never mentioned again. Instead, he recommended that I get two crowns on two other teeth. I requested copies of the specific images he showed me during that first visit--the leaking silver filling, the black lines on top of the teeth, and the food pocket along the gumline. His office sent me other photos, but not those. When I asked again, they stopped responding. Given that they refused to provide these images, I have no way of knowing if the silver filling was actually leaking. I believe it was not. If it had been, they would have sent me the picture. I then saw another dentist for a second opinion. That dentist confirmed there are no black lines on my teeth. There is no food pocket. Based on the x-ray, there was no evidence indicating that the silver filling had leaked. Regarding the alleged crack discovered during drilling, the second dentist told me this was highly unlikely given that Dmitri Sokol had an x-ray of the tooth before starting the procedure. A crack large enough to require changing the procedure from a simple filling replacement to a partial crown should have been detectable with proper diagnostic tools. The two crowns he recommended were also not needed. The images Dmitri Sokol showed me were not of my teeth. They were used to create fear and urgency to justify work that was not needed. I am sharing this to warn others: get a second opinion before agreeing to any procedure recommended by this office.

At 58 years, I've seen a number of dentists over the years. This facility is one I and my family…read morewill avoid. Generally, they have their own agenda they push onto their patients and they refuse to listen to what patients tell them. A bit unprofessional and outdated dental tech, too, as they refuse better recent X-rays when available. 1) They offer cosmetic orthodontics and they tried to push that on me though I had it as a child. No other capable past dentist had ever recommended repeat ortho correction to me or claimed my bite was off and would damage my teeth. This felt quite absurd. I can relate to another Yelp review mentioning unnecessary dental work there. 2) They really push their idea of using electric toothbrushes though I've never used one and I've ALWAYS received compliments from years of hygienists about how effective my brushing has been and that an electric toothbrush would not be any better. This practice alone had vehemently disagreed. Furthermore, they complained to wife at her later appointment about my rebuking their idea of using an electric toothbrush. This felt quite unprofessional. 3) Our prior facility had much newer tech with X-rays; computer-assisted 3D models from X-rays, etc. We left that prior facility due to questionable billing practices (we have insurance but was impossible to recoup out-of-pocket over-payments). Anyway, they refused to use higher-tech X-rays from my prior dentist of less than a year old. 4) Hygienist took least amount of time with polishing and flossing than at any prior facility, both for me and for my wife later. 5) Their X-ray machines were failing at my appointment and they had to do them twice on me.

Reply to the 11/8/21 review from Dr. Afshar--…read more No matter if the tooth is good or not, the truth is Dr. Afshar pulled out the wrong tooth out without the patient's permission!My mother lost her own good tooth forever.I'm here to sharing the horrible experience we've suffered. Please go ahead and read all the bad reviews they have gotten before you make your decision.This is why Yelp or Google has the comment section, to help you to figure out what is good and what is bad, and you never would want to suffer like this.

Odontophobia has not gone away. It'll never go away- I promise!…read more So I was taking my morning meds, and a gummy vitamin pulled off my crown. Panic set in! I inspected the crown and it didn't look damaged. (Props to my former work friend's husband. Not a former friend, just a friend who is now retired. Anyway, her husband created the crown). Luckily, they were able to cement the crown back on, and I just have to lay off the hot bevs, crispy crunchies, and sticky caramels for 24 hours. And then, and then -- I'm going to guzzle hot java, eat crunchy toffee and carrots and ice cubes. JK, JK. See y'all in a few months.

Forgot that I owe these guys an updated review. I've been a couple of times now, and they have…read morebeen fine. The office staff are very nice and helpful with my requests. The dental staff do a fine job and communicate clearly. I haven't had any major issues since I've been seeing them, but it's kind of early to say if that's due to their work. Still, at this point, no complaints.

I've come to Dr. Schnitzer a few times over the years and I've always been happy with the work he's…read moredone. I used to live in the area but since living in the city the last few years it's made it hard to keep his as my primary care dentist. If you're living on the North Shore looking for a new dentist, I highly recommend Dr. Schnitzer.

I have been going to Dr. Schnitzer since I was a kid and now my kids go to him. He's great with my…read moretoddler and baby. He is prompt and always greets us with a smile. Dr. Schnitzer can put anyone at ease as he efficiently works on your teeth. You can trust that you are getting great, honest work. And after their appointment kids can choose a toy from his treasure chest! I will never go to another dentist.

I have been going to Dr. Heffez since the summer of 2020. She regularly takes the time to better…read morehelp me understand what steps I need to take to make sure that my dental hygiene is as good as it can be. Her team makes you feel very welcome and super comfortable, even during the stress of a root canal. If you are looking for a new dentist, you don't have to look any further, Dr. Heffez is the one.

Dr. Heffez and Christine are the greatest. You're lucky if they are your dental team !read more

First let me say I have not had consistent dental coverage for about 7 years or more. Fortunately,…read moremy teeth are still in good shape but in desperate need of a good cleaning. Going to Hawthorn Dental has been one of the best experiences I have ever had with a dental office. I went in for the first time about a month ago for an exam, X-rays and a cleaning. The front office person came from behind the counter, and sat down next to me to review how to fill out the paperwork. Nice touch. The wait was almost nonexistent. The dental assistant, Mimi was friendly and made sure I was comfortable. She even offered me a paraffin wax for my hands while I waited. I kindly accepted . What dentist office does that?? I'll tell you, none! Anyway, Judee my dentist finally came in to do the exam. She explained what she would be doing before she ever put a tool in my mouth. I felt like I understood what was happening during the entire exam. Plus I was relaxed with the little paraffin gloves on. When Judee was done she and Dr. Cheryl Mora reviewed my charts and X-rays and together they came up with a plan for me. Within the last month I have gone in for a 2 part deep cleaning and to have a cavity filled. Each visit has been very pleasant and believe it or not...no pain. Oh yeah...they also sent me a birthday card/video that was really cute. The entire staff took part in it ending with Dr. Mora's face falling in a cake lol cute. Bottom line, if you're looking for a great dental team that won't recommend unnecessary work and will treat you like family, this team is awesome! Really, get rid of your current dentist and come see them. You will not regret it.

I just had my first root canal ever and am currently pregnant so I was very nervous but the second…read moreI walked into hawthorn dental I felt welcomed, comfortable, and a sense of relief. Dr.Michael Mora and his assistant Mimi were absolutely amazing, I felt no pain at all. They are great with communication and constantly checking to make sure you're doing well & even cracking a few jokes to make you laugh and feel at ease. I am beyond pleased with this dentistry and will be returning and recommending them. Highly recommend!