i just heard a very troubling story about a 40+ year senior patient of dr. pero in urgent need of…read moreemergency treatment of a cracked and infected tooth and in a lot of pain being turned away from the smiles practice because she hadn't been to the practice recently enough and was not "considered a current patient". i certainly hope this is not a sign of things to come from the smiles practice.

From the owner: Christine M. Mason DDS has been working with patients in the St. Johns area for over twenty-five…read moreyears providing excellent dental care. Dr. Pero's expertise in dentistry coupled with genuine concern for his patients results in a very caring and e

BUYER BEWARE. This practice is corrupt and does not have your best interest in mind…read more Everything started out fine- I had been taken advantage of by another dentist, and I decided to try Gentner Family Dentistry (Now Graceful Dental Innovations). She confirmed that I did not have cavities in ALL my teeth as the previous dentist said, and I was put to ease. During the second visit, I was told my bite was all off and would create problems down the road- I would need crowns and more dental work unless I did a high-tech bite assessment and bite fix to the tune of $1,000 or more, depending on what I needed in the end. I said I would think about it. In subsequent visits, I was told that I needed a bite guard because there was evidence of "grinding," and I was in danger of wrecking my back molars. It would cast $800 for the bite guard. Again, I said I would think about it. I was also told that my gums looked stressed and that I should purchase expensive "sensitive teeth" toothpaste from them. Over the course of a year on this expensive toothpaste, people were asking me if there was something wrong with my teeth- they were completely stained. When I went back to the regular toothpaste, my teeth looked clean again. If I had let the staining go, I would have ended up with more cavities. The last straw was when I was shown to a 3-D X-ray machine. During this visit, I was told that I was headed for complete dental ruination because my bite was so bad. They said I had to go through the $1,000 bite assessment or else I would do irreparable damage. At the end of this visit, I was told that I owed $350. I asked why, and they said that my insurance didn't cover the 3-D X-ray. I asked why they didn't warn me about this before the X-ray, and they just said they didn't and that I would have to pay. I decided to take matters into my own hands and had the practice send my expensive 3-D x-rays forwarded to a different practice for a second opinion. According to the second opinion from a dentist who graduated from the SAME dental practice, my bite was fine, I did not need a major bite assessment, my teeth were not headed for ruination, my insurance DOES cover 3-D X-rays, and if I wanted a bite guard, it would cost $400.

My 3 kids ALWAYS love coming here and look forward to their next visit. At our most recent visit my…read moredaughter was admiring a specific pencil case on display in a back to school supply drawing in the office. When we came back two days later for my son's appointment the Dr. had got each of my kids a new pencil box. They loved them! The kindness and caring they showed by taking the time to go above and beyond for my kids is appreciated more than they know. Thank Dr. Gentner and staff!

Dr. Egger is the best I have ever had work on me. Very mindful of how you're doing as he works on…read moreyour teeth. Best shot giver ever, I'm deathly afraid of needles, and he makes sure it is a good experience. Everyone in the office is very nice to deal with. He is truly a great person.

Even though this place is quaint, the kindness of the staff is anything but that. I was scared to…read morego to the dentist. In the past my dentists were mean and painful. I didn't know you had a choice. My dental hygienist Sheila was so sweet to make sure I wasn't in pain and even had me laughing by the time I was walking out. No need for the laughing gas here! Dr. Egger made sure to do a quick job and answer all my questions. It was refreshing not to feel like they were rushing me or insulting me. I highly recommend this place for everyone!

I was on vacation and needed my upper wire re-attached as all of my ties had come off. Even though…read morehe was not my orthodontist he got me in and fixed me right up. Everyone was very nice and sincerely wanted to help me. If I actually lived in this area he would be my orthodontist.

Dr. Charchut and his staff are honest, friendly, knowledgeable and have done a great job…read morestraightening out my sons teeth. I decided to go here as they were highly recommended by a friend. I also would recommend them. It's worth going for the free consultation if you think your child may need braces.

From the office staff all the way up to the dentist himself, this office is so kind and efficient…read more My family has been to a lot of dentists as we were a military family and moved a lot, so we've had a lot of dentist offices to compare, and state street family dental is fantastic. We're so relieved we've found a good local dentist. Thank you!

Great staff that go out of their way to connect and answer your questions. Plus they are now…read moreoffering Botox and Dr. MacPhail is amazing.

The practice has went down hill a lot since Dr Hutchinson retired. The family atmosphere is no…read morelonger there. We are being billed incorrectly most of the time. They will always correct it but it shouldn't happen that often. I like the tools they use. Not nearly as painful as going to the dentist was 30-40 years ago. The hygienists are pretty good but don't always explain everything about a procedure. I've been surprised before.

Dr Laura Dyras is an excellent cosmetic dentist. She wants the most natural look for her…read morepatients. My case was not easy but she made sure my bite was correct before the permanent crowns were placed. I appreciated her concern for for my comfort and look of my teeth. They have never looked better!

Drove all the way from Lansing after calling them about an urgent need. They told me come in the…read morefollowing Monday. I arrive only to be told my appointment was a month out. Then they act like I am the problem. I just needed to have someone (ANYONE!!!) LOOK at a tooth that I was concerned about. I thought I had lost a filling or chipped and wanted it fixed before I got on a transcontinental flight and moved to France. Plane rides can affect teeth due to the varying pressures. I was very clear on the phone that I was moving to France in two weeks and why I was concerned and that this was of an urgent nature and then they put me in a month later?!!! The only reason I would drive the distance that I did is for a wonderful hygienist I followed all the way out to Saint Johns from Lansing named Amanda. Dr. Connolly I have never been impressed with and has a not so great manner, rude actually. So I am glad I am moving and won't have to deal with this place anymore!! I didn't post this when it happened (February 2025) because I wrote it in my car as a threat to get them to find someone to look at my tooth while I waited. Then their very nice new dentist Dr. Cagan fixed my filling the next day and I thought all is well that ends well. But now I am learning that Amanda, my hygienist, is leaving to go to another office and I have to say I am not surprised at all given the toxic narcissistic energy that exudes from that office! I hope of Amanda's patients find her at Dr. Eby in Okemos! And it is to communicate that info that I decided to leave this review to warn others and help Amanda's patients find her because I would want to know where she moved to and move again with her. I doubt this practice will inform HER patients, despite them asking. They won't stay as she was the reason many people are even there. I wouldn't continue the drive without Amanda, if I still lived in the area. St. John's Dental Care's complete and utter loss on so many levels. Yelp saved my draft from before so pretty easy to just update!

My family just moved to the area in 2021 and I'm so grateful we were able to find this practice. I…read morehave 3 children, between the ages of 8-16, who have never had any bad experiences here.

After recently breaking an old porcelain crown, Trillium scheduled me with Dr. Barb for a…read morereplacement. Dr. Barb and Tami took excellent care of me and put me at ease through the entire process. So, yes, even dentists need to go to the dentist! And I place total trust in the awesome team at Trillium Dental, PC. Thanks Dr. Barb and Tami!

$10,000... doesn't matter who you are, or what your condition is, that's what the cost of…read moretreatment will be. Doesn't guarantee work. For example, a filling unbonded after only 5 years, and they refereed the work to another dentist rather than fixing it themselves. BUT... friendly and nice as can be.

I've been going to Dr. Gentner for about 15 years now. She is incredible, especially with my dental…read moreanxiety. She genuinely cares about her patients and it shows. I recently had to have a tooth pulled, and she put on my favorite music to help me get through it. She gave me a few breaks in between and was very understanding of how difficult it was for me. Truly a heart of gold. She is the only dentist that has ever pulled one of my teeth and removed it in one piece. Can't recommend her enough.