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    Lakeside Dental

    4.0 (26 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    9 years ago

    Issue resolved. Lakeside called back and is sending my records as requested. Miscommunication, but fixed now.

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    8 years ago

    I have been a patient here for over 1.5 years now. I love the atmosphere and Dr. Murphy is knowledgeable and approachable.

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    Murphy - a truly giving person who is extremely gentle without compromising thoroughness or competence.

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    Stiles Dentistry - Teaching at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry

    Stiles Dentistry

    4.8(13 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    On my last appointment with this practice, their new dentist, Dr. Christine, was pretty clumsy with…read moreher cleaning - she can take a lesson or two from their hygienists. Plus, once I let Brisa, their front desk coordinator know that I would be moving to a new dental practice that's closer to my home when I arrive, I discovered that my payment for the service was double what I have been paying for my semiannual cleaning. Quite shady to be honest and I would not recommend Stiles dentistry for others that may need to switch to another dental practice.

    I had a chipped tooth filled a few years back but I was so unhappy with the outcome I knew I wanted…read moreto get it re-done properly. Then I chipped another tooth so had the perfect opportunity to seek out treatment again. I saw Dr. Stiles after seeing all the great reviews and I was not disappointed. Having had a bad experience I had a lot of anxiety about going into the same procedure, Dr.Stiles talked me through the whole process and answered all my questions with such a sweet and comforting bedside manner. We then discussed multiple options and payments, which gave me options on what I wanted to do and what I wanted to pay. During procedure day Dr. Stiles talked me through every step after we agreed that's what I wanted and when the process was done she handed me a mirror and asked me if I was okay with the outcome and if I wanted anything changed, we worked together to get it just right. The best thing about this experience was Dr.Stiles's chair-side manner. She never made it seem like she was in a rush or that I was just another patient - something I had felt often at my previous dentist's office. The reviews are true - a warm experience with experienced dentists. So happy that my dental experiences are no longer have to be filled with so much anxiety.

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    TotallySmiles Dental Group

    TotallySmiles Dental Group

    4.7(28 reviews)
    1.2 mi

    Emergency - crown came off Thursday evening and of course my dentist is closed Fri-Sun!…read more TotallySmiles took me in Friday morning as a new patient. Dr. Steven and Tasha provided great care; the front office all were professional, cheerful, and helpful. Great care and great vibes!

    If you are getting a crown, go elsewhere! Although it may seem nice that this practice makes crowns…read moreinhouse instead of sending out to a lab, making the crown also depends on the skill of the dentist. I've never had issues in the past with lab made crowns. This is the first time I've ever had a Cerec crown, and I have had pain for over two months. Also, I can FEEL this Cerec crown in my mouth constantly - it is as if there is something stuck against my cheek or on the tooth. It is causing me to bite the inside of my check. Plus, it is painful to try to chew even soft foods on it, the tooth/root hurts if I touch it with anything (tongue, finger, etc). Going through this pain, I did some online research on Cerec crowns, and there are a lot of issues with these type of crowns (most of which has to do with the skills of the dentist). The Cerec crown being too "bulky" so that feels like something stuck to your tooth or cheek is a complaint that people have had, which has to do with dentist not being skilled enough to fit it correctly. If you research Cerec crowns, you have to also be careful not to just read "advertisements" disguised as articles written by dental practices that purchased an expensive Cerec machine and want to recoup their investment! Since getting the new crown, I went back to Dr. Anolik's office three times because of the pain. The third time, Dr. Steven Anolik referred me to an endodontist, Dr. Jason Fields - who apparently is Anolik's go-to endodontist for referrals. He said the whole reason for the pain is that I am grinding my teeth. This didn't make sense to me - I might grind a little or clench a little, but I had gotten another crown on the same side years ago and never had this kind of pain. So, I switched to a different dental practice. My new dentist said that don't have a Cerec machine because of the problems with Cerec crowns. She tried doing a bite adjustment (grinding the crown down a little because it was hitting the top teeth to hard). She also referred me to an endodontist, and said to go if I am still having pain in a couple of weeks. The pain continued, so I saw the new endodontist, who recommended a root canal. He did the root canal, and when he got in there, he said the nerves were very inflammed (from all trauma of the crown) and some of the nerve was dead, and it was infected. That was the reason I was having this pain. Now the infection is getting treated, then he will finish the root canal. Then I'll go back to the new dentist and see about replacing or fixing the ill-fitting crown. I am writing this long review because I totally regret having walked into this dental practice in the first place. If Dr. Steven Anolik had told me BEFORE recommending the crown that they are using an inhouse Cerec machine to make it, instead of sending it out to a lab, I would have had a chance to research it before the appointment. But I did not know until I was in the chair for the appointment to get the crown. Would I have researched it and decided against it? I don't know for certain. But I believe patients should have the choice and have all the facts. Thus, I am writing this review for anyone who happens to see it, who happens to go to this practice and they tell you that you need a crown. At least you would have the choice to do some research on your own and decide if you want to risk having the dentist make it inhouse. Another thing I learned through this experience. The endodontist looked at all the x-rays and intraoral photos of that one tooth. It had a crack on both sides, which is why a crown was necessary. But he said that he would have done the root canal first, and then do the crown. There was a big risk of the trauma to the nerves, the inflammation, and a deeper crack that could not be detected. So doing the root canal first would have saved me all of this pain and multiple appointments and multiple painful shots in the mouth.

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    Lakeforest Dental Associates - Dr. Neil Daftary is a 1994 graduate of Tufts University. He resides in Potomac with his wife and two children.

    Lakeforest Dental Associates

    3.5(34 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    I am so confused when I read these 1-star reviews, I have seen Dr. Daftary five times now and I…read morehave had nothing but amazing experiences each time I have been seen at Lakeforest Dental Associates. I Highly recommend Dr. Daftary and his practice to anyone looking for a compassionate, responsive, modern dentist with a patient first approach. As an adult in my early 50s, I have seen my fair share of Dentists over the years. I was impressed with how modern the technology used was, from a full (painless) 3D scan of my mouth, to the TVs over each chair for a welcome distraction, it is apparent that this office has the tools and resources to accommodate a variety of needs. Perhaps most important, the Dr. insisted on insuring my comfort despite my urging to proceed (I have a fast metabolism, as such I have gotten used to dentists just giving a shot and getting to work). Don't be distracted with the angry 1-star reviews some have left, they are not warranted in any way. I found Lakeforest Dental Associates on google and I have been blown away with how friendly and responsive the staff at Lakeforest Dental Associates is. They accommodated me on two different occasions for same day visits (I can remember prior dentists I have seen over the years not being able to accommodate unexpected / emergency visits until the following day(s), not here! Seriously, if you are looking for a new Dentist, you cannot go wrong with Lakeforest Dental Associates.

    Went as a new patient. One of the most painful dental experiences I have ever had and their…read morediagnosis of a cavity and possible need for a root canal was incorrect. The dental hygienist told me at least three times that I needed to use an electric toothbrush and floss every day. I floss two times a week and every dentist I've been to before this has said I have very little plaque build up. After the cleaning, Dr Daftari comes in and shows me my X-ray and says I have a small cavity and there is decay under one of my fillings, and because it is so deep it might need to be a root canal. I was taken aback by this so I decided to consult another dentist. They told me the exact opposite. No cavity and no need to replace the filling. The only upside is that they were able to schedule me in quickly and the receptionists were so helpful.

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    Chitra T Ghafari, DDS - Aesthetic Dental of Kentlands

    Chitra T Ghafari, DDS - Aesthetic Dental of Kentlands

    4.0(11 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    Our whole family goes to see Dr. Ghifari and she does amazing work. She is very gentle with our…read morekids, but also thorough in cleaning. For adults, she really listens to concerns and questions and makes you an equal partner in your care - you will never feel pushed into anything, and she gives you multiple options with pros and cons for each. I really appreciate that her philosophy is to always save natural teeth whenever possible. Highly recommended!

    I visited Dr. Ghafari's dental office recently and was really happy with her work. I had had a…read moreweird feeing in my upper molar for a long time, but no other dentist could find anything wrong. However, Dr. Ghafari examined my teeth very carefully and found it was coming from the shape of my tooth and my bite. I feel no pain at all now!!! I've seen many dentists, so I can safely say there's a difference between what impression you have as a patient and what is actually done in your mouth. I saw another negative review here, but my experience has been completely different. I can't say Dr. Ghafari is the most friendly dentist or one who gives lip-service, but I can say she is very resonable and honest about her procedures. She seems to be a perfectionist, which means she doesn't seek a short-cut to save her time and money. You should recognize how long it normally takes to clean your teeth. It can be less than 10 mins in some dental office, but that's not necessarily a good thing. That's why sometimes you have to wait in the waiting room a little more, but think if the previous patient were you. I'm pretty sure she could be way faster if she wanted. And moneywise, other offices may charge you less out of pocket but far more in insurance money that you need to use in your future. My wife had this experience, and it made me more grateful to Dr. Ghafari. At least she's straightforward about costs. For the last thing, I really want to say that you'll find how good dentist she is in how you feel about your teeth as time goes by.

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