I recently moved to Gainesville and went to Lanier Dental Group on Thompson Bridge Road to have a bi-annual cleaning. The cleaning was ok, but they told me I had to have a filling. They did want to do it right then, but I had other priorities and made another appointment. I went back a few weeks later. As they were numbing my mouth I overheard them saying they were removing another filling and replacing it. They never told me about this. I thought I was getting a filling, not replacing the small filling I had just received 6 months prior from a better dentist. I was not happy, but did not know what to do as my mouth was numb and I am getting married in a couple of months. I had a really bad feeling and regret letting them near my mouth. They removed the new filling and refilled the same filling. What a scam to put a client through this pain when I never needed the filling from the beginning!!!! A month and a half later I am still experiencing awful pain from that side of my mouth and have to go back to the same dentist to see what is wrong. Remember, I had not pain before the removal and replacement of the filling. I should of not allowed them to touch my mouth as they did not communicate 'everything' that was going to be done until I was numbed on the dentist chair. They took advantage of the situation.
When I went back in the third time, the said my tooth they worked on was most likely fractured and they wanted to put a crown on it right then and there!!! They said there was no proof they fractured it in the process, that I could have ate something that fractured my tooth. It is too coincidental that is the same tooth. I have never fractured a tooth before and never needed a crown. Really, I am 27 years old and always take care of myself and do regular cleanings twice a year. I called my dad and he advised to leave the office. I had a bad feeling the time from the first filling and a bad feeling this time. I am so thankful I did not let them touch my mouth. 3 weeks later after being told I needed a crown immediately, the pain is now gone. I received a second opinion from another dentist in the area. I DID NOT need to get a crown and I do not have a fractured tooth. This dentist is very convincing and very willing to perform the procedure immediately. I have never in my life been to such a convincing dentist. If I would have been there another 10 minutes, I would have had a crown on my tooth and been out $1000s of dollars. I can't believe this dentist is in business today. They sure are convincing and have southern charm to convince you to have procedures done that are not necessary. I will be reporting them to my insurance company as they take advantage of their customers and perform procedures that are not necessary. If you choose to use this dentist, always get a second opinion and question why they are so adamant about performing the procedure right that minute. They want your money and do not care about you and your mouth that you have to live with. I hope this prevents others from getting themselves into a painful situation that is not needed. read more