"I had a great experience at this orthodontic office. The staff is very friendly, professional, and…read morealways makes you feel welcome. The orthodontist took the time to explain every step of the treatment clearly and answered all my questions. The office is clean, modern, and well organized, and appointments are always on time. I truly felt cared for and confident throughout the process. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for excellent orthodontic care."

Excellent dentist who really cares that his work is done not only with great but also perfectly…read more Janet Kravis

I was very paranoid and she was very calm with me. She also doesn't try to sell and give you 500…read moreprocedures. Very straightforward and to the point.

Dr. Usman is one of the few dentists I've gone to that doesn't cause me anxiety and pain. And I've…read morebeen to many! Plus she is very affordable. In my vast experience, there have been many dentists that have suggested numerous treatments simply so I would spend more money. Dr. Usman is kind and honest. I'm having some medical issues and her advice has been helpful without being costly. I'm very grateful!

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.

Dr Islam did a great job fitting my new denture. The whole staff was was courteous and very helpful.read more

This is probably the first review since the original owner, Dr Murphy, sold the practice, but the…read morenew owners still kept the name. All the other reviews were for the previous Lakeside Dental. I came in for a cleaning. I did not know beforehand which dentist I was going to see because they said the last dentist that saw me was on maternity leave. I had a good experience the last time, so I came back. Doctor Rebecca did my cleaning. I was surprised a dentist was doing my cleaning as usually it is a dental hygienist doing the cleaning. She was not thorough at all. She barely cleaned and just polished. It was the quickest cleaning I've ever had. I figured they were understaffed and cleaning was not really her job. All this time, she was talking about my teeth related to me possibly having sleep problems. (Mmm ok) I just let her talk wishing she was focusing on getting my teeth cleaned instead. I told her about a space in between my molars that bothered me a bit since food gets stuck. The manager was so efficient in giving the breakdown for the filling. I do not have a lot of free time during the day/week so I decided we could proceed with the filling after the cleaning. The cleaning was so quick that we had extra time to do the filling. (One questionable hygienic thing to note for me was that she was using a penlike machine that was leaking and she got the tape of the light to cover the hole in the penlight machine. That's why when I got a sore throat and cough a couple of days after, it crossed my mind it could have been because my mouth was wide open with this - but that was just a thought). Got home, my tooth hurt when I would eat. Called the office and I was scheduled to come back. The first schedule I couldn't make because I wasn't feeling well (sore throat I mentioned). She finally saw me on Tuesday, 10/31/2023. A day that if there was a rewind button, I would just let it be and not come back to this place as I asked for a different dentist to see me to double check and I was told it was only Dr Rebecca who was working. I did see another man in uniform, but I did not bother to ask who he was. I came in and she was nice and apologized. I said it's ok, as long as we fix it. This review is not for her personality but the damage she did to my tooth. I was numb, I did not know the extent of how she was drilling or filing my tooth. It was just a simple filling. I did not know dentists could mess up and drill/file too much due to a filling. I have a toothache now, it hurts when I drink cold or warm, but pain can be fixed. I can find a dentist, spend again to fix what she caused. What cannot be fixed and I am so upset about is the damage to my tooth. She filed my tooth so much there are no ridges. She filed down the center of my tooth smooth in a U more like V-shaped. Every time I touch the molar on my right with my tongue and touch the tooth that she filed/damaged, I get so upset hoping to wake up from a bad dream. It's like a nightmare. I did not want to write this review but I felt I had to. If it can save someone's tooth from being damaged just because of what was supposed to be a simple filling. I called the manager and let him know how I felt to see what he would do about it, and he was very service oriented and tried to do service recovery as best he could. He offered a free cleaning and another dentist to see me. Where was this dentist when I asked when I had to come back a second time? If he was the other man in uniform I saw last time and they said there was no one else other than Dr Rebecca, I would be flabbergasted. If you were me, would you go back or run? Run for sure. I thought it should end there, but the manager is now pressing for me to come back. I let him know that if they want me to come back to see what is left of my tooth, it should be fair terms, and I should get something out of it. It's simply the principle. I lost part of my tooth unnecessarily, why should I have to pay for it. It's like a hairdresser chopping your hair off when you asked for her to style it. Hair can grow back, my tooth cannot.

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.

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.

Dr. Choi has been my dentist for over 20 years. Every time I go, it's always pleasant and easy. Dr…read more Choi takes the time to be thorough and gentle during the care/procedure. Not only is this practice highly recommended because of the quality of care, but you'll feel like family. They take the time to get to know you, and not make you feel like a dollar sign or a number walking through the door unlike larger practices. Please look no further than Dr. Choi.

This is very hard for me to write: I have seen Dr Choi for years, even came back after an insurance…read morechange caused me to have to leave. I had always had a great experience until this time. I went in for a filling. Dr Choi said it was a bit deeper than originally though, but shouldn't be a problem. Upon getting my numbing sho, my entire cheek swelled up, Dr Choi then asked if I had any allergies or was taking blood thinner. We did the filling, then he said see ya later but you're going to be mad when you see your face. A few days later, I had a huge bruise on my face and still have discomfort almost a month later. Unfortunately I only received one phone call from the office. I did call him a second time and he said that it was a possibility but it should be okay. I feel like there wasn't the level of concern that I was used to.

Wonderful dentist, pain level was minimal in the cleaning process and the filling he fixed for me…read more Staff is super friendly and when I had to come for a small fix in my filling - they toke me in same day. Highly recommended, good prices and works with most insurances (if not all...)

The service Dr. Lee provides is very high quality, and it is clear he cares about his patients…read more(enough to do simple cleanings himself on occasion). He has an excellent attention to detail. However, he has an unfortunate policy of playing rather abrasive Christian music throughout the entire office, which in my opinion is less than appropriate for a medical professional. Secular folk with sensitive hearing may want to look elsewhere.

My husband found this dental practice for us and I must say that he struck gold. I have never had a…read morebetter dental experience and the entire practice and staff are amazing. The care we receive is top notch, and each person in the practice is always efficient and friendly. I have seen Dr. Gregg Taira and Dr. Janine Taira and would highly recommend both dentists. Thank you for making our visits so much fun!

Dr. Taira is hands down the best dentist in the area! He is extremely knowledgeable, but explains…read moreeverything in a way that is easy to understand. He makes you feel comfortable even during tough procedures like getting your wisdom teeth removed or a root canal. Everyone who works at the office is very friendly! Don't hesitate to book here, you won't regret it!

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.