Over 3 1/2 years ago, I went to Dr. Weingarden for advice on sensitive gums. I had had veneers on…read moremy two front teeth for a few years, and he thought that they may be ill-fitting, causing my gums to hurt. Not only did he recommend I get new veneers, he thought that the best path was to get gum-reshaping surgery first. Taking his professional opinion into account, I did what he suggested. I first had to get my veneers temporarily replaced so that there would be the correct amount of room to perform the gum surgery. That was a horrible experience in and of itself, but that had nothing to do with Dr. Weingarden or his office. What happened after the gum surgery however, was and still is the most unprofessionally handled situation I've ever experienced. I had the gum surgery, and was expected to return within 3 days for a check up. I was told that my gums would be on their way to healing by that point. 3 days after the surgery, they looked like I had just walked out of the office after them being cut. They were actively bleeding and still incredibly sore. At this point, Dr. Weingarden said that he wasn't used to seeing this, and placed me on antibiotics just in case there was some sort of infection. I won't take you through the misery of each of my appointments over the next two months. After seeing him week after week with no improvement, Dr. Weingarden at one point suggested that I must be scratching my gums during my sleep. 1) I clip my fingernails very short, so they weren't any sort of gum weaponry. 2) Before this appointment, one of his hygienist stated that she thought there was originally too much gum taken and that's why I wasn't healing correctly. 3) Are you kidding me?? SCRATCHING MY GUMS AT NIGHT?! After this appointment, he suggested that I visit one of the best periodontist in Pittsburgh, Dr. Silberg. I made an appointment immediately, wanting my pain and discomfort to come to an end. What I didn't know before walking in was that Dr. Weingarden was good buddies with Dr. Silberg, and got him up to speed on my situation. I don't know how that conversation went, but somewhere in there had to have been some sort of "you have to have my back on this" statement. Dr. Silberg was not only rude and dismissive, he was actually aggressive and hostile. Now I understand that this was not in and of itself Dr. Weingarden's fault. I do however believe that Dr. Weingarden knew he was in the wrong and called his good ole pal to make sure that I had a second opinion that agreed with his. As I mentioned, this was over 3 1/2 years ago. My gums still bleed every time I brush them, even after getting new veneers that cost $3,500 to furnish. I'm still in pain any time the wind hits my face or I'm too close to an air conditioner. I can't ride with the windows down and it's not very comfortable to even kiss my significant other. My every day quality of life is lessened because of this, and I think unfortunately always will be. For that, I have Dr. Weingarden to thank. I wouldn't return to this man for a good flossing. I'm sure he can clean your teeth, but don't let him or his partner come near you with a surgical device. AND FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, PLEASE DON'T SCRATCH YOUR GUMS IN YOUR SLEEP!!!

I'm going to echo the previous post - I went to Dr. Weingarden recently. I was never so upset with…read moreany periodontist in the past. His demeanor was smug, he gave me some false information, and overall he was very condescending towards me during the "evaluation". That's how I felt. I will never go back there and agree with the previous poster - I wouldn't let him touch me or my mouth ever again!

The staff here are amazing! Everyone is very caring and thorough…read more Because they do surgeries in addition to basic periodontal care, you don't have to be referred out for more intensive procedures. You will continue to be worked on and treated by the staff you already know, in a familiar setting. This greatly lowers anxiety and anticipation for the patient. They remodeled since I was there last and the waiting room is now very fresh and bright. As they also do surgeries here, you may have someone in the waiting room for awhile. They have a large screen TV along with a beverage center with coffee pods, pop, Gatorade, and bottled water. They also have a billing specialist who will sit down and go over any details of charges you may receive. A lot of places give you an overall bill, but you know exactly what you are paying for each step of your treatment. I find this very reassuring.

The patient is very obviously not the priority for them. I felt pressured into scheduling the…read moreappointment because the employee was claiming that if I waited the price would change. They scheduled me over the holidays which also postponed the removal of the stitches an additional week, I was unaware of that aspect until after the procedure. I had a negative reaction to the medication they gave me and called their emergency line and never ever heard back. Even when I take my dogs to the vet someone calls to check in after a few days. I haven't heard anything from them and i left a message on their emergency line. Their hours are also posted in a misleading way where they claim to be open at 7 but no one will actually answer your call until after 8. Try anywhere else first is my advice.

Best dental experience ever. They were able to get me in quickly due to my travel schedule. And…read moreeverything went so smooth. I would definitely recommend them. And will definitely use them in the future if need be .

After having a horrific experience there, I left reviews and finally got to speak to the manager of…read morethe branch. THEY SENT ME A BILL 6 MONTHS LATER. $45 bill for a consult which ended in me having a panic attack because of the horrific bedside manner of the endodontist or student. I want someone to call me as soon as possible.

omg you can't ask for a more better trio from Debra to Denise the office manager to the dental…read moreassistant... And of course Dr Tominac. I had to have 2 different procedures done. They treated me with respect and care. They acknowledged my anxiety about the procedures etc. I can't say good enough about this office and DMD. I truly would recommend them. They also answer the phone when you call which is about absolute nowadays. Nice old school feel and traditional feeling of you matter.

I've never had such an awful experience! First he beat the heck out of my mouth. Then he told me I…read morehad an abscess of a front tooth (I did not) he told me I needed bone grafting and a new crown! I got a second opinion and no abscess no new crown and no bone grafting. I did however have to take antibiotics for the infection he caused in my gums. Awful just an awful experience

All praise Dr. Cheryl and her staff for totally saving the day today! My boyfriend, Matt, was in…read moreterrible tooth pain yesterday, a Sunday (because when else do you get tooth pain?!?), and I left a desperate message on their voicemail to see what the doc could do to help. The next morning I received a call that they could see Matt the same day! They did his exam and X-rays, and, although they couldn't fix his problem, they helped him on his way to a specialist, and they did fix his problem, all in one day! I am so thankful for the staff at North Hills Dental, they really came through for us today. Thank you all!!

Dr. Cheryl and Dr. Sammi are just fabulous- their energy and happy spirits make dental visits a…read morewonderful experience. The office staff is kind and accommodating, the wait times are short, and each member of the staff welcomes you with a big smile and kind greeting. I had to get in for an emergency visit, and got an appointment the very next morning. The visit was so short and painless that I was done before the time my appointment was even supposed to begin! I'm so thankful I found dentists like Dr. Cheryl and Dr. Sammi- I look forward to dental visits now!

I was going to set up a new family and I said you may need to allot more time for him (autistic…read moreson) 10/15 min due to sensory processing issues, she proceeded to say they might not be able to see him if he's going to be "difficult" so I went "he's not difficult he's autistic he just might need more time is all and explained the prongs he doesn't like to I have to sit with him and prop his mouth my myself", she goes well yeah we might not be able to see him so I was like well then maybe you're not the best practice for our family then and hung up. Bad vibes do not go here with special needs/already leery of dentists