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    Shining Smiles Plainfield

    3.6 (14 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:00 pm

    Services - Shining Smiles Plainfield

    Cavity treatment

    Dental bridges

    Crown installation

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    Crown cleaning

    Dental exams

    Dental implants

    Dental sealant application

    Teeth cleaning

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    I do not reccomend this dentist. This one is very sus.. on multiple levels. Dis honest, pushy, not nice to kids.

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    Not a good place to go for a regular cleaning or treatment. You should get a 2nd opinion if you get any treatment offer from here.

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    I bring my kids here and this place is great. Friendly staff who's always helpful. I completely trust the dentists.

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    Heritage Grove Family Dental - Doctor Gallos gave my son his smile back! Just in time for his wedding!

    Heritage Grove Family Dental

    (62 reviews)

    This Dental Group is exemplary on all fronts. From the front desk, to their dental support staff,…read moreto their clear and upfront billing approach...and up the ladder to their leader, Dr. Gallos, who is always compassionate and focused on getting every treatment approach perfectly accurate. Not to mention that Dr. Gallos is fluent in all facets of dental needs, from a cleaning, to affects of clinching, on to a filling and even completing comprehensive root canals. You just don't see this, nor can you hardly ever find such comprehensive support from any dental practice within Illinois...having one Doctor capable of all these things. This is an exceptional practice, with an excellent leader!

    While the dentist at this practice is highly skilled, our experience with the office staff has been…read moredeeply disappointing and stressful. We have repeatedly encountered unprofessional behavior, including being spoken to in a condescending manner, interrupted, and even yelled at over the phone--making it nearly impossible to voice concerns or ask questions. Additionally, there have been ongoing issues with insurance billing. Despite confirming coverage and accurate information with both of our insurance providers, the office has continued to submit claims incorrectly. When we've tried to bring this to their attention, instead of resolving the matter calmly, we've received harassing and aggressive phone calls--sometimes while caring for our 2.5-month-old baby at home. Most concerning is the unwillingness of the staff to allow communication with a manager or the dentist when we requested help. Threatening to send a patient to collections while refusing to acknowledge or correct their own billing errors is unacceptable. Because of the repeated mistreatment and lack of professionalism, we will not be returning to this office. Patients deserve to be treated with respect and to have billing concerns addressed, not ignored or escalated through hostile interactions.

    Lance K Skinkys, DDS

    Lance K Skinkys, DDS

    (12 reviews)

    What an amazing dentist Dr. Skinkys was for my 87yr old mom. She lives close to his office in an…read moreassisted living facility. She had chipped a tooth and they were able to get her in quickly. His office staff was kind and caring as well, so thankful for them taking such great care of her.

    I can't say enough about how thankful I am to have found Dr. Lance Skinkys. I've struggled with…read moresevere dental phobia for years, and I initially found him because he offers services to special needs kids. I thought, if he can be amazing with them, he'd likely be great for me too - and I was absolutely right. He and his team are personable, kind and compassionate. They truly understand how dental work can be an unpleasant experience, and try to make it better by giving you a sense of control during the entire process. The best way for me to sum up Dr Lance, is he doesn't just work on your teeth; he treats you as a human being because he understands dental work is an experience you're going through. His patience and understanding made all the difference. I left each appointment feeling not only that my dental health was in excellent hands but also that I was genuinely cared for as a patient. If you're like me and have dental anxiety, I highly recommend giving this dentist a try. You'll find a knowledge, supportive and compassionate team. I can't thank them enough for making my dental visits a positive and manageable experience. I recommend him without hesitation to anyone seeking a great dentist!

    Valley Dental Care

    Valley Dental Care

    (12 reviews)

    Before I begin- I gave this office and Dentist every opportunity to connect and resolve the…read moreconcerns via telephone and/or meeting. The requests fell on deaf ears so here we go... I have a 12yr background in dentistry (patient's daughter), so I know the proper standards of care. My mother was a patient here of record for about 3+ years after she retired and was left with small options for affordable dental insurance. Dentists should not dictate the care patients are receiving judging by their dental insurance whether PPO, HMO, Medicare. They should be treated fairly. This office DOES NOT offer proper standard of care- so please be very cautious coming here- especially older patients or those with state aid/Medicare/Medicaid. My mother has always suffered from gingivitis and periodontal disease like most people in the USA. This office has been having the dentist see patients for dental cleanings because they refuse to employ a proper Dental Hygienist to help with these preventative procedures. (don't tell me there are no staff and that there is a shortage from COVID still, you can find a great Hygienist if you pay them fairly and treat them right- be ready to shell out $45-50 per hour, they are worth it) To make a short story long- A dentist does not go to dental school to provide cleanings and these sorts of preventative procedures- they went to school to learn how to 'drill and fill' and to produce, well at least this dentist here at Valley Dental Care did. Dentist make MAYBE a few $100 if that for these types of preventative visits so what this office does is they double/triple side book patients in for cleanings while the Dentist is seeing other patients for PRODUCTIVE visits- like fillings and crowns etc (that actually bring in $$) Never ONCE in my entire dental career have I ever heard of a patient, who has crowns, partials, AND an implant to not have their gums charted at least 1x per year OR have a 3-month perio-maintenance cleaning to last less than the standard 50-60mins. Not until I dropped my mom off for her 3-month dental cleaning appointment (which she was 3months delayed for due to knee replacement- So I knew this appointment would be at LEAST an HOUR) but she returned to my car just after 10 short mins. I asked her what they did, and she stated the Dentist came in and looked in her mouth and took the gritty paste (prophy paste) and used a dental hygiene cup attachment, cleaned her teeth and sent her on her way. I was APPAULLED. I called the office later that day to inquire of the procedure she had, and the front desk person was confused and put me on hold to speak with I am assuming an assistant to confirm the visit. I complained then and requested she offer my mother another perio-maint appointment since I know the following was not completed: my mother did NOT have her teeth scaled properly; she did not have her gums charted (where they call out #s 2,3,4,5 etc), no probing- this was completely negligent on the Dentist's part. By not completing the cleaning as required- you are putting my mother at risk of further progression of the disease. I mean, I get it- as a struggling Dentist--who wouldn't put their patients at further risk of root resorption and bone loss because HEY! more $$ in the dentist's pocket when he/she tells you that now it's time for a crown or maybe even an implant or worse- lets extract all teeth and pop in dentures! If this is how you expect to grow a practice or stay in business with an active dental license you are greatly underestimating your future and are on the edge of lawsuits. This office does not advocate for their patient's oral health, especially the elderly. The will also take you for everything you are worth- they will take x-rays regularly 1x per year or more and then blame insurance that you have a frequency limitation and that your insurance is a contract between you and them and NOT the office so the $200+ dollars in unnecessary x-rays/radiographs they took TOO EARLY are now patient balance because they would rather charge the patient than go the extra mile and know the frequency of coverage and wait a week or reschedule an appointment to when it would have been covered. This review is in no way a threat, it's a promise that you will have a report to the Licensing Board about your malpractice. Current and future patients BEWARE- RUN- SAVE YOUR $$ and the teeth you still have and go somewhere else before you become a victim of negligence, elder abuse, or worse!

    Friendly caring staff. Excellent dentist. I went to Valley dental because my insurance was up at…read moreanother place. We used to go to and the transition time between the old Dentist and Dentist was in transition , however I had a crown that came off. I received excellent care and it was re- sealed back on and I was given a recommendation for an oral surgeon. I have always hated going to the dentist and I am fearful so we chose the right Dentist one we chose Valley dental care. I would highly recommend.

    Catonfield Dental - Reception/Waiting room area

    Catonfield Dental

    (24 reviews)

    I initially liked and trusted my previous dentist at this office, but after they moved, I was…read morescheduled with Dr. Ke (David) Xu. Unfortunately, my experience with him was negative enough that I no longer feel comfortable being treated at this practice. He tries to come across as direct and humorous, but I found the approach unprofessional and uncomfortable. He also seemed more interested in making conversation about my workplace and stocks rather than focusing on the appointment. My main concern, however, was his treatment plan. He recommended a crown for one of my front teeth--an issue another dentist later resolved by simply shaving the tooth slightly, which took only a few minutes and required zero crowns. Dr. Xu also recommended a total of six crowns, which immediately felt like a red flag, especially when he described front-tooth crowns as "jarring" and asked that I pay the full cost of all six upfront in case insurance didn't cover it. My new dentist emphasized preserving natural tooth structure, and that approach fully resolved my problem. Based on my experience, Dr. Xu's recommendations did not align with that philosophy. While I can't speak for the entire office, this encounter left me with concerns about overtreatment. Experiences like this contribute to distrust in dental care--especially in communities already hesitant to seek treatment.

    I came to Catonfield Dental with a serious tooth infection that was causing me fever and visible…read moreswelling. The dentist took an X-ray, confirmed the infection, and referred me to a root canal specialist -- which was understandable and professionally handled. However, after the specialist told me the tooth needed to be extracted, I returned to Catonfield Dental in pain, still with fever and on antibiotics. What truly upset me was the receptionist's attitude -- she showed zero empathy, was rude, and scheduled my appointment four days later, even though I explained I was in urgent condition. I'm not upset with the dental staff or the referral to the specialist -- but the lack of care and compassion from the front desk was extremely disappointing. When you're in pain and need help, you expect understanding -- not indifference. PS: The lady at the front desk gave me the appointment four days later, on July 25, 2025.

    Shining Smiles Plainfield - generaldentistry - Updated May 2026

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