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    Thomas Dental

    4.3 (109 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

    Services - Thomas Dental

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Teeth cleaning

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    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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    Brett A.

    This was my first time at this dental provider. They want to bill you for every item that is normally part of the overall cleaning at other dental offices. On top of that, after my insurance refused to pay for one item, they billed for digital pictures taken to assess me for Invisalign. They billed me for it. Now, I had no idea at the time because they never mentioned it, that this was an "extra" item. If I had known, I would have refused because I had no intention of ever using Invisalign because my teeth, although not perfect, are pretty darn good. When I called to ask about it, I am told it was a necessary procedure. Really? Necessary for what? To bill me extra for a service I never wanted. Needless to say I will never go back. If you go here I suggest you get a printed quote on everything they intend to do BEFORE having them do it.

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    Julie Z.

    I had a dental emergency on Thursday when my molar cracked in half. It had a very large cavity that I got 4 years ago, so the walls were thin and much of the inside was just a filling. I knew I would likely need a root canal at some point, because that was what the dentist wanted to do to begin with. The tooth had been hurting me for some months- the filling was degrading and it became very sensitive so I practically stopped chewing on that side. Yesterday I was eating a bagel and when I bit down, I had a terrible pain because the tooth cracked down to the gum line, exposing the filling and the tooth nerve! It was 11:45am. I made a few calls and could not find an emergency appointment. I was also advised that I would likely need an oral surgeon for an extraction, due to the delicate shell of my remaining tooth. When I talked with Thomas Dental, Neraida (sorry if I misspelled your name!) told me they had no oral surgeon until Saturday so I hung up. Shortly thereafter she called me back. I told her I had a 2pm appointment elsewhere for free xrays and exam. She said they would do the same and if I needed to wait until Saturday for the surgeon, they would give me pain meds. She assured me they could take care of me, if I could come in right away...which was music to my ears and my throbbing tooth! Parking is around the back and on the side street. It is located on the NE corner, easy to find. I was seen within 5 minutes of entering and the paperwork was simple. The xray machine is digital so there is zero wait time. The assistant was very gentle and doctor Rizberg made me feel very comfortable. I believe root canals can be inherently dangerous by causing systemic health problems. I watched a movie about it and considered removing my other one, and now I was facing a second potentially health damaging procedure! Doctor Rizberg explained that an extraction with a bridge requires neighboring teeth to be shaved and whittled down in order to cement the bridge in place, which often causes extreme sensitivity, requiring those teeth to get...root canals! A bridge was also about $1000 more expensive. Extraction with an implant was also discussed, but that requires almost a year to complete and costs alot of money. There can be problems with sensitivity, infection and ability to function normally. Now I would have loved to get a porcelain root canal, they do them in Mexico but I could not wait with an exposed nerve. Hindsight, I wish I would have sought out a biological dentist, since I do not have insurance, I am out of pocket regardless. Dr Rizberg told me that she minored in biological dentistry and I found that she was able to hold an objective conversation around my concerns. That made me so comfortable. I was in pain so she got to work and I was done within 90 minutes, maybe less. She numbed me so well that I felt absolutely nothing, unlike my last root canal. She explained what she was doing along the way. She also compared my 1st root canal with her work, and there is a substantial difference in quality. After it was done, they took a second xray to make sure the pins were seated correctly and that she had gotten all of the nerve out. My total was $1600. Root canal $550, Core build up w/pins $140, porcelain crown, $800. I think I could have gotten the crown for $500 elsewhere. So I dropped a star because I feel like I overpaid at least $300. They showed me 2 different pricing structures. There was a $99 fee to pay the lower rate of $1500- the first table showed $3500! That is over 3x the average cost! So I think they overcharged me. They have 2 sets of rates and I did not fully understand their explanation of why. I used care credit, 12 months at 0% financing. Before we started, they handed me a prescription for motrin. I got up to leave because it is 2019, I live in the USA and should not have to suffer in pain. Dr Rizberg agreed to write me a stronger script- there is no way to abuse 3 days worth of pain meds anyway. I know there is a crisis, but that does not mean people who need bonafide pain control should suffer. More people die from alcohol and it is legal, but I digress. The lab to make the crown is offsite so it will be 2 weeks before I can get my permanent crown. I HATE the dentist because it hurts to be worked on, but my experience was quite pleasant, so I will likely return. If I find better pricing, I would consider going elsewhere. I have no insurance, but they did not have better rates for cash paying customers, as most places do. I had an emergency. They responded immediately. I saw an all female staff. Cons: Potentially Overpriced No lab on site Reluctant to provide proper pain management meds Pros: Little wait time Extremely friendly and considerate staff Very patient, kindly took all the time I needed to review options while in the chair Zero pain during procedure Talked me through the process while working Instant digital Xrays

    very nice staff and very informative. Thank you!!
    Amanda H.

    Friendly staff. Quick and easy check up. And no cavities (shocking because it's been 2.5 years since I've been able to get in/ find a place since I've moved across country).

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    Friendly staff, sage hygiene advice, and great at what they do. Looking forward to the next check up!

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    Dr. Visser and all of the staff has been amazing! Great service! They will be my go-to dentist as long as I live here!

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    First time going to the dentist in awhile and I'm glad I came here. Everyone here is friendly. EVERYONE!

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    Great dental office. The entire staff was very helpful and cared about my dental health. Would definitely recommend.

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    9 years ago

    Amazing .. Amazing .. Amazing ! Just Love the folks at Thomas Dental! . Love having my teeth cleaned .. Diana did an awesome job !!

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    10 years ago

    Dr Visser and his office staff are absolutely the best. If you don't have a dental home give them a try.

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    Ask the Community - Thomas Dental

    What about credit, low credit and pYment plan?

    Payment plans through Care Credit and Lending Club as well as credit cards are accepted.

    How much is an implant for a single front tooth? Thanks JJ

    Hi JJ, it depends on several factors. Quality of bone, if there is a tooth being extracted and then an implant being placed, etc. . They start at about $2500 for an implant and crown. It varies a little bit from case to case. If you are interested… Read more

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    Visser was wonderful, took his time, was informative, and overall did a great job providing information.

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