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    Thomas Dental

    4.4 (109 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

    Services - Thomas Dental

    Cavity treatment

    Dental exams

    Tooth filling replacement or repair

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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… 

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

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    4.9(104 reviews)
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    I went to Arcadia Dental Arts for the first time and was really impressed with how thorough my…read morefirst appointment was. It was literally the most thorough dental exam I've ever had, with digital X-rays (including the panos that my last dentist didn't do), CT scans if needed, lots of photos, a tooth-by-tooth evaluation, oral cancer screening, even looking at mobility, jaw movement, etc. (Finally my knowledge of the sternocleidomastoid muscle comes in handy.) Dr. Pappas even pointed out something I'd brought up to a different dentist years ago and had completely forgotten about. He's also very transparent about whether a treatment can wait or needs to be done right away. The hygienist I had was also very thorough, so I definitely felt like I was in good hands all around. I switched here after a decade at a different dental clinic that had been cutting a lot of corners. As someone without specialized knowledge, navigating dental care can be frustrating and time-consuming. I find it so frustrating--as someone with no real knowledge of dentistry--when I feel like I to have to spend time attempting to research what dentists or other doctors should be doing so I can make sure they actually do it, or to figure out what to do about pain or issues they dismiss or tell me to ignore. We all have enough things to worry about without trying to become amateur dental or medical researchers. So it's a breath of fresh air to go somewhere like Arcadia Dental Arts where I can just kick back and relax knowing they're covering all the bases. Also the office is really nice, and it's right near Lola Coffee. And they have a super cute new patient gift bag, which was a nice touch! Glad to have found a new dental home.

    I wanted to update my review to Arcadia Dental Arts.. this practice and staff continue to blow my…read moremind with kindness, compassion and professionalism! There have so many times where they have got my husband in for emergency needs, and always take care of the issue. Dr Pappas is hands down the best dentist we have ever been to. He has continually cared for us as patients, and never has taken advantage, he cares for his patients through and through, and seems less concerned about his pocket book! I can't express our gratitude more to this practice, and look forward to continued care from them. Just an update and thank you Dr Pappas! My poor hubby has been through the wringer, I really appreciate your care, honesty and compassion!

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    S&L Dental - www.snldental.com
 S&L Dental: General & Cosmetic Dentistry serving Scottsdale and Paradise Valley, AZ

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    4.9(327 reviews)
    6.8 mi
    Certified professionals
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    We moved to Scottsdale about six or seven years ago. My wife did a ton of research before picking a…read moredentist and she chose S&L with Dr. David Ngo. I went with a different place at first because it was closer to where we were living. Well, that turned out to be a mistake. I ended up having a bad experience there and finally switched to S&L. Dr. Ngo and his team fixed everything the other dentist had messed up. Right away I knew my wife had been right all along. I've been going to S&L for four years now and they really are the best dental office I've ever been to. Dr. Ngo has removed all my old metal fillings and replaced them with modern ones, plus he's done a couple of crowns for me. Everything looks and feels great. My wife has also been extremely happy with all the work he's done for her too. I'm almost 55 and I've seen a bunch of top-rated, highly recommended dentists over the years, both here in the US and a couple in Mexico. Nothing else comes close. One thing I have to mention is how good Dr. Ngo is with people who hate dental visits or get nervous about pain. His work is excellent, but it's the way he takes care of you that makes the biggest difference. For example, the way he does Novocaine shots is unbelievable. You barely feel it at all. Every dentist out there should learn his technique. With all that said, I do think the front office experience could be better. If the customer service up front matched Dr. David's clearly caring vibe, it would be 100% perfect. If you're looking for a truly professional dentist who gives five-star care and service, this is the place. Dr. David Ngo at S&L is the only one I would recommend without any hesitation.

    I chose this dentist because of all the amazing reviews, and so I thought I'd detail my experience…read morebecause it wasn't as perfect as the reviews make it seem. They seem very knowledgable and seem to know what they're doing when it comes to dentistry, but my concerns are more in the administration side of things. I changed jobs earlier this year and got new insurance with a common major insurance provider, and I needed to get a procedure done. I asked them what the procedure would cost and they gave me a quote, which was already expensive, and I paid that at the time of service. However, when I came in for a routine cleaning 6 months later, they said the insurance "didn't pay as much as they thought" and stuck me with MORE THAN DOUBLE their original quote. I looked into the insurance claim and called the insurance company myself, and the insurance company paid exactly what was according to their billing schedule. There were no surprises. I think the office knew (or should have known, because they're the professionals and this is what they do) that this would happen, and they dishonestly gave me a lower quote, did the service, and then stuck me with the even more expensive bill (but to their credit, they did give me a lower price than what they billed to insurance, but it was still VERY expensive that I was not prepared for). Additionally, I distinctly recall the procedure treated four teeth, but then on the bill and insurance claim, they say they treated six. Unfortunately, I don't really know how to argue this, especially because it happened so long ago. I suspect they didn't contact me about this issue earlier for this exact reason. Again, dishonest. Another concern with this dentist is that it's unprofessional that they use Zelle to get around credit/debit card transaction fees. Every merchant has to deal with card transaction fees, they shouldn't be up-charging that cost and they shouldn't be using Zelle, which is supposed to just be a peer-to-peer payment network. Lastly, as much as I love dogs, I don't think it's hygienic that they keep a dog in their office. In all, I started off loving this dentist, and very disappointed that they turned out to be this unprofessional and dishonest. I'm sad I'll have to go elsewhere from now on.

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