Highly recommended!! I just had the best experience at…read moreDentistry by Design. I lost a filling and had put off getting it fixed because I didn't have a dentist in the area. After my tooth started bothering me, I called this morning, they had a cancellation and took me right in. The staff was professional & kind! In just 50 minutes I had X-rays done and had a new filling! The dentist was gentle, explained my options, and was reasonably priced! Great experience "for a dentist office"!

OK so I never thought I'd be reviewing a dentist on Yelp but I am moved to do so because I am so…read moreimpressed by my experience with Dr Akeel and his staff. Let me begin by saying I HATE dentist visits. In fact, I may have a bit of PTSD from my previous experiences. Had all my appointments been here, I don't think I would view dentist appointments any differently than haircuts or massages - yea, they are that good. The hygienist (Carrie) has a gentle touch and cleaned my neglected teeth without any pain or discomfort. Dr Akeel gave me a thorough exam and said, 'see you in six months.' You know what? He will. I don't dread dentists anymore:-)

I really do not like going to the dentist but understand how important it is to take care of my…read moreteeth. I am very happy with my care here, the staff is prompt, kind, thorough, and I always get exceptional care.

Dr Peter Fredricksen and the team here did a great job!!!…read moreSuper people... kind and considerate.

I will continue going to Aesthetic Dentistry of Charlottesville for all of my dental needs. They…read moreare efficient, pleasant, knowledgeable, and reasonably priced. There aren't any surprises as Dr. Neel will explain everything up front. There aren't any hidden costs nor are there any extra procedures performed. She is friendly and knowledgeable on cutting edge procedures and equipment. I will definitely continue referring Aesthetic Dentistry of Charlottesville and will continue going there.

I just moved to Charlottesville and needed help when a problem cavity/tooth acted up again. I saw…read moreDr. Barta via a friend's recommendation and he was fantastic! He was able to explain exactly what was going on by walking me through pictures and Xrays (note: no other dentist ever explained why my filling kept bothering me). He fixed the filling on the spot! He was fast, professional, and very friendly. All the hygienists and office personnel were very helpful as I needed to make an emergency appointment and send over my old records. I will definitely be going back for a cleaning soon! Best dentist experience I've had!

I hadn't been to the dentist since just before Covid started, so I was a little nervous about my…read morecheck up and cleaning. No need. Everything went smoothly, from check in to new patient paperwork to cleaning and X-rays. The hygienist was a superstar, dealing with a couple of areas that were hard to clean in my small mouth. Dr Buckwalter was great and went over everything you'd expect as a new patient. Administratively it was all very organized at check out (they bill your insurance) and now I'm all set for another cleaning in 6 months!

I truly cannot say enough great things about this dental office! Everyone is so kind and really…read morecares about your experience. Today was only my second time coming but Dr. Buckwalter and his assistant Cathy made me feel so welcomed and comfortable. I had a filling performed and they explained to me exactly what the treatment consisted of and it was a breeze! The week before, I had my teeth cleaned and my hygienist Mallory was incredible, she has the hands of an angel! I have never had such a pleasant cleaning in my life. This place is awesome, who knew the dentist could be so fun!

I do not recommend going to River Run Dental at 1461 Greenbrier Place, Charlottesville, VA. The…read moreonly two times I went were anything but pleasant. The treatment I received was very cold, especially from the doctor. The second time I went was for a tooth extraction. That same dentist was unable to complete the procedure and sent me home with half of the tooth broken, which cut into my tongue and caused constant pain. I had to wait an entire week like that until a surgeon at another clinic could finally treat me. To make matters worse, when I complained about their poor service, they told me I wouldn't have to pay. Now, I've received a text saying that I owe them money. In the end, they're charging me after explicitly saying they wouldn't. I could have sued them for this, but honestly, I don't have the time to waste.

I don't appreciate them promoting unnecessary dental work. It makes me wonder if my dental health…read morecomes first or their profits.

The staff here is the most caring, professional, sweet, fun staff I have come a crossed in years!…read moreThe Dentists are caring, compassionate, professional, as well as fun. Whoever knows me, knows that I LOVE my Dentist Dr. McCain. I am so thankful I found them.

Love this practice-could not be better! However, would like to comment on cancelation policy. Went…read morein today for Geoff's appointment to find that it had been canceled because he had not responded to the e-mail reminders to respond. Geoff probably did not recognize the Sapon and Swisher Dental and did not respond. We have been going to Dr. Brandt for several years and will continue to do so! However, to cancel an appointment for someone who is disabled due to a massive stroke and has limited I Phone skills is totally inappropriate. Someone could have called me, his mom and caregiver, to verify the appointment. It is not like we are new patients! THey know us there-or so I thought! Getting Geoff dressed and moving is no easy task since he is paralyzed on his left side. We were there before noon and I was told the appointment had been canceled that morning. I would also like to point out that not everyone is glued to their phone and could miss an appointment reminder and therefore have an appointment canceled. Sometimes I do not look at my cell phone for several days-being a caregiver is a full time job! We will continue to see Dr. Brandt-she is tops! But, I hope that in the future I will not go to an appointment to find that is was canceled a few hours before because I did not respond to a reminder that I not even have known I had!

Dr. Fraites is super knowledgeable, gentle and does great dental work. In addition he is an amazing…read moreadvocate with my insurance and makes sure that I receive the treatment needed. Incredible communicator.

Dr. Fraites is a superb dentist and also, he is very personable and caring. He has been our family…read moredentist since he started his practice in Charlottesville which was 20+ years ago. Becky Pickford

This dental care was the best I have had since I was in my youth. I have never felt so comfortable…read morein a dentist office. Everyone was genuinely kind and genuine with their care for me. The hygienist was thorough and gentle on my gums. I had 3 rounds of deep cleaning, and recieved 2 fillings after that. It had been a long since I could afford any dental care, I needed alot of work, and I am so happy I was pointed their direction. I highly recommend them.

I ended up with a low grade fever after teeth cleaning. Hygienest was kind but the cleaning felt…read morerough.

She got me into her office with the "$99 tooth extraction" scam. I made the appointment and…read moreexplained that I wanted a $99 tooth extraction, and I said the same thing when I showed up to the appointment. Wouldn't you know it, I paid $235 to have them cleaned and X-rayed, then she sent me on my way without pulling the broken tooth. She apparently scheduled me for a follow-up cleaning, which I did not keep (I only wanted a $99 tooth extraction, not a freaking commitment) so she put me into collections over a bill for a missed appointment. I feel like such a chump. This was 5+ years ago I think. I hope she becomes a politician, she would fit right in.

When my son's orthodontist told me he was going to need 4 teeth removed before he could be fitted…read morewith braces, I was nervous. We had left our long-time dentist due to a falling out over poor care and billing issues, and I didn't feel comfortable simply picking out an appropriate dentist out of the phone book. Upon our orthodontist's recommendation, we went to see Dr. Alcorn. My 13-year-old son was understandably anxious, but Dr. Alcorn's staff could not have been more considerate and understanding. They made him feel as comfortable as possible under the circumstances. They gave me the option to sit in on the procedure, but I didn't because my son absolutely forbid it. So I sat in the waiting area, wondering if he was doing okay. Dr. Alcorn came out to tell me that he did well, and was happy to answer the few questions I had. My son told me that his hygienist was "cool", which is high praise indeed from him! A week later, I took my son back for a checkup on the gums where his teeth had been removed, and to have the remaining adult molars sealed to help guard against future cavities. At the same time, I had my 10-year-old daughter in for her cleaning. Both kids said they liked the hygienists that were working with them. I will say this, Dr. Alcorn has a no-nonsense way about her. She is definitely not the "warm fuzzy" type, although her receptionist and her hygienists are. If you are a very sensitive individual that prefers to be coddled a bit, then Dr. Alcorn is probably not a good match for you. There are some highly regarded dentists in Charlottesville that specialize in sedated dentistry, that might prove a better fit. For my family, however, Dr. Alcorn and her staff turned out to be just what we needed!