Dentist

[sunny46]

I am having trouble finding a dentist. Does anyone have any comments on Aspen Dental?

[Chatbrat]

Google Aspen Dentist--not good --rip off

[ConnieNonnie]

Rolling Acres Dentistry. Dr. Ingrid Bernal. Love her & her staff.

[OpusX1]

We like Palm Ridge Dental, Dr. Williams.
Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Practice | The Villages, FL - Palm Ridge Dental (http://www.palmridgedental.net)

[Chatbrat]

I used to use Village Dental, stopped using them when I was there for a cleaning and their tech put some antibiotics in to my gums, and all of a sudden a cleaning went to over $400.00

I don't mind paying for service, but don't surprise me .without telling me first.

They did $30000.00 worth of caps --but the cleaning was the last $$ they'll ever see from me

[2BNTV]

Went to Aspen Dental as they indicated I could get a regular cleaning.

Long story short, they did all kinds of diagnostic tests and then referred me to a periodontist for a deep cleaning. Cost is approx $640.

They gave me an estimate saying I needed several teeth pulled and two new bridges. The old one is fine. Cost $3,000 but out of the goodness of their hearts, $2,000.

Never went back. Nuff said..........

[Bonnevie]

I like Dr. Jerkins in Fruitland Park. doesn't recommend anything that doesn't need to be done. I go for cleanings twice a year. no waiting, efficient staff, in and out.

[Walker2468]

Also use Palm Ride Dental, vert pleased

[Shimpy]

Google Aspen Dentist--not good --rip off

Stay away. Their reputation is awful.

[Chatbrat]

And their opening new stores, getting ready to milk the uniformed senior cows

Put the word out stop them in their tracks

[DonH57]

I used to use Village Dental, stopped using them when I was there for a cleaning and their tech put some antibiotics in to my gums, and all of a sudden a cleaning went to over $400.00

I don't mind paying for service, but don't surprise me .without telling me first.

They did $30000.00 worth of caps --but the cleaning was the last $$ they'll ever see from me

It's just plain wrong not to warn you about the periodontal pocket antibiotics treatments ahead of time. I've learned my lesson about neglecting my teeth when it comes to cleaning.

[VApeople]

How about Lifetime Dentistry on 441 near Lowes? We went there today and there were quite a few people in their waiting room. Does anyone recommend them?

[JoanCCF]

My doctor recommended Dr. Richard Walter to me. His office is at 1501 US-441, Suite 1302, Lady Lake. I have an appointment with him in August. If you go on the internet, you will see great reviews for him.

[Chatbrat]

I now use Dennis Davis for all my work, even though he specializes in periodontics. also Dr. Ghazal for root canals.

[Mikeod]

I second the recommendation for Dr. Jerkins in Fruitland Park. I first saw him as an emergency and he took care of that without requiring any additional workup. Whenever I've needed some work, he always gives options. When I had a tooth that needed extraction, he told me he could take care of it, but preferred to send me to an oral surgeon because it could get complicated. And it did. Staff is friendly and appear to work well together.

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

I go to Dr Whitt in Lady Lake. He's very god and very fair. Tells you everything in advance. I can't say the same for his office staff or some of his assistants, but unfortunately that's a problem that seems to be endemic in this area.

"Love my doctors hate is staff" is the most common complaint that I hear around these parts.

[birdawg]

My doctor recommended Dr. Richard Walter to me. His office is at 1501 US-441, Suite 1302, Lady Lake. I have an appointment with him in August. If you go on the internet, you will see great reviews for him.
Pulled wrong tooth, Pushes crowns over fillings, Find a different Dentist.

[sunny46]

Seems to be a wide opinion of the dentists here. It gets so frustrating.

[smow50]

Dr. Forrest Jenkins is very good and reasonable- does not push anything that does not need to be done compared to the up sell of Aspen Dental. Love his office staff and hygenist

[villagetinker]

We use Baylee Dental, on 441 just south of 42. We are both cowards, and she is VERY good. NOTE this practice does not accept dental insurance, they give you a receipt that you send it and get reimbursement directly from your insurance. Not a problem for us, as we do not carry dental insurance.

[Jackie Mantegna]

Ok This has been extremely helpful and I thank you all! After looking at the patient reviews, I will give Dr. Forrest Jerkins a call ;)

[graciegirl]

We like Palm Ridge Dental, In strip mall next to Publix strip mall, behind Eye hospital on 466.

Both Dr. Kathleen Williams and Dr. Reem Jabar were trained in Gainesville at University of Florida. Excellent, the best dentistry I have ever encountered.

[lovsthosebigdogs]

My husband started going to Lifetime Dentistry and so far he has been happy. I go to Bushnell Family Dentistry. I know it's far but I think they are honest and not a rip off. They don't take my insurance but I don't think they do unnecessary work.

[Dynsol]

I like Dr. Jerkins in Fruitland Park. doesn't recommend anything that doesn't need to be done. I go for cleanings twice a year. no waiting, efficient staff, in and out.

Ditto....Ditto....Ditto

[Shimpy]

We like Palm Ridge Dental, In strip mall next to Publix strip mall, behind Eye hospital on 466.

Both Dr. Kathleen Williams and Dr. Reem Jabar were trained in Gainesville at University of Florida. Excellent, the best dentistry I have ever encountered.

Their most obvious plus is how they don't try to sell you but to take care of you. I've never had an emergency that wasn't seen the same day.

[Warren Kiefer]

I am having trouble finding a dentist. Does anyone have any comments on Aspen Dental?

Dr. Bailey at Marion Dental Group west side of 441 across from Lowes. My best dental care ever !!

[Skip]

I go to Dr Whitt in Lady Lake. He's very god and very fair. Tells you everything in advance. I can't say the same for his office staff or some of his assistants, but unfortunately that's a problem that seems to be endemic in this area.

"Love my doctors hate is staff" is the most common complaint that I hear around these parts.

Been going there for a few years. Every time I go I get a different hygienist. The front desk has turned over too. Seems the staff only stays a few months then they leave.

The last cleaning recommended periodontal work and two crowns. Seems the hygienist gets a commission on work recommended. Went to a new dentist and they never mentioned two crowns and periodontal work.

Although I liked him, I'm happy not going back to Whitt.

Skip

[spofford]

Heritage Dental/Dentist on the square (Sumter Landing)
I use Heritage in Lady Lake, there sister office is in Sumter. Have been going here for eight years. Always on time, reasonable cost.
Dr Korn brought in a husband and wife, who I have been told are very good.

[Bonsai Golfer]

Linda Pelosi (no relation to Nancy) at Dentistry on the Square (Sumter Landing across from Fidelity). My wife and I have been going there for the last 18 months and we love her. My wife needed crowns after her WI periodontist placed implants after a broken bridge. We hunted around for someone to do the crowns and settled on Dr. Pelosi after interviewing several dentists. When we got back to WI the periodontist wanted to see what kind of job she did and we were concerned he might find something wrong. On the contrary, he said she did "an excellent job" and even wrote her a letter telling her so. The periodontist is a man who's been around a long time and has seen a lot of good and bad so we were relieved to get his independent evaluation. Everyone in the office has been super and they don't seem to be in the business of pushing stuff for the sake of drumming up business. Whenever we've had a problem (new issues that came up a couple of times) we've been seen that day and taken care of.