I've been going to Appolon Dental Group for almost 10 years. I had a really bad toothache while I was at work, and I was lucky to find Dr. Kathilde. She did a root canal and placed a porcelain crown that, to this day, is still intact. The doctor was super patient with me, always concerned about how I was feeling and explaining the entire procedure in detail, because I'm very afraid of going to the dentist. That's why I had neglected my teeth for a long time. But after I found Dr. Kathilde, I lost that fear because she always makes me feel calm--she has a lot of patience with me. I now live in NJ, but I still travel to NYC just to have cleanings and treatments done by her. I recommend her 1000%. The assistants who work with her are always kind, calling to check how I'm doing after each procedure, calling to remind me of my next appointment, and if I can't make it due to work, they always find a way to reschedule me for another day. Honestly, Appolon Dental makes me feel at home--from the assistants, to the people who help Dr. Kathilde, and the doctor herself--everyone is an amazing team. read more

I've been a patient of Dr. Appolon for over 10 years, and I couldn't be more grateful to have her as my dentist. She was truly excellent throughout my recent porcelain overlay process--patient, attentive, and completely understanding of the aesthetic I was going for. She was also flexible with her schedule to accommodate my needs, which I really appreciated. Her entire staff is warm and professional, and I always feel well cared for. I am 100% satisfied with both the service and my smile, and I would absolutely recommend Dr. Appolon for both dental and cosmetic work! read more

Absolutely horrendous experience. I was a patient of Dr. Appolon's a couple years back, and in the midst of needing a root canal, she told me that the dental work needed to fix my teeth would cost in the range of 30k and that I was looking at severe tooth decay and tooth loss within a year. She placed a crown and told me normally a porcelain crown has a shelf-life of at least 10 years. I didn't go back after the placement because I felt so defeated and didn't have 30k to spend on my teeth. Three years later, I have an incredible dentist who told me the biggest issue was some tartar buildup and gingivitis. I still have all of my teeth, except for the crown that broke in half tonight while eating chicken. I repeat: chicken. This practice is a crack job. The city is too big for you to be giving your money to a hack who dabbles in fear mongering and cheap supplies. Heading to my dentist tomorrow to fix the last of what was extensive emotional damage and apparently, a bit of physical damage too. read more

!!!! BEWARE COMPLETE FRUAD !!! Do NOT come here if you are looking for a good Dentist . Dr. Appolon is a liar and complete FRUAD. She told me I had 10 cavities, gum disease, and had to get a root canal. She told me I had to pay $1,100 to get each teeth fixed , along with $ 2,500 treatment for gum disease. Something just didn't seem right about her diagnosis and ridiculous prices for the treatments. I asked on many occasions to send me information regarding my medical findings so I can look over it. The Doctor REFUSED to provide me with my medical findings. Failure to provide me with a copy of my health information is AGAINST THE LAW ( Under HIPAA Doctors are REQUIRED to provide patients with a copy of health information when requested). I will be reporting this I decided to NOT schedule any more appointments with this fraudulent Dentist. I found a Professional Dentist that examined my mouth and concluded that I only had 3 cavities and did not have gum disease, and did not need a root canal. I ended up only being charged $ 260.20 to fill three cavities. read more

Great experience! I had a deep cleaning and Dr Appolon make sure I was comfortable during the whole procedure! I had a chance to try NuCalm, it absolutely relaxed my brain and body. Highly recommended!! read more

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Dr. Appolon is very profesional the office is absolutely beautiful! She is explained the procedure before performing which I really appreciated because it calms me down... amazing experience will definitely recommend read more

This was my first time visiting Dr. Appolon's office and I was totally impressed. I was going to another dentist where everything was hectic and I felt like a number not a patient. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming and knowledgeable, which can also be unusual in NY. Dr. Appolon was thorough in her questions and examine. Her level of care and recommendations were unlike anything I've received before. The views can't be beat. If you have to go to the dentist, you might as well enjoy the experience with lots of windows and a view onto Carnegie Hall, Central Park and 7th Ave. I strongly recommend Dr. Appolon. read more

Just the worst experience I've ever had with a dentist. She recommended a "deep cleaning" and informed me that I had two cavities which needed filling. Like a total rube I went with it because I've always been taught to trust my dentist. $2000 later (which was only partially covered by insurance, because they didn't cover the deep cleaning) I returned to my old dentist who couldn't believe I'd had those procedures done and thought they were completely unnecessary. I was content to just stop going to Dr. Appolon's office, but since I've been contacted repeatedly for three years to "schedule my next appointment." I don't even live in New York anymore. I've let the office know, but the emails and phone calls just keep coming. So now I'm leaving this review with the hope that I'll deter some other sucker from going to a crappy dentist. read more

I really don't know what the other reviewers are talking about but I love Dr Appolon. In fact, i've changed my insurance plans in order to continue seeing her and have been her patient for over two years. I've also recommended several friends to go see her and they love the experience as well. Anyone who reads my other reviews knows that i won't go back to places on principles if i'm treated poorly, even if the food/service was good. So for me to give a full 5 and rave about her, its the truth!! She's super gentle, she and her assistants (hi symone, christian) are very nice. I've never had a bad time with them. I have had a history of teeth issues, too much citrus for me and not enough flossing before i saw her, but i now floss all the time and after all the initial fixes, the rest of my visits have been clean check ups! no more cavities, fingers crossed, see below. the reason why i finally wrote a review after 2+ years and falling a bit off the review wagon, is because i've recently had a recurring tooth ache despite a clean check up. called her office for an appointment and she got on the phone and asked me a bunch of questions to see if we could diagnose it over the phone. When i asked for a saturday appointment bc of work, she gently suggested i come in today (thursday) so she could get the best opinion and rearranged her personal schedule to make sure she could see me. MAJOR PROPS!! read more

Great experience overall. The Nucalm technology used by Dr. Appolon made the experience 10x better. Also, the dental hygienist is very gentle and such a sweet person. Great staff, beautiful office and overall a wonderful experience! read more

The doctor does not have good bedside manners. She spent an hour trying to sell me a $2,000 treatment that was not covered by insurance. An hour! In that hour she could've done one of the many fillings she claimed I so badly needed. She made me feel really bad about my oral health. I understand her role in telling me what I need to do to improve my oral health, but asking " how important is it to you?" And repeatedly saying "that doesn't look good" or "I don't want your teeth to fall out" doesn't help. You don't have to scare me in order for me to get the proper treatments. What a joke! If I'm at the dentist voluntarily, not because of any pain, it's obvious my oral health is important to me. It felt a bit condescending. That along with the aggressive sales pitch (for teeth!) really turned me off. Oh, after being there for 2.5 hours she asks me if I'm short on time. No consideration at all. I did not come there to listen to a sales pitch. Never again! read more

I am usually not a fan of going the dentist, but I will say I actually was looking forward to my next appointment when I went here. -The office is bright and inviting. Often some offices look very dim and drab. - The staff was always welcoming. - Dr. Appolon was very nice, through, knowledgeable, and understanding of my apprehension related to dental procedures. - When it was time for my procedure to be done, I felt like my comfort was a top priority to Dr. Appolon. She continued to make sure that I was comfortable throughout the procedure. To me that is important because being comfortable in the beginning of a procedure doesn't always guarantee that it will stay that way throughout the procedure. - I feel that Dr. Appolon fully understands that many people who are fearful of going to the dentist and she has done a great job providing patients with cutting edge methods and technology to help them relax. - I think that she is a great dentist and I would definitely recommend this practice to others. I'm often recommending them to the people around me. read more

I've had the unfortunate pleasure of needing a lot of dental work. After moving to NYC I was in need of a new dentist and I specifically sought out a black organization as a part of my black healthcare network. I found Dr. Appolon and couldn't be happier with her care. Her all-women led office is staffed with professionals who provide above and beyond service and hospitality. I'm used to the pain that comes with dental procedures and they made it undeniably the best experience with minimal discomfort to date. I would highly recommend Dr. Appolon and her team. I'm truly spoiled now because of them. read more

Dr. Appolon gives terrific care and takes the time to explain what is needed and why. She makes sure the work is perfect before I leave. Her team is very courteous and never make me wait beyond my appointment schedule. read more

I've been with Dr. Appolon for a couple of years. Their staff is very friendly. She answers any questions you may have.

Dr. Karthilde Appolon is the best dentist I have ever been to. This is a top-notch, full-service dental office staffed by really great people, conveniently located, in a new, clean, state-of-the-art office. When I first started seeing Dr. Appolon about 5 years ago, I had problems with several botched crowns, inserted crooked so they were chipping off teeth opposite. After catching an active infection, Dr. Appolon was able to set me on a plan to correct my bite with Invisalign and replace every tooth in my mouth with sparkling crowns. I've seen first-hand how Dr. Appolon adopts new and revolutionary practices, always state-of-the-art, including electrical stimulation (tensing) to relax the jaw, and NuCalm which promotes healing and simulates meditation. Dr. Appolon is extremely detail-oriented, taking as much time as necessary to get everything perfect. Which means it's not fast, but it's done right. Some of my teeth required root canals - Dr. Appolon referred me to an incredible doctor for that. I needed a couple of extractions and implants. Dr. Appolon referred me to an amazing surgeon. Now that my full reconstruction is complete Dr. Appolon has provided a night guard, so my grinding won't destroy all our work. Besides routine scaling, Dr. Appolon has me using trays with Perio-Gel to actively prevent infection. And the office worked with me to obtain financing, processed all insurance claims and generally has been a place I look forward to going, rather than dreading. Appolon Dental Group has helped me so much. I'm blessed to be in such good hands. read more

Dr. Appolon is a real professional. She takes her time to meet with you, and she makes you feel very comfortable. I definitely recommend her! read more

DO NOT GO HERE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES!!!! Short version: Told her I needed a tooth out, was very clear about that. Went to office, sat down in chair....oh yeah you need that tooth out. WHAT?! Long version: I had a wisdom tooth that was absolutely killing me. I knew I needed it taken out. I was on high doses of percocet and Vicodin and it was barely making a dent in the pain. I had a friend who was in dental school visiting me that weekend, he looked at it and said you absolutely need it taken out asap. Called Dr. Appolon and explain VERY clearly. I need this tooth taken out, not a referral, not pain killers, I need the tooth out. Can....you....do....that? I mean this sounds obnoxious the way I am writing it now but I wanted to be very clear what I wanted and that she could do it. Her response: Yes come in and see me. Went to see the Dr. She sat me down in the chair, looked at the tooth and said "Hmmm, yeah you need that tooth out." I almost lost my mind. I wasted all my time in EXTREME pain getting there, and not looking for other Dr.s. I was livid. She then proceeded to give me an Rx of Naproxen. Me and my wife who was with me said I don't do well with NSAIDs. She said....and I quote! "Naproxen isn't an NSAID". Now I know she is a Dentist but she should really know what an NSAID is. Either way, I would never recommend anyone go to this Dentist under any circumstances. She put through a horrible experience when I was in the most pain in my life, just so she could charge me a $50 office visit. Wish I could give 0/5 stars. read more

I cannot agree more with Mike G.'s review. I found Dr. Appolon via ZocDoc. I needed a routine cleaning and she was near my office. Red flags immediately went off when I was told they would need to take a series of photographs, not just x-rays, to possibly suggest some cosmetic or orthodontic work. I explained that I had plenty of work done in my youth and simply needed a cleaning. They insisted on the photos and I reluctantly complied. Then during the cleaning Dr. Appolon proceeds to tell me that I will need 4 crowns and 4 fillings and that my front and back teeth are touching too much and will probably need that fixed (even though I had an overbite repaired when I was younger). Also that I have gingivitis and if not taken care of immediately, my teeth would fall out. I've only had one cavity in my life and have never received such a drastic prognosis from a routine cleaning. BS detector is in high alert at this time. I agreed to go back to speak with their "insurance specialist" (which I was told was free) to see what the total bill would be....over $5K worth of dental work (not counting the orthodontia)! Not only that, but they refused to speak to me about the insurance until they took another series of photos and x-rays and had Dr. Appolon inspect my teeth again, pretty much repeating exactly what she did during the cleaning all the while implying how urgent and imperative it was for me to get this work done ASAP. Their explanation for why I had never heard any of this feedback before from other dentists? Well they were just so much more thorough and technologically advanced. Like I was previously seeking dentistry in Appalachian country or something. They charged my insurance for a consultation fee even though I was explicitly told that the insurance specialist visit would be free. Bewildered by the amount of work recommended I sought a second opinion. His prognosis - no gingivitis and one filling. Total bill $184. BULLET DODGED. read more

DO NOT GO HERE UNLESS YOU LIKE BEING TREATED LIKE GARBAGE and like getting incorrect information, constantly. . Firstly, all the office hours you will find on the internet, including her own website are inaccurate. Despite representing themselves as "emergency" when I called with an emergency on a Saturday (they claim to be open until 5) I was informed the doctor was leaving early (by 3 hours according to her website) because she had "things to do". Also, after I told her my insurance provider, magically, the office was closed for the next two days which would inevitably mean I would go somewhere else while the website advertised it would be open Sunday and Monday for 9 hours. I guess the Lady Dentist had more "things to do". Also, I can never understand how the nastiest ladies in the office always seem to get phone duty. I went to the NYU School of Dentistry instead (they have an emergency center on 24th st.) where I was not only treated like a person, but had my emergency addressed and paid next to nothing. read more

Please do not go here!! Appolon fraudulently billed my insurance for $2,000 worth of dental work that was never performed during my half hour exam. I am currently disputing the charges. She also told me I had a few cavities which I found out wasn't true when I went to another dentist. The office is small, dirty and very unprofessional. read more

I feel a bit late about writing a rave review about Dr. Appolon, because I have been to her a few times now and well, I keep coming back! I can't say that going to the dentist rates high on my things to do list but it's actually a pretty easy going experience, well paying for my neglect isn't cool, but the finding a dentist that doesn't have me scared out of my wits is. My past experiences have included dentists poking around in my mouth like they were digging for gold... unlike my previous horror stories; Dr. A is really gentle and explains to me what she is doing. No lies I have stopped avoiding going to the dentist because 1) it's costing me more in the long run and 2) I actually found a dentist that is cool 3) her staff is awesome. While I don't recommend chewing on massive mounds of candy, using your teeth to open bottles of nail polish, etc - I do recommend going to see Dr. Appolon for whatever tragedies are going on in your oral region. read more