Dr Katy is one of the best dentists I've ever had. Listened to all my concerns and got me set up…read morewith a treatment plan that I was comfortable with. Did not try to nickel and dime me on every little thing and was up front and honest about what needed to be done immediately and what could wait with my financial situation. Would 100% recommend her.

I chose Shamblott Family Dentistry specifically because of their advertised focus on helping…read morepatients with dental fear. They promise a "no-shame atmosphere" and compassionate care, which gave me hope. Unfortunately, my experience was the opposite--confusing, painful, and emotionally distressing. From the beginning, I was repeatedly mistaken for another patient from one of their other offices. Because of this confusion, I was questioned and shamed about why I hadn't fixed my teeth sooner. When I explained I'm a single mom and couldn't afford the $8,000 estimate I'd previously received within the past year, I was told that was impossible and I must be wrong. But later, the updated treatment plan I received from this same office was over $12,000. The judgment and disbelief were humiliating. I opted for a more affordable plan--extractions and bridges--but even that process was mishandled. They took impressions for temporary teeth before removing my actual teeth, which meant they didn't fit. Still, the dentist tried to force them into place, causing a lot of unnecessary pain. To make things worse, staff openly gossiped about their co-workers in front of me and acted unprofessionally throughout my visits. Worst of all, at a follow-up appointment, a dentist pulled a piece of my jawbone out through my gums without any anesthetic. It was one of the most excruciating things I've experienced, and totally unacceptable. There was one dentist there who treated me with respect and compassion. In my opinion she went above and beyond. Unfortunately, the rest of the staff made me feel invisible, mistaken, and lesser-than--despite the clinic's promises to the contrary. If you suffer from dental anxiety and are seeking judgment-free, empathetic care, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere. My experience at Shamblott Family Dentistry was not just disappointing--it was traumatic.

Dr. Rolfe has completely transformed my relationship with the dentist. I've experienced far too…read moremany who lack a sense of heart causing me to avoid the dentist. This caused for having a healthy relationship with my teeth to be very difficult. Dr. Rolfe provides a gentle, caring and effective approach. I thank him infinity & highly recommend his services to you (*especially if the dentist is normally a difficult place for you to be).

Finally a dentist who cares about my teeth..After seeing a different dentist for 20 years this guy…read moreis now who I will go to from now on... Thank You Dr. Rolfe for the great teeth work...

Awesome dental office! Got referred from a friend and they got me in asap same day. Very nice and…read morefriendly people I will be coming back and even making this my permanent dental office.

I chose this doctor because of so many good reviews. Apparently, they just ask you to leave a good…read morereview right after your 1st visit when you can't really evaluate the quality of the work, only their snaky politeness. I am having so many problems with what Dr. Gendler done to my teeth and these photos were made within 1-2 years after his work: Low quality fillings that leak and break apart, unnecessary drilling to bill insurance on my tooth #4 (while ignoring cavity on another side of that tooth), implant on tooth 31 has crown that catches lots of food and despite numerous requests to redo it, he only trimmed my upper and neighbor teeth to make it "fit" which only made everything worse.. Another implant has a connection which my new dentist told me is no longer recommended because it has a high risk of micro-movement and micro gaps and irritates gums, exactly what happened to me. My new dentist and surgeon say the only way to fix it is to get a new implant with a morse taper connection, but removing the current implant can cause other risks too because it is placed into sinus and there may be problems with circulation in that area, and worse bone loss. For so long Dr. Gendler hid truth and confused me making me think something was wrong with me, like it was my personal reaction, or I just had allergy or gum infection left from previous tooth.. I've visited a number of specialists and they all told my gums are healthy.. Dr. Gendler tried to manipulate and confuse me making sure the statute of limitation passes which is short for dental problems - only 2 years. If Dr. Dendler told me truth earlier, it would be at least a little easier to fix it and wouldn't cause so much damage! But he only cared about his interests. Everything looks good only at the moment you walk from this office, but then have to deal with these problems. So thank you Dr. Gendler for all this dilemma! Now Dr. Gendler is also trying to harass me for publishing this honest review like it can cause injury to his reputation..Seriously? You caused injury to my health! How many more patients are being mislead or harassed to hide their reviews? I know a few people who have implants placed by Gender and now they also have pus coming out of implants or have crowns that fall off, but Dr. Gendler was manipulating and making them feel like something was wrong with them too: allergy, personal reaction, etc... just what he did to me for years. A lot more I could say but not allowed per release. It is sad and scary when you trust doctors with your and your loved ones health, but they treat you like this.

Disappointing Experience - Lack of Transparency and Accountability in Poor Handling of Young…read moreChild's Dental Visit I brought my 3.5-year-old in for a very specific concern: visible decay on his two top front teeth. When I booked the appointment, I clearly explained why we were coming in. It was even noted in their records. Yet after the exam, the doctor (who is also the owner) told me they don't treat decay on those specific teeth in children this young. This was incredibly frustrating. If that's their policy, I should have been informed before the appointment--not after I'd arranged childcare for my other children, brought my son in, and paid for a visit that was ultimately unhelpful. Had I known, I would've gone straight to a pediatric dentist and saved time, money, and stress. Now I will have to pay again for an exam as dentist offices don't transfer exams. What was even more confusing, is that I had to get a pediatric referral for my 1.5 year old for an injury at the same time I made the appointment for my 3.5 year old meaning we were already discussing pediatric dentistry and what they do and do not treat. When I spoke with the office manager, I received a series of shifting, contradictory explanations: * First, she claimed they maybe they didn't know why we were coming in (despite the notes that were checked after). The notes themselves were not thorough or true to my clear concerns. * Then she suggested it might have been due to my child's temperament--though he was calm, cooperative, and sat still the entire time (I even have videos because I was so proud of him). * Finally, after consulting the Dr who is also the owner, she said he simply doesn't treat decay in those teeth in 3.5-year-olds--which raises the question of why they accepted the appointment in the first place. While they did offer a vague apology "for any potential miscommunication" and referred us elsewhere, it felt like a deflection of responsibility rather than a genuine effort to acknowledge or resolve the issue. There was no accountability, no meaningful apology, and no attempt to make things right beyond the bare minimum. This experience was deeply disappointing. We were hoping to find a trusted holistic dental office for our entire family--but this showed a lack of transparency, integrity, and patient care. I would not recommend this practice, especially for families with young children. Ask very specific questions upfront--because they won't volunteer the information you need. We won't be back.

Excellent experience with Tooth by the Lake. Dr. Seaverson is knowledgeable, strategic, and takes…read morethe time to explain what he's doing. I will definitely be a returning patient at this practice.

I'm a dentist, and I love my dentist and hygienist!…read more Julie is the best hygienist...so conscientious and caring with lots of experience! She's thorough, but also non-judgmental when you're home care isn't perfect. I'm always comfortable in her chair. Dr. Phillips is a highly trained cosmetic dentist that I sought out to do my work, now that I'm retired. So far, she's done one crown and it's my favorite! I'm truly looking forward to having more complex work done by this talented professional. The front desk staff is also wonderful; I feel so welcome, and they couldn't be friendlier!

I went to Tonka Smiles for a cleaning and exam back in 10/2025. They are in network with the…read moreHealthPartners dental insurance I had at the time and offer nitrous. As someone who prefers female dentists, I love that the staff is all women. :) The team - Dr. Phillips, Julie, RDH, Kara, RDA, and the front desk staff - are friendly and thorough. The main reason this rating is 4 rather than 5 stars is that I felt they recommended work I didn't really need, specifically a crown. Dr. Philips recommended a crown on my bottom right molar where I had a root canal in 11/2017. I'm 8 years out from the procedure and neither the endodontist who did the root canal nor the 3 general dentists I saw between 2018-25 said I needed one. Though she said it's common practice to place a crown after a root canal to avoid the tooth from breaking, I'm reluctant to undergo a procedure on a tooth that has caused zero issues for 8 years. At first I thought she found something other dentists missed but later realized that 4 other dentists (endodontist followed by 3 general dentists) would have said something sooner if I really needed a crown. Other than the root canal, there was no abnormal findings clinically or on the x-ray that convinced me to follow Dr. Phillips' recommendation that I get a crown. Now, if I had a cavity, I would get that filled right away to avoid further decay. But when none of my previous dentists over the past 8 years told me I need a crown and I'm not having pain in that tooth, why create work when none is needed? She also recommended fixing a small chip on one of my front teeth and Invisalign from my bottom teeth, though both were cosmetic so I declined. By comparison, my previous dentist of 5 years NEVER recommended any of the above work. To her credit, Dr. Phillips wasn't pushy about getting the work done. When I asked if it's likely I'd lose the tooth over the next few months if I don't get a crown, she couldn't say. I know it's not always possible to predict medical/dental outcomes but her not knowing told me that I didn't have to make a decision right away and I'd likely be fine without the crown. If the recommendation for a crown was made because I had pain and/or a fracture/other abnormal pathology was found, I'd be more on board getting it, especially if I had been going to the practice for years and didn't need dental work beyond cleanings until now. But as a first time patient to the practice, having a procedure recommended for a tooth that hasn't caused pain or other issues for 8 years makes me question whether I truly need the crown or it's financially motivated. I moved back to my home state in late March so I cancelled the cleaning previously scheduled for April. If I were to see them again (as I want to move back to MN in a few years) and they recommended any dental work beyond bi-annual cleanings, I'd get a second opinion before agreeing to anything. However, I'd more likely find another dental practice that is more conservative in their recommendations, similar to the dentist I previously saw prior to moving to MN.

superior service!! I enjoy coming here and seeing Dr. Knapp, and Dr. Wilkes!…read moreHannah the dental assistant is so caring, and answers all my dental questions!! I highly recommend this office!! They even do implants!! From front to back they are a fantastic office!!! Thank you!!!

I've been going to this dental office for years, even before it became Blue Ridge Dental and have…read morerecommended Kyle Wilkes DDS to several of my friends as an excellent option for a non judgemental, kind, gentle dentist. I go to the Minnetonka office, but there is also a Maple Grove office if that is more convenient. The dental hygienists I've had clean my teeth have all been skilled and are really good at accommodating the patients to be sure the experience is as comfortable as possible. One thing I really appreciate about the people I have worked with here (and from chatting with other patients) is that they aren't preachy or judgey about your teeth. I feel your thoughts, you haven't been in to a dental office in years and you're intimidated or maybe even embarrassed. Don't worry! Even if you haven't been to the dentist in years, go in and they'll get you started on caring for your teeth without all the lectures and shaming. Give them a try, I think you'll like them.

I have been a patient here for over 10+ years, and my experience has been consistently positive…read more After reading some of the recent reviews, I felt it was important to share the perspective of a long-term patient. Over the years I have had routine cleanings, dental work, and ongoing care here, and I have always been treated professionally and respectfully. I have never felt pressured into unnecessary procedures, and any treatment recommendations were explained clearly to me. No office is perfect, and I cannot speak to other people's experiences, but based on my own decade-plus experience, I trust this practice and the staff here. I think that is worth sharing as well.

At my check up, second ever appointment here, i was told my molar, #2, was crumbling. Hygienist…read moreshowed me the x-ray, and when I said "the tooth looks fine." She said "well, it's on the occlusal surface so you can't see it on the x-ray. She nor the dentist offered to show me in their dental mirror. Also, it is impossible to see this tooth's surface in a wall mirror. I had no pain and no sensitivity. I went to another dentist to check it out, and the tooth was not crumbling, it was healthy, intact, and just fine. As a former dental assistant, I was appalled that any dentist would lie, and risk drilling a tooth down to a peg for unnecessary treatment to benefit his wallet. This Dr needs to take courses in Ethics.

Very friendly and excellent dental care. Been going there for 6 years, ever since we moved to the…read morearea.

Avoid this place unless you have perfect blood pressure. They will move forward with everything…read more then make the Dental work contingent on perfect blood pressure . And will charge you with all the prep work with out letting you know this is their criteria prior. Admin Staff are terrible as well! Run away!

Would never step foot in that building again. Bunch of crooks that want to charge you again for…read moresomething you already paid for that they are supposed to still cover.

This place is horrible. went in for tooth extraction and they didn't even look at the tooth. they…read moresent me to the ER when I got to the ER they repeat asked why the dentist offfice did nothing to help. Never trust this place they just want money they don't care about your health or teeth!!!!

I am new to this office and could not have had a better experience. Dr Nelson is great! He is very…read morenice I felt like a friend more than a patient. His staff is very welcoming and took time to answer all my questions, they were very accomodating with my schedule. I have had a hard time finding a dentist that I like and I feel like doesn't "over treat". I love this office and will be a long time patient.