The only reason they get two stars is because literally every single person I interacted with was…read moreamazing. Except Dr Singh. Gawd forbid you're in a holding pattern and waiting to establish care somewhere else but need help now. He didn't say a word to me or the tech. I got nothing voluntarily from him. Including what was going on with my gums. He obviously didn't care about me as a patient, let alone a person. It's a shame this practice has so many amazing employees. The picture is what I was hoping to prevent. Two months ago. And today I find out he's the only "doctor" there. I have one month left of this crap before I see my new dentist. Thank you, "Dr" Singh - because you let me walk out of your office with what was apparently necrotizing gingivitis. I really appreciate that!!

I never leave reviews. Ever. I don't have the time, attention span to get through all of the…read moreminutia while navigating through Google or yelp to simply leave a comment or a star rating. However, when a service/business really goes above and beyond to make my experience positive, I believe it is very important to have a credit where it is due End rant. I have been to Dentists that would make Hannibal Lecter look like Daniel Tiger (I'm a dad... that's the only comparison I could think of right now ) and, thankfully, they're getting easier to identify; no eye contact, little to no communication, asking what type of insurance we have before any attempt at a polite greeting, suggesting a ridiculous amount of dental work followed by zero explanation of WHY, without first, asking about the initial reason you are there, and lastly, racing from room to room at a speed that seems cartoonish in order to get through their 50-75 patients a day as the only dentist in house...etc etc. same old GD racket. WITH ALL OF THAT SAID, the young Dr. Singh at Wilson dental in Dryden NY, immediately put me at ease by showing none of these behaviors. In fact, he did the complete opposite of all of them. I felt seen and heard. I wasn't just another Medicaid ID #. It was such a relief and I couldn't have been more grateful. Lastly, while the young Dr Singh was treating me like a human being, the woman at the front desk along with the hygienist in the room with me, helped tremendously by keeping an eye on my daughters in the waiting room and really went out of their way to make sure that they were comfortable while waiting for me. I cannot say enough good things about the positive and consistent experiences I continue to have at this dentist. I'm hoping that the staff will eventually read this and know how incredibly grateful I am after years of seeing the worst dentists possible.

Best dentists in town. The quality of care and service is unmatched. The office staff is very nice…read moretoo.

The receptionist are always so nasty and rude. I use to be a receptionist and if i were to answer…read moreand speak to patients they way they do, I'd be fired. They need new receptionist ASAP.

I found Dr. Manunts while searching for someone that could repair a filling that broke after…read moreanother dentist "repaired" it a short while ago. (I wasn't willing to go back to that dentist - I take a lot of medication to get numb, but the previous dentist didn't really numb me all that much, plus provided what I consider to be a really subpar repair of a filling that had never bothered me before. I don't care if that filling would have been free; that dentist was not worth the trouble.) I didn't have dental care growing up, so dentists are a source of anxiety for me, but I can't avoid the fact that a massive chunk of one of my teeth was missing. After an exam of the broken filling three weeks ago, Dr. Manunts told me that I'd likely need a root canal, because she was worried about the pain I was in and some swelling around the gums, and while I wasn't exactly happy with that, she calmed my fears, helped me set up an appointment, and then encouraged me to research the procedure, stressing to me how important it was to avoid the horror stories. I was asked to call with any questions and absolutely challenge her with hard questions if I needed to. I was able to find some pretty great resources that calmed me down a bit and demonstrated the procedure without showing me actual video of it. When I went in for the procedure today, I wasn't exactly looking forward to it, but she again put me at ease, suggested I put on an audiobook or some music, and just let her work. She asked me whether I typically need a lot of numbing for procedures like this, and I know that I do, so I told her that. She then told me that if I feel anything beyond the fact that she was there - meaning if I felt pain - to just raise my left hand, and they'd stop and numb me more. That was important to me. The previous nightmare of a dentist I had here in Ithaca did not listen to my concerns that I need more numbing than most, and when I tried to let her know that I felt it, her response was essentially to suck it up because she was moving forward anyway. I have a chronic pain condition. I can take pain. The pain of that dentist "repairing" that filling was so much more than necessary, to the point that I stopped going out of fear she'd find something else wrong and put me through that nightmare again. So if that dentist ever wonders why I never went back, it's stuff like that. When Dr. Manunts started, I did feel it and did as she suggested, raising my left hand slightly to let them know that I felt pain. She then pulled out the more heavy-duty anesthetic, then tried again. I didn't feel it this time, so she proceeded, and I tried to relax and listen to my audiobook. When she got down to the point she'd need to go to perform the root canal itself, she realized that she was mistaken and told me that I would not, in fact, need a root canal, and that she'd be repairing the filling instead. That was a pretty pleasant surprise, so I of course let her proceed. I appreciate that she admitted that she made a mistake and that she didn't want to put me through an unnecessary procedure. A few minutes later, I had a shiny, new, repaired filling, and she told me that my teeth are actually in pretty good condition...I just need to get them cleaned more often to avoid the gum swelling she was worried about that caused her to think I needed a root canal (which I totally agree with! I was just so gun-shy after that last dentist). She also told me what to look out for in the future to determine whether it's standard sensitive teeth (which I know I have), sensitivity to heat or cold, or something more serious. Then she sent me on my merry way. I'll be coming back next month for a cleaning before we leave the area for good. I'm sad that I didn't discover Dr. Manunts before, but I am more than happy to leave this here to hopefully save someone the same fears I've dealt with since visiting a less competent dentist. She and her staff are incredibly pleasant, low-pressure people who care about making sure everyone gets what they need when they need it, with as little anxiety or pain as possible. She is not afraid to answer questions, and more importantly, she's not willing to put someone through a procedure they don't need. If you're new to the area, seek out Dr. Manunts first. You won't regret it, I promise.

My long-term dentist retired and I needed work done when some childhood fillings collapsed. Dr…read more Manunts is very stand-offish with non-existent chairside manner. She sent me to have three teeth removed. While I was waiting for those sites to heal I lost the tip of another. I went in to have the tip repaired and she also did purely cosmetic fillings on the outside surface with the warning it might not last. She was right. It didn't. I paid over $800 for a gloss that fell out after two weeks. It's been a year now and the tip repair has fallen out, too. I had a partial plate with six teeth built for almost $2K. I can't wear it. It gives me a speech impediment. She said, "Oh, just read the newpaper outloud." There is so much plastic I can't find my alveolar ridge to form an l, n, d, or t. There is even plastic on the back surface of the upper front teeth, that I can't form an Italian l either. I'm a voice professional and must be able to perform in Italian, French, and English as well as demonstrate to my students. The only positives about the office are the delightful woman in the front office and the very healthy croton that gets morning sunshine through the window. Avoid at all costs. I have spoken with others who unanimously share my opinions, but they don't seem to register reviews here.

I was going to Aspen Dental but I didn't feel all that comfortable there, so my hubby recommended I…read moresee Ira Kamp. Well, let me tell you the experience with Dr. Kamp was a very positive experience. Everyone in the office was so nice and so caring. The hygienist was amazing and so informative. Dr. Kamp was kind and checked on me several times throughout my visit. He, in my opinion is one of the best dentists in Ithaca, NY. I highly recommend him! Unfortunately he isn't covered with my dental care, but I would rather spend the extra on a positive experience than save a few dollars on a negative one.

It's Kamp is a practitioner who, in my estimation, had chosen/found dentistry as a way to serve. He…read moreis intuitive, generous, compassionate and truly a seer. i say this having seen him for over 30 years. Call me corny, it's ok. But really if you need a dentist, well....

As a former healthcare clinic manager of 20 years, I can usually tell within minutes whether a…read moreclinic is well run. From my very first call, Gorges Dentistry gave me all the green flags. The staff were genuine, attentive, and professional -- you can feel when a clinic truly values patients, and this one does. My first visit was excellent. The care team listened, took their time, and never made me feel rushed. The atmosphere was modern, clean, and relaxed. Staff encouraged and reinforced positive habits rather than shaming anyone for what they "should" be doing -- a huge difference compared to other places. The first set of x-rays was essentially free (saving me hundreds), which stunned me. Both the dentist and hygienist were thorough, careful, and patient. This is how dentistry should feel: professional, compassionate, and centered on care -- not billing. I highly recommend Gorges Dentistry to anyone in Ithaca looking for quality dental care.

Accounting shenanigans and majority-culture power-as far as I can tell-instantiate the divided…read morerecord of Yelp/Google for this Triphammer Rd. address of recent-decade Ithaca. Schedule and bills were Rube Goldbergian. "It's broken" and "Yes, heh-heh, yes" were the responses, respectively, of hygienist Mattie and owner Anthony Raggi to herky-jerky "panoramic X-ray" and my comment "You want my money, don't you?"--as he appeared from the back room to interrupt my starting to ask about confusing paperwork with "Is there a problem?" A re-capped 20-year-old crown ran $1500 taken mid-term. At the close of 3 visits, a recurring "-$138" remainder not refundable was claimed as due to said feckless X-ray.

I have always had good service at Dr. P's and Corey is an excellent dental hygienist/ person…read more However- 0 stars for trying to contact the office It is nearly impossible to reach this office by phone. Approximately 95% of the times I have called the phone just rings and rings. There is also no functioning voicemail system, so leaving a message is not an option. Because the phone system appears broken, I highly recommend the office provide a public email address or portal so patients have a reliable way to communicate. It took my husband months to get an appointment because of this. He too loves the people and service.

my anxiety? generalized, chronic! dental anxiety? don't know her! and if i did, Dr. Joe would hook…read moreme up with the correct dose of something to knock the anxiety right out of me! we have a long and storied history, going back to when i was a pre-teen with a baaadd cavity. Dr. Joe pulled the tooth, recommended an orthodontist (Dr. Cacciotti, who is now retired) who he communicated with via regular coffee dates at Wegmans with throughout my dental journey. we decided to pull three more molars, then Dr. Cacciotti put my braces on, pulled my furthest molars back and gave me a dazzling smile in the end. Dr. Joe has got me through it with effortless grace and his shoes by the door (even though he does frequently ask if i'm adopted now). The thing with pulling the molars forward was apparently even written about in a dental journal! I'm a star, all because of Dr. Joe! Now, it hasn't been all sunshine and roses. i mean, it's still the dentist's office. people don't end up in the dentist office because something good has happened. i have shed tears in that parking lot as the cows stared me down. But these folks have the good taste not to bring up the time i (by now being an actual adult and having should have known better) smashed a tooth while riding my bike with my dog on a leash beside me. the dog had a great time but they eventually had to do a root canal and put a veneer on the tooth to make it the right size. This event is not ever mentioned in my presence, within guidelines of good taste! But even at my lowest, Dr. Joe's office got me though it. and once the dental emergencies that you hopefully never have more of are over, it just comes down to maintenance. after the braces and the molars and the bike, it's nice to just have an uneventful cleaning once in awhile. This office can do both! Besides my now completely average looking set of pearly whites, the testament of Dr. Joe's quality is his team. Alisha, Rachel and any of the dogs you might meet on your visit are always a joy to interact with. The cows on the lawn are the first sign you've found something special, but the cows are just the tip of the iceberg. I do wish they would reopen the waiting room post covid, but i understand wanting to keep the staff safe and adapting a business model to fit what works best. Thanks, Dr. Joe, Alisha and Rachel for keeping my smile dazzling!

It was easy to schedule an appointment to see the dentist as a new patient. The staff and the…read moredoctor were friendly and the office is comfortable. It doesn't even have that awful dentist office smell! I was pleased with the way Dr. Whipple explained my dental issues and what the appropriate treatment would be. Be aware that they don't perform root canals in office, but refer you to an endodontist, which can be good or bad. For me, it's inconvenient to have to go to another office (hence the four star rating), but there's certainly nothing wrong with having a specialist do the procedure. I plan to have my routine care at Seven Valley Dental from now on.

All, I was in trouble on July 15th 2019, and needed a…read moredentist, right away. I had nowhere to turn, at the time. My dentist, of a dozen years, did not respond to my pleas for help. I couldn't understand, as my wife and I had been seeing this dentist, in Ithaca, for many years! I was in terrible pain, for days. I contacted Dr. Whipple's office based, on his existing rating. After describing what my issue was, the staff at Seven Valley Dental, arranged for me to see the Dr., in less than an hour and a half. That is unheard of! Amazing. The Dr. helped with my dental issue, prior to a prearranged appointment with an oral specialist, later that day. My general dentist did NOTHING to help me! Again, I have no idea why not. I contacted the office three (3) times, about my plight. Awful! My wife and I are seniors and need stability and assurance that our dental needs will be met with understanding and compassion. Dr. Whipple and his entire staff at Seven Valley Dental provided that for me. I understand that this review is my own personal experience. However, one needs to look at the other posts about this dental practice. Cortland residents are very lucky to have such a great dentist in their midst!!!!! I cannot give a higher endorsement to this Dr. and his entire staff of professionals!! Bernie B. Dryden, NY

I would recommend Dr. Marc Purdy. He does well at attending to the different procedures that I had…read moredone. His assistants are great at caring for the patients also. He even called to see how I was doing after having 2 teeth extracted which met a lot. I was having a problem with bone spurs which he took care of also. All his employees are great. I can recall Maddy that cleans my teeth,Jamey,Kate and the others. They always remind the date and time of appointments.

A long time resident recommended Dr. Purdy when I moved to Ithaca in 2022. One of the best…read morereferrals I've ever gotten. The office and dental tech staff are all as professional as he is.