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    Ellingsen Paxton Orthodontics

    4.1 (7 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    Curtis Orthodontics

    Curtis Orthodontics

    4.8(12 reviews)
    28.5 mi
    Offers payment plans
    Free consultations

    I'd give Curtis Orthodontics 2 stars…read more On the positive side, the energy in the office is great and they do an excellent job making kids feel comfortable--mine actually enjoy going, which says a lot. That said, the biggest issue is availability. It feels like the focus is more on bringing patients in than actually accommodating them once they're clients. There's very little flexibility with scheduling, and getting an appointment after school (3-5 PM) is nearly impossible. Missing school regularly just isn't a realistic option for most families. If they could improve access and scheduling flexibility, this would be a much stronger experience overall.

    Through the course of my life, I have employed four different orthodontists to straighten and…read morerestraighten my teeth. I finally learned that the clue to success is actually wearing the retainers (duh). Having returned to the CDA area, I selected Curtis Orthodontics because of their proximity and Yelp reviews. WOW was I surprised. What a gorgeous, light, airy, attractive facility! All the workers and all the patients exiting and waiting seemed very upbeat. I had booked the appointment for a tech to make a new mold to replace my broken retainer. Unexpectedly, Dr Curtis cheerfully involved himself in the process and offered two completely different approaches to my retainer. I left with a repaired retainer and an insurmountable feeling of bliss and gratitude. If you are in need of an orthodontist, please stop in and check out Curtis Orthodontics.

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    Bret Johnson Orthodontics - Look at that smile!

    Bret Johnson Orthodontics

    4.1(17 reviews)
    8.6 mi
    Offers payment plans
    Free consultations

    My experience as a patient under the care of Dr. Bret Johnson over the past few years has been…read moredeeply disappointing. I began treatment with the expectation of receiving competent, attentive, and professional orthodontic care. Unfortunately what I received instead was a consistent pattern of poor service, lack of accountability, and a practice that prioritizes VOLUME over patient well-being. I experienced so many issues with my Invisalign treatment. Multiple scans were done improperly significantly delaying my progress. Those errors were largely the result of an inattentive and poorly trained staff. One particularly disappointing incident involved dental glue being cured on my skin an avoidable mistake that should never occur in a professional clinical setting. Zero accountability was taken. I will say at one point there was a single staff member who stood out for her professionalism and care and she made a noticeable difference for me during her time there. She's the only reason I decided not to transfer care but she eventually left the practice which only emphasizes the ongoing issues with staff turnover. My appointments have been marked by disorganization and long wait times far beyond the scheduled appointment time. It's very much an assembly-line approach to patient care. The office always feels overcrowded and very rushed with little regard for individual attention. Rescheduling appointments was unnecessarily difficult and rigid. I was consistently met with inflexibility from the administrative side of the practice. Patient convenience is never a consideration. I also experienced significant billing issues. Automatic payments continued to be withdrawn from my account. It took multiple contacts with the office to resolve the issue and receive reimbursement. Dr. Johnson's demeanor shifted to one that felt increasingly indifferent and dismissive once I stopped responding to his insincere superficial interactions. It became clear that a genuine rapport and patient connection were not priorities for him. He didn't care about my case. My experience with Dr. Bret Johnson's practice was consistently substandard. Every single part of it. From clinical care to customer service. Every facet of my treatment fell short of reasonable expectations. I'm seriously disappointed. Orthodontic treatment is an investment of both time and financial resources and I expected a provider who is competent. I assumed that's what I was paying for. I would highly suggest anybody considering orthodontic care to seek it elsewhere.

    I have known Dr. Bret Johnson for years in a professional manner and I cannot think of a more…read morededicated and excellent orthodontist in the country. The community of Spokane is lucky to have such a caring and talented orthodontist!

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    Bret Johnson Orthodontics - Dr. Bret Johnson (Dr. Bret as he prefers to be called) is a Spokane Valley native and attended Central Valley High School.

    Dr. Bret Johnson (Dr. Bret as he prefers to be called) is a Spokane Valley native and attended Central Valley High School.

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    Apple Valley Dental & Braces

    Apple Valley Dental & Braces

    1.6(64 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    As far as care goes they seem knowledgeable and do a good job. (From what I can tell.... but time…read morewill tell as these are all initial appointments...) As far as respecting clients time not so much.... I always expect dental appointments to run long, but when I schedule an appointment at 8, I expect to been seen at 8, not 8:30. Three appointments and all three have been 20-45 minutes past the check in time. Once I was willing to forgive, twice I was annoyed, third time is unforgivable. I will say, I was told we never checked in to the 3rd appointment, but after waiting in line for ten minutes (it was very busy and the people ahead of us were not prepared. We were also fifteen minutes early because we have quite the drive and I don't like being late) spoke to a receptionist we had worked with at another location as well and she assured us we would be seen shortly, so on my end I did what I needed to do. Once back in the exam area we typically wait another 10-15 minutes. They seem to really struggle being ready to go and again all three times things were missing and they had to go looking for the supplies needed to complete the process.... Now it might be a bad time where they have a lot of new staff, but 3/3 tells me this is a systemic problem not an individual training issue. And the only staff we encountered more than once was the receptionist. We went to three different offices for our appointments so not a particular office either. Overall their staff are friendly, they just don't seem super confident or prepared.

    I went in there just to get an exam and cleaning, but they told me how they couldn't see me because…read moremy gums were too bad and said I was in pain when I wasn't. Meanwhile I couldn't shake the feeling they didn't want me there as a result of me being on Medicaid. At the end of the day, if you're on Medicaid, don't even bother going here.

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    Richard D Weigand, DDS - Dr. Richard Weigand

    Richard D Weigand, DDS

    4.6(19 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    This dentist office has won several "Best of" awards from various news papers and periodicals over…read morethe last few years for good reason. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, and Dr. Weigand is kind, personable, and great at what he does. I have a wonderful experience every time I go in. Dr. Weigand uses state of the art equipment to identify problems early, and fix them quickly. He frequently utilizes lasers in his practice. Obviously it is at the doctors discretion when it is used so no promises on having this technology used on you, but for shallow cavities the doctor was able to use a laser device to remove and fill the cavities without having to numb me. It was awesome! Instead of being in there for an hour and not being able to eat for the next few hours, I was in and out in about 25 minutes and had nothing preventing normal eating or drinking. There was a cold sensation associated with the use of the device but there wasn't any pain. I'm sure the experience can differ from person to person and cavity to cavity, but it was amazing technology. While he is a bit on the pricey side, if you have good dental insurance I would highly suggest seeing Dr. Weigand. The time and care that is taken to ensure your mouth is in good health won't leave you disappointed.

    I am 67 and have had many dentists over the years, and none of them are in the same league as Dr…read more Rick and his professional, friendly, and knowledgeable staff. Dr. Weigand has been my dentist for a couple of decades now, and he is constantly using the latest technology and keeping on top of the best dental practices. My recent crown was pain-free, the procedure was done quickly with every step explained, and ending in a perfect fit.

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