Let me start off by saying, I understand that based on zip codes, insurance amounts can and often…read moredo differ. Regardless of this fact, Northern Star is absolutely taking advantage of their clients and overcharging on all fronts and the photos- the first one being an estimate from a VIRAL consultation with northern star on August 14th, 2020, and the second photo being from an In-person consultation I just had today with Dakota Valley in Burnsville- pretty much speak for themselves. As you can see from the first photo, Northern Star wanted to code two of my lower wisdom teeth as 'completely bony impacted'. I don't claim to be a dentist or claim to have the knowledge an oral surgeon has, but 'completely bony impacted', if you look it up, literally simply means "a tooth is completely inside of the bone and has not erupted through the gum," as in, it is not able to be seen in the mouth..... both of my lower wisdom teeth that they were claiming were "completely bony impacted" were visible in my mouth and had erupted through the gums. Another very questionable aspect was the fact that northern star tried to tell me that my four wisdom teeth would take 45 mins to 1 hr to extract, which meant they would get to charge me for a whole lot more for general anesthesia. The place I just had a consultation today told me, max, the entire procedure will take FIFTEEN MINUTES, because both the top teeth were a simple extraction and the bottom two, one was surgical completely erupted and the other is surgical partially bony. Northern Star mistook me for a young, naive 25 year old who wouldn't be bothered to do my own research or question what they were coding my wisdom tooth extraction as, which in essence, would've meant I would be getting charged ALOT more. Oh well- they lost a client and maybe this review will make them think twice about trying to FRAUDULENTLY miscode in order to overcharge unassuming clientele. DO YOUR RESEARCH.

I had Dr. Chavez do an implant for me. She and her friendly, helpful staff made me feel so at ease…read moreon my first consultation. My implant procedure went extremely well with no pain and no complications! I couldn't speak higher of my experience! I'd recommend her to everyone! 5 stars out of 5 stars!!

When he writes you a Thank You and Take Care note. This is the kind of person you can expect to…read moremeet in Dr Lowe. Precise description of my options, they worked with my insurance, and it was quick and all went according to plan. I am in poverty with my smile again! Thank you Dr Lowe.

I would highly recommend Dr Lowe. I saw him for a tooth extraction, grafting and ultimately a…read moredental implant. His thorough explanations of the process and options made me feel respected and part of the process. His knowledge and skills are amazing and evident throughout the processes and in the final result. It's hard to relax when coming in to have this type of surgery but after talking to Dr Lowe and especially after the first of three procedures, I knew i was in good hands and could do just that. I was especially impressed that Dr Lowe himself called me the day after the surgery's to see how I was doing. As stated in another review he is professional, caring and thorough. He is also supported by a great group of folks at Twin Cities Periodontics. They were also very attentive to my needs, whether it was a need for pain control, working with Dr Lowe to arrange an appointment asap when his schedule was already full, assisting with procedures, or follow-up/appointment directions/explanations. Patient care and comfort is clearly a priority and very much appreciated.

I set up an appointment a year ago and got in the next week. I had 19 teeth pulled and have full…read moreimplanted denture put in. I am now a year out from having the implants placed, I am very happy with my smile and the able to eat foods that were previously avoided. I love my new teeth! They look amazing! All the staff is AMAZIN!G! They were up front about the price, the process, surgery day, follow appointments after surgery and the actual placement of the final dentures. They definitely go above and beyond to make sure that you are comfortable and they support you through the whole process . I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND GETTING YOUR IMPLANT WITH THEM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I could I would give 0 stars. This man has a real problem with patients that have high blood…read morepressure or anxiety. Expect a lecture and berating over why you have high blood pressure. It would be one thing if he tried to help ease the anxiety that comes with dental surgery but perhaps he missed that class in med school. His staff were cordial and gracious. Too bad his lack of bedside manner ruined any pleasant experience with the office personnel.

I went to see Dr. Sands DDS to get a 2nd opinion on some dental work I was told I needed to have…read more He was wonderful!!!! He couldn't believe that the 1st dentist I saw, said I needed 3 root canals & 3 crowns, when in fact I didn't need any of them! He was honest & saved me thousands of dollars!!!! I can't thank him and all the other HONEST Dr's out there. Their aren't many. Thank you so much!!!! I'll be referring friend's & family to you!!!

Seriously reconsider your options before letting this fool near your mouth -I just spent another…read moreseveral thousand dollars having his work re-done as he's clearly out of touch with current procedures. At first I figured, well, he's old, so he should know what he's doing....WRONG! After comparing the techniques utilized by the Dr. who corrected his botched root canal, this guy just needs to hang up his drill and retire. He didn't use a latex barrier around the tooth (this prevents bacteria-laden saliva from running down the hole and infecting the open canal) and generally wanted to just make chit-chat with you -while he was drilling! Dude, pay attention! I'm not here because we're friends, nor do I want to hear about your opinions of "people on the dole," you old-conservative twit! But I can recommend Dr Samantha Harris -she was incredibly thorough and professional. The kind of dentist that restores my faith in the fact that not all of them are D-bags....just far too many of them....

I like how they put effort into explaining dental work to you. I appreciate how they asked if I…read morehad any questions. Glad I Found a Good Dentist. Good Team over there.

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.

A few years back, I was looking for a new dentist and EFDA was highly recommended to me. I made…read morethe appointment and from day one, I felt I had been a long time patient. From Barb at the front desk, to the hygienists, to Dr Chin, it is a great office. I had moved away for 18 months and realized how good they really are. Glad to be back with the best dental office.

From the owner: Edina Family Dental is a general dentistry office that has been opened since 1980! We have a…read morefantastic patient population and take pride in getting to know our patients and their families. We believe in gentle and long lasting dentistry.

Let me first start off with saying I am one of the weirdos who LOVES going to the Dentist! I love…read morehaving clean teeth and I would go once a month if I could buuuuut not all Dentists are equal! Tranquility Dental is, by far, one of the best dentists I have ever been to. Tranquility Dental truly cares about you as a patient and gets to know your likes/needs. All of the employees are exceptional and are so nice! I will never go anywhere else!

The dental work itself was well done, the office is soothing and the environment is nice. On my…read moresecond visit, I was told that my insurance was considered out of network BUT that they had MANY patients with my insurance and they would work to get most of my visit covered (it was just a routine cleaning and X-rays). the hygienist was lovely and very kind and sympathetic. I had to wait in the chair for a very long time after the cleaning to speak with the doctor (so long I had to make calls to cancel things and make alternate arrangements for my kids). When the dentist finally came in, she started a conversation about the high costs of running a dental practice?!? (We had only met one time before this). She then seemed shocked when she presented her very elaborate plan to me and I responded with "yes, lets please start with the most urgent and space treatment out because cost is a very serious concern and barrier". she then sent her hygienist in to ask me if I wanted veneers!!!!!! months later, a $500 bill arrived..... that did not at all match any of the estimates and promises I had been given for a simple cleaning and xrays. now that I am here looking through other reviews, I see that this is something other patients have experienced as well. truly unfortunate since it is a nice office with a great premise.

I saw Dr. Ballin to have a growth on my tongue removed and another time for a consult to have my…read morewisdom teeth removed. This office is a well-oiled machine and runs so incredibly smoothly. I was very impressed. Dr. Ballin was matter of fact but kind, however, during my procedure I became a bit scared due to medical PTSD from an extended hospital stay because of being caught in a house fire. Something triggered that, and I began to mildly hyperventilate. Rather than speak kindly and softly to me to try to calm me down, Dr. Ballin became irritated and snapped at me to calm down and not hyperventilate. This did not help. When I went to see him for the wisdom tooth removal consult, totally unprompted, he told me, "Because of how your throat is built, you would still have sleep apnea even if you weren't so heavy." Thanks for the comment on my weight, sir, but pretty sure I did not ask for your opinion either on that or on sleep apnea. He lost my business after this. I now use OMS. If you're thin, he's a great oral surgeon, but if you're "heavy" I'd suggest avoiding his practice since he seems to be unable to keep his thoughts on appearance to himself.

My husband needed an emergency extraction and a friend recommended Dr. Ballin. As far as these…read morekinds of experiences can go, ours was fantastic! My husband was in and out in no time at all, and the care from the staff was outstanding. Highly recommend this office... Even though I kind of don't want to share it so publicly in case we have to get in again in a short timeframe!

I was tired of visiting dental/medical offices that looked like I was paying for the flat screen…read moreTV's and leather furniture rather than good old fashioned care. This small clinic has one dentist who actually cleaned my teeth himself. He was chatty and funny and very non stressed, important for a dentist! I asked a ton of questions and got honest answers. I was never once encouraged to buy cosmetic dentistry. I felt like a person rather than a dollar bill and although going to the dentist isn't my favorite thing to do, I walked out with a fresh attitude in addition to my fresh smile. You need to be comfortable with super personalized care, I loved it! Is it weird to say I'm almost looking forward to going back in six months?

I get extremely good dental care. And I'm new to MN so I haven't gone more than 4 times. My…read moredentist isn't particularly personable, but who can talk when someone has their hands in your mouth. I do like the dental hygienist. She's relaxed and gentle. I can have an easy conversation with her and she'll recognize me as I come, even if it's only 2 times per year."

Always friendly, kind and respectful environment. I love everyone there and I highly recommend…read moreanyone looking for new new or wanting to change their dentist.