Im unsure if Dr.Fanning even knows what TMJ stands for. Going to him he was told I had a previous…read moreissue with this so I thought I was in good hands. He put me through 2 rounds of Invisalign with both failing resulting in teeth shifting back making me unable to eat just like before treatment. My treatment was paid for by my grandpa before he died. Nearly $6,000 total. I was broken just like before the treatment but now with even worst TMJ issues which I didn't have before treatment. Thankfully I found MCDonald and clinger orthodontics. They said Fanning should never have done any orthodontic treatment without first doing a CBCT of the jaw joints. But he did and put me in a horrible place physically and financially. You broke me Fanning , but I refused to give up and now I'm doing everything in my power to fix my jaw. A lot of orthodontic issues are caused from TMJ issues. If you value yours or your child's health I highly recommend a different orthodontist that does MRI and CBCT of jaw joints before moving teeth. I have no idea how this guy got his license but it should be suspended until he learns what TMJ means.

This place!!! Simply put, no matter where you are from, makes you feel like you are a friend from…read morethe moment you step into the door. Granted I've only been there a few times for my son, but each time, even phone calls, professionalism radiates through. They genuinely smile, hold conversations without making you feel rushed, give compliments, and even tell the not so good news in the most compassionate and frank way. I know you're reading this and your like blah, blah, but I'd recommend you go. One time and you'll be making your follow up appointment shortly after meeting them! Ha! Dr. Fanning is beyond knowledgeable, skillful, and intelligent! I'd keep complimenting him, but I'm sure my husband would think I'm going on and on. And not for reasons like that, just meaning how he's a great-the BEST dentist of any sort, in Albuquerque, and heck, even from when I was in Boston! No God-complex here, humble, relatable, kind, friendly people, who CLEARLY loves their jobs, even great conversationalist! if they don't love their jobs, maybe they get paid handsomely, the staff smile like they get the same orientation about smiling at Disney World....you know, like how all Disney employees smile because they are at the most happiest place on Earth?! Well, I try to give at least one or two negatives in my reviews, but I literally don't have one! Just know that I'd recommend, even to strangers!

After DECADES of going to this practice, I had cosmetic work on my moderate top tooth gap..after…read moreprocedure I could not floss the "gap", I forced the floss though the new gap/OCCLUSION and a piece of material broke from behind tooth and shredded the floss. I went back to address the issues, as Dr tended to correct errors, Dr. informed me "how" the 1st procedure should have allowed me to floss & flush saliva freely through the "new" ...start to end 2 pre visits: exam/mold+review mold; procedure, post adjustment procedure.

I just moved from Seattle to Albuquerque. My night guard appliance had chipped off a bit in the…read morefront and I was worried I might need a new one, which can be very expensive because it's not a simple generic night guard. My Seattle dentist (Dr. Cris Simmons) is one of the top TMJ specialists in the world. His wife/secretary (Anna) referred me to Dr. Sanchez. I called for an appointment and was offered a free half-hour consultation. I phoned back Anna and she said that's a very good sign. She said that if they wanted me to make an appointment for x-rays, run the other direction. Lol During the consultation, it was clear that Dr. Sanchez had years of advanced specialized training with TMJ. He inspected my appliance and said he can definitely make one that's comparable. But even though it's slightly chipped in the front, it won't affect the functionality or comfort so it's not worth wasting my money on a new one. His advice was to continue using it until there's more serious wear. I felt relieved to find a dentist in my new city who's honest AND a highly experienced expert with TMJ.

Wife and I were having issues with our previous dentist. They were not in our insurance company…read morenetwork. Bills/cost were not making sense. We contacted Aetna insurance, ask for a list of network providers, & then did LOTS OF RESEARCH. Reviews for North Star were outstanding. They seemed to have the perfect balance ratio for staff to dentist. Now to the review. I called staff explaining my situation. I needed a cavity fixed & 2 crowns replaced. They had a cancellation that day & ask would I like to come in. GREAT! Only hour till that appointment time, so I got ready quickly. Staff processed me in, I answered all the questions, insurance cards, paperwork, then seated to see doctor. Staff were very friendly & informative. Dentist came in reviewed my x-rays, confirmed the cavity & worn crowns. He was very professional in his evaluation. He explained the steps we needed to take, would work with insurance getting pre-approval same day, & have me scheduled at the earliest available appointment. Being retired my schedule was open, so they were able to get me in within a week. Great customer service, very understanding team, looking forward to future dental care with this great team.

Wonderful experience here! The dentist is great, very calm but knowledgeable. The dental assistant,…read moreDonald is super nice as well. The front desk is friendly and they all really make you feel comfortable! Highly recommend!!

As someone who has massive dental trauma from my youth, I am consistently amazed at how kind,…read morepatient, and education-forward the entire staff is. Not only are they always eager to answer questions, but they take the time to make sure I feel comfortable and understand every step in the process. It's already been a few months and this is the first time I've actually felt proud of my smile. I can never say thank you enough.

I'm convinced I've cracked the code on the best dentist/Hygienist combo. Dr. Hong and Samantha are…read morethe best!

I have not been to the dentist in years. I finally had tooth pain to drive me to the unthinkable!…read moreCall a dentist office and try to get an appointment. I had seen doctor Tom years back and had a great experience then so this was my first call. Shana was able to get me in to see Dr. Hooper and EFDA Wright within a week. She had same week appointments but I was not able to schedule it on my end. The first appointment went very well. The office has a good sized sign with the same logo on their website so was easy to recognize. The parking was ample with one legit handicap space that was easy to navigate. The entrance is obvious with good signage leading to the practice. They share a building and entrance with an urgent care. Patrick and Josh examined my teeth, took X-rays and presented the findings in a straightforward and easy to understand manner. Everyone there is super nice and patient. I have a lot of dental needs and they were able to break it down into a plan with visits and estimates of cost for each procedure. Very transparent and competitive pricing. They do accept dental insurance if you're lucky enough to have it. I am self pay and do appreciate their pricing. I made an appointment that was only a week Ana for the first phase of the plan. Two major fillings for crown prep. I just finished the first appointment and can say that these are the most easy going, professional, and patient dental folks I have ever had the privilege of getting services from. They were very responsive to my comfort and even gave me extra numbing medicine. The procedures went seamlessly and the finished product is top notch. I highly recommend these folks for dental work. I will update as more services are done. Cheers.

I had an onlay that became loose and that I need to have cemented back. I first went to another…read morelocal dentist and after taking x-rays and a picture, he proceeded to tell me I had decay and needed a crown. I was suspicious of this, so decided to get a second opinion. I went to a second dentist, where the hygienist recommended Dr. Boehemer DDS as the expert to care for onlays. Already that was a great sign that an employee at the second dentist office would vouch so highly for Dr Boehmer. Dr Boehmer does not take my insurance, but my gut told me I would not regret paying the difference for the chance that I may be able to preserve my tooth and avoid a crown. I am so glad I listened to my gut! Dr Boehmer and they also took x-rays, and checked my tooth and the tooth next to it for decay. She also said that there was enough tooth structure that a new onlay would be an option if needed, but that a crown was not necessary. Ultimately, she determined that all I needed was for the tooth to be cleaned and for the same onlay that became loose to be cemented back. I also must mention that the first dentist I went to charged my insurance more than Dr Boehmer, even though all they did was x-rays of the one tooth, took a picture (not sure why a picture is necessary since he can just look at my tooth directly, and show it to me with a mirror like every other dentist), and apply a temporary cement. What a ripoff! Dr Boehmer is very knowledgeable and experienced, she aims to be conservative in her treatments, avoiding aggressive treatments that may be unnecessary. She is very pleasant and professional, and same with all her staff, who were all very polite and professional and friendly. The office is clean. I cannot recommend Dr. Boehmer enough.

3 stars because the DDS is good (although arrogant)…read more - 2 stars because the office manager is nice unless you have the audacity to expect to have a say in what the DDS does on each visit. I was a patient with this DDS for about 2.5 years. I left her practice after her receptionist told me I was 'difficult'. When asked why they considered me difficult Kristy told me that I was not following their treatment plan. So basically, clients' wishes and priorities are not respected. Well here is the rest of the story. The DDS kept trying to get me to do 2 unnecessary crowns because they were big ticket items. I had a very good insurance that provided rather generous coverage. I never used my whole allotment of available coverage and I believe that was the reason they basically fired me as a patient. Went I went back to my original dentist in Illinois (a man who has been my dentist for 40 years) he confirmed that I did not in fact need the 2 crowns. Also, I had chipped my front teeth a small bit and I kept asking the DDS to fix the chips. She wanted to extend the length of my teeth. She literally told me that my teeth are too small and they make me look old. My original and current dentist fixed the issue for me in 15 seconds. He gently used a rotary sanding tool (dental) and viola my chips were taken care of - without charging me!! He also did some bonding on my upper teeth near the gums which I had asked Dr. B to do but she never did. Dr. B. never listened to what I wanted to have done, and this is just not right. Dr. B is a pretty cold fish too. She takes a bit to warm up. My impression is that she is tired and would like to retire. She is thee 4 days a week.

This is my second time going to this dentist. The staff at the front is so friendly. I almost…read morenever have to wait. If I show up on time, they will see me at my time. How rare? The dental hygienist is very gentle, quick, and friendly. I have a lot of dentist anxiety but she's so easy breezy I'm much less anxious here. I don't feel like they're trying to upsell anything like other places. They are very communicative about their pricing. Love the nature videos to distract from all the dental sounds.

Great dentist and staff! I got a toothache and scheduled an…read moreAppointment on line for the next morning. They xrayed the tooth and painlessly extracted It all within an hour! I signed up for their insurance plan Which was only $79 for a year and gives You 50% off of cleanings and other discounts. Already scheduled a cleaning and happy to know my dental care is in good hands. Kirk and Shelley Rio Rancho

If you never want a dentist to look in your mouth - this is the place for you!…read more This Dr tells you her vision isn't great and just wants to trust what her hygienist tells her. How will she ever take care of a filling, or crown or implant??? That's a very good question !!!

Dr Jamie is willing to work with you. I lost a front tooth and she was so wonderful and helpful…read more She knew I had a wedding and graduation to attend out of state and helped me take care of getting a temporary tooth. I will recommend her to anyone! Thanks dr Jamie!