Dr Thomas is the best dentist I have ever had Grateful for the elite dental care I have received JBE. Johnny read more

I've been seeing Dr. Thomas for over 20 years - he's the best. And my entire family sees him as well. All the hygienists have been great.

VERY EXPENSIVE. They recommended that I have many unnecessary steps that only drove the price up and to top it off they don't take Medicare. Last time I go there.. read more

I feel sorta funny writing a review about my dentist, but with my cleaning coming up next week, it's on the top of my head. Northwood Dental is like the Nordstrom of dentists. It's beautiful, it looks more like a mini-resort than a dentist's office. They always have good magazines, and there is a lobby full of comfy chairs and a fireplace. Besides the great aesthetics, my dentist, Dr. Taple is a pretty cool guy. I had to get a few fillings, and he didn't make me feel shitty. Plus, the flat-screen tv's over the dentist chairs make cleanings and dental work go by in a jiffy. Not to mention that every little dental area has huge windows that look out over this woodsy-pond area Also, the x-ray machines are soooo Jetson-esque futuristic cool. And they let me take lots of free floss! read more

Northwood Dental - General Dentistry Near Me - Eagan, Minnesota

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The staff are very helpful and respectful of your time! The office is incredibly clean, and I was impressed by their referral to a specialist. I will definitely be making them my primary dental provider. read more

Tried to make an appointment. Receptionist told me they were "at the cap" for accepting my kind of insurance. I want to point out my wife works for mndot. She pays for our insurance through her state position. We don't have Medicare or medicaid. It's not insurance paid for by the state. We have state benefits because she WORKS for the state. This is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. Must be because they don't get paid as much. Won't go back or recommend. read more

My wife and I moved over to Northwood last year and have been extremely happy with the service level. The hygienists have all been great!

Had a consultation here and the dentist told me I would need about $3000 in dental work. I had never had a prior dentist tell me anything like that before, an occasional cavity, that is it. I went along with it because he was very high pressure and seemed very concerned about it. I should have gotten another opinion, but I ended up agreeing to do half of the work because I could not afford the rest. What he did do was shotty at best, a crown that did not fit my bite at all, it took him forever to place it and I had to keep telling him it was malligned, very painful throughout. After that experience I went to another dentist, even though he had not fixed everything he wanted to. The new dentist immediately told me that my mouth looked FINE, nothing to be fixed, and they were suspicious of the crown that had been put in. Since then I have had zero cavities, which makes me think the Northwood Dental dentist wanted to do unnecesary work to increase his revenue. I am fairly certain this place will eventually get slapped with a malpractice suit if they haven't already. Please avoid it, don't touch it with a 10 foot poll. read more

I visited this facility because I had a cavity that needed a filling. However, to get this accomplished, they ended up scheduling me for 5 appointments total - at the first exam they said I would need to come back for 2nd visit - a "cleaning" where X-rays can be taken, during which no cleaning was done, just x rays. On the third visit, the cavity was filled. Then on the fourth visit, they did the cleaning. Seeing as how my insurance declined to cover the visits, I won't be going back for the fifth which was to be the last part of the cleaning. Ridiculous roundabout way to solve patients problems, it seems they are more concerned about their profits than respecting my time. To add insult to injury, when calling back today to cancel my 5th appointment, I had the displeasure of talking to L**a who cancelled it but then said there was a balance on the account and how do I want to take care of it. I say I didn't receive the bill yet and that's not what I'm calling for. She continues to pressure me into setting up a payment plan, before angrily hanging up after I say no. I will 100% not be returning. read more

I've been a patient of Northwood Dental for 12 years. Dr. Taple is a great dentist and Candice is the best dental hygienist. Their office is beautiful, state-of-the-art and conveniently located in Eagan. I would recommend Northwood Dental to anyone looking for a general dentist. read more

I have been going to Northwood Dental for over 5 years now and have always received exceptional care from Dr. Thomas and the rest of the staff. They have never suggested or pressured unnecessary work, I was constantly being told by my previous dentist in Eagan that I needed fillings replaced. The office is very comfortable and inviting, Dr. Thomas is always very careful to ask how you're doing as he's working (he's very in-tune to even the slightest of change in breathing) and is always asking "are you doing ok?" while doing fillings, etc. I will continue to travel over 30 miles to see Dr. Thomas and his staff! read more

Northwood has an exceptionally comfortable atmosphere, all staff are professional, personable, and very detailed in the work they do. My visit was extensive, I had excellent pain management, the dentist was very detailed and incredibly skilled at what he does. I would recommend anyone who wants to be handled with respect and care when requiring dental care go to northwood. read more

My family got recommended this Dentist. 3years later they still go there and I finally caved in after my teeth was aching for a while. You see I have a huge fear of dentists ever since I was a child and my father forced us kids to go to a really janky place that has forever scarred me. Northwood dental was very friendly and clean if you are a new client they have a promotion where you get a super fancy toothbrush for free. Which is a perk. But best of all they were uber gentle in the cleaning process and fit me in to the schedules even though it was last minute. I did have to go back a second time because they had discovered a cavity that took less than 20min in and out during a lunch break without any pain meds or Novocaine. They are the best dentist I've been too and I guess it won't be so bad going every 6months plus free toothbrush, coupons, floss its like a dental goodie bag they put together when you leave. read more

I have been a patient at Northwood Dental for over twenty years and I've found Dr.Thomas and Dr.Taple have consistently displayed exceptional knowledge, advanced treatment, and pleasant sincere professional care that has surpassed my expectations. Furthermore, I cannot say enough words of admiration about the entire professional support staff that makes each appointment an excellent stress free personal experience.The location is convenient for the metro area, exceptionally clean, modern, and impressive. I highly urge anyone looking for a great dental experience to give Northwood Dental a call and make an appointment. I'm confidant you will be impressed. read more

I've been going to Northwood Dental now for about 15 years and they're great. It's close to my office in Bloomington and appointments over lunch are easy and I rarely if ever have to wait to see Dr. Taple. By the way, I think Dr. Taple sort of looks like Billy Joel but don't tell him I said that. All kidding aside, Dr. Taple and the entire staff have always been great. read more

Northwood Dental and Dr. Thomas and Candace are Fantastic!! It is by far the most comfortable dental experience I have ever had! The ambiance is so relaxing and the calm professionalism is top notch!! I would recommend Northwood Dental to anyone!! You won't regret it! Lita Evrard read more

Dr Thomas is the best! Personable and cares! I miss going there. Nice staff and nice scenery with pond and woods during cleanings.

This is an amazingly beautiful dental office. Really state-of-art. However, when I go to the dentist, I'm looking for good cleaning and cross my fingers that I don't have any cavities. I really felt they spend more time explaining how I could get my smile to be perfect (by paying out of pocket for extras my insurance company wouldn't cover) than about the preventative care part. They only cleaned my teeth on two sides, and skipped the tops. It was recommended to replace all my fillings with "white" fillings instead of the silver ones, so I'm thinking of getting a second option, as the last two dentists I've been to said my fillings were in good shape. I've heard to stay away from any dental office mentioning "Cosmetic" on their sign, unless that's what you're there for. Maybe its true? Or maybe I should have known when their website mentioned more about their new building then about dentistry? The outside of the place was breathtaking and the magazines selection was entertaining, but that's not why I'm there. read more

Never go here. They treat you horribly and lie to your face. I was told they don't take my new insurance and after an hour on the phone with the insurance company I find out Northwood lied. There are just incompetent. When I asked for my records, they argued with me and did not want to send them. I guess I have to contact the state if the records are not sent. They think it is funny to embarrass you and waste your time. I would give them zero stars if I could read more

I've been going to Northwood Dental for a few years and would highly recommend them. I do the normal teeth 2x/year cleaning but also am doing the Invisalign now and love the results. The entire staff is wonderful. read more

Because of Northwood Dental, I look forward to my semi-annual cleanings. They're THAT good.

I have a feeling like the dentists wont even care because their minds have become so numb to serving old people.(exception: people without state insurance are spared) . I had called my insurance company and they give this clinic as the one that are accepting new patients. I called them to set up a new appointment since my tooth had bad pain and I had lost one tooth without even me knowing about it. But, they blatantly refused to accept me as a new patient because the state insurance paid less. Hey, then whats the point of having state insurance?? Anyways my point is - with this attitude of serving people where they can make money is not good. because there is no heart to it. I hope this attitude changes. I am consulting a few lawyers(my friends of-course) to see if anything can be done not just for myself but for the thousands that they reject because they have state insurance(even if they are entitled to serve a quota every month). Being human is really important than making money. read more

I have been going here for a few years and I love this place! Dr. Thomas and all the hygienists are wonderful and caring. The place itself is peaceful and the people at the front desk are really outstanding, too. I appreciate that they seem to be running right on time but I think next time I'll purposely come early so I can just relax and read magazines! read more

Dr. Thomas and team are fantastic. He does not push unneeded dental procedures and is always honest with his patience. They have a nice, modern facility. I have been going to Dr. Thomas for 20+ years and would never consider leaving his practice. read more

I had scheduled for Annual dental check up appointment which is free of cost from my insurance. But after the annual checkup I received a Bill payment of $143.00 despite my Insurance payment for the annual check up. Northwood dental has charged me additional charges though the appointment was for Annual check up. I never authorized for any additional checkup apart from the annual check up. But to my shock I have received bill for $143.00 This is unethical business and extortion from the customer. I am not happy with the service and I will contest these charges. read more

WORST DENTIST VISIT EVER! In their defense, the hygienist I had was the best so far--gentle with the dental floss, as I have tight teeth. Yes, the view is nice, but a backyard view of Yellowstone National Park wouldn't have made up for the pain they put me through for one simple filling! It was a replacement of two previous fillings that were placed adjacent to each other. Dr. Taple said he "didn't like it" and I should have it redone. He ignored my request to reposition the Novocaine needle (I have a nerve right where every dentist sticks it, so it hurts when they inject it). He just said "no," there was no other place to put it and shoved it in. My previous dentist (I moved) noticed my pain and told me about the nerve placement. She put the needle in again, and I didn't even feel it. He then proceeded to drill. I could feel the pain every time he pushed down. He finally noticed me wincing and asked if I could feel it. I said yes. He grabbed what looked like a miniature caulk gun, shoved it between my teeth, and cranked more numbing agent in. It hurt so much! I could barely eat or drink anything for 3 days because my tooth was so sensitive. For a week, my jaw was so swollen, my teeth didn't even line up properly. When I went in and told Dr. Taple this, he shrugged his shoulders and blew me off, like the problem was all in my head. I have had more fillings than I can count. This was hands-down the worst, most painful experience I have ever had in a dental chair (including being awake for the removal of my wisdom teeth). Two years later, I still have problems with sensitivity in this tooth, to the point where if I use any toothpaste not specifically for sensitive teeth for more than a few days, it hurts to eat, drink, or breathe cool air. I do not have sensitivity problems in any of my other teeth. read more

I switched to Northwood Dental a little over a year ago as my former dentist no longer worked with my schedule. I have been here four times (two cleanings, one cavity, and one chipped tooth) and every single time I have left thinking it was the best dentist I have ever been too. They get you in and out, not in a bad way like they are rushing you, but in a way that they know you have other things to do and don't want to spend unnecessary time at a dentist office. The office is clean, welcoming and up to date. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. They are flexible with appointment times and if you are in pain or have another issue they can usually get you in same day. I hate going to the dentist and typically have anxiety about it for a good week before I go, now I still don't like the dentist (I don't think there is anything that can change that) but this is hands down my favorite one I have been to. read more

Gorgeous office, great and friendly staff. I was impressed with the way the doctor gave me options for my treatment, and explained the pros and cons in a way I can understand. I was doing some "out-of-pocket" cosmetic work and really wanted the best result for my money and I am confident that I received the best possible treatment that I could afford. The staff was very helpful in making the treatment comfortable (physically AND financially) for me. I also feel this office offers the most current and up-to-the minute technologies and treatments, my previous office never even offered some of these options to me. Thanks! I would recommend them to ANYONE! read more

I am from out of town and had a dental emergency. I called them first thing in the morning and they got me right in. They were fast, friendly and very accommodating. If I lived here I would make them my permanent dentist. I am grateful and I would highly recommend. read more

Great place, as much as a dentist can be anyway. I like how I always get the same hygienist, Pam, who's been there for a long time. She knows what she's doing, is very informative, and doesn't cause discomfort during the cleaning. Also, the dentists I've seen there, Dr. Tapel and Dr. Thomas, were both very good. read more

You should avoid this place at all costs. They will start treatment and tell you it is "absolutely necessary in order to fix your actual issue" and then once you have done that they will present you with a treatment plan a month later of thousands of dollars of work. In addition, if they damage your teeth at all during their so called "treatment" they accept zero responsibility for it. Robyn, the financial manager, will offer you treatment plan payment options and then the day before your appointment call to retract them. Also, they will try and shake you down by telling you that your insurance is not paying claims, so therefore your patient responsibility "significantly must increase". If you are a saavy consumer as I am you will call your insurance company to verify anything that you are told. As I suspected I was being misled by Robyn at Northwood Dental in order to increase their revenue. Stay away. Stay far away from them. I am left with a mouth that has been ripped apart and now needing to find dental care elsewhere and fight with my insurance for getting the benefits returned to me for awful and incomplete care. read more