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    Smiles for Life

    3.7 (3 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Whitewater Valley Dental

    3.3(4 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    I found this dental clinic through my dental insurance website and decided to come here earlier…read morethis week because it's very close to my workplace. I mainly came in as a new patient for a routine cleaning and checkup. It was 8 am on a weekday, and there were already quite a lot patients waiting. Fortunately, I didn't have to wait too long before being taken to the exam room. First, Kylie and Katlyn took my X-rays and 3D anatomy scan. They were both skilled and made the process comfortable. I did have some trouble with my gag reflex during certain angles of the X-rays, but overall I was satisfied with the experience. Next, Megan was my dental hygienist. She provided great education about gingivitis and examined and cleaned my teeth with care. However, the cleaning itself wasn't the most thorough I've ever had. It felt like more time and effort was spent scraping the surfaces of my teeth and less time cleaning the areas between my gums and teeth. She did follow up with thorough flossing and rinsing. For comparison, the most thorough cleaning I've had in the past involved spending a decent amount of time on both areas (gums and teeth). After the cleaning, Megan offered me an oral cancer screening and fluoride treatment. I was under the impression that both would be covered by my dental insurance, but I ended up having to pay $63 out of pocket for the 2 services at checkout. I was surprised by this and wish I had been informed about the cost before receiving these services. Lastly, my dentist Dr. Kiesel came in to examine my teeth and apply the fluoride treatment. He gave me the same recommendation regarding my wisdom teeth as my previous dentists, but also provided some additional insights that I found very helpful. Overall, I had a great experience from start to finish, including the scheduling process. I originally had an appointment scheduled 2 months out, but they kindly rescheduled me to the last available appointment this month after I made a last-minute request as a new patient. I really appreciated their flexibility and accommodation. One of the biggest advantages of this clinic is its technology. They seem to have some of the most advanced dental technology I've ever experienced, including the oral cancer diagnostic equipment. It made the visit feel very modern and professional. My appointment took a total of 1 hour and a half. Reasonable because I'm a new patient and needed imagings done. I've already scheduled my next follow-up appointment for next year and look forward to returning.

    Dr. Ingram and his dental assistants are warm, friendly and knowledgeable! He will tell you…read moreexactly what you do and do not need. The front desk staff needs work, though, hence only three stars overall. Personality wise, it's always a lukewarm, if not a cool reception when you first walk in. There is absolutely nothing worse than standing right in front of the receptionist only to be greeted by nothing but silence. I know you know I am there, I am standing inches of front of you! The office isn't that big! You feel like such an inconvenience to them, like "How dare you interrupt my web-surfing!!" Look, I am no diva and I don't expect a red carpet roll-out upon my arrival. What any business owes it's customers is very basic manners. A simple, courteous, "Hello, I will be right with you" goes a long way! It's too bad that the front office staff doesn't reperesent Dr. Ingram very well. I will continue to go there since ultimately its the dentist and his work that matters. I've been in several times, so I thought I would wait until writing a review thinking maybe they were having an "off" day and maybe it would change. I don't know if the front office is unhappy or if they're just emotionless worker bees. The energy they convey dings them a few stars, though.

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    Spring Grove Dental

    Spring Grove Dental

    1.0(1 review)
    0.4 mi

    After being a patient at this office for 30 years, I expected better. Originally this was Dr…read more Miller but doctors have changed often. My insurance changed and I inquired what my out of network cost would be, so I could continue at this location. I was given a number, but the actual out of pocket was 3 times that amount!!! I could have found a new dentist in my network, which is now a certain. I was NEVER told this could be higher, I was told this was my out of pocket expense. Trying to explain my concerns to Dr Shoba was impossible because I couldn't get a word in. I feel I was misled and they dropped the ball. This was on top of a previous experience, a couple of years earlier. I went in for an issue with a tooth, and they suggested, since I was there to go ahead and do my cleaning (I had an appointment for the next month), this would save me a visit. But this took place before the 6 month window so my insurance didn't cover any of it. I had to pay it all out of pocket. I believe that situation was their responsibility to make sure I was within insurance guidelines, It would be a fair expectation to receive accurate information, and they failed both times. I would not recommend this office. I started out at this location with Dr Miller, and when he retired things were never the same. He would have handled it much better. Several different dentists have been through this place like a revolving door. I will not return.

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