Looking for a dentist
 

Need dental work, maybe implants. So many ads in the paper it's hard to pick one. Also, the dentist I was seeing sold his practice and when I went back for the results of my x-rays the new dentist said I needed extensive work -- the other dentist never mentioned anything. Went to the Swedish Dentist [paid for more x-rays) he said extensive work -- I get enormous $$ quotes. My sister went to the Swedish dentist -- got those mini implants and they keep coming loose. The she went back and guess what -- he's no longer there --she was told she needs it completely redone -- forget about the thousands she already paid. Help:cus:

Do a search here, fairly recent threads on dentists.

Dr. Tim Pruett, 15820 Dora Ave, Suite A Tavares FL 32778

Palm Ridge Dentistry. In Palm Ridge Plaza behind Lang Eye on 466 near the High School.

Drs. Kathleen Williams and Reem Jabar, both educated at University of Gainesville.They are very kind and gentle and they have an amazing staff. I spent my third session in the chair today because Dr. Williams was not satisfied with a front tooth reconstruction. It has already been paid for but she has high standards. I wish we had Physicians available with like qualifications and ethics as these dentists.. They are the best dentists we have ever had.

Dr. Jerkins Fruitland Park.

Rolling Acres Dentistry Dr Ingrid Bernard. We love her & her staff. 352-259-8059

I recommend you go outside The Villages. We use Bushnell Family Dentistry in Bushnell.

Dr, Heydari, across from Colony. No push to sell more than you need. 352-633-2467

I second this dentist...Fair, honest and does not fix what is not broken.

I also suggest Dr. Heydari. Great dentist and staff.

My wife swears by Dr. Heydari and his staff.

Another vote for Kathleen Williams at Palm Ridge Dentistry. She does excellent work and never pushes you to do anything you don't need. Wonderful facility and staff too.

Is she on the United Health Care Dental plan?

Bushnell Family Dentistry!!! straight down 301. Excellent staff and Dr. McAnly is awesome! Well worth the drive out of The Villages!
352-569-0100

Another vote for Palm Ridge Dental. Love Dr. Williams. Never hurts you and a great staff. Susan is my hygienist and she is great.

Tim Pruitt, Tavares. Quality Practice...he is MY regular dentist. Places implants. You will not be unhappy there, I guarantee it.
Shelly

Many people recommended Palm Ridge Dentistry on Facebook and I wrote them on my list as a possible dentist. Today I saw they are very expensive if you don't have insurance. Is that true?? My insurance (Blue Cross Federal) covers very little in dental coverage and nothing in vision coverage.

I usually only need my teeth cleaned every 6 months. lf I remember right, I usually pay about $110 and my insurance pays $30. Just curious how much more it would be in TV.

Every dentist I have gone to, takes x-rays and says you need a deep cleaning or other expensive dental work done!

I am very frustrated that I can't find an honest dentist. I've had one regular dental cleaning and the hygenist informed me when they see you live in TV via your license, the price becomes astronomical as they think you have nothing better to do than to give them your money. I'm not looking to pay for their new Mercedes or Lexus.

I've had to go back to NY the last couple of years and took a ride to see my dentists in CT.

The search goes on and on...........

I second Dr. Jerkins. Fair and Honest. Does not fix what is not broken.

Belleview Dental Center
 

Stay away from Landings Dental Center.

A fourth vote for Dr. Heydari

Dentist
 

Dr Williams is great but she takes no insurance. Just joining the BCBS dental plan so I will have to find a new one they accept.

Dr Reem Jabar gets my vote. A bright ,well educated,young women who clearly has a future here.

I second Bushnell, especially Dr. Novak, the owner. He will not try to up-sell you. He was able to work around a problem I had that saved me from having to do have two implants that another dentist said I would nneed. Then he did an excellent job on an implant I did need, at one point providing an $800 procedure gratis because it wasn't in his original estimate. He's very particular about his work.

Do keep in mind that you get what you pay for. Implants are not cheap.

I see that you were a 'worker' in previous life - we are Soaring Eagles also ,