Maria T. Luong, DMD
 

I was a first time patient of Dr. Luong today and what a wonderful dental practice she has. Not only was she the BEST dentist I have ever been too, her ENTIRE staff was top-notch!! I would highly recommend her... and that is saying a lot coming from a real 'dentist phobic' :):)

Sounds good. Where is she located?

In Spanish Springs, just down the street from TooJays on Del Mar.

Her address is 972 Del Mar Dr. 352-350-1933. She is right next to the ticket office in Spanish Springs.

Dr. Maria Loung of Serenity Dentistry Spa
 

I am a patient of Dr Loung also. (Just started at the beginning of this year.) Normally I would run the other way from a place that has the word "spa" in it, on the assumption that it would be overpriced and gimmicky, but Dr. Loung took our insurance so I tried her.

I found out that the reason they call themselves a dental spa is because it is all about the comfort of the patient. I am "dentist phobic" too and this is the first time I have been able to have even a cleaning without using nitrous oxide. I don't know how they do it but everything is much more tolerable there. I have had two cleanings and two crowns this year with Dr. Luong. I'm very happy with the way my crowns fit. (Not so with some of the crowns I have had done in the past with my previous dentists up north.)

They make sure you are comfortable. Do you want a heated blanket? A neck pillow? One of those back massager pads while you are in the chair? After your procedure is over, they bring you a heated washcloth so you can wash off your face.

We just had open season with our healthcare so I asked them which plans they take. Here is the list: Ameritas, Principal, Cigna PPO, Delta Dental PPO & Premier, Guardian, Metlife, and United Healthcare.

Happy Holidays!
walkr

I too will sing the praises of Dr. Luong. As a man the idea of going to a "spa dentist" was not any easy decision. However, like all the people above I was delighted with Dr. Luong and her entire staff. I was made to feel comfortable and offered anything to make my stay as enjoyable. What was also interesting was that once in the procedure room I was never left alone. Someone was always present to discuss any concerns and answer questions.

I cannot recommend this office more highly.

Thanks for the info. I just made my Feb appointment.

Bob

Thanks for the list of health care that they take. I'm calling for an appt now too.

I definitely think you will not be sorry if you go there. I NEVER thought in a million years that I would EVER be recommending a dentist....LOL,

Ditto, ditto. We have both seen Dr. Luong a couple of times and are crazy about her, the staff, the offices and that she doesn't try to "upsell" her patients unnecessary treatments as so many dentists are doing these days. Can't recommend her highly enough.

Also would like to mention, we don't have dental insurance and I thought she was VERY reasonable.

No dental insurance
 

Have you looked into AARP's dental insurance? It's Delta Dental which is one of the ones Dr Luong takes. We had it several years ago when it first came out. (Switched when we were able to get a group plan.) The yearly max isn't very high but at least it would allow you to get the negotiated fee schedule.

Thanks for the info....I will look into that!

Thanks for the post - I just made my appointment!

How are her prices? What does she charge for a cleaning, caps and implants?