NWR: Dentist recommendation

abc7077 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:26 PM

NWR: Dentist recommendation

I know, this is not a wedding related question but all of you seem to have great advice so I figured I could ask this question. Does anyone have a great dentist who is not heavy handed and has great bedside manner for someone who is not a great dental patient. Thanks for the recommendations in advance.

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:28 PM

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I am terrified of the dentist. In fact, terror is not a strong enough word.

I have been to several dentists and have never found one who I liked.

After many months of searching, I found a dentist who specializes in sedation dentitry. They put me to sleep! Hooray!!

I went for a consultation with him 2 weeks ago and he seemed like a nice enough guy. (www.drkampel.com)

Im going 9/17 for cavity fillings and teeth whitening. Ill let you know how it goes.

Meg9-20-02 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:28 PM

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Where are you looking? I have a great dentist but they only have offices in Mt. Sinai and Medford. They are actually three brothers (all great). Their names are Dr. Kahn.

MarcellaBella Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:28 PM

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I have one but he's in Woodhaven Queens?!? I've been going to his office for like 20 years!

abc7077 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:31 PM

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I live in New York City but my Fh and family are on long island so I can go anywhere if it is the right dentist.

SonicStef I completely understand I hate the dentist too but I am not sure I would let someone put me asleep that scares me too lol.

I am going to look up the doctors you gave me though.

LizD Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:33 PM

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I am so bad at the dentist. When I was younger, I actually used to hit him if he hurt me. But I have found a wonderful dentist in Levittown. He gives me the sweetair for cleanings and sweetair and novice
for anything else. He is very gentle and has a great manner with patients like me (big babies). His # is 516-731-4300.

Sonicstef Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:39 PM

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abc: I am so afraid of the dentist that I don't care if he feels me up while hes working on me - I just don't want to be conscious for any of it! :D

In my case, it is a full blown phobia and the only way I will go!

dora Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:40 PM

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I think my dentisr is awesome -- it's Dr. Boutis. He's part of the Fleisher Dental Group in Bellmore. He also takes most major insurance.

Jenny5150 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:46 PM

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My dentist is located in Jericho. (Only problem is I don't know if they're taking any new patients.)

My original dentist, Dr. Mascola, was the president of the ADA, but he's retired and now Dr. Pagano has the practice (Dr. Pagano worked under Mascola for a number of years). If you're interested, the number is 516-931-3360.

BTW...Dr. Pagano has been great (soft touch and he's really sweet) and the dental hygenist is top notch too.

abc7077 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 02:55 PM

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Jenny, is that Raymond Mascola? I hope not because that is the person who gave me this fear of dentists in the first place!!!

Jenny5150 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 03:20 PM

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No, Richard F. Mascola

abc7077 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 03:25 PM

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Jenny:

Whew! I hope your Dr. Mascola was nicer than the one I saw !!

Thanks for the info, I will check the dds out.

Marcela1654 Posted: Aug 20, 2002 04:16 PM

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Hi, if you're stll looking I go to Dr. David Katz or Dr. Jodi Halper. They're located at 110-55 72nd Road Suite 1L (Between Queens Blvd and 112 Street) in Forest Hills.
I started going to them last year. My mom's whole office goes to them. I've gotten many root canals with them (becuse my last dentist really screwed up my teeth) and they are REALLY gentle. The first time I met the dentist was an emergency appointment because I was in so much pain. He took me right away and fixed the problem. He's a really nice guy and so is Jodi. They're both equally great! And so is their staff. Good Luck!!

MSCJLK Posted: Aug 20, 2002 04:32 PM

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My FIL is a dentist in Plainview. Let me klnow if you need the number

NIHA Posted: Aug 20, 2002 04:32 PM

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I found the best dentist EVER in Manhattan. I had to have a few cavities filled and he did everything so quickly yet efficiently, I didn't feel a thing (except the novacaine of course) and I was in and out on my lunch hour. I thought he was just getting started, when he told me I was finished! He's in Chelsea on 8th Ave, Eight Avenue Dental Associates, Dr. Kevin Lehman, 212-243-3989.

Samanthas Mom Posted: Aug 20, 2002 04:45 PM

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I go to dr. durst in woodmere
he has a gentle hand and has been my dentist since I am four years old
his number is 516 374-6787
tell him the mofshins sent you
we all go there
he is so nice and very good
I highly recommend him

LisaW Posted: Aug 20, 2002 06:15 PM

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Hey Meg, I go to Dr Kahn too!!

TraC Posted: Aug 20, 2002 06:26 PM

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I love my dentist. He is Dr Gene Butera and located in Garden City on 7th St (off Franklin) -it's the buidling next to the AAA building. He is great. I was recommended by a friend who had such a fear and would only go to him. I've been going to him for over 10 years. Ps..it's the son, the dad doesn't take any new patients-I think