Greg Goldfaden, DMD

I was referred to Dr. Greg Goldfaden in August 2015 by a general dentist, Alan Burch. Both dentists are in Aventura, Fl. Dr. Burch could not diagnose what was causing extreme pain in my gums around my back, upper molar, which had a gold crown that had been placed there after a root canal 18 years ago. The pain was unbearable with chewing. Dr. Burch said I needed an endodontist. I asked why it didn’t make more sense to remove the crown and see what was actually going on with the tooth. He did not think that was the proper course of treatment. So, I went to Goldfaden’s office, x-​rays were taken and the dental assistance looked at the area around the upper molar. Goldfaden came in and without looking inside my mouth, just looking at x-​rays that showed nothing unusual with the root canal, said I needed the root canal to be redone to get rid of the bacterial infection that was causing my problems. He continued to say that if once he went through the crown, he saw that the tooth was cracked, the tooth was not savable. Logic said to me, once again, that the crown should come off first and ascertain what is going on. Goldfaden said removing the crown would damage the tooth. I decided to get a second opinion. I went to endodontist named Danni Sayman, on Lincoln Road in Miami Beach. He was great. He said he suspected that the tooth was cracked based on my symptoms but he would try to save it, if possible. «But first», he said, «the crown has to be removed to fully understand what is happening». Of course! I thought. Upon removal of the crown, it was discovered that I had virtually no tooth structure under the crown. The only thing holding the crown in place was a post put by the original dentists. The tooth was completely decayed and broken. Thank God I didn’t put myself through a root canal, to continue to have a horrible infection because of a rotten tooth under my crown at the hands of Dr. Goldfaden. Also, Goldfaden’s office was twice as much money to perform the root canal procedure that Dr. Sayman. Dr. Sayman is fabulous and cares about the patient first. Be very careful if you choose Goldfaden.

Words cannot express what a wonderful Experience I had with Dr. Goldfadden («Dr. G»). I am extremely afraid of dentists — due to a horrible experience in the past– And Dr. G has completely restored my faith! From the moment I walked in, they made me feel welcome and at ease. No one wants to go through a root canal, but if you have to, Dr. G is the one you want to see. Thank you so much Dr G., Melissa, and especially you Donna! You are a G-​d Send!!! I will recomend you guys to everyone!