Smith Alva M DDS

I could copy and paste the last review regarding root canal and capping the tooth. That is exactly what happen to me. Alva should be called the cap-​queen and her license to ever practice in this field revoked.

I suggest before you go to a dentist make sure to search & read any reviews (w/​c me & my husband forgot to do that) not only about the dentist but also about the staff if they are well-​trained or skilled. The first visit of me & my husband in her clinic, we paid a lot in w/​c they didn’t even tell us beforehand because we made the appt just for cleaning (we are comfortable it was under our insurance) & we paid for something else that they did to our teeth (i forgot what it was). And then after how many months my husband felt a tremendous pain on his teeth, since we only knew one dentist & the nearest on our place he decided to go w/​dr. alva & this dentist did a filling in w/​c that filling wasn’t a success because my husband went back 3x to redo it (& again in every visit there was a big payment). In this case I told my husband maybe its time to change a dentist. So we requested for the copy of his xray to be forwarded to the new dentist (as one of the requirements), the receptionist said she will send it but she didn’t instead we’re the ones who drop by to their ofc to pick it up because our appt w/​the new dentist is nearly 3days from that time. After my husband’s check up w/​the new dentist we found out that his tooth should have been removed because its already impacted since it’s a 3^rd molar tooth. So i wonder why dr. Alva did the filling? Is it because she could get a cash payment from us (or in any client)? Because w/​our new dentist we owe them nothing after our two visits and they will even tell you beforehand what they will do or put into your mouth and they will even give you a copy of your next appt stating the procedure & how much if you do have or do not have insurance.

This office over charged me on two different occassions for services that were covered under my dental insurance. The first time it happened I thought it was an oversight. The second time it happened I became suspicious and irritated since it took months and several phone calls to get back my money!