Locust Valley Family Dental Pllc

He took me last minuet when I had throbbing pain in my tooth. It hurt so much that I couldn’t keep it together. Turns out I needed root canal. I been coming back to him on weekly basis for few months (need to have a lot of work done beside that canal). I barely have to wait and he always asks how I am feeling (during the procedures) and keeps my tolerance of pain in mind. I am never in pain or uncomfortable during the visit. Him and his staff are really friendly. I really like his office !!

I was hoping the negative reviews were the result of a few cranky clients. Unfortunately they’re true. In my case I attempted to ask him about a payment waiver he asks patients to sign. The waiver is all inclusive. Meaning he could do what’s covered by the insurance, or whatever else he wants and you’re responsible.
But the worst part was when I questioned him on it. «Oh don’t mind that I won’t take you to court or anything.» «You’re nitpicking.» There are contracts for a reason, if he «wouldn’t take me to court» why does he need me to sign that waiver in the first place? if «it’s just a piece of paper» then the patient shouldn’t have to sign it.
His condescending attitude was beyond comprehension. I couldn’t get out of there fast enough.

Dr. Michaels is the best in the business. He and his staff are top notch. He performed a truly painless root canal on me. I was so impressed with how well he was able to tell me what to expect after performing the procedure. He is a true professional, making it impossible to tell which tooth was crowned as a result of my needing the root canal. He is great with my dental phobic daughter as well. My family is equally as happy with Dr. Michaels and his staff as well.

There is not one reviewer who found this place acceptable. No matter how many times Eric attempt to make us all look like liers, this place kinda sucks.

Have to agree with Jackie. Rushed through a filling at 4:30pm, seemed like he was in a rush to go home. Come back in two months and tells me I might need a root canal on the tooth because his filling didn’t set properly.
I called them to get a copy of the x-​rays they did but nothing ever came. I called a few times actually, and nothing still. Ended up having the other dentist finish the job he rushed and pain went away in only a few days.
edit: In response to Eric’s comment, it took me 7 months to come back because I was told that’s how long to wait for it all to heal. I ended up going to another dentist nearby, and he gave me what was called a pulp cap which reversed the damage this dentist caused and failed to treat. Also, I confirmed this office never sent out the x-​rays.
edit #2: The owner, Eric, is now threatening me with legal action because of my Unilocal review. In response: The procedure was not done «perfectly.» It was done in haste, and forcefully. Apparently, I’m not the only one that thinks so. Also, I asked the office to send out the x-​rays three times, but since they weren’t, I had to get another set done. Eric’s message to me, below.
«What you are reporting is not true. Fillings are set immediately when the light hits it (10 seconds). Any medical/​dental procedure can be done perfectly and unfavorable outcomes can occur. Sometimes a filling has to be adjusted /​redone. It does not mean that there was any wrong doing. For someone in a health field you should understand that when you falsely accuse another practitioner of malpractice („reversed the damage this dentist caused and failed to treat“), in a public way (ex. Unilocal) YOU can be sued for slander /​libel. I would advise you to delete your post.»

Rushes through services seeing as many patients as possible even while he is in the middle of doing a filling! Very rough. Not personable. Office is dirty. Receptionist not friendly.