Alla Temkin DDS

The worst dentist in the history of dentistry. Recommends root canals to every patient! The problem is she has no clue on how to perform a root canal! Stay away!

WARNING: The majority of the reviews for this dentist are harsh and Dr. Alla deserves more stars. Don’t be fooled by most of these reviews. I will explain my experience.
I have always been afraid to go to the dentist. Recently, after many failed attempts to find a dentist that I am comfortable with, Dr. Alla managed to lighten up my mood. She did a root canal and filled in cavities for me. I assure you that she is sweet and caring. It is not about the business but it’s about what’s best for you. She made me feel like there was nothing to worry about. I recommend her to anyone who’s like me. I am not afraid anymore! Bravo, Dr. Alla. Thanks for everything.

I was a patient of Dr. Allla in her NYC location and have seen her several times after my dental cleaning. Each time she has the same attitude that she’s annoyed and doesn’t have time to see you or listen to your concerns. She has told me at least four times that I need a root canal on my teeth and each time she was wrong. She looked at my teeth for 20 seconds or less before making that assessment. The last straw for me was when she said that I have three cavities that are so small that they don’t show up on X-​rays but that I need fillings immediately for them. However when she found out that my dental maximum for the year had been reached, she immediately changed her tune and said that she doesn’t think the cavities are a big deal. Overall, I would not recommend her at all. She basically just wants to do more procedures on your so she can charge more money to your insurance.

Two unnecessary crowns. I refused the third one they wanted to do on a decently healthy tooth. All other dentist I saw after could not believe that crowns could be done so badly. My teeth were not even covered completely and the exposed parts got decayed. Then those crowns started to fall out after only a year! My teeth were hurting so much!!! And I payed premium since those were zirconium crowns! I
had to redo both crowns and get root canal with another doctor. One of them said that the crowns were probably made in China for like 20 $ a piece.
Also, their feelings keep falling out too very quickly. Not good at anesthesia either.

Unnecessary root canal! They asked me to prepaid for root canal service. After I found out this doctor did some bad works for other patients, I called the office to cancelled my visit. Their rude staff argued with me and refused to give me refund.

I love my dentist, the location is also convenient to get to.

Dr. Temkin is running a great practice. I’ve been a patient for years and have nothing but good things to say about the service provided. I’ve had everything from cleanings, to fillings, to root canals and crowns done there. Every procedure was comfortable, painless, and performed in a timely manner. I would recommend Dr. Temkin to anyone looking for exceptional dental care.

She is a general dentist — definitely not a cosmetic dentist.
I went to her to get a crown replaced on one of the front tooth. I trusted her with her work and said I need advice on whether one tooth should be done or two. She drilled the other perfectly fine front tooth and put two crowns, while only one was fine. She said if I get them lighter, they can be darkened. The crowns were bulky and now I have got two very white bulky crowns. I had to go back to her several times to get it corrected. She and her husband told me that when I have new insurance, I should go back to get four teeth done. Greedy people. Dont ever go here again.

The two fillings this useless person gave me last year have both fallen out this week. I stopped seeing her after she gave me a root canal that has not stopped hurting since.
[Update] After seeing a second root canal specialist, I discovered that Dr. Temkin had broken an instrument inside of a canal, which had to be dug out over four separate visits and replaced. She also missed two additional roots. I am no longer in pain thanks to the other _​competent_​dentist.