I'm in the market to find a good and reasonably priced dentist here in the LP area. Our insurance doesn't cover dental so any visits will be out of pocket. Any...
Kari J. replied:
Dawn Sorenson McDonald, Sandy Hoos, Dr. Billard's office is located in Oglesby. We do offer evening hours. We do not offer gas at this time but offer other sedation options. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to send me a private message or visit us on facebook or our website at alliancedentalgroup.com. I have worked as a hygienist at ADG for nearly 10 years and am happy to help.
Kate B. replied:
I love Dr Grabowski too. Understands I don't like more than the minimum. I never feel overcharged and was really fair w Bruce's partial.
Rachel P. replied:
Dr Grabowski, and Dr Lunken for the kids !!!
Eric-Andi B. replied:
We're in the same situation you are--no insurance. Here are our numbers, so you at least have something to compare. Eric and I go to Grabowski twice a year. We like him. I've never once felt rushed; his hygienists are super nice; he's very personable. It's $147 for a regular exam and cleaning. A friend suggested Dr. Lunken for the kids. Her office was AMAZING. Totally great for kids, lot of bells and whistles--TVs, toys, play stations, etc. (Definitely more than we need for our kids.) They know what they're doing with kids, for sure. We paid $238 for his initial visit. In 2014, they told me we'd need a $174 visit (exam, cleaning fluoride, front teeth X-rays) and a $133 visit (same, just no X-rays). For kids younger than 2, they do free exams. We might stick her out as long as we can afford her, but once they're both going… it'll be more about numbers than play stations! At Dr. Grabowski's, they invited us to bring in the kids for our own cleanings so they'd be familiar with it when their turn came. You might want to look into Dr. Billard, too, at Alliance Dental, like some other people suggested. I went to him as a kid. He's pretty shy himself, so you won't see much of him, but his staff was really nice, especially his wife Sandi. Of particular note is his expanding approach to dentistry. I just interviewed him for the City and was really interested to hear that he wants to expand to include a chiropractor--among other things--in-house. He seems to get how your dental health is related to everything else. And I guess he's quite an expert in orthodontics; he's taught it all over the world. I don't know about his prices, though. So, that's probably more than you bargained for… but I hope it's at least a little helpful!
Kari J. replied:
Thank you for the compliments Eric-Andi Bjerkaas. Our prices are slightly below the ones stated above for regular exams, xrays and routine cleanings. Dr. Billard has taught around the world, but still is conservative and gentle. I am sure you would not be disappointed.
Sandy H. replied:
And where is Dr. Billard located?
Kate H. replied:
West Side Family Dentistry in Mendota. Dr. Keri Sundberg. Can't beat them!
Dawn M. replied:
Dr Billard, Dr Grabowski. Do either one have evening appointments and do they use gas???
Melody W. replied:
Plus he gladly takes over after Dr. Lunkin with the kids.
Lisa O. replied:
Do NOT take your kids to Dr. Lunkin. She is a general DDS who claims she specializes in children she is NOT a pediatric dentist. I'm afraid a lot of people do not understand the difference and being a specialist takes years of training. I work for Ottawa Children's Dentistry. All 3 of our Drs. are pediatric dentists who do AMAZING work and are WONDERFUL with the kids as is the specially trained staff!! As for a general DDS for yourself I like Dr. Meling and have heard good things about Dr. Billard.
Mary Q. replied:
Andrea, I've been working in dentistry for 20 years and I highly recommend Dr. Lunkin for the kids and Dr. Grabowski or Dr. Ludford for you and Phil, I have some opinions about some of the others that are mentioned above, if you want to call me I'll be happy to answer any questions!!
Rachel P. replied:
Lisa Codo Olson. no offense taken, and I can see where you are coming from. Things get misconstrued. Just voicing what I feel is right. We all have our own opinions. No worries!