I recently had my wisdom tooth removed, and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way! From the initial consultation to the procedure itself, the entire team was professional, caring, and attentive.
Dr. Akel explained everything clearly, addressing all my concerns and making me feel at ease.I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and efficient the whole procedure was. The anesthesia worked perfec and I felt no pain during the extraction.
Recovery has been smooth as well. The post-procedure care instructions were straightforward, and I appreciated the follow-up call to check on my progress. I experienced minimal discomfort, and the swelling was manageable.
Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend Family Dental Care, Dr. Akel, and his team for anyone needing any dental work. Their expertise and compassion made my experience stress-free and a 10/10!
Em
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October 09, 2024
This is the office that I went to when I was younger, I had a cavity that got progressively worse deep within the gum behind my wisdom tooth, to the point where I would experience unbearably excruciating pain if I moved my mouth even just a little bit, I was raised in a low-income family and since Dr. Rufus Joseph was was the assigned doctor under the Medicaid plan I had, which is now called Simply Healthcare; my mom brought me to the dentist who worked in the same building since they accepted the Medicaid plan.
The dentist put a tooth extraction tool in my mouth and with all his arm strength was pulling my fully grown wisdom tooth (not wiggling at all) with no general anesthesia (no local anesthesia), no sedation, NOTHING AT ALL. Tears were flowing down my eyes and I was experiencing the worst pain I had ever had to deal with before he tried to pull it out and of course DURING, I actually thought I was going to die for a moment when I thought he wouldn’t stop cause he started twisting the tool when the tooth wasn’t budging. He stopped after it looked like I going to pass out from the pain cause my body froze in shock, he didn’t stop from my tears or horror and distressed look on my face when I was trying to move his hand, but only when I froze; his words were - “It’s already almost halfway out.” I ran out of the office and into my mom’s van since it unlocked, I locked all the doors, my mom and the staff in the office saw when I ran passed them and eventually I my mom wanted to know but I could barely talk crying…trying to let them know what happened…they understood, but can you imagine?…. I shake my head just thinking about it. My mom is from Haiti and English was not her native language but eventually everyone was trying to figure out why he would try to extract my tooth with nothing to numb it…the result was because they never gave my mom the forms to sign for local anesthesia and since the dentist didn't receive the forms he ‘assumed we refused the local anesthesia / used to numb the tooth before extraction. To this day, the memory haunts me. Seeing him walk to the front of the office to speak to the staff while I just experienced the most horrific thing in my life because of him & of course no legal action was taken, my mom signed the forms and I had to go back in to complete the process with local anesthesia, fully awake, under his hand ….again. & to this day I wonder if it was really because of the color of my skin and discrimination…because why would the dentist not question the staff about that, when he noticed it, & I was just a little girl. Disgusting thought. Whenever I tell the story people are always shocked to the point where they are speechless for a moment and just looking at me with intense shock and disgust. Even the building alone is disturbing to pass by. Can’t remember the dentist name (but it looks exactly like the guy standing in the full-body picture with the glasses, giving the side smile, that the business posted) and I’m in my 20’s now but who would be able to forget that experience? No matter how many years passed.
Symonena Simms
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January 13, 2025
The Dental office is clean and the staff is friendly and professional. My cleaning was gentle but thorough. This will be me and my families dentist from here on out.
Genese Leopold
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December 09, 2024
Clean & kind front desk staff. Staff Was great!!! I broke my fillin and I called them and they took me same day, with no issues. MY New Dental Home
Antoya Bellamy
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November 11, 2024
Best family dentist me and my babies came in nice friendly and was scene at my appointment time great staff will definitely be revisiting for myself and my family over at FAMILY DENTAL CARE thank you guys so much
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I recently had my wisdom tooth removed, and the experience exceeded my expectations in every way! From the initial consultation to the procedure itself, the entire team was professional, caring, and attentive. Dr. Akel explained everything clearly, addressing all my concerns and making me feel at ease.I was pleasantly surprised by how quick and efficient the whole procedure was. The anesthesia worked perfec and I felt no pain during the extraction. Recovery has been smooth as well. The post-procedure care instructions were straightforward, and I appreciated the follow-up call to check on my progress. I experienced minimal discomfort, and the swelling was manageable. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. I highly recommend Family Dental Care, Dr. Akel, and his team for anyone needing any dental work. Their expertise and compassion made my experience stress-free and a 10/10!
This is the office that I went to when I was younger, I had a cavity that got progressively worse deep within the gum behind my wisdom tooth, to the point where I would experience unbearably excruciating pain if I moved my mouth even just a little bit, I was raised in a low-income family and since Dr. Rufus Joseph was was the assigned doctor under the Medicaid plan I had, which is now called Simply Healthcare; my mom brought me to the dentist who worked in the same building since they accepted the Medicaid plan. The dentist put a tooth extraction tool in my mouth and with all his arm strength was pulling my fully grown wisdom tooth (not wiggling at all) with no general anesthesia (no local anesthesia), no sedation, NOTHING AT ALL. Tears were flowing down my eyes and I was experiencing the worst pain I had ever had to deal with before he tried to pull it out and of course DURING, I actually thought I was going to die for a moment when I thought he wouldn’t stop cause he started twisting the tool when the tooth wasn’t budging. He stopped after it looked like I going to pass out from the pain cause my body froze in shock, he didn’t stop from my tears or horror and distressed look on my face when I was trying to move his hand, but only when I froze; his words were - “It’s already almost halfway out.” I ran out of the office and into my mom’s van since it unlocked, I locked all the doors, my mom and the staff in the office saw when I ran passed them and eventually I my mom wanted to know but I could barely talk crying…trying to let them know what happened…they understood, but can you imagine?…. I shake my head just thinking about it. My mom is from Haiti and English was not her native language but eventually everyone was trying to figure out why he would try to extract my tooth with nothing to numb it…the result was because they never gave my mom the forms to sign for local anesthesia and since the dentist didn't receive the forms he ‘assumed we refused the local anesthesia / used to numb the tooth before extraction. To this day, the memory haunts me. Seeing him walk to the front of the office to speak to the staff while I just experienced the most horrific thing in my life because of him & of course no legal action was taken, my mom signed the forms and I had to go back in to complete the process with local anesthesia, fully awake, under his hand ….again. & to this day I wonder if it was really because of the color of my skin and discrimination…because why would the dentist not question the staff about that, when he noticed it, & I was just a little girl. Disgusting thought. Whenever I tell the story people are always shocked to the point where they are speechless for a moment and just looking at me with intense shock and disgust. Even the building alone is disturbing to pass by. Can’t remember the dentist name (but it looks exactly like the guy standing in the full-body picture with the glasses, giving the side smile, that the business posted) and I’m in my 20’s now but who would be able to forget that experience? No matter how many years passed.
The Dental office is clean and the staff is friendly and professional. My cleaning was gentle but thorough. This will be me and my families dentist from here on out.
Clean & kind front desk staff. Staff Was great!!! I broke my fillin and I called them and they took me same day, with no issues. MY New Dental Home
Best family dentist me and my babies came in nice friendly and was scene at my appointment time great staff will definitely be revisiting for myself and my family over at FAMILY DENTAL CARE thank you guys so much