Location: Alamosa, CO, 815 West Avenue 81101-3028
Phone: (719) 589-4771
Website: https://www.lonthurmanddspc.com/our-alamosa-office
3.2 out of 5 stars based on 9 reviews on Google.
sandra wagner · 1 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
terrible experience with a minor filling, excruciating pain with the numbing needle, no other pain management offered even when asked. Damage took weeks to resolve, and still impacts jaw and ET. Looking for a new dentist.
Eve Bauer · 5 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago
Replaced implant with the help of Pikes Peak oral surgery. Perfect fit. I would highly recommend Dr. Thurman.
Gene S · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 years ago
Great dentist! Switched to Avalon dental, because my regular dentist couldn't get me in but every 7 to 8 months. Avalon got me in quickly, got a game plan, and has been excellent in all aspects of going to the dentist. Super friendly staff, extremely gentle dentist patient with patients etc. Highly recommend!
Deja Ocana · 1 out of 5 stars · 2 years ago
DONT GO HERE. Very unprofessional, this place is always understaffed and never have a dental hygienist that is reliable so they keep pushing out appointments. They also don't call you to let you know when they cancel your appointment so you can't reschedule in a timely manner.I found this out the hard way by giving them a call to make sure I had the right time for my appointment that day, only for them to tell me the ONLY hygienist they have was out and so they have to cancel my appointment and nothing is available for 6 months. This seems like a common issue with them. Don't waste your time making an appointment, they most likely will cancel and not call to tell you, or get the time of your appointment wrong anyway. Would give 0 stars if I could.
Charles Wieand · 1 out of 5 stars · a year ago
Called them. Lady on the phone was not very nice so didn't go there.
Reviews provided by Google.
Lon Thurman, DDS, PC is a general and cosmetic dental practice serving Alamosa, Colorado and the surrounding San Luis Valley. The practice describes itself as a local, trusted dental office offering general and cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening, dental implants, veneers, teeth cleaning and other dental care, with a comprehensive selection of treatment options provided in a comfortable, convenient atmosphere. According to the practice website, services include gold, zirconia and e.max crowns, bridges, implants, white composite fillings, root canals, teeth bleaching, hygiene cleanings and periodontal scaling and root planing. The office sees children starting at three to four years old, treats dental emergencies and performs oral surgery when needed.
The Alamosa office is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and is closed on weekends. The practice accepts most traditional insurance plans and will file claims on a patient's behalf, though it does not participate in health maintenance organizations. Payment can be made by check, cash or credit card, a flexible payment plan is available through the office's financial coordinator, and CareCredit financing is offered for treatment not covered by insurance. Appointments can be requested through the practice website or by calling (719) 589-4771. The practice's former Colorado Springs office is listed on the website as closed.
The practice is led by Dr. Lon Thurman, DDS, who the practice website identifies as the sole owner. According to the website, Dr. Thurman has been in private practice in Colorado for more than twenty years and, before that, served for three years as a dentist with the 82nd Airborne. He grew up in Iowa, earned his biology degree at the University of Florida and received his dental degree from the University of Missouri in Kansas City. The website describes his approach as preventive and conservative dentistry with open communication and a gentle touch.