Garden State Dental of Toms River

terry alfonso · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago

I’ve been coming here since I was 18 years old so I’ve been coming here more than a decade and I have to say that this place is amazing. I’m not the best when it comes to dental but there they joke around with you. They’re straight up with you and they’re gentle and I go for my cleaning every six months and if there’s any feelings or crowns or anything like that, there’s always a will there’s a way they said they take the time to listen to you and when you’re a chicken like me for the dentist, there’s things to help you with that so if you need a good dentist, this is the place. Have a great day

Marco Tedeschi · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago

Heili does a phenomenal job with my dental cleaning. She’s also very conversant which makes my cleaning experience enjoyable! Dr. Aiello also does a phenomenal job of checking my teeth and gums to ensure they’re in good condition.

Cristina Cornejo · 5 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago

Hadeer did an amazing job with my teeth cleaning. She was very gentle, professional, and made me feel comfortable the whole time. She’s also incredibly kind and friendly. Highly recommend her!

Nico Schillagi · 1 out of 5 stars · 5 months ago

Will never go back. I found this dentist based on online reviews and went in for a routine cleaning. The hygienist recommended a “deep cleaning,” which I agreed to. The cleaning itself was very average at best, and only afterward did I learn it would cost about $120 extra. There was no clear explanation of the cost upfront. Even putting that aside, the experience with my wife was far worse. She only went because of how close the office is to where we live. She has no history of gum or dental issues other than a cavity or two in her youth and expected a quick visit. She was also told she “needed” a deep cleaning. They only completed one side of her mouth and required a second appointment to finish the other side. TWO TRIPS for the same thing that I got done in one and she had to pay more?? We thought it was over but we received an additional $500 bill after insurance denied the claim, stating the deep cleaning was not necessary. On what planet would we have consented to an unnecessary procedure that insurance wouldn’t cover, especially one that produced no noticeable improvement. The lack of transparency around medical necessity, pricing, and insurance coverage is wild. Proceed with extreme caution.

Hayden Yarbrough · 1 out of 5 stars · 6 months ago

WOULD NEVER GO BACK I visited this dentist on October 15 to have two small cavities filled. Unfortunately, the experience was poor from start to finish. When I arrived, the older woman at the front desk was noticeably rude. The way she spoke to both in-office patients and callers was unprofessional and abrasive. Once I was brought back, the dentist numbed me and began working. As he drilled my front tooth, I felt significant pain and was visibly reacting. I eventually stopped him and said, “I can feel that. Is that normal?” His response was, “Oh, you can feel that, huh? Well, I’m almost done,” and he continued drilling despite my discomfort. I left feeling sore, but since I hadn’t had a filling since childhood, I assumed it was normal. About a month later, around November 15–16, I started experiencing sharp pain in the front tooth he worked on whenever I ate or drank. After giving it a few days, I called the office. When I explained what was happening, Debbie at the front desk dismissively replied, “Have you tried tooth sensitivity toothpaste?” in a bored tone. I will not be returning to this dentist. The front desk staff is extremely rude, and after my experience, I do not feel comfortable trusting them with my oral care.