DeLand Smiles

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Ed Gowan

I have had some of the best dental care on this planet by various dental services. My days as a child were not the best and caused me to shy away from proper dental checkups until I enlisted into the US Navy. IN the navy I had no choice at avoiding dental checkups and care. The fantastic care I received over many years with the Navy eliminated my fear of going to a dental office. I visited a Deland Florida practice and have been with it now for over 25 years. The practice changed hands during my tenure. I was always happy with this office however The Dr Mathias Dentistry is light years ahead of what I thought was fantastic over the years, His office staff is always so kind and knowledgeable, Dr Mathias is the most kind and gentle Dentist you would ever find. His office is advanced in the newest most technological devices and equipment. During my last visit Dr Mathias said to me “raise your hand if you feel any pain or discomfort”. His service is always painless, therefore I wanted to say wake me up when your done. Yes it is that comfortable. IF anyone that reads this is afraid of going to a Dentist because of a past experience or maybe a story someone told this is the office to put all that to rest. Waiting until you are in terrible pain to see a Dentist is just foolish. You can avoid all that pain with Great oral Hygiene and a painless Dental visit.

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Shar G

The DeLand Smiles office is a top-notch state-of-the-art dental office. I have been a patient of theirs for over four years and have never been disappointed. Dr. Mathias and his assistants have always been very thorough with examining and taking care of any problem I have had in the past, whether it was cleaning my teeth, repairing a cavity, root canal, or placing a crown. His up-to-date software program allowed him to draw and design the new crown I needed right there in the office. That meant fewer office visits to complete the process and less amount of time of discomfort. The dental chairs are fully padded with heat and massage which has definitely helped me to relax while getting work done. One of the things I became most impressed with the last time I was there getting my teeth cleaned was how clean they keep their work and lab areas from bacteria entering or forming. They are extremely cautious to avoid contact with germs and bacteria in those areas that could cause illness to their patients or themselves. Youll find Dr. Mathias and his staff to be very personable and your visit a pleasant one.

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Dave Sully

It is interesting to see positive reviews about this doctor. They might have been posted by the staff. I visited his office and discovered a very condescending staff and a dentist that talks down at patients and seems like he shouldnt have a license. Between that and the phony smile, I had a bad feeling. The purpose for my visit was to have a crown glued back on a tooth. He proceeded to criticize all the work that I had done by a cosmetic dentist, which was not the purpose of my visit. I was presented with a treatment plan that topped $10,000. After insisting that I only wanted the crown placed back on (no decay), he reluctantly agreed and did it in a huff and left the room without saying a word. I am considering filing a complaint with the department of health after having sought out a second opinion that demonstrated that the treatment that he recommended was not necessary AND had no medical justification. I suggest people look for alternatives to this individual. Update: I presume you do have A Google User in your records, right? Because such reviews are real?

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Teresa V.

Will not go back! I had a cleaning with their new hygienist. Upfront I told asked her to be gentle as I have chronic mouth sores due to dry mouth. She informed me that she would be aggressive if she felt like she to need to. I heard her tell another staff member that she was in a time crunch. She was obviously in a hurry. I felt like I was being manhandled. She was argumentative when I tried to tell her she was being too rough. This is not the first bad experience Ive had with the condescending staff who dont seem to get the fact that they are working for the patient, not the other way around. Dr. Mark is okay, but it seems like almost every time I went in, he wanted to do an expensive procedure even though I was not experiencing any problems or pain. And I take very good care of my teeth. The nice, helpful receptionist, Leslie, is about the only good thing I can say about this practice.

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Debbie Caraway

I highly recommend Deland Smiles! Dr. Mathias and his staff are superior. The office is very clean, well decorated and very inviting. I felt at ease when I walked in the door. Its not often a person feels at ease in a dental office. My experience didnt end there. Everyone was attentive to me and my needs. Dr. Mathias was very gentle and skillful in his work. The heated massage chairs definitely added to my total experience. I was very impressed by the innovated knowledge he and his staff displayed as well as the use of the latest and greatest technology. They also explained step by step what they were doing and why/how certain tests/equipment could help pinpoint areas of concern. I feel 100% confident in Dr. Mathias and his staff. My only regret was I wish I would have make an appointment with Deland Smiles years ago. :)

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Tiffany Woods

The technology is very up-to-date at DeLand Smiles as-is the environment. They advertise themselves as "modern family dentistry" and this is absolutely the case. The assistants I saw (Jennifer and Shawnta) were very personable and capable of answering any questions I had. Dr. Matthias (well-spoken and also personable) took time carefully examining each of my teeth as well as my jaw alignment using various techniques before prescribing a treatment plan. SEVERAL composite resins/fillings later, I am pleased at the five-star-level with DeLand Smiles! Even my cleaning with Julia was efficient and informative. Highly recommended!

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A Private User

When I lived in Deland a few years ago, I found Deland Smiles. They have the friendliest staff, state of the art equipment, and Dr. Mark is ALWAYS on top of the latest improvements in dental health. When I had to move 2 hours away, I looked and looked for another dentist that I could put my trust in. I couldnt find anyone to compare with Deland Smiles. I realized its WORTH the 2 hour drive to someone who is dedicated to MY dental health, someone who gives me options, and is concerned about MY expenses as well. They are the BEST!

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A Private User

Alice Larson ..I have been going to Dr. Mathias for about 4 years and have been extremely happy with his services. He has a great attitude toward his patients especially when they are nervous. He has helped me to overcome all my fears and worries about a procedure. Whitney has made great strides in her job as dental hygenist and is doing an amazing job at helping to keep my teeth in good health (she wont let me chew gum anymore) .The office staff is very friendly and welcoming.

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Nathacha Currás

I went for a cleaning, and even thought I have dental insurance (and cleanings are 100% covered by it) I ended up paying a $80 "deductible" for just a check up, and they wanted me to schedule a second appointment for the cleaning. Receptionist said that they are not one of the providers of my insurance. Why didnt told me when I asked??! Seems like all they care about is charging patients!

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