If your child is young or the least bit apprehensive, do not bring them to Dr. Turek. My 4 yr old daughter is tentative with most everything & had recently had her first trip to see my dentist & was great & cooperative for the whole thing, but xrays were tough to get, so they sent us to Dr. Turek, since he's a specialist with children. As soon as we walked in the room, he told her to get in the chair, then when she hesitated (scared), he told me to put her in the chair. It proceeded to them picking her up, forcing her in the chair, holding her down (she's crying the whole time) and then sending me out. I didn't even make it to the waiting room when he started yelling at her & I turned around & came back in and took her out.
This is not the way to start a lifetime of good dental health, being terrorized on your second visit. Just a little patience or effort would have gone a long way. I suspect he's good with older children who know the drill or aren't nervous, but if your child is the least bit scared or on the younger side, I wouldn't bring them to him. I have seen great reviews of his colleague though.
out of 5 stars
