Read review posted by Lorraine on Jan. 16, 2014, 9:19 a.m. for Dr. Gabriel Shalmi - Dentist

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Read review posted by Lorraine on Jan. 16, 2014, 9:19 a.m. for Dr. Gabriel Shalmi - Dentist

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Dr. Gabriel Shalmi DDS All Dental Care - Dentist

3.0 based on 13 reviews

out of 5 stars

Stamford, CT

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Review by Lorraine Stars: 1.0 on 2014-01-16 Link

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I went to have a root canal and was then told I needed 7 more fillings and another root canal! I had just been to my regular dentist and was told none of this. I still have pain in the root area. He gave me an amalgam filling when I requested a composite. I learned of this while I was still in the office and insisted that he take it out immediately. He and his staff spoke in Russian and were talking and laughing about me. I didn't tell him that I understand enough Russian to make out some of what was said. He left some of my old filling in my tooth when he put the new composite filling in. I am concerned that I have been poorly cared for. I will know when I have enough money to consult with another dentist or when my infection doesn't go away! I am afraid to loose my tooth! He didn't speak to me directly and would often just walk out of the room while working with me. There was a construction worker in the exam room having a conversation with Shalmi while I was being treated. I waited over 45 minutes before being treated each time I was there. I have a very obvious fear of dentists which showed in my behavior and in my telling the dentist, never once did Shalmi offer comfort or medication for calming.

About Front Desk: Some of them were kind but when they started talking about me in Russian, I quickly discovered that they were patronizing and hurtful. I asked for my dental xrays and dental reports and I was given excuses for why I couldn't get them. I will request them in writing and wait. If I don't receive them in a timely manner I will take further action. Also, I was told that my insurance didn't cover the composite filling that I requested and I have just recently received composite fillings from a clinic that took my insurance and they were covered by my insurance. I don't trust the staff to be telling me the absolute truth.

About Hygienist: didn't have cleaning with this office

I know this doctor: 1 month