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Dr. Thomas Stolworthy DDS - Dentist

3.0 based on 5 reviews

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206-381-3055

Seattle, WA

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Dr. Thomas Stolworthy Rating 3.0 stars based on 5 reviews $$$
Modest Facilities
Inefficient Service
Stressful Procedures
Average Results
Expensive Cost
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Review 1 by Stars: 1.0 on Link
I had no dental pain at all, went in for a cleaning and was told I had four cavities which was surprising considering how good my teeth are but I'm not the dentist so I allowed him to do the fillings. I have been in pain ever since when I had no prior pain or issues. he has repeatedly adjusted and redone fillings and increases my pain each time. this man has is a criminal who does unneeded work.

About Front Desk: the ground desk was nice.

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About Hygienist: the tech who cleaned my teeth was ok.

Hygiene time: 180

My Experience: Filling, Onlays & Inlays

Duration: 7 hours

I know this doctor: 2 months

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Review 2 by Stars: 1.0 on Link
Dr. Lance Stolworthy DDS, now working at Port Orchard Dental Artistry. Is lacking serious integrity! He made a mess of my mouth, unnecessarily damaged and compromised healthy teeth. All the work he did in my mouth, is being redone as well as new work due to his neglectful damages to healthy teeth. He refuses to except any responsibility and will basically treat you as if your an idiot. So I highly recommend anyone with issues after his help, go immediately to another dentist to get fixed and to back you up if need be for a court case!
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Review 3 by Stars: 1.0 on Link
In 2001, I went to Dr. Stolworthy to clean my teeth when I was living in Seattle. During the cleaning, he said that I had seven cavaties, and that I needed to replace my existing filings immediately that day or else my teeth would suffer. Dr. Stolworthy cleaned my teeth, and then proceeded to drill all of the so-called cavaties and fillings in a 2 day period with my mouth held open for 8 hours. When the novacaine finally wore off on the third day, I was in excruciating pain. I then discovered that Dr. Stolworthy had dislocated my jaw 20 degrees and given me TMJ. I felt like a truck had run into my face, and I could not open my mouth enough to get a spoon into it, and I had to live off of liquid foods for 9 months. I was in constant pain, had horrible headaches, was non-functioning at work, and began taking painkillers just to keep from being awake and aware of how much pain I was in. The pain was overwhelming and for about 1 1/2 years I thought death would be a good relief. When I repeatedly complained to Dr. Stolworthy about the results of his work, he had the audacity not to care at all about how much damage he had done.

About Front Desk: Read the Ripoff Reports where multiple customers have written about his malpractice and about his fraudulent billing practices.

About Hygienist: In an attempt to cure the pain and rectify the damage Dr. Stolworthy caused, I went to other doctors and dentists, all of whom advised me that there is no 'cure' for a dislocated jaw or TMJ, or for the tooth damage Dr. Stolworthy did to me. I also later discovered that in fact I didn't have seven cavaties, or need to have my fillings replaced at all. Dr. Stolworthy was just overbilling my insurance company and performing unnecessary procedures in order to bilk my plan. Ironically, Dr. Stolworthy's fillings were not even done correctly, as he failed to lay a 'base' down in the teeth before putting in the fillings. The reason you need a 'base' is to avoid having heat and cold sensations transfer through the teeth. So I had to pay another dentist to re-do all of the fillings Dr. Stolworthy had done, and lay down a proper base in the teeth. This took another year, because my mouth was so messed up from the pain and nerve damage that he could only do one tooth per month. What a nightmare. To this day, six years later, I am still suffering from the consequences of Dr. Stolworthy's shoddy work and dislocation of my jaw. I had to have another dentist repeatedly adjust my messed up bite (by filing down my teeth) because of my jaw dislocation, and my visits to TMJ specialists around the country haven't removed the TMJ problems. My jaw still clicks, and I still have serious nerve damage in four of the teeth which Dr. Stolworthy worked on -- SIX years later. My advice: go to any other dentist on the planet (preferably outside of the State of Washington) but stay away from Dr. Stolworthy. Based on my experience with him, he has no conscience and should be put out of business for having commited malpractice.

I know this doctor: 12 years

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Review 4 by Stars: 5.0 on Link
Very friendly, casual and practical. This is the kind of dentist I've been looking for. Glad I am in his care.

About Hygienist: Rob, a temp hygienist that week was incredible.

I know this doctor: 4 months

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Review 5 by Stars: 5.0 on Link
Dr. Stolworthy is the BEST! I went to him after 10 yrs w/out a dentist. I have very sensitive teeth, hate drilling, especially hate needles/novacaine and had a very bad childhood dentist (mean/abusive), thus my lack of dental care. He completely understood, set me at ease and I actually did not dread going to the appts! His shots didn't hurt at all, he took his time and always returned my calls when I had ANY questions or problems with my teeth. He's a very kind, honest soul who really cares about his patients and his work. He has so much compassion and passion as a dentist. Over a couple years, he did several fillings, a root canal and a number of much-needed crowns, as my dental work had been neglected. I would HIGHLY recommend you give him a try. He is working in Tacoma now (I think) for 'Rainier Dental' as he left (or sold?) Seneca Fam Dentistry. He's a great guy and an excellent dentist. I think their office phone # is 253-759-3366. Very good folks.

I know this doctor: 4 years

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