I would not recommend taking young children to Dr. La Corte. This was my sons very first visit (just under 2 years old) to the dentist and I was seeking a happy , non-scary experience for him . The Dr. came in and did not introduce himself to me and did not attempt to warm up to my son; he did not ever ask what brought me to the office, he simply requested that I hold my son in a position so he could look into his mouth. I tried to explain to him that part of the reason I was visiting a dentist was to try and get some tips and ideas as to how to look in his mouth and brush/clean his teeth without a major struggle. Without an answer he instructed me again to comply so he could take a look.
My son cried frantically, screamed, and struggled to get away as the Dr continued the exam, not allowing my son to emerge or take a breather (even after I asked the Dr. to pause the exam).
I think I said something that let the Dr. know I was not pleased with his "method" to which the Dr. responded, "With that attitude you might as well keep him locked up." He went on to say that "kids are resilient and that they don't remember things at this age."
I will choose a Dr. that is gentle and cares enough not to create 'forgettable' experiences.
out of 5 stars
