Georgia Knotek DDS

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Dr. Gnotek could not get the wisdom tooth out. She tried many times and kept leaving and returning to try for almost two hours . My mouth was torn up from several sets of big pliers and lots of grunting and pulling by the Dr. There was lots of pain while all this was going on and she was not making progress. She was trying hard and giving me more shots but it was not working. Finally the Dr. was at a loss and could not get the tooth out and asked me what I wanted to do now. I indicated she was the Dr. and asked what were my options. She then left the office and in a few minutes the receptionist came and said I needed to go to the oral surgeon down the road and they had called him and set up the appointment. The Dr. never came back and checked or said anything and I left and went to Oral Surgeon down the road. The Oral Surgeon took a few minutes to numb me with a shot and then spent about 15 seconds (no exaggeration here) to pull the tooth out in one try with some small pliers and I didn't even know he had it out until he showed it for me. I told him the Dentist had pulled and tugged for a long time with lots of tools and he said sometimes it just takes a little finesse and not just hard pulling. The next 3-4 days my mouth was so sore and torn up from all the pliers and pulling done by Dr. Gnotek that I could not eat. The skin in much of my mouth eventually turned dark and peeled off and then the healing occurred after another week. I am 52 years old and this was the worst procedure at a dentist I have ever experienced. I really think she was in over her head and she didn't know what to do. That is a bad feeling when after a long time in the chair and many different tries, the Dr. then asks you what you want to do. And when the next guy did it without all the pulling and grunting that she was doing, then it was clear wisdom tooth extraction was not a procedure she was proficient in. I have had multiple cleanings and check ups at this dentist and those were fine, but would never go back for fear I might need more than a cleaning and that could turn out bad again.

My regular hygienist cleaned my teeth taking notes for long term assessment. The dentist then checked my teeth and talked about a few small points of interest/issues. Nothing else was needed at this time. I have used Dr. Knotek regularly for a number of years. She has been straightforward when I have had problems, highlighting possible treatments, costs, differences between various courses of action. She has recommended other dentists when my treatment was not within the scope of her practice. This office is very well managed, with timely reminders and flexible appointments when needed.

She is very nice and has been an excellent dentist.

The staff was friendly and helpful, even managing to find a single day when all three of us could get appointments. We waited only a few minutes in the waiting room, despite the fact that we arrived way too early. My husband and I were both surprised at how incredibly thorough this initial visit was and how much time Dr. Knotek herself spent with us rather than having the hygienist do it all. Maybe on subsequent visits we'll see more of the hygienist and less of Dr. Knotek, but this was a mighty first impression. Also, they do digital x-rays here, which were less uncomfortable (no cardboard bitewing holders) and gave immediate results on a computer right in the room so we could see them. Our 6-year-old was made not only to feel comfortable but to feel welcome, and when it was her turn in the chair, both the hygienist and Dr. Knotek couldn't have been better with her. It's obvious they're used to working with children.

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She is very pleasant and really knows what she is doing. I can't say anything bad about her.

She was very qualified.

The receptionist, the x-ray tech, and the associate (Megan) that cleaned my teeth were all positive and profession during my visit. And they were all Colts Fans!

Everything went great. I have been using her for 20 years. She is always on time and there is very little wait time. I would recommend this doctor to anyone. The office staff is very friendly as well.

The treatment lasted a year longer than she had estimated it would take. She seemed unable to bring his teeth into proper alignment after several visits. The final result seems satisfactory but I would not recommend her for orthodontic work.

Dr. Knotek provided service above and beyond the normal office visit. A filling had fallen out on Saturday. It was not hurting, but knew I needed it filled asap. I called the office on Sunday, left message and to my pleasant surprise received a call from Dr. Knotek enroute back from her vacation. She told me to come in Monday at 8:00am. The cavity required extensive removal, filling, and shaping which she performed with care. Monday night, she called me at home to check on my mouth's condition and that also was a pleasant surprise. Never had a doctor or dentist personally call me on a follow up basis before. I recommend Dr. Knotek highly.

She is very professional and I have been going to her for years.

She is very knowledgeable and knows what she is doing. She is very good at determining if you have any dental problems. She is very professional on when Novocain should and shouldn't be used.

The doctor and all staff are very nice, friendly and professional. I have never had a problem with their work and have been going there for a number of years.