Maaskant, Dr. Robert H

First time meeting Dr. and staff. Initially impressed that he took the time to interview me, take extensive medical history plus clean teeth. Again due to underlying medical conditions that effect my dental health I've had plenty of work done in the past; but I was still very nervous. As exam and cleaning continued I realized this nice dentist hadn't stopped talking. And it was making me even more nervous. Finally when it was over, he'd spent my appt telling me all the things I'd been doing well. I was feeling fairly confident. He then began a litany of all I was doing wrong & how to improve things. Fair enough. He asked if I'd work on it. Yes, I said I would. His final words to me were to tell me he had to also be my judge & jury, that he'd see if I wasn't doing the work, so had to ask: Was I honestly willing to do the work & invest the time & effort? Really? I'm 53 y.o., not 5! Won't be returning. Looking for peaceful, quiet environment. Nice man though. Just too chatty.

Went very smoothly. Used an Angie's List deal to discover the place, and it was fine. I like the dentist and have continued using him for over a year now. Prices seem fair and work very competent.

Dr. Maaskant is very knowledgeable, nice and funny. I was very satisfied with the staff and the Dentist. Thank you!

Before I had my teeth cleaned, I developed an abcessed tooth that Dr. Maaskant treated. The first time I went to his office, my mouth was very swollen and I was in pain.He confirmed the abcess by an X-Ray and proceeded to start the root canal to alleviate some of the swelling and drain some of the infection from the tooth. When I left his office, the swelling in my upper lip had subsided 50% and I was not in pain. I appreciate the fact that he didn't just prescribe an antibiotic and send me home for a week before doing anything to my tooth. His treatment of my tooth on the first visit and the antibiotics helped jump start the healing process. (I have had two subsequent appointments for further work on the root canal.) Dr. Maaskant personally called me later that afternoon to see how I was doing. Several of his staff have also given me follow up calls on two occasions. I was pleasantly surprised that Dr. Maaskant personally cleaned my teeth, which gave me assurance that the job was done properly. He and his staff are friendly and professional. I am very pleased with his services and highly recommend him.

Dr. Maaskant himself came out to the reception area and escorted me to the dental chair. I was very comfortable and pleased with the staff and the Dentist. I have no tolerance for pain due to shots to numb the area being worked on. However, this was painless due to a numbing medicine applied before the shot was given. NO pain. I will be going back soon for additional work on my teeth.

Liked this dentist....very knowledgeable.

Dr. Maaskant is the best dentist I have ever been to. He is amazing. He is the only dentist I have ever known who enjoys his job. He is funny, talkative, informative and clearly explains why you need the work done and what he is going to do. He does the work right the first time and is very concerned about this patients. His office is immaculate. I don't think there is a drop of dust anywhere. We have been going to him for well over 8 years. His office staff, who have been there for years, are all just as nice. Everyone goes out of their way to help you. If you are an early bird, Dr. Maaskant loves to get up early! Honestly, Dr. Maaskant is the best, don't waste your time going to anyone else.

Looking forward to proceeding with my dental care plan & the finished results. Dr Maaskant & his entire staff are the best!

The reception was nice. The cleaning was fine. Just wished they would of used more water to rinse your mouth more often.

I left with clean teeth and an appointment for later in the week, but got a call that very afternoon that a place on the schedule had opened up and I could come in for the filling. Procedure went well and there was no soreness even at the injection sites. The tooth is cracked so will need a crown in a few months. Left with appointment for root canal in the tooth caused me to make original appointment. I am now in the process of having the root canal done (should finish up this week). Even though it turned into a complicated procedure, Dr. Maaskant was very good explaining things as he worked and telling me what to expect as far as pain and soreness over the next few days. My husband is a dentist who has moved to a different phase of dentistry after selling his own practice. I was quite apprehensive to find a new dentist after having my own personal doctor for 30+ years. Dr. Maaskant is just the right doctor for me. He makes me feel comfortable.

One of the most pleasant (as any visit to the dentist can be) and informative appointments I have had. Dr. Maaskant and his team showed genuine concern for my fears and issues. I felt very comfortable and not at all rushed to get my questions answered and my concerns addressed.

I did a lot of research on Angie's list to find a dentist that had a smaller more personable dentistry office with a dentist who still stays informed about the latest dental treatments and techniques. When I called Dr. Maaskant's office to ask questions about his practice and if my insurance would be accepted, I spoke with Karen and immediately felt like part of their family. She was VERY knowledgable and was able to answer all of my questions. The day of my appointment was just as pleasantly surprising. The family like atmosphere was prevalent again. The experience and knowledge that Dr. Maaskant's staff had was evident and Dr. Maaskant was EXCEPTIONAL. He was very hands on and was very detailed in the examination of my teeth. Dr. Maaskant actually cleaned my teeth! During the exam, he took the time to explain everything he saw to me and he was very personable. I did not feel he was rushing himself to move on to the next patient. Dr. Maaskant was genuinely interested in making sure he was personally familiar with ALL the historical details of my teeth since I was a new patient. He was very honest and up front about what I needed or didn't need. I was very pleased with Dr. Maaskant and his staff and I would not hesitate to go back. I highly recommend Dr. Maaskant if you are looking for a one-dentist office that offers quality dental care!

It was fine. It was very professional and easy.

The perfect dentist that knows how to make the impossible restoration happen. And saved me about $1500.00 dollars t hough his skill. I thought I was a goner when I lost a major filling, but he was able to fix it. Best Office staff in the world. A thoroughly professional dentist who helped me out in a jam. Mark Braun, MS, RPh. 9-19-13 I went back to Dr. Maaskant today with another major problem. They got me in for an emergency consultation the same day and were very courteous and professional. I believe he is the best and most compassionate dentist I have ever encountered. He helped me find a way to solve my problem. His prices are extremely good as I have to get a root canal in a month. I promise to update again on that experience.. Mark Braun,MS,RPh Tuesday, June 10, 2014 (after a 9 month long cooling off period) I have to relate my experience with Dr. Maaskant regarding my subsequent extraction that makes it unable for me to continue seeing him as a dentist. I think that it is very important for any patient considering being a patient of his to understand his mindset, as it applied to my tooth extraction. I felt the extraction was difficult, which was not his fault. I had a lot of bone and soft tissue trauma from the procedure. I am a pharmacist and felt that when the anesthesia wore off I might have some pain and discomfort. Dr. Maaskant said he believed I would be fine on Ibuprofen (Motrin or Advil). When I suggested maybe a 24-36 hour supply of a narcotic analgesic ( maybe a dozen pills ), he treated me if I was a junkie trying to solicit some sort of scheme in which to obtain those drugs for recreational purposes. In fact we had a lengthy discussion about it. While he did not have any justification to believe such a ridiculous excursion of objectivity, and he could have quickly looked into the Texas Department of Public Safety prescription database to determine that I had not received any form of narcotic analgesic in the preceding two years. He explained earlier that in the past he had a patient steal one of his prescription pads and found himself the object of a Drug Enforcement Investigation. Whatever, that event in the past had to do with my postoperative condition for which he eventually relented to give me 12 Norco?s, I am still at a loss to explain. I firmly believe that an analgesic was warranted and it turned out that I did need and use them appropriately. It is for this reason, to be specific for his LACK OF COMPASSION and PREJUDICIAL determination of a patient to be a NARCOTIC ABUSER based on only his unexplained motivations that I CANNOT RECOMMEND him as a dentist any longer and find myself searching for another practitioner. I have waited 9 months to determine if I still felt this way, before I posted this. I still feel very strongly that this was the case and had I not forcefully advocated for myself, I would have suffered needless postoperative pain and discomfort. Mark Braun, MS,RPh I changed his rating to update my experience.

I had an excellent experience considering I am terrified of dentists due to bad experiences as a child. Dr. Maaskant was very patient and took his time to explain what was happening to my teeth and the treatment that would be needed in the near future as well as the distant future. His staff is superb and extremely helpful. His work was excellent. He extracted my abscessed tooth whole instead of breaking the tooth in pieces and it was much more comfortable than prior extractions where they broke the tooth in pieces before extracting them. I was impressed with this practice and will use them again.

It was an Angie's List Big Deal that I purchased. He was great. The price was exactly as they said. They were very friendly and explained a lot of stuff to me. I was very pleased with the service. I will be using him in the future as my regular dentist.

Was able to get appointment for convenient day/time Friendly dentist and staff Located close to home and in professional offices/plaza Dentist patiently explained all steps prior to performing them. Great bedside manner. Equipment was of good quality. Attention to cleanliness. Billing/office rep explained charges and alternatives prior to treatment. Worked to find ways to legitimately reduce copay between insurance coverage and coupons. Unfortunately, unable to continue using this dentist as he is out-of-network for current dental plan.

The cleaning went well. The office was nice. They were professional and cordial. I just wasn't ready to spend the money he told me I needed to work on my teeth. He is a little farther away than I anticipated.

The Dr and staff were all very friendly. The Dr could not seem to communicate clearly however, and even commented a few times on how he often has that difficulty. I'd had a toothache lasting a couple days, a few weeks before the appointment. It had resolved. He told me that filling is "leaking" and needed to be replaced. I don't see any reason to mess with a tooth if it's not really causing a problem, so I've left it alone so far and, 2 months later, still no pain.

Good visit, no complaints. Very quick in and out service.

I will let you know when I go back to have my estimate and which option I will be able to afford..money is really a big concern.

Very professional; took time to explain all aspects of their work.

A very friendly staff took me to the exam room promptly. The doctor came in about 5 minutes or less. He took time to explain about a tooth that was bothering me and scheduled a cavity filling within 2 days. It was an absolutely wonderful experience.

My husband likes this dentist. Unless you know my husband, this probably doesn't seem like much of a review. Let me explain. My husband hates dentists. He hates them so much he got in a fight (not physical....!) with the last one and walked out. He hasn't seen a dentist at all in years. His teeth and gums are a mess. I found Dr. Maaskant on Angie's list and made hubby go. He came back happy and with a follow-up appointment. This is a miracle. They're also very good at details - I'm looking right now at a "thank your for choosing us" card with a handwritten note. I believe I will be changing dentists myself, since my current dentist, whom I adore, has cut down drastically on her hours. The reduced availablity was actually the reason hubby wound up seeing a different dentist once and then walking out, never to return until I found him Dr. Maaskant.

Dr. Maaskant and everyone in the office were friendly. He performed the x-rays, cleaning, and general review of the condition of my teeth in a friendly professional manner.. I highly recommend his practice and services.