Brenda D Berkal, DMD

I switched to Dr Berkal this year, and I’m so happy that I did.
She did a very thorough inspection and discussion of my teeth — I learned more about my mouth on my first visit than I ever did with any other dentist.
Because she did such a great job reviewing my teeth — I felt completely informed and confident in the plan she suggested for dental work.

I have to admit, Dr. Berkal is not «most gentle» and her work could use some room for improvement”. She is jittery and I am unleashed with her hand. I had a few fillings and I have a tooth more sensative after her work than EVEr… o.m.g! I seriously never had any pain before her work!

So, Ms. Berkal tries to be a good dentist I believe. They go to conferences to keep up on the latest dental technology and have digital xrays.
BUT, Ms. Berkal likes to crown. I am 28, and had a crown and root canal. This would be fine, except the 2 dentists I went to before and after her couldn’t imagine I needed any crowns in my mouth. Even my second opinion on that crowned tooth said I don’t need one. But I fell for it as she seemed so thorough and caring.
Other people I know who worked there even had 4+ crowns in their mouth.
I dated a dentist and he said many dentists crown teeth to make extra money. Never get one without a second opinion, and keep in mind that this may be their desire.
Not saying that that was necessarily hers, just she pushing you into getting one and it will cost you. Between that and the root canal it was over $ 2,000. Not cheap, and she seems quick to prescribe them for many people.
And her personality is seriously lacking. It is hard to even have a conversation with her, and she always gives you these weird looks and statements as she ackwardly tries to be friendly.
So, save yourself the massive amounts of money, as well as avoiding the ackward forced conversation with the dentist.
AND JUST SAY NO TO THE CROWN, OR GET A SECOND OPINION.
*All other dentists do say her crown was very high quality. So maybe get a second opinion, and if you still need it, then grab it from her (along with a small personal loan to cover the charges)
REMEMBER KIDS, your dental insurance probably maxes out at $ 1,000 a year, so the rest is all you.