Latocha Fabian, DDS

Nope. Rude, arrogant, unfriendly. You are on a factory assembly line.

My dentist recommended I see Dr. Latocha when it was determined I need an upper denture. The day of my appointment was nerve wracking but The Doc and his staff soon had me calmed down and prepped for sedation. I had 17 teeth pulled and when I woke up my denture was in place and I had NO PAIN. I expected a dry socket or two but my fears were for naught. Dr. Latocha was very kind and gentle and I would highly recommend him to everyone!

Albeit it’s been a while since Dr. LaTocha removed my wisdom teeth, now that I’m on Unilocal,I wanted to acknowledge him. I hate visits to the doctor’s office. any doctor. Mostly because of the pain and possibility of receiving news that is unsettling or downright scary.
So when Thanksgiving loomed around the corner and I felt some sharp pains around the back of my jaw, I instinctively knew that most likely it was time to visit my dentist and see an oral surgeon check on my wisdom teeth. Sure enough, all 4 impacted teeth needed to be removed, otherwise, my grills would be looking worse off than a loose jigsaw puzzle.
I was referred to Dr. LaTocha by my dentist and a couple of friends of mine who had gone to him. Even though perhaps he might be a bit on the gruff side and somewhat scary with his remarks (sorry, I don’t have perfect gums/​teeth — genetics do play a part and I do brush and floss), overall, I was satisfied with the surgery results and came away f without experiencing any pain. Yes, the inside of my mouth/​cheeks were torn up from the surgery and it was a much bloodier mess than I anticipated, but as a patient, I thought the overall experience was smooth.
I didn’t have any pain after the surgery nor did I have need to use my prescription Vicodin. The ibuprofen was sufficient. When I sensed an infection and part of my jaw was swollen, his office was quick to get me in and have an antibiotic prescribed to me.
Dr. LaTocha shares offices in several locations throughout Lake County, so he is a journeyman of sorts. You just have to make sure he’s at the office that you prefer, or be willing to be wherever he is. His office staff are nice enough and the facilities are well-​maintained. He does accept all major insurance and does have affordable payment plans, I think, for those not insured.