Lakewood Dental Care

We have been going to Dr Marilou for more than 12 years now. Referred her to two of my friends as well. Briefly we had to see another dentist because if change in the insurance by came right back to Lakewood Dental. Wonderful staff and facility is very clean. We are customers for a lifetime!

Super friendly staff who treats you like family! Dr. Marilou A. Cuasay is very informative, friendly, and patient. She will go over every detail and provide options for you.
I have been to many dentists and all with negative experiences. I was skeptical and very cautious when a colleague referred me to her. I came only to get cleaning work done and she did inform me of some needed dental work I will eventually need to do but did not pressure me on the spot to agree or disagree with the procedures.
Years later I am a happy and appreciative patient. The team there are great and treats me like family. Thank you!

I came here a while ago because I received a flyer for a great deal on an uninsured cleaning/​exam. I have a great dentist but I was hoping to cut costs since I pay out of pocket. My mistake! I didn’t realize what a treasure my dentist is. I will gladly pay my dentist’s fees after throwing away my money at Lakewood Dental. I walked in for a simple cleaning and walked out with a $ 3,000 quote for work my dentist assures me I don’t need.
All I went in for was a simple cleaning. I declined the x-​rays because that would have doubled the cost and I’d had them done a year earlier with good results. The cleaning was a total waste of time and money. It took all of ten minutes and my teeth didn’t feel much cleaner than if I’d gone at them for ten minutes with my sonicare and flossed really well. Instead, the bulk of my appointment was spent being quoted nearly $ 3,000 to have stains removed from the grooves in my teeth and then have them sealed. Seriously? Why would I invest that kind of money into an office that didn’t even perform a satisfactory cleaning?
If you want a real cleaning and an honest assessment, I recommend Dr. Lee at APEX Family Dental. It’s pricier but worth every penny.

I haven’t been to dentist in years. Dr cuasay was very kind of talking to me about the treatment and health of my teeth. She was very gentle and careful as she removed layers of buildup in my teeth. At the end of appointment I even got a hot towel facial & massage. Highly recommended if you haven’t been to dentist in awhile.

I would have previously given this office a four star. Bit after today’s visit I am furious with the care, or really the lack of care. I have a crown come off and I needed it re-​cemented, and I did call around to compare fees. This office was, by far the lowest.
But, as it turns out «You get what you pay for.» I paid the lowest and got a terrible job!
The crown does not sit flush with my bight and I know I will be unable to chew food.
I was made aware that a root canal was needed, and the price for that and a new crown was greater than 10% of my total pension. I explained it would take awhile to accrue that amount of money, but that I would find a way to get it done after the first of the year.
But when I told the dentist (NOT Dr. Cuasay, by the way, who is far more friendlier than the dentist that gave me the shaft!) that the bite was incorrect she refused to fix it. I was told that I was paying for a re-​cement and that is I got. She «Would not» re-​do the work or grind a little from the crown so the bit would be even. It was all about «Money!» It is a good thing that dentist do not have to take the «Hippocratic Oath ‘Of do not harm’ «because leaving a person unable to eat and pain is wrong on all levels!
I ask you, the reader, «Why on earth would I ever return to this office?»
Dentists charge so much as it is, and when a retired person who lives on a small pension cannot afford the fee all at once, they get not so good treatment.
I will say they were polite all of the way… and if anyone was rude «It was me!» I said some harsh things, but in reality, I think they needed to be said.
Most dentists, and I would assume these as well, live quite comfortable lives, off of the backs of the working and retired person.
So, I am left for the weekend in pain (they refused pain medication), unable to eat, and will have to fork over more money for another dentist on Monday!
Until today, I liked this office, but no longer.
Note, if Dr. Cuasay «Personally» would re-​do the re-​cement, make financial arrangements with me for the work needed, I will remove this posting, and return to «Her» care!
Ko sana ay dati ibinigay na opisina ito ang isang apat na bituin. Bit pagkatapos ng pagbisita ngayong araw ako ay galit na galit na may pag-​aalaga, o talagang ang kakulangan ng pag-​aalaga. Ako ay isang korona –off at kailangan ko ito muling cemented, at ako ay tumawag sa paligid upang ihambing ang mga bayarin. Opisina na ito ay, sa pamamagitan ng malayo ang pinakamababang .
Ngunit, dahil ito ay lumiliko out «Makukuha mo ang kung ano ang babayaran mo para sa. «Bayad na ako ang pinakamababang at nakakuha ng isang kahila-​hilakbot na trabaho !
Korona ay hindi umupo kapantay sa aking mga liko ng ilog at alam ko ako ay hindi na ngumunguya pagkain .
Ako ay ginawa ng kamalayan na kinakailangan ay na isang root kanal, at ang presyo para sa mga iyon at isang bagong korona ay mas mataas sa 10% ng aking mga kabuuang pensiyon. Ipinaliwanag ko na nais itong tumagal ng sandali upang maipon na halaga ng pera, ngunit na Gusto ko mahanap ang isang paraan upang makakuha ng mga ito tapos pagkatapos ng unang ng taon .
Ngunit kapag sinabi ko ang dentista (HINDI Dr Cuasay, sa pamamagitan ng ang paraan, sino ang mas friendlier kaysa sa dentista na nagbigay sa akin ang katawan ng poste !) Na ang mga kagat ay hindi tama siya tumangging upang ayusin ito. Ako ay sinabi na ako ay nagbabayad para sa isang re– semento at iyon ay Nakatanggap ako. Siya «Gusto hindi «muling gawin ang trabaho o giling ng kaunti mula sa korona kaya ang bit ay magiging mas. Iyon ay ang lahat ng tungkol sa «Money !» Ito ay isang mahusay na bagay na dentista Hindi mo na kailangang gawin ang «Hippocratic panunumpa ’ Ng huwag makapinsala ‘» dahil hindi umaalis magawang kumain ang isang tao at kirot ang mali sa lahat ng mga antas !
Tanungin ko sa iyo, ang reader, «Bakit sa lupa Gusto ko kailanman bumalik sa opisina ito ?»
Mga Dentista singilin kaya magkano bilang ito ay, at kapag ang isang Retired taong nakatira sa isang maliit na pensiyon hindi kayang bayaran ang bayad sa lahat nang sabay-​sabay, kumuha sila hindi kaya mahusay na paggamot .
Ako ay sabihin sila ay magalang sa lahat ng mga paraan … at kung ang sinuman ay bastos «Iyon ay sa akin !» Sinabi ko ng ilang malupit na mga bagay, ngunit sa katotohanan, sa palagay ko sila na kailangan upang ma– sinabi .
Karamihan sa mga dentista, at Gusto ko ipinapalagay pati na rin sa mga ito, mabubuhay pa masyadong kumportableng buhay, off ng mga backs ng pagtatrabaho at ang taong retirado .
Kaya, ako ay naiwan para sa katapusan ng linggo sa sakit (nila tinanggap ang kirot gamot), Hindi namin upang kumain, at magkakaroon sa tinidor sa ibabaw ng mas maraming pera para sa isa pang dentista sa Lunes !
Hanggang ngayon, Nagustuhan ko opisina na ito, ngunit hindi na .
Tandaan, kung Dr Cuasay «personal «ay muling gawin ang muling latagan ng simento, gumawa ng pinansiyal na mga kaayusan sa akin para sa tra

This review was supposed to be here several months ago, but anyway. I came here for a much needed checkup. The checking in process was smooth and staff was friendly so far, until I met my new dentist. I am not going to lie but I don’t see the dentist regularly so I am always in pain during my visits. This was no exception and it hurt worse than all my other visits. I was trying hard not to squirm but to no avail. My dentist kept telling me not to squirm because there is no pain… NO PAIN? Really. I told her that I am, in fact, feeling lots of pain. So her solution was for me to look at what’s happening to my mouth by seeing it through a mirror. Okay, the only thing that makes me feel queazy is even the mention of blood. And wouldn’t you know it, I saw blood. I felt even worse. I tried putting the mirror down to ease myself up, but no… she told me to educate myself on what’s happening because to her I am still not feeling pain. Yes, worst dentist experience for me ever. I will never head back here again. And just because my dentist is Filipino like I am, does not mean I will cut her some slack.
2 stars is for the friendly staff. Thanks.

My husband chose Lakewood Dental because it’s a hop, skip, and a jump from where he works. I have no serious complaints, but I’ve also never been *that* impressed. My first visit they tried to pressure me into x-​rays, even though I had them 6-​months before at my previous dentist. I kept offering to get them sent over, but they ended up telling me we’ll just wait for next year.
They’ve filled some teeny tiny cavities for me. They yell at me for not flossing enough. Normal dentist stuff, no frills.

I have been coming here for years — BEST dental office ever! Every single staff member is so sweet and very gentle with you. This dental office really spends quality time with each patient, and they try to get to know you. They have excellent follow-​up service, and whether it is a routine check-​up, a deep cleaning, or getting your cavity filled, they always make sure you are comfortable and well-​taken care of!
A BIG thank you to Jackie, Menchie, Maria, Dr. Cuasay, Dr. Mercado and Beth!

The best Dentist ever!
Friendly, courteous, professional and they treat you like family. I simply cannot say enough.
Never before have I looked forward to going to the dentist but Lakewood Dental has changed that forever. You won’t be dissappointed trust me!

True Story.
While I rarely write negative reviews (check reviews), this dental practice definitely deserves one!
Since I previously did not have dental insurance, I called around to several small practices to see who would give me the best price for a basic teeth cleaning if I paid cash. Well, Lakewood took the prize for cheapest… little did I know there was a reason why. Read on.
After a quick and satisfactory teeth cleaning by a hygenist and a quick inspection I was notified that I had 4 – 6 locations that looked to be cavities! I was freaked out as I hadn’t had my teeth cleaned in over a year (they knew that), and although I had no pain my concern was great as I had no benefits at the time.
There wasn’t great detail in the explanation and I was pushed for X-​rays. I had previously taken full mouth x-ray’s one year prior with no problems arising. I declined in the interest of waiting until I was insured to take care of the supposed cavities since I couldn’t feel them.
Six months later after I gained dental insurance, I decided to seek a second opinion from another dentist who I was referred to from a friend, and who I shall also write a great review for on this site.
I had X-ray’s, cleaning, and an exam and guess what… NO CAVITIES!
Now I’ve never heard of Bait and Switch before in dentistry but this comes as close as I could imagine!
How could it be that one dentist indicated 4 – 6 possible cavities, and another seasoned dentist said my teeth were in great shape with no possible cavities. hmmm.
The true lesson to learn here is that like with most things in life. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR!

Dr Cuasay and team are wonderful! Appointments are available at convenient times, they’re always prompt, and they make sure you’re comfortable. Dr C is very careful about your medical or allergy issues, and her work is fast, excellent and amazingly painless. Five stars!

They are so nice over here and they don’t try to push you to do more procedures than necessary.
They are very prompt and appointments are on time.
They also have 6pm appointments during the work week which is very helpful.

This is a great dental office they are really customer driven. I appreciate that they know who I am when I come through the door and ask how things are going while I am there.
They usually know with my work schedule that Saturday appointments work best for me and really apperciate that. That make you feel like family. Not to mention the facial massage that they give after your cleaning or work you have had done is the best.
Keep up the GREAT WORK!

Dr. Cuasay is great! The assistants are very friendly and treat you like family (they even remember your name and ask about the family). I need to call and make an appointment; they’ve called a few times since I haven’t been in to see them in a while. I think that’s great; they really care about my teeth!
I got my teeth whitened years and years ago and they’re still looking pretty darn good. ;) Great that they offer Saturday appointments and even later in the afternoon on the weekdays.

Dr. Cuasay and her staff are great! They are great with both kids and adults and so gentle. One of my kids is very sensitive and is always afraid she is going to get hurt at the dentist. Well, she had to have a tooth pulled. When I told Dr Cuasay about her fears, she told me not to worry, and WOW was she right! My child came out of the office smiling, she didn’t know that she had gotten a tooth pulled or even a shot in the gums for pain management. The doctor was so gentle, my child thought the dentist had just rubbed her gums with a Q-​tip and brushed her teeth. We have been back many times since then.