Lakeshore Dental | Dental Implants, Emergency Dentist in Virginia Beach

I have been coming here since I was 16-17 years old so around 8-9 years, I had amazing experiences with Dr. Patel and Dr. Cruise (when he was still practicing) I love the staff here and have had alot of history with this practice, I was recently put with Dr. Jassoma and have had an good experience for the most part. My only complaint is a mix of my own fault on part of not handling it sooner/not being more confident in saying what i needed and the feeling of not being heard by Dr. Jassoma, came in for a cleaning and found I had a cavity on my last molar on the left, no big deal, got it cleaned and filled. Then the sensitivity started, to heat, cold, if I flossed in between my two molars. I dealt with it for a few weeks or about a month or two (cant remember the time span) made an appointment and they saw me quick to get it taken care of, came in and before we did any X-rays we skipped to trying to shape the filling, I agreed as I trust Dr. Jassoma and recognize that I must trust her to do what she thinks is the correct course. We continued and the pain persisted, then filed a (corner? Edge?) of my tooth to try and make sure my teeth weren't contacting. At first it felt the same, they then did X-rays and found that there was some decay under another filling in that area but the xray ai analysis showed that it wasn't any heavy decay and showed yellow went home and two days later the pain subsided. Then before my next cleaning the pain had returned and during that visit I told them the pain returned and we checked again and the decay had worsened, Dr. Jassoma removed the filling and cleaned out the decay and informed me that it had moved into the pulp pretty far. I asked why don’t we do a root canal, and she gave me an honest explanation, if we do a root canal we are going to keep removing tooth material and the weaker my tooth would become. I was anxious but I try to put all my trust in my doctors, so we left it with it being refilled, in the past week and a half the pain has increased to the point where I am using a tube of Ora gel and taking two aleve a day to help with pain and i cant chew on that side and have the feeling of it festering. So I visited them last week and Dr. Jassoma was able to tell me very quickly that we are going to have to do a root canal, unfortunately my insurance wont cover any of the root canal and only a little less than half of the crown so I have to wait or get an extraction till I can afford it. All in all these particular experience in a long relationship of great experiences with this practice hasn’t been the best but I also understand that as Doctors they are people and want to help us keep our teeth healthy and try and keep our original teeth as much as possible, and that sometimes predicting whats going to happen in the human mouth is hard and unrealistic. So regardless I appreciate the years of dental work and help I have gotten here and hopefully will get in the future.

Dr. Patel is a very knowledgeable dentist with excellent clinical skills. He takes the time to explain procedures clearly, answers questions patiently, and ensures you feel comfortable at every step. His precision and attention to detail really stand out. I felt confident and well cared for during my visit. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a trustworthy and skilled dentist. The Lake Shore Dental staff is friendly and efficient, making every visit smooth and pleasant. I’m very happy with the care I received!

I love this dentist. My mother came here to get her dentures fixed because of a previous dentist that did not give her the care she needed. They did an excellent job on her, and because of that, I decided to try them out for my dental needs. I also had a not pleasant experience at my previous dentist. They scheduled me in just 2 days and I left feeling very fresh. The office is beautifully maintained and very professional. Everyone was extremely nice and welcoming. I will definitely be returning regularly for my 6 month cleanings. 10 out of 10 recommend

Lakeshore dental was a great experience for me. The staff was friendly and worked quickly to get me in and out. That was the best experience that I have ever had at a dental office. I have never had a cavity filled without pain. But the doctor that I had made that a reality for me. I had four teeth and it was very quick. And even after the numbness wore off I still had no pain! Great job! I would definitely go back!

I recently visited Lakeshore Dental for an emergency extraction, and I can’t say enough good things about my experience. From the moment I walked in, the facility was extremely clean and the front staff was warm, pleasant, and welcoming. The dental assistant and dentist were both incredibly kind and reassuring, which truly helped ease my nerves. What could have been a terrifying visit was made surprisingly pleasant. I wholeheartedly recommend Lakeshore Dental for anyone in need of excellent, compassionate care.