Ellen A Sheridan DDS

Just recently moved to KC so naturally I look on Unilocal for a dentist who is near my house. One thing I looked for were reviews of a dentist who would not ‘judge’ my current teeth situation due to the lack of me seeing one in a while and read about Dr. Sheridan (bonus it was the last name of the street I had previously lived on for 7 years). Nichole at the front desk was so accommodating, even was able to help with my xRays and have found my new dental place to call home. Dr. Sheridan and the staff are amazing and do not judge but rather want to work with you to get you back on track at YOUR schedule, not theirs. After my first two temporary crown on-​lays Dr. Sheridan text me first thing the next morning to make sure I was doing okay… I was seriously blown away that a dentist would even do that! Amazing service and a practice that welcomes you and allows you to feel at home. I can’t wait to come back and finish all the work, the team makes it so warm and welcoming and Dr. Sheridan is amazing, look no further!

BEWARE
Why I’ll never see Dr. Sheridan again:
Where to begin? At first, I fell in love with Dr. Sheridan and her office. The building (house) is cute and quaint. The staff is friendly. However, that’s where the good ends.
The first thing Dr. Sheridan said to me (after introducing herself as my dental mother) was that she really recommended I get my front tooth shaved down. I said it had never bothered me, and truthfully it hadn’t. Since that time I’ve become very self conscious about it. I won’t be shamed into making a cosmetic correction.
Anyway, at my first cleaning in several years, Dr. Sheridan recommended that I come back for a few fillings. I’d never had fillings before, never had a cavity before, and asked for more information. She said there were two options available, silver or porcelain, and that she would have the front desk run me some quotes. At my second visit 6 months later, she again brought up my front tooth that needed shaving (I again declined) and my fillings. After being presented with the two price options, I settled on the silver. I was very slow to decide as I had already explained to her on the first visit and again on the second that I didn’t really want silver in my mouth — it just makes me feel… trashy to put it simply. But comparing the price of the silver to the porcelain, it was a no brainer. So a couple of weeks later I was back in the chair and Dr. Sheridan was pumping me full of anesthesia and silver. I say pumping because that woman put so many shots in my gum, I lost two layers of gum. It peeled twice. Two weeks later and you could still see the injection sites. Not to mention the jaw stiffness, sensitivity to hot and cold liquids and foods, and daily headaches from the pain.
I was supposed to have several fillings done in one day, but it took so long to get the right side done, I didn’t get the left side done that day. We were supposed to reschedule but at the advice of a friend who happens to be a dental hygienist, I cancelled all future appointments with Dr. Sheridan.
Since this time I have seen another dentist who removed the silver fillings Dr. Sheridan put in, and replaced them with another type of filling — it’s not porcelain, but it’s tooth colored and was very affordable. Why couldn’t Dr. Sheridan have offered me the same material? My experience with this dentist was much better. He removed and replaced the right side in less than an hour I believe. He only gave me one shot instead of a dozen, and I was only numb for a couple of hours. I had no swelling, stiffness, soreness or sensitivity. I went back a few weeks later and had him do the left side fillings that Dr. Sheridan didn’t get around too — same thing, no stiffness, soreness, sensitivity etc. What did Dr. Sheridan do differently that caused so much pain?
A year later, a friend was discussing her attempt at finding a new dentist in the area. She started talking about her experience at her last dentist and low and behold, I was able to guess that she was talking about Dr. Sheridan without my friend ever mentioning her by name. She was fed the same line about needing fillings, only offered silver or porcelain, and oh did you want to take care of that problem that you never noticed before but now are very self conscious about.
If I could prove Dr. Sheridan did something ethically wrong, I’d report her to the board, but really all I have is my word. I implore you, don’t listen to her.

I was able to get squeezed in today due to a dental «emergency» and could not have left happier. What I thought was a huge problem turned out to be a small problem, and Dr. Sheridan’s demeanor really helped calm my nerves. She made what I believe to be honest recommendations, and handled my issue promptly and gently. I wish I had found her years ago, and plan to schedule all my future appointments with her.

I first met Dr. Sheridan when my oldest daughter was three. We had gone to a pediatric dentist and had a terrible experience. I was hesitant about Dr. Sheridan because she wasn’t pediatric. Thirteen years later, I’m so glad I went.
Dr. Sheridan is the best dentist I have ever had. She’s amazingly respectful & kind. She’s good at what she does. Most importantly, she takes the time to talk to you, answering questions and explaining things that you wouldn’t even think to ask. Over the years, I have become smarter about my teeth and gums because of her. To this day, my kids still say Mountain Don’t when they see soda though they drink it anyway.
As wonderful as she is, Dr. Sheridan is opinionated. She tells you what she thinks would be in your best interest and will stress those options as she fairly tells you about all the others. We’ve disagreed on several things over the years. If she had her way, my mouth would be capped in shiny gold instead of porcelain. Each time we have this discussion, she opens her own mouth and shows off her bling. You gotta respect a person who put her money where her mouth is, literally.
I am so thankful Dr. Sheridan is our dentist. If you are looking for a place to protect your choppers or fix them, don’t go anywhere else.

Of my many trips to other dentists I’ve had, this was by far the most informative. The x rays and examination were the most thorough I’ve been through. Dr. Sheridan and her assistant were very friendly and informative. Dr. Sheridan is very down to earth, realistic, and a flossomaniac (to my benefit). I was asking so many questions and she was so receptive to them. I did not realize how uninformed and misinformed I was. Thanks a lot, I would happily recommend this office to anyone.

I had not been to see a dentist since 2008…6 years. I was not all that impressed with the last one so when they stopped accepting my insurance I just never found another doctor, afraid they were all the same… until now. Dr. Sheridan is excellent at what she does. She is very caring and really listens. She makes sure you have no pain and genuinely cares about your dental and overall health. Her staff is great at what they do and really make you feel welcome. I highly recommend Dr. Sheridan to any and everyone.

If you’ve been holding off on a visit because you’re afraid of getting some creepy jerk, fear no longer. She doesn’t guilt you, genuinely cares and is fantastic at what she does. She texts me to follow up at night, or between visits just to make sure everything is going smoothly— and if it’s not, to advise me on what to do.
I grew up poor, and never saw a dentist as a child. My teeth are horrible, and the two times I visited the dentist as an adult, I was made to feel ashamed and guilty about my mouth by the dentists. Dr. Sheridan is far too classy and caring for that. She really knows how to talk to people and really cares about your health. She’s not out to milk you, she’s there to help you feel better. She won’t allow any «suck-​it-​up» type of attitude. It’s very important to her that you are as comfortable as possible.
She even has financing if you’re broke. She will tailor the treatment plan to work at a pacing for your budget. She even worked out some extra stuff so that my visit to the oral surgeon she referred me to would be cheaper. The office is a wonderful, relaxing and inviting place, that plays GREAT music. Lots of Ella Fitzgerald and such. There’s also pediatric dentistry, for you parents out there.
She works really hard to get me in for appointments that work with my strange night schedule. With one emergency, she actually opened up the office just to take care of it right then, on her day off.
She’s been around the area forever. She is so gentle, I slept through two root canals.
So yeah, check her out if you need one. She’s right in the heart of Westport. You don’t have to be afraid of the dentist anymore.

My first appointment with Dr. Sheridan was when I was 18 years old. She let me know I had 7 cavities 3 of which had rotted my teeth and would need root canals. Up until this point I had never had a cavity. What I had had was a careless dentist, who overlooked my cavities and let them rot into root canals. I thank God for Dr. Sheridan and her practice. She saved my teeth! Dr. Sheridan is an exceptional dentist and I am so lucky to have found her. I recommend her to anyone who wants an honest and caring dentist who truly has your best interests at heart-​even if that means you find out you have 7 cavities! Thank you for being exceptional Dr. Sheridan, I look forward to another 19 years plus under your care.

Dr. Sheridan is the best! I have a huge fear of needles, but she was very kind and caring, and I felt soothed and calm on my last visit even though I had to get several shots. She also texted me after my appointment to make sure I made it home and was feeling OK. I found my new dentist in KC!

BEST DENTIST IN KC! Seriously, she is gentle, kind and takes your dental health seriously.

My family and I have been fortunate to have Dr. Sheridan to take care of our dental care for over a decade. Ellen Sheridan loves dentistry and her care for our dental health clearly shines through. Dr. Sheridan is not pushy when it comes to replacing crowns or fillings. She only encourages what needs to be done, so when she tells you to do something you know that it really needs to be done.
I’ve had several instances where Dr. Sheridan went above and beyond what I would have expected in her service. One time I had some dental work done (a crown I think) and she gave me her mobile and home phone numbers just in case I had problems and needed to reach her over the weekend. Another time my mother needed emergency dental work. Dr. Sheridan saw my mother on short notice. She calmed her fears (like many, my mother is nervous around dentists) and made her feel respected and cared for.
I have recommended Dr. Sheridan to many colleagues and friends over the years. Whenever I meet someone new to Kansas City who’s looking for a dentists, I always without fail or hesitation recommend Ellen Sheridan. I wish I could give her more than 5 stars!

Oh, for heavens’ sake, thank God. I have notoriously bad luck with dentists. I somehow always manage to end up someplace totally lousy; places with flat-​screen tvs mounted on the ceiling, «complimentary paraffin hand dips» and spokesmodel-​looking hygienists who are nice to look at, but often pushy and not always the most gentle workers. But that’s not the really bad part…
The problem is that places like this INEVITABLY try to convince me that I need some bananas-​ass nonsense like teeth whitening (don’t need it), veneers (don’t need ‘em), or other outrageously expensive optional crap. All the procedures that insurance doesn’t cover, you know?
I woke up with a toothache this morning and begged my FB friends for GOOD dentist recommendations. Half a dozen immediate responses were unanimous: «Get to Ellen Sheridan, stat.»
Dr. Sheridan was able to fit me in right away, helped me with my insurance paperwork, took an x-​ray of the offending tooth, identified the problem and got me in and out in a jiffy.
I immediately fell in love with the office. It’s homey and old-​fashioned; no excess crap. A clean but old-​timey office — correctly or not — suggests to me «this is not a dentist who’s going to rip you off.» Also, it smells like apple cider in there.
Receptionists are kind, helpful and friendly. Didn’t interact with any hygienists today, but I’ll come back and update after my six month cleaning. Because this is my dentist. From now until forever more, amen.

I am so lucky that I found Dr. Ellen Sheridan because I am a dental «chicken». She has a nice practice with a comforting, relaxing and upbeat atmosphere. Very positive energy from the lovely receptionist, hygenist and the Dr. Very pleased with the procedure (pain free), the outcome, the cost and the helpful attitudes. Like the other reviewer, I was afraid of being lectured for not flossing, but the Dr. put me at ease instantly. She was attentive to my needs and helped me proceed in the best and most cost effective way for me. No one tried to upsell me anything, instead they seemed to be interested in me, as an individual and how they could best help me. I am very grateful to be a patient of Dr. Sheridan’s, and I would highly recommend her to anyone.

I’ve been going here since 2006. Normally everything goes well, but in 2007 Dr. Sheridan gave me a crown. She even opened up when they were closed to grid me for the weekend. Very nice. Prices are reasonable, multiple flavors of fluoride. Staff is friendly and humerus.

Dr. Sheridan is by far the best dentist I have ever had. She is so friendly, personable and honest that I can’t fathom seeing anyone else in Kansas City.
This is a relatively small practice with a couple hygienists and a receptionist in addition to Dr. Sheridan. The office is located in so-​called rainbow row, a block of multicolored bungalows turned into offices near 39^th and Main. (If the address still says Belleview ave, it’s old. She moved to 104 Archibald)
She spends plenty of time with each patient, even during routine cleanings. Even though I am a relatively new patient she remembered my name each time, as well as the state of my oral health. She is really focused on getting everyone’s teeth healthy for the long-​term, and not just maintenance cleanings.
I have seen her interact with children and she’s very, very good with them. I would not hesitate to take a kid there.
She’s also good with emergency care. When I experienced some pain after a filling, she fit me in the same day and took care of the problem. When friends of mine had issues with fillings or broken crowns, she did the same.
Dr. Sheridan is quite a character, but not in an overbearing or creepy way. More like your favorite eccentric aunt.
This is just a really cool, laid-​back neighborhood practice that is a welcome change from typical health care experiences.