Tatch Walter, DDS

Dr. Tatch seemed very good when he took out both our daughter’s wisdom teeth in January and March. Our 23 year old autistic son had a cracked tooth that was infected. We went for a consult and although he tried to give him something to relax him so he could pull it, he did not wait for it to take effect. He said he would have to do it in the hospital and have him put under. That was fine, however it took 3 days and chasing after them to find out he would not make time to do it until July. After taking our son to a different oral surgeon, We found out it could not wait that long and there was still an infection. This could could have been very dangerous had we not persued it. If your child has moderate to severe disabilities, do not come here. Dr. Tatch does not seem in any great hurry to help them. He never even tried to approach our son and look in his mouth himself. He only relied on an x-​ray. His professionalism leaves a great deal to be desired.

Excellent care and results. Dr Tatch was referred by my dentist and did a wonderful job with my implant. I had my one year follow up and all is still great. The office staff was friendly and accommodating to me at all times. My calls were returned in a timely manner as well. Highly recommend this doctor for his expertise, precision and professionalism. And since I’m that nerd who takes pictures of her X-rays…judge for yourself I’ll post the pic!

I recently went in to get my wisdom teeth removed. I was very nervous about being under anesthesia but Dr. Tatch helped me calm down. His staff is wonderful as well. Later that same day Dr. Tatch called and checked to make sure everything was alright. I highly recommend Dr. Tatch and his office.

I had an implant performed by Dr. Tatch. He was so patient and caring. He was very knowledgeable and professional. The office staff at the Gurnee office were so helpful and compassionate. I am a very anxious dental patient, but everyone there set a relaxed and kind tone during each visit during the year long process. If I ever need oral surgery or an implant again, I’ll go back to Dr. Tatch in a heartbeat.

Dr. Tatch treated all my family, my wife, my daughter, and me, and we all agree that he is the best and the very reasonably-​priced oral surgeon we have ever met. He also accepted all insurances we had (a rare commodity with good and busy doctors). His staff is so much better that years ago. Recently he saved my wife’s implants installed by another dentist abroad. He cleaned an infection and grafted them, and he did it as skillfully as he did my daughter’s and my extractions and other work. They charged us the discounted insurance prices even before insurance processing. Again, great doctor, great staff, great work with insurances, and reasonable prices. Thanks a lot!

**Note** I saw Dr. Benjamin Howard, NOT Dr. Tatch. And it was at the Gurnee office.
I just had my wisdom teeth pulled and was referred here by my dentist. My experience was the opposite of the other two reviews, actually. Dr. Howard went into great detail to explain every possible complication that could happen with my surgery and answered all of my questions with patience.
I was reminded multiple times in multiple forms of communication to fast before surgery, take my amoxicillin, etc.
Both Dr. Howard and the two nurses I had (sorry, I don’t remember names!) were extremely nice and everyone was willing to go to great lengths to make sure I didn’t pass out during my IV catheter placement (I have an embarrassing history of this), giving me laughing gas prior to the placement and making sure I felt relaxed.
I actually did receive a courtesy call later that day to make sure I was doing alright, which I thought was really nice.
The only thing I have in common with the previous reviewers is that my wait was quite long, but that’s what my iPhone is for :)
I sort of wish this place offered general dentistry because I had a really great experience!

Get your price in writing, they like to change it on you. Staff stands around and chats, can be a little rude. Dr. Tatch seems alright but not great bedside manner. They don’t even give you a courtesy call the day after surgery to see how you’re doing.

Dr. Thatch himself is very knowledgeable and good at his profession. Be prepared to wait an hour over your appointment time before you get in. Been there twice now both early and late in the day still an hour wait! His staff could better inform the patients of what needs to be done prior to oral surgery. Thet tend to hold back information from the patient for whatever reason? They seem to be a little pricey compared to other Dentists performing implant surgery, but again he is good at what he does.