Janet L Weaver, DDS

I was a new patient to Dr. Weaver’s a few months ago, regarding a chipped tooth and trying to get it repaired. The service I received wasn’t bad but nothing stellar either, the tooth actually ended up getting chipped two more times, one which Dr. Weaver fixed again, and the other which was finally fixed by another dentist.
But this review really isn’t based on that experience, more on the other services I received at this office. After my initial teeth issue, I scheduled a cleaning because it had been at least a few months since I had one. The cleaning itself wasn’t spectacular, my teeth were clean afterwards, but not really that minty fresh, bright smile feeling you get after usually going to a dentist. When I was receiving the cleaning, the hygienist was telling me every little specific thing she was doing along the way, as if I were participating in an exam and had to pay dutiful attention. «Now I’m poking your teeth with this so I can do that, now I’m doing this so this will happen. Oh I see you have a lot of this, that’s why I’m doing this now.» Literally every single step of the process was being described in excruciating detail. I don’t know about you, but usually when I go to the dentist, I like to zone out and try to focus on anything else besides my teeth getting worked on, but this hygienist didn’t make that possible. The hygienist also was very dutiful about scolding me for not flossing. Yes, everyone could floss more, but I’m not a child, give it a rest.
That’s just my personal take on the dental service received cleaning wise. But one thing that became really strange and concerning is when they said I needed a deeper cleaning for my gums. The way they presented this information to me was that if I didn’t receive this deeper cleaning ASAP, my teeth would risk falling out in the near future. They presented it to me as if I had received a diagnosis for a fatal disease. This deeper cleaning would need to take place in two different sessions, but would be covered underneath my insurance. I even remember Dr. Weaver and the hygienist comically standing over my mouth, poking at my gums with their little scraper, saying things like «oh no, that isn’t good.»
This was very strange news, seeing as how I’ve been to the dentist all of my life fairly regularly, and not once has the issue of having a deeper gum cleaning come up. Luckily, I was visiting home in a couple of weeks and had the opportunity to see my dentist there to get a second opinion. When I called up Dr. Weaver’s office to ask them to send them my charts, they didn’t do if for a week despite regular calls every day asking if they had sent it. Finally when they did, they actually sent it to the wrong email address (although I very carefully provided them the correct one). When I did visit my other dentist for a cleaning (I had another one because I was dissatisfied with Dr. Weavers) they said that this DEEPLY IMPORTANT GUM CLEANING was not necessary at all. What had originally been reported as very deep pockets in my gums by Dr. Weaver were small to medium sized pockets by this other office, which could be taken care of with brushing, flossing and the like. Hearing the vast difference between Dr Weaver’s original ruling vs. my other dentist, who is top notch and one of the highest rated in the city by patients for service and customer care, something definitely seemed fishy.
I couldn’t help but wonder if Dr. Weaver’s office was actually just scheduling me for unnecessary dental services just so they could bill my insurance provider as much as possible. Think about it: I go in, get a procedure done I don’t really need but isn’t on the surface that harmful, Dr. Weaver bills it and collects bank. No one technically loses, but Dr. Weaver definitely reaps the benefits. It seems like a silly notion, like this entire office is just trying to figure out how to pluck the most insurance money from each patient’s pocket, but when I think about how uncooperative their office was in actually sending my info over to my other dentist, potentially over fear of losing my business, it only makes me wonder more if that’s a possibility.
One random thing I noticed though about Dr. Weaver, she never says goodbye! You sit with the hygienist for most of the time, Dr. Weaver comes in, does her thing, and then gets up and leaves as if she’s going to another room and about to come back but never actually does. You then sit there wondering «wait, is she coming back? Is it over? Do I have to wait for her or can I just go?» Weird stuff.
I would definitely not recommend going to this dentist. If you do have an issue with your teeth, they will treat you like you did something wrong and scold you instead of acting like a teammate who is there to help you fix it. Her practices and misdiagnosis seem very unethical, and the tools and procedures they use do not seem to be up to date. When you leave not feeling confident that you received the best care for your teeth.

I visited Dr. Weavers office for dental help. Dr. Weaver asked me if I had dental insurance, I gave her my insurance card. She came back in to this office where I was waiting in the dental chair, about ten to fifteen minutes later and said we are all good. I said will there be any charge and she said no. A week later I received the bill for the work. I called and asked why were you billing me. She said my insurance is maxed out. I replied you said there would be no charge after you called the insurance company. She said she did not know my insurance was maxed out. I said you called them and spoke to them. She said they did not tell her I was maxed out. Dr. Weaver said they just told her that I had insurance. I called her today to try and come to some civil compromise. Dr. Weaver said it is already in collection there is nothing she can do.

My client for whom I am a trustee went to Dr Weaver“s office to reconstruct her teeth and she made a molding of her mouth which I paid for and then without telling her or me who was the responsible party there would be a charge, she made a molding of what my clients mouth would look like after work was completed and continues to bill her for it even sending it to collection. She is relentless in attempting to collect for work not agreed to and the molding she made I believe is used in her office to show other patients what a completed mouth would look like. She might be showing it to you. Be careful of this scam and your credit in dealing with Dr Weaver. she is generally a satisfactory dentist but money seems more important then satisfied patients

The office is very disorganized. Twice they have messed up on my appointment time and once for my husband. Once, Dr. Weaver was insistent that I should have a tooth pulled and get a bridge because, «I would eventually need it someday.» I pressed to see if it was something that needed to be done now, and she admitted that it didn’t, «but it would, someday.» I thought that was that, until I came home one day a couple weeks later and there was a message from Dr. Weaver’s office saying that my insurance company had approved the procedure and call and schedule an appointment. She had admitted to me that it did not need to be done, yet went ahead anyway and got the bridge preapproved. That was 2 years ago. My tooth is fine, and I have had 2 other dentists tell me that I should have this tooth for a very long time. Seems a bit unethical to me.

Dr. Weaver’s office does not use digital radiography. I went to a specialist who uses digital x-​rays, and his machine showed much more detail about my necrotic tooth. I couldn’t even see the abscess on her film x-​rays. Additionally, I went to another dentist, and he was able to find a cavity (once again, on a digital x-​ray) that went undetected by her office.
She is great at what she does, but needs to upgrade to a digital x-​ray machine.

This is a dentist who clearly likes her work — and her patients! — and her employees! She’s down to earth, friendly and never sells you something you don’t need. She gives you her full attention, answers all questions patiently and in a way a layman can understand. I feel very lucky at having found her more than 10 years ago!

Absolutely incredible dentist who is extremely attentive, straight to business, and holds honesty above everything else. She was extremely kind to offer me a student discount when I was in school.

Dr. Weaver is amazing. All of her assistants are spectacular as well. Selena is always so helpful and sweet. Dr. Weaver has such great energy and I always leave with super clean teeth. She doesn’t rush you… your time with her, is your time. I couldn’t be happier with her!!! Highly Recommend!!! –Jayme

So nice, professional, gentle, efficient, conscientious.

I chose Dr. Weaver based on her proximity to my home and, even more so, on the reviews I read here — and am I ever glad I did. She and her entire office staff are fantastic — all are very personable, very friendly, and very patient (no pun intended…). Her office is conveniently located with plenty of street parking available and her office is clean and inviting — but not opulent or so ultra-​modern so as to make you wonder just how much you’re going to be charged given the surroundings. Dr. Weaver took the time to explain everything she found in my x-​rays, what my options were, and even helped me understand why and how the things of concern she found occurred or came to be in the first place. She gets my absolute highest recommendation and endorsement!

Dr. Weaver is my hero. I am lucky enough to have been referred to her and her staff. Everyone in the office is amazingly friendly and competent. I have only had my teeth cleaned in her office however my son had some cavities (his first), and she was so gentle with him. She explained everything and took her time. She even found some issues with his orthodontic work in progress that I was able to get the orthodontist to repair. If you are looking for a dentist I can’t imagine doing any better in expertise and «chair» side manner.

I’m a relatively new patient, but love the service and care of the staff at Dr. Weaver’s office.
The good doc is pretty candid in her assessment of your teeth, which I appreciate. But the staff also seems genuinely concerned about you and making sure your teeth are in the right shape.
I would definitely recommend Dr. Weaver to friends (and Unilocalers!)

always a good experience when i come in for a teeth cleaning. also, great hygenists and staff. everyone takes the time to talk with you and answer any questions. also, always good advice on oral hygine!