Seattle’s Best Smiles

While there are many dentist’s in Seattle to choose from, I have been a patient of Dr. Caggiano’s for over 15 years for a number of reasons. First — he knows what he’s doing and I completely trust him. He’s extremely meticulous and thorough. He’s also incredibly patient with patients like me who don’t love going to the dentist, but he somehow makes the process actually enjoyable. Have you ever had the feeling that you’re being rushed through an exam or procedure? You’ll never have that feeling under his care. Dr. Caggiano also happens to have an amazing team many of whom have been with him for years — which I think says a lot in this day and age.
This may sound like a ‘who cares’ statement, but Dr. Caggiano really does care about his patients. He remembers things I’ve shared w him on previous visits (eg, my kids, where I’m living, etc) which is refreshingly different than other dentists who I’ve seen who barely remember my name. I was there not long ago and he personally escorted a patient downstairs after his treatment. What dentist does that???
I feel lucky that I found Dr. Caggiano and wouldn’t consider going elsewhere for dental care.
If you’re considering becoming a patient of his then make an appointment to see him. If you’re already a patient then you know what I’m talking about. Knowledgeable, fastidious and friendly are an unbeatable combination.

My husband has been going to Dr. Caggiano and absolutely loves the convenience (we live in the neighborhood) and I finally switched over after hearing him rave about the doctor for years.
Dr. Caggiano and his staff are extremely thorough and patient and their pricing is pretty competitive so I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a dentist in the area.

I had a wonderful experience at my appointment with Dr. Caggiano. It started with a very informative consultation. Dr. Caggiano went over a questionnaire I had previously filled out and made several notes while we visited. I felt he genuinely was interested in my concerns and my overall goal for my smile:) I didn’t feel rushed at all. I tend to think that doctor’s are so busy cramming one patient after the other and they are in a hurry causing me to feel anxious, but Dr. Caggiano ended up spending almost 2 ½ hours with me that day. I obviously have a lot of dental work that needs to be done and I wanted to find just the right doctor to do it! I honestly can say that I have found him! I was also concerned that my insurance wouldn’t pay for the x-ray’s he wanted to take but he said «oh you don’t need to worry about that… we have an easy way of taking x-ray’s and there is no charge.» There was no charge for the whole 2 ½ hours! He sat with me and went over the x-ray’s and pointed out all of my problem areas, including some very old crowns and fillings. He suggested that I use a sonicare type toothbrush and said he preferred Oral B. I told him that I would try one, but that I typically don’t like those… they rattle my eyeballs, lol. He ended up giving me one to use. How thoughtful huh? So, I went back today for a cleaning and he popped his head in and said «how’s that toothbrush working for you?» So nice for him to remember. My hygienist, Jennifer, was amazing! I can honestly say that I am excited to start with my plan to get my whole mouth a lot healthier. I suggest to anyone who may have been putting off their dental care (like I was) or are just looking for an amazing dentist to make an appointment with Dr. Caggiano today! You will not be sorry!

Grew up in Madison Park, Dad still lives there — and found Caggiano on Unilocal (which I use several times a week) — so I simply assumed I would get quality care — NO… First of all, I am very aware I have bad teeth due to enamel erosion/​grinding/​wear, and have had about $ 20,000 in crowns and fillings as a result of it primarily in another state. So it was not exactly shocking, to first have the (very nice, BTW) hygienist say to me, «WOW…you have a lot of wear for someone your age…» — I am fully aware of this. However, I was not expecting Caggiano’s proposed solution to the problem — to replace my *entire* lower mouth b/​c I had some «irregular bite» which *no other dentist* (and I’ve seen more than my fair share in my lifetime). Bottom line — he wanted to put crowns on my *entire* lower mouth — as well as replace my (only 5 years old) crowns I paid $ 14,000 for just 5 years ago. I was literally… utterly…in shock. The man has zero personality — but that’s not what dentists are for — but he was very abrupt, rude, and made me feel «bad» r.e. my teeth’s condition. To fix all that, in his humble opinion, needed to be fixed — would cost a whooping $ 28,000 — decent price for a lower end luxury car, eh? And of course, completely out of pocket.
So, being the smart consumer/​person I try to be, I got two other second opinions who had the exact same opinion which is the complete opposite of Caggiano’s — that I simply needed *fillings* on my lower teeth, and there was absolutely nothing wrong with my «bite» whatsoever. I could’ve paid less, but I have learned the hard way that «you get what you pay for» and was not interested in the cheapest dentist I could find. Bottom line — I ended up paying $ 1,600 by another dentist — he very firmly emphasized that — yes, the teeth showed wear/​erosion, but that did not merit destroying them with crowns — anyone who knows anything about crowns basically knows crowns essentially destroy the integrity of the tooth. Another dentist said the same thing — crowns were *completely unnecessary* at this time — and flat out said «go spend your $$$ on a new car» — b/​c that’s how much crowns cost.
Bottom line, without mentioning Caggiano’s name (I’m not a mean person after all — but consumers deserve to know the truth), I told another dentist that I’d seen (Caggiano) who «advertises on the radio» as Caggiano does (even my 78-​year old father had heard of him through his radio ads…) And my new dentist said, «quite frankly, I am so busy I would not have even taken you on as a client unless you were referred by a fellow patient» and «busy/​successful/​good dentists do *not need* to advertise on the radio, etc. b/​c good dentists are found through ‘word of mouth’, period — good dentists have no need to advertise.»
So Consumer Beware… his «$ 99 special for new clients» is totally false as well — he sticks you with expensive panoramic ex-​rays that you don’t even ask for, etc. With major dental issues from cancer surgery to buying a car — a second/​third opinion is extremely important in this life, period. He contributes to the dental field’s bad rap as being «money hungry», etc, in addition to being a total embarrassment to Madison Park IMO…

I can honestly say that Dr. Caggiano and his staff are responsible for the most comfortable and pleasant dental experience I have ever had.
He is extremely professional and without judgement, very straight forward and super informative. I have had my share of major dental work done in the past and never have I felt so completely at ease and without vulnerability while tackling what are usually long and torturous time consuming dental procedures. It was amazing! Kara has been wonderful and accommodating with scheduling and billing as well.
I am new to the Seattle area and am genuinely happy I found them. I would personally recommend their practice and services to any of my friends or family in a heart beat! Thank you Dr. Caggiano, I am full of gratitude for you and your ability to transform the way I perceive the dental experience.

I’m writing this post because I heard an advertisement by Dr. Caggiano on the radio this morning, and I thought it might be wise to share a real-​life customer experience.
I saw Dr. Caggiano several years ago when I first moved to Seattle. Since my move disrupted my normal cleaning schedule, I had gone more than a year without seeing a dentist. Upon my first exam, Dr. Caggiano recommended a form of ultrasonic cleaning treatment. As I was sitting in the chair ready for the procedure to begin, I asked how much of the procedure my insurance would cover. I was then told that my out-​of-​pocket expenses would be in the area of $ 1,100!
I then paused on the procedure and went for a second opinion. The second dentist was flabbergasted, and simply said my teeth needed to be cleaned. No ultra sonic treatment was necessary.
Long story short… beware of Dentists that need to advertise on the radio to get business. I’m guessing 98% of good dentists earn their business through referrals. So if you’re afraid of treatment, ask a friend or coworker if they like their dentist. Don’t respond to a fancy ad that your fees will end up paying for!
Wishing you happy and healthy dental care!

Seattle’s Best Smiles did a great job with my cleaning and dental exam yesterday. Dr. Caggiano was nice, and the hygienist took her time with my teeth. She worked into the next appointment time with me, because they had a cancellation. This was great, because I hadn’t been to the dentist in three years since I’ve never had dental insurance. Another great thing, this place has uninsured rates! It only cost me $ 84 for a dental exam, x-​rays, and a cleaning. The dental schools I’ve looked at in the area cost more than that! It is both inexpensive and quality!

I have had quite a bit of work done by Dr. Caggiano. I had always been interested in porcelain veneers, and after careful consideration, I decided to have Dr. Caggiano perform the work. His credentials were very impressive, and I spoke with some of his other patients who were extremely happy with both Dr. Caggiano and his work. The office staff was so welcoming, and I spent a good deal of time there. Dr. Caggiano explained patiently every step of the procedures. He was the greatest! My teeth are BEAUTIFUL ! I get compliments on them all the time. The best compliment has been when I needed oral surgery and saw another dentist. He asked who did my veneers, as he said the quality of the work was fabulous! Dr. Caggiano is the BEST !

Ethical, professional, competent DDS.
I worked for him as a hygienist awhile back and he was a good boss, too.
He likes being a dentist, and is kind to his patients — young and old.