Dr Meira R. Berman DMD

Let me start by saying as a human being, Dr Berman is fine. She is nice and my kids enjoy her a lot. This is not a review based on her character. However, the lack of transparency, both financially and procedurally that I have been through regarding a root canal and crown have been extremely costly and upsetting. In 2019 I had to have a root canal on a back tooth. Dr. Berman did not handle that part of the procedure. Her involvement was shaving down my old tooth, taking molds and ultimately cementing in the crown. The first question before anything had started was of course what was the TOTAL cost involved. I do have insurace, I am not financially well off and this is a concern. After looking through insurance deductibles and out of pocket expenses I was to pay just under $200 for the process. Not including the specialist who did the root canal. That was handled separately with a different company. Fast forward to placing the crown in (Root canal was finished, molds for crown was taken). My tooth was shaved down to a tiny nub to receive the crown and I was given I bill for over $600. Never spoken about and on top of the $200 I already payed, before receiving and cementing in the new crown. Essentially I am left toothless and crown held hostage (it was not that argumentative or a true hostage situation) for lab fees and other expenses before I can get my tooth placed in. That's over $600 that was never disclosed. Ok so anger, frustration and credit card debt later because I needed my tooth, everything was taken care of. Now I will not see her personally again. One year later I received another bill in the mail for just under $70. Not sure why, but I guess for additional lab fees for a 3rd party that made the tooth I think, I don't know. So now more anger and frustration!!! How do you bill a year later for more money you forgot and on a procedure that is done relatively often. Well now fast-forward to today in April 2022 that crown fell out. So I call the office despite my anger with her and when I show up with tooth in hand I am told it will cost me with insurance is another $140 to re cement the tooth back in. I understand time is money. And I don't expect things to be free. But i do expect accountability on the Dr.'s part to actually be taken, and the fact that a business cannot disclose accurate financial costs and information, especially when drilling into someone's mouth and forcing large payments AFTER the fact (
Mar 26th, 2022

Dr. Berman is THE best! My husband and I both see her and always feel so comfortable in her chair. Ive always had such a fear of going to the dentist, however, Dr. Berman has put me at ease and provides excellent care. She is gentle, informative, friendly and professional. Her examinations are thorough and she reviews the best course of action to ensure you have a perfect smile and healthy teeth! The office is immaculate and they take precautionary measures at your arrival. Her team is equally as kind and makes going to the dentist not so bad after all! Thank you Elements Dental Studio!
Oct 29th, 2020

Love this office's vibe and Dr. Berman is awesome. I needed someone local that was gentle and thorough and I found it! Especially with Covid, they are so cautious and I felt confident the whole time that I was safe.
Sep 27th, 2020

Big fan. I came in after a long absence (COVID year), and Dr. Berman personally cleaned my teeth and then, we did a deep cleaning over two follow-up sessions (with another free follow-up session a month after). Full disclosure: I'm fortunate to have great dental insurance, so beyond the free routine visit(s), the deep cleaning was inexpensive (though insurance mandates two visits for it, one for each side). The deep cleaning was pretty painless too! Nice to relax and chat, as she is very personable, and also a chance watch the new season of "The Crown" on Netflix on the in-room TV ; ) The office right downtown (you can park in the Target lot for a one-hour visit and it is free).
Jul 30th, 2020

Our whole family goes to her and we always receive excellent care. They keep whole experience very stress-free, too.
May 11th, 2020