Calvo-Waldbaum Toni DDS

Welcome to the dental practice of Calvo-Waldbaum Toni DDS, a Dental Clinic located at 207 SW 156th St Suite 4 in Burien, Washington. Reviews regarding this practice offer distinctly different perspectives, with one recent experience being highly negative and another reflecting long-term satisfaction.

One patient who chose Dr. Waldbaum for a semi-annual exam and cleaning in early 2024 due to an insurance change reported a satisfactory cleaning. However, they were told they needed several fillings that cost over $700 after insurance. Weeks later, one of these fillings caused pain, requiring a return visit. Following some adjustments, the patient was advised to call only if the pain worsened. The pain persisted, ultimately necessitating a root canal from an endodontist, costing an additional $500+ because the filling was too close to the nerve. This patient also reported being double-charged by Dr. Waldbaum’s office and experienced rude behavior from the billing person who initially refused to speak with them due to missing insurance paperwork and later admitted the error without apologizing. The subsequent crown on the tooth added another $700+ to the total cost. This patient's experience with Dr. Waldbaum’s office resulted in almost $2,000 in expenses, four months of appointments, and significant anger and frustration. An update from this patient in June 2024 noted an additional $775 charge from the endodontist after insurance processed the claim and exceeded their annual maximum, labeling the entire experience a "complete disaster."

In contrast, another patient reported that Dr. Toni has served their entire family (themselves, their wife, and three children) for over 30 years. They highlighted Dr. Toni’s particularly gentle approach with their children when they were young, as well as her efforts in helping them develop good dental care habits at home. This long-term patient expressed appreciation for Dr. Toni’s hard work and dedication to her patients, noting that her staff has always been professional and friendly and that the office staff has consistently been willing to help coordinate and understand their insurance benefits. They concluded by thanking Dr. Toni for her care.

Based on these contrasting reviews, Calvo-Waldbaum Toni DDS appears to have provided positive, long-term care for some families, characterized by a gentle approach, professional and friendly staff, and assistance with insurance. However, a recent patient reported a very negative experience involving potentially problematic fillings leading to further costly procedures, billing errors, and unprofessional behavior from the billing department. Local users in Burien should consider these differing accounts when deciding whether to seek dental care at this clinic. No specific details about the clinic's environment or promotional offers can be reliably inferred from these reviews.

Calvo-Waldbaum Toni DDS

207 SW 156th St Suite 4, Burien, WA 98166, USA