Nolan Gerlach, DDS

Welcome to the dental practice of Nolan Gerlach, DDS, a Dental Clinic located in the parkland office building at 875 140th Ave NE #200 in Bellevue, Washington. Reviews for this practice offer insights into their pediatric dental care and some concerns regarding patient transitions due to age and insurance.

One reviewer enthusiastically described the office as "the best kids dental office!" They initially sought laser fillings for their child, who had multiple cavities and disliked novocaine, and were grateful to find that Dr. Gerlach uses this technique. They reported that Dr. Gerlach effectively treated their child and provided valuable education on the causes of cavities. Having had mixed experiences with two previous pediatric dentists, this reviewer found the care at Dr. Gerlach's office to be excellent and professional, noting the positive experiences their children have had with both Dr. Gerlach and Dr. Dean. They appreciated that both doctors are personable, put the children at ease, communicate well with parents, and focus on necessary treatments without pushing extras. The reviewer also highlighted great coordination with their orthodontist and oral surgeon and commended the staff members Marci and Mary. They expressed appreciation for the great dental foundation their children are receiving for adulthood.

However, another reviewer shared a less positive experience. Their daughter had been a patient for years and loved Dr. Nolan. Due to having only one provider insurance, the reviewer was saddened when they were informed that their daughter could no longer be treated at the office upon turning 13 and would need to transition to an adult dentist, which traumatized the child. The reviewer's primary complaint was that the clinic allegedly "kicked her out" based on their insurance without even inquiring if they had alternative insurance (which they did through the reviewer's husband's work with Blue Cross). The reviewer felt discriminated against and believed they should have been given the full truth. They were subsequently glad to discover that a 15-year-old can still go to a pediatric dentist and urged others to ensure they receive truthful communication from the clinic.

Based on these reviews, Nolan Gerlach, DDS, appears to offer a Dental Clinic that is highly regarded for its pediatric dental care, including specialized techniques like laser fillings, and for having personable and professional dentists (Dr. Gerlach and Dr. Dean) who are excellent with children and communicate well with parents. The clinic also seems to have good coordination with orthodontic and oral surgery specialists. However, there is a concerning report regarding the handling of a patient's transition to adult dentistry based on age and insurance, with allegations of a lack of inquiry about alternative insurance and a feeling of discrimination. Local users seeking pediatric dental care may find positive experiences here, but the review regarding patient transition and insurance communication should be noted. No specific details about the clinic's environment beyond being kid-friendly (according to one review) or a comprehensive list of all services offered are available in the provided reviews. There is also no promotional information provided.

Nolan Gerlach, DDS

parkland office building, 875 140th Ave NE #200, Bellevue, WA 98005, USA