Dr. James L. Gates, DDS

"Don't expect to get in anytime soon if you have an emergency. You just have to suffer! Same thing happened to me as it did with another patient. I have been a regular patient there and because I missed an appointment they are now punishing me, by not letting me get in when I am having an emergency situation with a broken tooth. This is ridiculous, trying to get in to see a dentist. I don't care how long it's been since a patient has seen the dentist there if they have been there before you should try to get them in before anyone else when they have an emergency. Trying to get in with another dentist I'm having to go way out of town."

"I understand you are a business and a missed appointment does impact you but people also have lives and live in the real world and some people are sick sometimes and some people have to care for others who are constantly sick and it does impact one’s ability to be able to make all appointments. It’s a tough reality but one a business and people alike need to understand from both sides. This dental practice knowing my son is in bad pain decided to penalize his ability to be seen by the doctor for an emergency visit because I was unable to make the appointment this morning on time. Next available date wasn’t for two weeks due to this and this was to repair a filling that fell out of his mouth exposing a root in less than a month and a half that this dentist had placed in his mouth. Shame on you, he has nothing to do with the missed appointment time and it’s your fault he has a improperly placed filling. I will be sharing this to all the social media that I can and having family members share it as well you deserve to have people know how you are."

"Great great great dentist and didn't feel anything.... But he maxed my insurance out in one visit when my insurance was told my insurance would cover everything. Imagine you are now without top teeth and can't get replacements. Also ,you have painful bottom teeth and your told unless you take out a loan you have to wait a year to get the next set taken out? Btw I haven't seen a dentist in years so this is the only time I've met a dentist. I was sitting in the chair and he just had taken out my teeth. The nurse said sir your insurance is now maxed and you will need to take out this loan. I was so so depressed and felt scammed because I was told it would cover everything beforehand, Now I am screwed. I had to take out a new plan with my Insurance which wasn't much more but it's still money out of my pocket. I would give him 2 stars if he also did a bad job taking out my teeth but he didn't. He actually did a amazing job with no pain whatsoever. So please remember if you go here make sure your insurance knows it will cost 50% more than other dentist and you need a full dental plan. A normal dental plan with medicare is 2000 dollars I think and that would pay for either the top ot bottom but not both."

"My son had 3 baby teeth pulled today and Dr. Justin Gates and the dental assistant did an amazing job with my son! It means so much to me to know that my children are treated like their own. The staff have always been friendly and helpful! My family has always had a wonderful experience here!"

"I have always been afraid of dentist. Having had my wisdom teeth pulled out before they even came in. In the military. This guy on the very first visit was very easy, understanding and professional. Best I've ever had in my life. Great staff too."