Mountain View Family Dental
2026-10-05T23:48:54.993Z
I strongly recommend getting a second opinion before agreeing to extensive dental work at this office.I had gone my entire life with regular cleanings and only ever needing a filling or two. After starting care with Dr. Schmidt (Dr. Crowns) at MVFD, however, I suddenly found myself getting crown after crown after crown. Because I had recently given birth, I initially assumed the extensive dental work might be related to hormonal changes and trusted that the treatment being recommended was necessary.Dr. Schmidt eventually crowned all of my back teeth. When he recommended crowns for my canines, I decided to stop and get a second opinion. I’m very glad I did. My new dentist told me that I do not need crowns on my canines and that there isn’t even a cavity — just an area that could potentially develop into one in the future, which they plan to monitor.More concerning, my new dentist also pointed out issues with the fit and seating of the crowns I received from Dr. Schmidt. I was told that improperly fitting crowns can create areas where decay can develop. I have already had one of these crowns fall out despite being less than four years old.The process itself also left me questioning the level of oversight involved. My experience was that Dr. Schmidt would prepare the tooth, after which the dental assistant would make and place the crown, and I would leave without Dr. Schmidt personally checking the completed crown.I also paid for these crowns out of pocket after my insurance declined coverage. At the time, I trusted that I was receiving treatment that was necessary. After getting a second opinion and hearing that some of the treatment recommended to me was not necessary, I have serious concerns about the decisions that were made regarding my care.I’m sharing this because I wish someone had encouraged me to get a second opinion before I agreed to permanently alter so many of my teeth. I can only speak to my own experience and what my new dentist has told me, but based on that experience, I would not recommend Dr. Schmidt or MVFD. If you are being told that you need extensive or repeated crown work, I strongly encourage you to get an independent second opinion first.I have already told my family, friends, coworkers, and anyone else who asks about my experience to do the same. I wish I had.