Choice Dental

Okay, you’re thinking: A five-​star review for a dentist? Really?! Yes – stay with me here.
Many people hate going to the dentist. Between the pain from teeth cleaning and surgeries, the headache from insurance billing, and the inevitable lecture on not flossing frequently enough, some dentist’s offices have earned their bad raps.
Not this one. I came here because of Dr. Choi and Choice Dental’s excellent Unilocal reviews, which convinced me that they were trustworthy. Having most recently come from another Michigan dentist who scared me to death, telling me that I had four cavities and needed thousands of dollars in gear to prevent the multiple ailments they diagnosed me with, I wanted a second opinion. I’m so glad that I did.
My appointment with Choice Dental was quickly booked by their helpful staff, who checked my insurance ahead of time to make sure I wouldn’t wind up with a massive bill after the fact. (This happened to my husband: he went back to his old dentist on our new insurance, only to learn later that they weren’t in network.) The morning of my appointment, I barely had to wait at all before I was led back and given a pain-​free teeth cleaning, followed by x-​rays. Turned out I didn’t have a single cavity that needed to be filled, just some shadows on my teeth and areas that I may need to worry about at some point in the future if I don’t brush well enough.
Dr. Choi was great. It’s so important to trust your dentist since you need to defer to their judgment on diagnoses. Other dentists have felt like salespeople, trying to convince you that you have a dozen things wrong to sell you on expensive treatments and products.

My previous dentist made me scared and nervous to ever go back to see a dentist. My last dentist ruined my teeth and always made feel like i had gotten punched in the face after leaving. After going here I no longer feel that way. They made me feel very comfortable and cared about my well being. It was a friendly environment and I would definitely recommend Choice Dental for anyone looking for a new dentist

Just moved to Ann Arbor and had no connections to anything here. Tried Choice Dental based on Unilocal reviews and I was not disappointed. Nikole was my dental hygienist and she was awesome. She talked me through everything that was happening and reassured me throughout my visit. Years ago I had a horrible dentist and this has caused some fear in trying to find someone new. Anyway, my experience was great from beginning to end and I will be returning here for my next cleaning.

I’m sitting in a coffee shop after my first appointment at Choice Dental, getting something to eat and drink as the lidocaine wears off. I think it’s a rare occurrence to find oneself in awe about the quality of dental service. Perhaps I am more impressed with the outcome because, instead of relying on references from family and friends like how I usually do, I googled dentists in Ann Arbor, found this place had pretty good Unilocal reviews, and that was that.
Dr. Choi definitely has set a standard that unfortunately in my experience few dentists live up to. He actually cares and listens, checks in often during procedures (making sure you are okay) while walking you through it, explains EVERYTHING (like showing what the cavity looked like on the X-​ray and pictures), gives his professional opinion and options, and answers your questions. At no point did I feel he was too busy to address my concerns. In the past, I’ve had dentists just tell me I got a cavity on a tooth, not show me the x-​ray and bam, next thing I know I’m rushed along, getting my teeth drilled without understanding exactly where the cavity is, and how the dentist reached this conclusion.
Plus, Dr. Choi is skilled at what he does. As a cavity-​prone individual, I have had my share of drillings and fillings. At my visit, he had to replace a filling, and put in a new filling for a new cavity (boo), all of which he made as easy and painless as possible. I’m very satisfied with the work he did.
It’s unfortunate I’ll be leaving Ann Arbor in a month, or else I would keep going here forever. I’ll just have to find a dentist as caring and professional as Dr. Choi!

All around efficient, timely, professional and pleasant! Every single staff member I’ve interacted with here has succeeded in the above mentioned traits, even during phone calls. If you’re one of those dentist-​wary people, this is a great place to try!
I also love Dr. Choi. His bedside manner and communication skills are precisely what I think should be the industry standard. Many physicians and dentists could learn from him in terms of how to address patients inquiries and issues and in communicating with them overall.
Aside from that, I think he is very skilled and knowledgeable and I absolutely trust him more than any other dentist I’ve seen in my life. One example: he was finally able to figure out an issue that had been giving me pain for 4 years (after an initial root canal that he was able to identify had gone wrong). I had seen 5 different dentists in that time frame to try to address this and was always made to feel like I was the crazy one… Dr. Choi validated my pain and concerns and referred me to a great endodontist who extracted the «hidden» 5^th root. He has also given me ortho referrals, and I always appreciate his personal insight when he does so. A+ on building excellent rapport with patients and making them feel comfortable.
Office is very well kept and waiting area is pleasant. I’ve never waited very long. The new technologies are also awesome.
The entire office makes me feel like they genuinely care about me and my relevant needs, and I honestly think this is so hard to find. I don’t want to have a harder time making appointments here by driving customers, but I really can’t help raving about Choice Dental because they absolutely deserve it.

Is it weird to like your dentist? Yes! but I do! Dr. Choi is amazing and super helpful. All of the doctors and staff are fantastic! They take a dreadful task (going to the dentist) and turn it into something actually pleasant. My visits are based on three years as a patient. I never linger in the waiting room for more than a few minutes. For a routine checkup, I’m in and out of the office within a half hour. All my questions get answered and I feel like I got the care I needed.
Most importantly the doctors genuinely care about you. They don’t recommend unnecessary procedures just so they can make a buck. They don’t give you the run around. Even though they are very popular, they try not to overbook patients. (My former dentist in Manhattan would always overbook and this frustrated me to no end).
Granted, cavities are no fun. Or whatever procedure you need. So don’t expect everything to be honky dory. But Choice Dental really does make it as quick and painless as possible. They try to make your visits concise and helpful.
The End Result? Smiles all around… Well, partially due to a cleaner mouth :)

I am assuming most of these Unilocalers were still feeling good from the nitrous when they posted the positive reviews. My experience with (not our) Choice Dental was just the opposite. We had an original appointment scheduled about 4 months ago, in which they decided to cancel 12 minutes before the appointment because of weather. I understand that certain circumstances occur, however, after scheduling the 2^nd appointment, Choice once again cancelled. By the time our 3^rd appointment was scheduled, I called 4 days in advance to see if we could schedule another time, due to a business conflict. The receptionist was super rude, and did not make an effort to accommodate. There seem to be way too many dental options in Ann Arbor to have to settle for poor service.

I’m jumping on the bandwagon with this one and giving Choice Dental 5 stars! It was easy to book an appointment and the availability was great — it’s not like I had to wait 3 months to be seen. Also, there is bus stop right outside the office building so it’s easy to be green to get there (biking on Main St is scary so I opted for the bus).
The office is clean, good selection of magazines, and friendly staff. I saw Dr. Choi once and a female doctor the second time but I don’t remember her name. Both were great and easy to talk to, I felt comfortable asking questions. The office is good about sending you reminders to schedule your next appointment and when I told them I was moving out of state, they immediately took me off their mailing list for reminders and told me they’d be happy to send my file to my new dentist. How great is that?

The good: quickly scheduled appointment, clean offices. My cavity filling must’ve taken all of 10 minutes, which was amazing. Quick and efficient.
The bad: it was an absolutely terrifying experience. I hate the dentist, but I’m no stranger to cavities, so I settled in for an uncomfortable ride. However, the dentist did something very unexpected when she gave me the novocaine shot. She gripped my cheek, stretched it out, and then roughly jiggled IT as she gave me my injection. JIGGLED IT. Like, yanked my cheek back and forth. It caught me completely off guard and I desperately wanted to flee but there was a needle in my jaw and it couldn’t have taken more than 5 seconds but it felt like 5 years.
After she pulled the needle out, I was like «WHY DID YOU DO THAT» and she said «oh, to calm the patient.» What? To calm the patient? Who the hell finds that relaxing? Furthermore, if she wanted to calm me, she should’ve looked at my white knuckles and my terrified eyes and thrashing legs and stopped. Holy crap.
Nice enough lady otherwise.

Great experience, very thorough. Like the last reviewer, I also noticed that «Choice» is probably a pun on Dr. Choi’s name. In a business as unfunny and stressful as dentistry, that’s something I can appreciate!
I agree with the fact that the x-​ray bites were a little uncomfortable. But they made up for it with the screen for showing me pics and x-​rays of my teeth.

What else is there to add to this long list of compliments already here? Choice Dental is simply the best in the Ann Arbor area. Dr. Choi is personable, professional, and really invested in his patients. His staff is equally nice and wonderful to work with.
I guess the only thing I can add is that Choice Dental may or may not be a pun on Choi’s Dental. Am I the only one to notice this? Is it intentional? Regardless, it only makes me love this place more.

My recent Choice Dental visit was excellent — I have not visited the dentist in a while, and Dr. Choi was highly recommended by a friend. The hygienist and Dr. Choi were both very knowledgeable and kind. I will definitely return, and highly recommend!

After several years of avoiding the dentist, I finally made my husband and I both appointments at Choice Dental because it is close to my house. I will no longer dread going to the dentist because of Dr. Choi and his staff!
The office is friendly, efficient, and super high-​tech. Dr. Choi is great– he was even knowledgable about my dental insurance and what it covered. I had to return to have a cavity filled — and it was quick and absolutely painless. You should go here!

Excellent dentist — Dr. Choi is extremely helpful, informative and pleasant. The entire staff, from the hygienist to the receptionist are all super nice and the office is clean and modern. Very convenient location to boot. Love it!

Dr. Choi and his staff are very professional, helpful, friendly, and thorough. I am moving soon and felt a little sad about it at my last dental appointment. Good dentists (and dental office staff) are hard to find! The experience– from scheduling the appointment to cleaning to fillings to payment — was as pleasant as it could possibly be.
Over a few visits different hygienists took time to teach me. One focused on how to properly brush my gums as she noticed «wear» on a spot of my gumline while another hygienist gave me honest recommendations for over-​the-​counter whitening products. These are just a couple examples of small actions that convey a real interest in helping out with ongoing dental health.
… And you get the weird experience of watching TV while someone puts their hands in your mouth :) The first time is so funny.

Like other reviews, I came to Unilocal when looking for a new dentist and I am sure glad I did. I was recently diagnosed with TMJ (aka lockjaw), as a result, I needed a bite guard as well as some old fillings replaced from grinding my teeth.
I was dreading getting the fillings replaced, to the point that even the day of I was trying to imagine things that would get me out of it. Seriously, it was over before I knew it. Dr. Choi did a local numbing and let it sit before he did the numbing shot so I barely even felt it, and I couldn’t feel any of the actual procedure. He was quick and did a great job.
Dr. Choi and his staff are professional, kind, and warm. And bonus, they are open late on Tuesdays to accommodate for working people. If you are in the market for a new dentist, seriously consider Choice Dental.

I would recommend Dr. Choi to anyone!
I started going to his office in early 2010 when I moved to A2 and wouldn’t go to anyone else. His office is bright and cheery, his bedside manner is stellar and they are open a few Saturdays every month. The technology he uses is impressive. The first visit he took not just x-​rays, but photos of my teeth. He was able to show me exactly what teeth had cavities and where. When I came in to have them filled I barely felt the Novocain injections and he made the visit so fast and easy on me.
I’ve gone to one dentist for 20 years who was good, but Dr. Choi is excellent!

I’ve been to five dentists in my lifetime and Choice Dental is by far the best I’ve been too. They are thoroughly kind and have the latest technology.
Dr. Choi takes time to individually address every dental concern that you bring in with you. I am recommending this place to all my friends — without any reservation.
It’s right across from U of M stadium and there is plenty of street parking.

After reading the first review, I also made an appointment. When I called Dr. Choi was the one actually taking the phone calls. This place is great — very modern equipment and even TVs above the chair while you’re being worked on.
Dr. Choi is fantastic and very polite. I’ve been there twice and the wait was always brief and the service prompt. I saw another dentist earlier in the year that — even though the xrays showed no cavity — thought he felt a little one starting and very nonchalantly said to come back to do some drilling. I saw Dr. Choi for a second opinion (4 months later) and his reading of it was that just a sealant replacement was all that was needed since it wasn’t exactly a cavity. I’m much happier with that diagnosis.

I’d been going to my dentist for the past couple of years… it was, you know, one of those dentist offices that make you feel like a puppy in a puppy-​mill. A chain (message me if you want to avoid them) that would always cancel your approintments the week of, offering you an appointment you couldn’t make or an appointment 5 months off. And everytime you’d go, different dentist. Nice.
So, when I changed jobs, my wife and I looked for a new dentist. Little researcher that she is, she found Dr. Choi at Choice Dental, which is on South Main just across from the stadium in that office building with the parking underneath. Not only is the office pleasant and the staff very friendly and competant, but the service is just outstanding. Everytime I’d turn around, he’d have something new and techy, from the tiny camera he used to take pics of my teeth so I could see what was going on to the program he used to show my how my teeth were going to move. Better yet, when I went for my cleaning, the DENTIST did the whole cleaning. Not a 2 minute consult. The WHOLE cleaning.
Long story short, this dentist will make you feel like you’re back in time, with a dentist who’s good at what he does and actually gives a damn about you. Old school.
I asked, and they take pretty much all types of insurance (Delta, BCBS, United Concordia, Guardian, MetLife, Dentamax, AETNA and Cigna). You can also e-​mail them at
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And… they ARE taking patients. :)