Highland Smiles

I decided to switch to a dentist closer to my home so thought, Highlands Smiles, they’ve gotten great reviews. I had my exam, was told I needed 4 fillings and a root canal. I didn’t have any pain so I thought it was strange. I had two second opinions (another new place close to my home and my old dentist) and both places said I didn’t need fillings and wondered why on earth I’d be recommended for a root canal. Save yourself some time and money, go to a different dentist.

If you’re in search of a dentist in the area then look no further.
Their front office staff is incredibly friendly and helpful. I was easily able to schedule my appointment.
The registration and paperwork process is streamlined and available online which is incredibly convenient.
My appointment started on time and the entire procedure was quick, pain free and very professional.
I would highly recommend this office for any dental work and I’m very happy to have found a local dentist office I can count on for excellent service.

Wow! I am so impressed with this dentist office. They have the latest technology which makes x-​rays a breeze, no more awkward biting on actual film and waiting for it to get developed. I went in for a routine check and cleaning and was out within an hour. Dr. Jennifer was quick, efficient and super friendly. I’m so glad I found a great Dentist all thanks to Unilocal

Highland Smiles is an excellent dental office. The dental assistant took care to mind my sensitive areas while providing an exceptional cleaning. My wisdom teeth are pushing through making it painful to open wide. The dental assistant was very understanding and patient while trying to fit the x-​ray equipment in my mouth. The dentist was equally understanding and respectful. I appreciated the way both, the dentist and dental assistant explained what they were going to do before each part of the exam and cleaning. I am completely satisfied in the way I was treated and will definitely recommend this dental practice to others.

This is a great place. Everyone here is super friendly and they do wonderful work. I had moved to Denver recently and needed a new dentist. A co-​worker recommended this office and I couldn’t be happier. Had x-​rays and a cleaning on one visit, and came back the following week for a crown and fillings. Both times everyone was personable and professional, and just a great atmosphere and great service. Obviously going to the dentist isn’t a fun experience, but as far as dentists go, These guys are great. Highly recommended.

I have been going to Dr. Arnold at Highland Smiles since they opened. I have had tons of cleanings, fillings and major tooth pain. Yes, they do get busy so make your appointments in advance. But I can also say that they have offered phenomenal customer service on my tooth that has been causing me grief forever (two root canals somewhere else and it still hurts). Recently I walked in to see I could once again get antibiotics because the tooth was acting up again. Dr. Arnold saw me immediately, took some x-​rays, found the source of the problem and made an immediate referral (along with that prescription for antibiotics). I also appreciate when I have had work done that they give me an ipod to listen to and always make sure that I am properly numbed up. They also used to see my kids before their insurance changed and they are great with kids as well. Highly recommend.

If you can get an appointment you’re lucky. They only work limited hours 4 days a week.
I’ve taken my kids here too and I would not recommend them for that.
I’m looking for a new dentist.

I have now had two great visits for exams and cleanings. Unlike with other dentists I have used in the past, I do not get the impression that Highland Smiles is looking for ways to make money off of my mouth. I’ll update if/​when I need more involved treatment.

I have had terrible experiences with dentist over the last few years so it’s such a relief to finally find a place that I love. I stopped going to any dentist two years ago and when I finally went into Highland Smiles I thought I was going to get «the lecture». You know the lecture about brushing, flossing, and cleanings. I got none of that! The exact response from my hygienist was, «It happens.» The entire staff was so friendly and seemed to be having fun. I’m almost excited to go back in 6 months.

I have had a great experience with Highland Smiles after a couple of visits. I can’t address concerns other reviewers have expressed over price, as I’ve only had cleanings and those were reasonable. I must be some kind of nut because I go to the dentist religiously every four months (rather than the recommended six months)… but knock on wood, I’ve haven’t had any problems in years. I have dental insurance, but I had to pay one cleaning out of pocket, due to the fact that I go more than the recommended amount, and it was definitely in line with what I generally expect. The staff is great, friendly and professional. Highly recommend.

Like most people, I am a little self conscious about my smile, but also hesitate to seek out additional dental work. After mulling over getting a Zoom whitening for quite some time and doing a good amount of research, I located Highland Smiles. I was immediately booked by her receptionist Melody (called on a Monday and was booked that Wednesday) who thoroughly explained the process and pricing of the procedure.
I received great customer service and treatment throughout my visit. The staff are extremely professional, pleasant and welcoming. Dr. Arnold performed an initial examination and did a great job at welcoming me and explaining the whitening process. Her dental technician Claudia was also great. She constantly checked to make sure that my comfort level was the best it could be and even offered an iPod for entertainment.
Laslty, the equipment in the office is state of the art and definitely on the cutting edge of technology. The Zoom machine is amazing and as far as the whitening process, it worked awesome (my teeth were whiter by as much as 4x in some areas!) I am definitely a customer for life.

I have a huge phobia of dentists, after several bad experiences and lots of work, I grew to fear actually going. Dr. Arnold and her team have seriously made my fear disappear. They are kind, gentle, and best of all… honest. They really know what they are doing and I would highly recommend them to anyone. I have been a patient now for years.

Oh man, what a relief to have come here after a terrible ordeal at Riverfront Dental Designs. The other dentist there told me I would need deep scaling and many fillings, to the tune of $ 600 OUT OF MY POCKET! My husband has been coming to Highland Smiles for a year now, and I was dumb not to come too. When I came in here for a 2^nd opinion, the dentist did my exam and said that a regular cleaning and increased flossing would be just fine and to be diligent with my cleaning every 6 months. She also said that only 4 fillings were actually necessary right now, and there were 3 I could watch and probably clean and floss away before they get too deep and need to actually be filled. She is rather young, has awesome bedside manner, and her office is very modern and fun with open loft ceilings and good music. Thanks for saving my mouth!

$ 395 for your first cleaning and X-​rays (and some «Cancer Screening») or $ 195 if you have had your X-​rays done somewhere else. Expen$ive

I’ve recently relocated from San Francisco to Denver (Highlands) and found this clinic through my insurance provider. It was indeed a stroke of luck.
They are professional, squeaky-​clean, punctual and thoroughly knowledgeable about the business they run. They have the latest in technology, from thorough all-​inclusive scanning «xrays» to hydro-​based cleaning systems. They treat their patients, and each other, with professional courtesy and kindness. The doctors speak to the hygienists with respect; none of this ego-​based «I’m the doctor and you’re the assistant» attitude. They made me feel comfortable from the start to the end. My doctor continually thanked the hygienist helping her with the work.
The front office personnel are competent, thorough and expedient in their research. For example, I want two sliver fillings replaced (my request). My doctor communicated this to the staff so that by the time I left my appointment I had a written estimate waiting. They worked in my next appointment to meet my needs, not theirs.
For those who have posted here saying it’s pricey, don’t you want the best when it comes to your body and teeth? «You get what you pay for.» I certainly don’t want «old school» or «cheap» when it comes to my body and teeth.
This operation is a gem. I am very fortunate to have found them.
Gene T.

Uggghhh… This place really makes me believe that going to the dentist is like going to the car mechanic. I had a cleaning — it was fine — but they found two «tiny» cavities that apparently needed to be filled. I went back to have them filled and I have had cavities filled in the past but the pain was so bad and lasted a full week. I went back to get the filling shaved down and the pain persisted. A friend’s dad is a retired dentist so I asked about this issue and his response was that he has heard of dentists diagnosing a «tiny» cavity and actually doing work that creates a larger cavity.
Like anyone else, I don’t like having even the slightest concern that I’m being taken advantage of, especially when it comes to my health or my dental health.
I will not be returning to Highland Smiles and I wouldn’t recommend them to my worst enemy.
Also, everyone who says they’re expensive is 100% correct.

I can see how some people say this place is expensive. I was just in for a cleaning, xrays and i’ve gotta go in for a filling in a few weeks. Looking at what my insurance payed vs out of pocket expenses, I think its safe to say its only expensive if you have no or poor dental insurance.
For the person who posted previously that the staff is smoking beautiful, i’ve gotta agree. It was all eye candy… makes me wish I came here sooner. All the staff is very very friendly. I was on crutches from a snowboarding accident and the hygienist whom worked with me kept asking if there was anything she could do to make me more comfortable. The only odd thing I noticed is their office is really super open as in no walls or doors, my previous dentists all had separate treating rooms. I could see how this could put some people off to being treated here.
I’ll be coming back to this place when ever I need dental care.

I picked Highland Smiles mostly due to its high reviews here and on Google, and was not disappointed at all. I knew before going in for my initial exam and cleaning that I had an old filling that needed to be removed, and a crown put in, and my previous dentist had been unable to get the area numbed enough to do the procedure. Dr. Arnold paid close attention to all my concerns, and did a wonderful job before, during and after the crown procedure, making sure I was comfortable and relaxed and knew what to expect at every point. She also worked with me to develop a treatment plan for a couple other cavities, to fit in with my scheduling constraints.
As noted in other reviews, the atmosphere is friendly and they provide music and headphones, which reduces my dental anxiety by 1000%. The hygienists are friendly and gentle, and the technology is first-​rate. Early-​morning hours are a plus too.

These guys are AWESOME.
I’ve been a patient here for almost two years now, and I have not had one bad experience. The staff are always professional, and talk about extremely friendly!
As uncomfortable as it is that there is someone digging through my mouth, I am actually relieved that I found trustworthy people.
When I have to get work done, other than the normal clean up — ie i ate too many sweets and now they are decaying my teeth, the staff welcome me, let me either use my own iPod or they have one I can use. They are sensitive to your teeth, especially if they see you cringe. Every time I go in — they keep track of areas I may have mentioned or they want to keep an eye on so I can avoid anything major. Which is nice because I genetically have cavity prone teeth.
From making an appointment, getting work done, to even follow up — Highlands Smiles makes the dentist experience really easy and they are just flat out awesome people.

Very friendly staff, great office atmosphere, and top of the line technology. And who doesn’t like having an Ipod to distract you from that person drilling holes in your mouth?
Unfortunately I will not be going back to Highland Smiles. The dentist I saw recommended that I should have a crown put on one of my teeth, after doing an examination and x-​rays. The quote for the work was right around $ 1,500, so before I dug out my checkbook, I went to another dentist for a second opinion. And boy am I glad I did! Dentist #2 did an examination, took new xrays, and came to the conclusion that I did not need a crown. He told me to keep the area clean and well flossed and everything should be fine. Fast forward to a year later and the tooth in question is a-​okay.
I am not trying to say that the dentists here will try to sell you unnecessary procedures, because I do not think this is the case. I do believe that this is a higher-​end dentists office which charges for a top of the line dental experience. They are more expensive than other dentists in the area, as I discovered when I researched the price of a crown.
In conclusion, if you have good money to spend on your pearly whites and want a posh, modern office environment, I highly suggest Highland Smiles. If you are more conservative about how much you spend at the dentist, you might want to look elsewhere.