Dr. Nina Svino

Dr. Svino is a competent dentist and does quality work. That said, I was brought in by her KING FM radio ads and was expecting a beautiful relaxing space, a massage and free tooth whitening. Turns out the «tooth whitening» is an inexpensive at-​home whitening kit which I never ended up using because of fear that it would irritate my already sensitive gums.
I was not impressed with the exterior of her building and the rickety sign which needs to be replaced. In fact, I was convinced I was at the wrong place because it seemed nothing like the spa they spoke of in the radio ad. No massage to speak of. The dr. and her assistants play 80s music while they work on you and they sing along with it. Loud. In a super uncomfortable way.
She charges about 30% more for her services as compared to the dentist I switched over to. (He does very quality work and has a lovely, gentle manner.)
She gave me a periodontal referral «highly recommended» and the periodontist was absolutely horrific.
Happy to have moved on.

Very personable office, with state of the art equipment.
My husband had been seeing her for many years when I started seeing her. On the first visit my teeth were in good health, but I wanted my old silver fillings replaced with the newer tooth colored fillings.
After having almost all of them replaced, and two weeks before a vacation I went in to have another replaced. During the visit, I explained that I had experienced alot of pain after the prior replacement. Dr. Svino asked, «Have you ever heard of Ibuprofen?»
I was hurt by the comment, but let it go. While on vacation I began experiencing a great deal of pain again. So much so, that I paid for a dentist, out of pocket, to have it looked at. He fixed the bit, which was off, and suggested I have xrays when I got home. 2 days later, I was in the emergency room. I was prescribed an antibiotic and an anti-​inflammatory, and told to see a dentist as soon as I got home.
When I got home I went to a different dentist, who discovered the last 2 teeth that had been filled, needed root canals because they had died while infected.
I have since had to have all of the fillings she replaced redone because of deterioration «under» the fillings. Which means she didn’t prepare the teeth well enough for the fillings, or, she didn’t maintain a sanitary environment while filling the teeth.
I might be able to understand 1 tooth, or even 2, but not every single filling she replaced.
I my opinion she’s dangerous.

I love Dr. Nina Svino’s!!! I would have to say this one of the best dentist I have ever been to.
To start with, I am very picky when it comes to who cleans and works on my teeth. I had a great dentist over in Kingston but then I moved to Seattle. I went five years between dentist visits and after a lot of research of different dentist in the area Dr. Nina Svino was the most qualified and appealing. I don’t want some quack working in my mouth and messing my teeth up. I couldn’t be happier with my choice. This place is amazing!!!
The first thing you notice when pulling up is that the building is not very big. Once you walk in the door it’s almost like being at home. You are greeted by the receptionist and warming comfort of the fireplace they have in the waiting area, which also has very comfortable furniture. A definite plus if you have to wait. Though I have never had to wait long at all, its usually I walk in the front door to the desk and in about a couple minutes I am heading into the exam room. The exam room is a good size room that has the latest and greatest technology and it has a very comforting feeling.
Dr. Nina and her staff are incredible and treat you with such respect it makes you feel like you are part of their family. As for Dr. Nina she does spectacular work and is very thorough in what she does. You can see the passion in her work. Its also a great place to bring the whole family. I will be coming back here for as long as I can.
I remember my first visit being a little skeptical about trying a new place but as you can tell that changed quickly. I knew right away this was the place for me and the fact my wife really enjoyed this place on her visit before mine. We both received a whitening kit after our first visit that I have I tried, but let me warn you if you haven’t tried a whitening kit, it is very abrasive on the teeth and it will make your teeth and gums hurt for a bit. I couldn’t take it so stopped using it.
There really isn’t more I can say that I haven’t said already, but if you live in the Mountlake Terrace or Shoreline area I highly recommend Dr. Nina Svino. You won’t be disappointed.

Fear of dentists? Oh p’shaw. This group of sympathetic hand-​holders will get you through the most uncomfortable procedures and will leave you smiling.
If you enjoy being catered to, then this is the right place to get your teeth at their best.