Whittaker Road Dental

Dr Tracey Smith has expanded the practice and is opening an office of her very own :) The Lakes Dental Care in Belleville, MI — located about 5 miles away on Rawsonville Road!

Stay Away !!! The woman is very friendly but I don’t think Eric smith knows what he’s doing. I had a route canal and crown done and for some reason I just thought it wasn’t done accurately and now from seeing a new dentist I learned that he did not remove all route and I have an infection now. Please save yourself and stay away

Dr. Eric is the best! I hate going to the dentist but this dentist is amazing! He cares about his patients and takes him time. He also makes sure your comfortable! If you’re not completely numb or not enough gas he makes sure you get enough and he takes his time! I’ve been to a lot of dentist and this is by far the best DENTIST IVE EVER HAD OR BEEN TOO! He also works with you just incase you can’t afford stuff he will make sure you can! Awesome place and awesome Dr.

I’ve received several ads over the last few years for this particular practice. Even in the most recent ad, there was a coupon for emergency exams (including new patients).
I lost a filling during my holiday vacation. I called several places and due to it being between Christmas and New Year’s; I found that several offices were closed. Given the fact that the missing filling is causing me pain I wanted to see if anyone could take a look at the missing filling and hopefully re-​do it.
I was very relieved to just get someone on the phone. However the receptionist explained to me that they do not do emergency exams for new patients (someone may want to tell whoever is creating their ads) and that the next available appointment for a new patient was two and a half weeks out.

Whittaker Road Dental certainly upholds their philosophy of providing lifetime care for their patients that will benefit them both short and long term.
They pride themselves in offering patients a variety of services ranging from basic cleanings to restorative procedures. All the while, keeping up to date with the latest techniques and using the latest equipment so the most advanced treatment options are available.
The one-​on-​one attention I received when meeting Dr. Smith for the first time was reassuring and comforting. He didn’t push unnecessary treatment plans, just what we felt would be in my best interest now and in the future.
The entire team at Whittaker Road Dental (hygienists, receptionists, dentists) are patient oriented and truly listen to your concerns with respect and genuine compassion.
I walked out feeling my needs and concerns were validated and addressed in the manner that most benefited me. The dental care I received was incredible and my teeth look amazing.
I cannot recommend this office highly enough.

Been my dentist for 8 months now, been there 3 times in all. Routine cleanings are top notch, staff is friendly knowledgeable (my last hygienist was actually in dental school) and the two dentists have been great for checking on my overall health. And for surgery the male dentist was amazing! I got 4 wisdom teeth out. I didn’t like that the staff was all very strongly trying to push sedation on me, I am not a fan of anesthesia due to the risks and general unknowns. But I researched myself and decided to just do local anesthetic, and that allowed me to be conscious to see how skilled Dr (is Eric his name? Cannot remember) really is when it comes to surgical procedures. He had all 4 out much quicker than they had estimated, the procedure was painless (could only feel pressure no sharp pain), and he was talking a dental student through what he was doing and even when he said things like «im going to cut here and a millimeter either way off will be disastrous», he nevertheless left me with no mess ups and no post surgical complications! All 4 out just like that and only minimal post surgical pain. The only freaky thing was hearing and smelling the saw/​drill and having it remind me of my job in construction lol. I would not hesitate to recommend for general care or serious surgeries! The only thing I will say is that he and his staff sometimes kind of do their own thing and you have to proactively ask about what’s going on for them to include you in understanding what’s going on.

I have had nothing but great experiences with this office. The staff is extremely friendly and they do a great job making me feel comfortable. I love that I can take my whole family here too. They’re great with kids!
My daughter just had her first appointment and the hygienist, Sarah, was wonderful. She took the time to explain everything and even let my daughter hold the instruments she was using. At the end of the appointment, she was given a Minnie Mouse toothbrush and her choice of prizes from their treasure chest. She has already asked to go back, so I don’t think it gets much better than that
Dr. Eric and Dr. Tracey are extremely fun and welcoming. Everyone working in this office appears to enjoy their jobs too, which makes for an enjoyable experience for the patient as well. If you’re in need of a new dentist, look no further. They’re the best!

I had to get my wisdom teeth out. I just googled «wisdom teeth extraction in ypsi» and Whittaker Road Dental popped up, so I chose it. Turns out to have been the BEST dental experience I have ever had. Dr. Smith is so funny and personable. He makes you feel comfortable and he’s young and energetic. His staff is also extremely friendly. If I ever need anything else I will 100% be coming back. No questions.

On June 8, 2014 I made an online inquiry about having someone contact me to schedule an appointment. It is now June 25, 2014 and no one has contacted me. The business must be doing really well because they clearly are not interested in new patients.

Dr. Eric and Dr. Tracey are the best!
I had a host of dental issues when I started coming to this office.
They have done 12 fillings and 3 wisdom tooth extractions for me and I really have no complaints.
Their office has gotten busier since the expansion so there seems to be more of a wait than in the past, but nothing out of the ordinary.
They are also fantastic about fitting you in if you have an issue that needs immediate attention.
The hygienists are all very nice and do a thorough job, and the renovated office is very clean and comfortable. There are flat screen TV’s in each exam room.
Nobody likes going to the dentist, but seeing friendly faces makes it easier!

as someone who is terrified of dentists, i must say they have completely won me over! both dr eric and dr tracey are so approachable and accessible for after hours needs and general customer service. the office is very efficient and respectful of their patient’s time schedules. i have never waited long enough in the waiting room to even pick up a magazine! great, painless dental work with very caring staff!

My family and I moved to the Ypsi Twp. area over 10 yrs ago. After trying out several dentists in the area and being very disatisfied we discovered a new dental office opening up on Whittaker Rd. and have been going there ever since. The office is clean, modern and the staff is wonderful. I did read one of the reviews that said that he felt that the staff didn’t take time to get to know the family, I totally disagree. Dr. Tracey couldn’t be more personable or Tonya my hygenist! Dr. Eric (Dr. Tracey’s husband) is an Anesthesiologist as well as being a Maxillofacial Surgeon, so when it came time for my son to have his wisdom teeth pulled I knew he was in very good hands. They are a very busy office now and sometimes it takes quite a while to get in if you need to reschedule an appointment, but definitely worth the wait!

This office runs quite professionally and I’ve mostly been really impressed. They are fast and efficient. I was impressed when recently they had trouble billing my insurance and instead of putting the burden on me to fix the problem, they did the research and fixed it all themselves. The fillings I’ve had here (on two separate occasions) have been relatively painless… and they’ve even worked with me to fix me in at weird times because of my schedule.
One caveat: if you want the old fashioned family dentist who gets to know you and your family and your kids and your place in the community, this may not be the place. They focus on efficiency and productivity and don’t always seem super concerned with getting to know you. But for me, that’s just fine. They do excellent work and are very friendly and polite even if my time with the dentist is relatively quick.

Love this dental team. The office runs smoothly and I’m always treated well by everyone. The doctors are a husband and wife team and have a great atmosphere and team set up in their office. They have been great with my son, too. There are tvs in each room, they will perform anesthesia for procedure that require it, and they are generally on time. Very happy so far.

Dr. Eric Smith couldn’t be any better!!! He has some of the best staff I have ever met in the medical field and he has been so flexible and accommodating with all of my needs to get my wisdom teeth pulled before being deployed overseas. I’m glad I made the hour drive out to his office and passed the hundreds of other dental offices, he also does a lot of community outreach programs to people without insurances by offering free exams, x-​rays, cleanings and extractions throughout the year. I couldn’t recommend this office enough!!!