Alleman Family Dental

My first visit to Alleman was great — he was pleasant and took the time to ask me questions, fancy office, and the cleaning was great. I had a couple more cleanings and a cavity filled before it all went downhill. The cavity failed after six months, and the dentist refused to pay to replace it. Since it was too soon for insurance to cover it again on the same tooth, I ended up paying out of pocket to have the cavity redone. The dentist said it was my fault because I grind my teeth while sleeping, but I wear a night guard every night to prevent grinding. He still refused to cover it.
The last straw was when I went back to have the cavity filled. I was very nervous (because it was so painful from the cavity failing), thus asked for 5 minutes before we begin to calm down. The dentist told me if I couldn’t keep to the appointment time that I’d have to leave and reschedule — instead of just waiting five minutes!
Loss leader on this one — won’t be returning.

I would not recommend Dr. Alleman. I was a patient of his for several years and the cleanings I received were sub par at best. He charged me over $ 300 to file a tooth off (a procedure that took less than 20 seconds) and gave me no hope for fixing the tooth. I went to a dentist in Lafayette and he fixed the tooth completely pain free for under $ 100. My husband had a terrible experience with a cavity filling at Alleman Dentil and he still suffers pain. You can draw your own conclusions, but my personal belief is Dr. Alleman is extremely uncaring and only interested in financial gain.

They treat me well here and I like the new facility — it is very homey in the waiting area. I love my hygienist and the dentist is very personable. Best part? I had my first cavity ever and didn’t have to experience a drill — they have lasers to do that so it’s pain-​free! Well, the thing that keeps your tongue out of the way is kind of uncomfortable but not horrible.

Dr Alleman and staff are fantastic. They are very knowledgable, caring, and provide excellent service.

Never before have I been yelled at, make that berated, in such a way. I stated numerous times that I was willing to work with them on the bill. (Side note: there was a lot of miscommunication between the staff, my wife, and my insurance. All three parties share the blame, all three. My name just happens to be on the bill.)
Jennifer’s tone, her words, her yelling, her threatening, on the phone are beyond unprofessional, much less called for in any situation. I had to hang up on her because she refused to listen, she was so blind with rage she could not control her words or emotions. Communication was pointless at that stage. In fact, I’m nervous that my child had been near this office manager woman.
The team did good work for me, I’m hyper aware of my mouth and dental professionals, but I’m not coming back. There’s simply no way I can put trust in an office with that level of anger. There are tons of dentists in this area, it’s easy to move on to an office that is run by level-​headed adults.

Moving somewhere new is exciting and scary for many reasons. One of course is choosing a new dentist.
I was fortunate that my predecessor as well as a colleague recommended Alleman Family Dental (both of whom underwent dental procedures I might add (aside from just the annual cleanings).
I find the staff in the office to be very approachable and personable. Whitney at the front desk (don’t call her Brittany, she doesn’t like that) is also very sweet and she is always open to chatting with me a bit when I check in. You see, I get a bit nervous at the dentist office and can be a bit more chatty than usual.
The new facility is really beautiful. On bike I had a bit of a challenge finding it but I do not anticipate any problems the next time I head that way. The new waiting room is super comfy and if you prefer the great outdoors there’s a table and chair there as well.
Now to the good stuff. I have visited this office (and their previous office) many times for various things (night guard, cavities, mouth cancer screening checks, cleanings) and have had a pleasant experience each time (well you know aside from my typical anxiety panic when drills may be involved). Dr. Dan has always been happy to take time to answer and discuss any concerns that I have. I never feel rushed and I always feel that I am a valued and appreciated patient. These are the qualities that I look for and value in a health care provider.
To note I have not had any billing concerns arise (other than a bill that didn’t seem to make it’s way to me via snail mail — so I received a late notice — the front desk gals were attentive and helpful to get this squared away). It is my understanding that with any medical office (primary care physician, dentist) it is my responsibility as the patient to reach out to my insurance company directly to confirm quoted/​anticipated costs. Medical offices deal with many people, some insured, and some not and though they do their best to navigate the many plans I have found it best to take responsibility upon myself if I want to confirm costs in anticipation of any treatments.
Finally I just want to note that headphones and free range of Netflix is available to those who are undergoing dental procedures (I found this rather exciting, though yes, I was still aware that a drill was around and in my mouth).
If you need a new dental office I highly recommend this one.

I’ve gone to Alleman Family Dental for both ClearCorrect (adult braces) and teeth cleaning.
I am the first to admit that I am a HORRIBLE patient. Due to not always wearing my clear correct as much as I should, I am just finishing up almost a year behind schedule. Dr. Dan never once was mean to me about it, always greeted me with a smile and friendly encouragement to keep wearing my trays so that my teeth would continue to change. ALSO, although in the contract they were allowed to charge me extra for the delay I have no been charged a single cent more than what I originally paid for my plan. That’s a huge plus.
For teeth cleanings — I hate getting them done. I think it had been 3 or 4 years since my last teeth cleaning when I first went to Alleman. I told them of my dislike for them and they provided me with headphones and the Netflix to distract me while the hygienist worked.
i 100% recommend them.

Went in for a cleaning and a filling for one tooth and walked out with a $ 160 bill. This bill was with dental insurance too. Unless you know that most insurances don’t cover an occlusal adjustment, I guess you would have to ask before any dental work is done if the procedure is covered. Staff and dentist are very nice and professional, but just beware that they will bill for any little procedure done whether or not its covered by your insurance and getting your approval. First time getting a bill from a dentist office with my insurance. Will definitely be looking for a new (trustworthy) dentist office.

I was a patient here for a couple years. I never minded going to the dentist until I started coming here. They are expensive, and not particularly good as far as I can tell. Never had to pay so much after insurance for normal cleanings. They did a poor job fixing a chip, and then wanted to cut off more of my tooth and try again. I subsequently had a cosmetic dentist tell me not to bother. The cleanings hurt more than anywhere I’ve been (and I don’t have bad teeth). Also, while I am a HUGE dog lover and owner, I respect that not everyone wants pups around all the time. Having a big dog roaming through the office seems questionable. To top off my dislike of this place, they charge you to email your medical records when you move.

My husband and I are extremely pleased with the level of care we received at Alleman Family Dental. Doctors, hygienists, and receptionists are caring, polite and accommodating. Would recommend to anyone in the Boulder area!

I’m sorry for everyone who had a less than stellar experience at Alleman Family Dental, but I’ve had nothing but good experiences as had my boyfriend and other friends who also go there.
Dr. Dan and the dental hygienists/​assistants (I really like Rebecca and Cheree and am excited to get to know Michelle) answer all of my questions and take time to show me my x-​rays since I really like seeing them and understanding the full process and issues. They’ve also been incredibly understanding when I don’t have money for the extra procedures like the cancer screening and flouride treatment.
I also had an occasion where a cavity fix and filling altered my bite in a way that didn’t work for me and they got me in quickly to fix it at no additional cost to me or my insurance.

I must say the service that Alleman Family Dental provides is top notch. Their equipment is state of the art and their service is friendly. BUT the bill that results is definitely what pays for it. A simple cleaning and X-​Rays was over $ 300 dollars. They said they were in network to me on the phone BUT insurance only paid the normal amount for cleaning of around $ 130 dollars. So i was stuck with a $ 160 dollar bill. Quite upset

I had the privilege of filling in for Alleman Family Dental’s hygienist while she was on maternity leave, and they deserve all 5 of my stars. If you’re looking for an awesome staff, caring practitioners, beautiful dental work, and efficient appointments, this is the place. Everything that one looks for in an office, and more, is manifested by AFD, and I couldn’t recommend their professionalism, hospitality, or skills enough. Go here, you won’t regret it.

I was looking for a new Dentist after relocating to Boulder.
Alleman was in my Insurance network, so I tried them out. The office is state of the art, the staff were really nice and helpful and I was seen on time for my appointment. Dr. Alleman checked my teeth but did not discuss my history or any concerns with me, the dialogue was very dry and to the point. Then, to my surprise, he suggested a treatment plan which was rather on the extensive side, how could that be? I had seen my last Dentist for 12 years during which I had all my fillings replaced with white fillings and I always visited for regular cleanings and checkups. In fact my last checkup and cleaning had been right before relocating to Boulder. From this last checkup I knew that a root canal was needed and so I agreed to have that fixed. They suggested it would require 3 to 4 visits, however my previous Dentists had indicated it would only require two visits, so I insisted that I wanted it done in 2 visits. Then when I showed up for my initial visit I was told that they were running behind and it would have to be done in 3 visits. Again I had to insist on the two visits (this is important to me because I have terrible phobia and anxiety and sleepless nights before a Dental visit, which I had explained as well) The work itself was done very nicely and the Dental assistant was amazing and very sensitive to my needs. Upon completing the work I was again reminded of all the additional dental work needing to get done and when I asked which work was a priority in terms of needing to get fixed and what could wait a bit longer, I was told everything simply needed to be fixed and there was no priority order, the work was just required. This struck me as odd as well. So I flew back to my trusted Dentist in Vancouver Canada to get a second opinion. This Dentist has 20 some years of experience and has been honored in Canada, She sits on various Dental Boards and Educational Boards for Dentists, so she is very reliable and keeps herself very up to date on new treatment options etc.
She ex-​rayed and checked all my teeth thoroughly and to my surprise other than some areas to be observing for change, she found absolutely nothing wrong or broken, no new cavities and no work needing to be done ?? Since some people I have talked to regarding this have told me that some Dentists take advantage of people with good dental insurance and will do any work for the $$ even if not needed … so I must wonder is Alleman Family Practice one of them? How else could someone determine so much work to be done on perfectly healthy teeth? I leave this to your determination, i am no Dentists so can’t be the judge of it… in general they were fine and the root canal was good work. (in my and the opinion of my long term Dentist), but there was not much sensitivity or acknowledging of the fear factor (other than Allemans Dental assistant that is, she was awesome!) and a lack of desire to work together towards a win win treatment plan. Hope this helps someone in determining if Alleman is for them.

I am from out of town, working for a brief time in Boulder. I had a dental emergency and needed a dentist as quickly as possible (that took my insurance). I appreciated the preliminary exam given by Dr. Breckglyn Alleman– it would have been unprofessional of them to begin work on my teeth without having a consultation with me. Dr. Dan Alleman did the preparatory work for a new crown and the installation of the final crown. They both were friendly, professional, and kind. No pain past the initial novocaine shot. I appreciated that they used digital x-​rays, which are much safer for the body. The dental assistants were also friendly and professional, as was the receptionist. Their waiting room is comfortable and spacious, filled with light, including a wide-​screen TV and a play area for children. I left Alleman dental wishing that they could be my home-​town dentists.
As for the cancellation policy, I didn’t have a problem with it. Other dentists double and triple-​book to mitigate cancellations, which means you wait 30 minutes in the waiting area and 30 minutes more in the dentist’s chair to be seen. Alleman Dental sees you on time, and makes it easy for you to remember your appointment– they call to remind you and offer you the opportunity to receive text messages, as well.

The few times I went here I was very happy with the service, they have a friendly staff and the lady Alleman was fun and informative. Unfortunately my good review stops there. After leaving my job I lost my dental insurance so I was hard pressed to find the money for the 4 cavities Alleman Dental said I needed filled but I called to get a quote so that I could save up. That’s when the receptionist kindly informed me that I also had a balance on my account of $ 300 dollars. I was taken aback as I always paid the full balance after my appointments but as it turns out my insurance policy did not cover everything that Alleman dental thought that it would. Completely annoying but understandable (I guess) as they might not have the time to check with my insurance about every procedure that they do. What is not understandable is the fact that when I went to a new dentist (who does not accept insurance as a form of payment) he told me that I did not, in fact, have ANY cavities and that the procedure that my insurance did not cover was most likely not necessary.
I’m seriously blown away, I have always been warned about taking my car into a mechanic but my dentist? I find that to be infuriating. When someone has «Dr.» in front of their name I am inclined to trust them but I suppose Alleman dental has taught me a lesson about that.

I saw the dentist that was in that office before these new people took over. One day I had a great dentist the next day I had a sort of ok one that was not particularly friendly. One thing for sure, they charge you to get your records. You cannot get any of you dental x-​rays that you already paid for with out paying again. They are digital so they could be put on a disk but NO that is much too difficult. They will make it very difficult for you to have good continuing health care with another provider if you ever move of decide not to see them. I would stay away.

First let me say I’ve been going here for awhile and at the beginning I would have given Alleman Family Dental four stars. Dr. Dan and Brecklyn are very nice and for someone with a big fear of dentist they are good at being calm. The reason they are getting two stars is because the last year or so I’ve noticed service going down with the front office staff and trying to make an appointment. The last time I went in it took me two months to even make an appointment. First when I called the office was closed for a week. The second time I called I left a message and no one called me back. The third time I called the computers were down and she told me she would call me back, which she never did. I finally got an appointment the fourth time I called, however, I couldn’t go on Mondays (they are closed), they are only open a half day on Wednesdays, and were booked pretty much the next two months every other day.
When I finally went to my appointment the receptionist was no where to be found nor was anyone else there to greet me. I sat in the office with some other clients for a good 20 minutes before anyone actually came to the front to greet us. After my uneventful appointment I went ahead and scheduled my next appointment six months out since it took so long to make this one. I made this next appointment only to find out recently through the mail that my Friday appointment will no longer work so I will have to call to make another appointment. So let me get this straight, I can’t go on Mondays (closed), Wednesdays they are only open until noon, and now no Fridays… I will be looking for a new dentist.

I have been going to these dentists for several years, but after my recent experience, I will never go back, nor will I recommend them to any of my friends.
These dentists do an oral cancer screening that is not covered by insurance, which results in an additional patient fee of $ 25 per year. While this is a relatively small fee, the problem is that they will not allow the patient to refuse the service more than once. If you do tell them that you don’t want the procedure, they will tell you to go to a different dentist. I don’t know about you, but in these times of economic hardship, I don’t want to be paying for something that I don’t need. Furthermore any business that tells me «you don’t like it, well then go elsewhere» doesn’t deserve my business. Not only that, but no doctor or dentist is going to tell me that I *must* do what they say, as if I’m a five year old.
My money is just as green as anyone else’s. Dentists are a dime a dozen in Boulder. So, I’ll take the receptionist’s advice and go to a different dentist.

I have been three times now. Very friendly staff and no issues with my dental work. I would recommend but a few warnings…
1) not open on Mondays
2) 48 hour cancellation policy or they charge $ 90
3) maybe this is normal nowadays, but I have never been to a dentist where the dental asst actually fills the cavities. Dentist drilled out the decay, but asst actually fills. Again, no issues just struck me as odd.
If you are looking for a dentist in Boulder area and the three above don’t bother you, give them a call. They will be my dentists for as long as we are in Boulder :)