Zora S. Hanko, DMD

Holy Hay I can’t say enough about Dr Hanko! She is by far the best dentist I have ever been to! She is SO nice and sweet. She is very gentle and makes you feel comfortable while you are there.
My favorite thing about her is that she always tells you ALL your options and never tries to push anything on you. She makes sure that you know the financial implications of every procedure and its just such a relief to know that shes on your side. She submits paperwork to my insurance for preapproval and that way I can have a quote on what they will pay.
I know its just going to the dentist but I LOVE her! Don’t hesitate to go see her!

My husband, sister, brother-​in-​law and myself all go to Dr. Hanko for years. I am not afraid of a dentist but my husband can’t stand to go to the dentist, especially the teeth cleaning part. He thinks Dr. Hanko and her dental hygenist, Diane, are the greatest. They are very tender with him and he is comfortable going every 6 months. Hard to find a great dentist — Dr. Hanko is tops!

So a little background on me, I have awful teeth from years of medical issues and I am also by nature TERRIFIED (generally beyond consoling) of the dentist. Any dentist. The smells of the office, the pain, the condescending remarks about my teeth, the anxiety about where the money will come from. Anything and everything about even considering visiting a dentist makes me want to take a double dose of xanax.
After visiting a few dentist with no such luck in the past 2 years I asked my doctor who I trust immensely if he had any recommendations and he gave me Dr. Zora Hanko’s name/​number. It took me a few days to finally call but when I did I was surprised that i was almost immediately put at ease by the incredibly kind receptionist. I briefly told her my concerns and the level of anxiety I generally have and she actually listened, took note and genuinely seemed to care. This morning I woke up 4 hours before my appointment due to an already increased build up of anxiety. It turns out none of this anxiety was necessary.
After sitting in the waiting room for only about 5 minutes I was brought back to the exam room by the dental hygienist. I can not remember her name but she was so sweet and kind. Then Dr. Hanko came in and since she knew how anxious I was, instead of getting straight to work she sat down next to the chair and asked me to tell her about my self, what my concerns with my teeth are and what she could do to make my appointments easier. When I was giving her my information she listened, asked questions when necessary and not once made me feel judged. Then she asked if she could take a look in my mouth. Part way through her examining my teeth I realized for the first time ever I was sitting in a dentist chair and NOT shaking with anxiety.
I left the appointment with a plan of action for my crazy teeth, another appointment and absolutely no anxiety in sight. Best. Feeling. Ever.