Denville Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry

Kelsey Claussen

8 or so years later and I still have a traumatic fear of dentists directly correlated with my experience here. Dr. Malecz is not sensitive to patients experience or needs. Unfortunately, I have a small mouth (thanks mom and dad) and growing up, I ended up having a majority of my teeth extracted in order to ensure ample and adequate space in my mouth for my permanent teeth to grow in correctly. As a young kid, this experience isn't necessarily the most comfortable or welcoming--and Dr. Malecz made it that much more worse.

One time, he extracted 6 of my teeth instead of the 2 that I was told were going to be pulled, without telling me. Another time, he gave me a shot of Novocain for 4 teeth I was having extracted and did not wait for the Novocain to set (as mandated for use) and ended up pulling my teeth straight away. 4 teeth pulled with little to no numbness. My mom says she knew right away that the Novacain hadn’t set in and that I was screaming bloody murder and he had no care in the world. That was the last time we were there. As a pediatric dentist, you would think his attitude would be more welcoming and comforting than not.

He speaks in an extremely condescending tone and continuously talks down to you during the appointment. I am 21 years old and still struggle with going to the dentist because of the traumatic experiences I have had at this practice. Please, I’m asking all the parents out here, to NOT force your kids to continue going to a doctor that continuously makes them uncomfortable and scared. It’s not worth it.

March 5, 2019

E F

Outstanding dentist for kids! He performed a much needed double tooth extraction for my very nervous daughter without her even realizing it! We were amazed and extremely appreciative! Thanks Dr Malecz! Very helpful and friendly staff as well.

April 25, 2018

Meghan Vogelaar

Would NOT recommend. They told me at my last cleaning that I had zero cavities. A few weeks later I developed a tooth infection and had to get a root canal, which I got done at another dentist since Dr. M was on vacation. The new dentist took x-rays and found six other cavities, one of them large enough that it also might need a root canal. They said cavities that large do not develop over night, so I probably had them at least at my last 2 cleanings when Dr.

M said both times they saw no cavities on the x-rays. I have also never received a proper cleaning from them. The new dentist gave me a very thorough cleaning today and said my gums were quite inflamed and I had a lot of buildup on my teeth probably because I was very overdue for a cleaning. He was quite surprised when I told him I just had gotten a cleaning at Dr. M's office a month and a half ago.

October 15, 2020

Meghan Talmadge

My two daughters ages 3 and 20 months and my 11 year old step son go to Dr. Malecz. The office is very kid friendly and everyone is so friendly. The assistants and Dr Malecz are very patient and great with the kids. I always recommend them to everyone.

May 9, 2018