Scanlan Family Dentistry

I was having pain in my upper right teeth, sensitivity to cold and hot, pretty standard I let a cavity or two go for far too long kind of discomfort. They were able to get me scheduled in with little notice and found that yes, I indeed had two large cavities, one which had formed under a filling that was done years earlier by another dentist. Got a cleaning, exam, x-rays, and two rather sizable fillings. The staff were courteous, attentive, and polite, and it was by far the fastest and most pain-free dental appointment of possibly my entire life.

Love this office. It's more than a business, it's a family and you are a part of it! Friendly staff who knows your name and always asks about your family. I would recommend Galligan Family Dentistry to anyone looking for a dentist.

Dr. Galligan and his staff are fabulous. Always helpful and have a smile on their faces. Our family has been coming here for years. There new facility is state of the art. No more big bulky x ray machines.

I've never been the type to suffer from dentist anxiety, but I have the feeling that the staff at Dr. Galligan's office is in a position to encounter those folks on a daily basis... and to completely change their mind about dental appointments. There is not a single person in the office that does not make you feel warm and welcome, and everyone really makes a point to get to know you as a person, not just a patient. The office is lovely and soothing, and I'm sure the new location will be even more spa-like. 5 out of 5. Hands down, the best dental office I've ever been to.

Lo escribo en español para todos la comunidad latina que como yo no dominamos bien el ingles, el personal es muy amigable y sobre todo con una bella sonrisa. Me sentí muy cómoda. Se tomaron el tiempo para explicarme con detalle cada paso. Las manos del Dr. Son muy suaves y su actitud muy profesional Los recomiendo con toda confianza Eufrancis

I've been a patient with GFD for about 3 years now. Since day 1, my family and I have been treated w/ respect and care worthy of a big thank you! The staff is knowledgeable, kind and willing to help and do everything they can to make your visit an enjoyable one. Great job as always guys!

A colleague referred me to Dr. Galligan's office (Galligan Family Dentistry). These people are located in Wakefield, technically Raleigh, but you could spit out your mouthwash and it would land firmly on Wake Forest soil. I started seeing Dr. Galligan about two years ago. A few observations: 1. Location. Location. Location. This office is extremely nice and in a nice area, convenient to anyone working in Wake Forest or North Raleigh. A visiting dental hygienist doing my cleaning said that she'd never worked in such a state-of-the-art office. Clean, modern and each room has a different theme, so that the back drop of your cleaning, or root canal has some variety. 2. These guys do a consultation before you go in for your cleaning. They'll take rubber molds of your teeth and create custom whitening trays and provide dentist-quality whitening treatments free of charge. I've been told that this service costs $200+ elsewhere. 3. They take your picture. Why? This place is above the trend on technology. A photo appears next to every patient's name on their flat screen monitors, so that they recall who you are before you arrive. In other words, you're not just patient number 458. Dr. Galligan noted that I'd changed my hair since my last cleaning on my last visit. I thought that added personalization really made them a bit more pleasant. 4. Nice hygienists. Let's face it. These are the people that you spend all your time with. Right? The hygienists at Dr. Galligan's office are very nice. I've never left there in pain, with bleeding or aching gums or teeth. They're gentle but effective and can answer a variety of questions. 5. Dr. Galligan is very personable and down-to-earth in his mannerisms. You don't feel like you've gone to the creepy dentist guy (i.e. Steve Martin in Little Shop of Horrors). 6. Nice receptionist/staff. Dr. Galligan's wife works in the office, along with a few other very friendly ladies. 7. New patient enrollment was simple and easy- everything was online and could quickly be faxed over. 8. They accept most insurance 9. The only spoiler- they're a bit pricey. For some reason, My insurance didn't quite cover a few things, despite the fact that my plan offers two free cleanings (I had overages for x-rays and for a filling). I've referred four people to Galligan Family Dentistry and they've all thanked me and shared their happy dental stories. Smile folks.