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Rockford Dental Care

Rockford Dental Care provides orthodontic treatment in Rockford, IL, with a 4.

1301 N Alpine Rd, Rockford, IL 61107
4.6(1,760 reviews)
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About Rockford Dental Care

Dr. Gomez and Dr. Appiah earn praise for gentle, thorough exams, even as scheduling and billing have grown chaotic since a corporate ownership change.

Rockford Dental Care is a general dental practice that also offers Invisalign and clear aligners alongside orthodontic services like braces. Reviews often mention doctors such as Dr. Gomez and Dr. Appiah being thorough and gentle, and several families report good results from braces and Invisalign treatment, including daughters finishing with strong smile outcomes. Since a change in ownership, though, a number of reviews describe scheduling turning chaotic, with cancellations, double-booking, and a new check-in kiosk that some patients dislike, along with recurring billing and insurance disputes.

Summary of 206 patient reviews, July 2024–September 2026, updated September 2026

Treatments offered

Clear AlignersClear AlignersInvisalignInvisalign
GuidesHow much does Invisalign cost? →Clear aligner costs explained →Payment options & financing →

Who They Treat

Rockford Dental Care provides orthodontic treatment for the following age groups:

Children
Ages 6–11
Teens
Ages 12–17
Adults
Ages 18+

Orthodontists at this office

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Robert Nudera

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James Nudera

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Insurance accepted

15 plans listed
AetnaAmeritasBlue Cross Blue ShieldCareingtonCignaDelta DentalDelta Dental PPODelta Dental Premier
Rockford Dental Care does not list Medicaid. Coverage varies by plan tier — confirm with the office before your first visit.

What patients say

Latest review 7 weeks ago

What patients praise

  • Multiple reviews describe gentle, thorough care from doctors like Dr. Gomez and Dr. Appiah, including for anxious patients.
  • Several families report strong outcomes from braces and Invisalign treatment.

Things to know

  • A number of reviews describe scheduling problems, including cancellations without notice, double-booking, and a disliked new check-in system.
  • Several reviews describe billing and insurance issues, including mishandled claims and unexpected charges.

Doctors patients mention

  • Dr. Gomez · 9 reviews
  • Dr. Sean · 6 reviews
  • Dr. Appiah · 6 reviews
  • Dr. Kegler · 4 reviews
  • Dr. Loan Nguyen · 3 reviews

Orthodontic care in reviews

Orthodontic reviews mention braces and Invisalign patients with generally positive results, including daughters finishing treatment with strong smiles, but also describe a year-long billing dispute after an insurance change and difficulty reaching the specialty department for follow-up appointments.

Last 90 days
71 reviews
averaging 4.2★
Last 12 months
236 reviews
averaging 4.3★
Owner replies
34% of reviews
typically within 22 days
Reviews per month
35
Oct 2023Sep 2026
Reviews per month
Oct 20230
Nov 20230
Dec 20230
Jan 20240
Feb 20240
Mar 20240
Apr 20240
May 20240
Jun 20243
Jul 202412
Aug 202412
Sep 202410
Oct 202418
Nov 202428
Dec 202419
Jan 202521
Feb 202535
Mar 202521
Apr 202526
May 202520
Jun 202519
Jul 20255
Aug 20255
Sep 202513
Oct 202514
Nov 202517
Dec 202521
Jan 202632
Feb 202631
Mar 202614
Apr 20268
May 202614
Jun 202611
Jul 202632
Aug 202622
Sep 202617
Average rating by year
  • 20243.8
  • 20254.3
  • 20264.4
1★5★
Treatments patients mention
  • Braces5
What patients talk about
PraiseCriticism
  • Friendly staff61 / 9
  • The dentist40 / 10
  • Scheduling & wait times14 / 22
  • Clear explanations22 / 6
  • Gentle, comfortable care22 / 5
  • Cost, insurance & financing3 / 17
  • Responsiveness7 / 9
  • Office & technology6 / 7
What patients talk about
ThemePraiseCriticism
Friendly staff619
The dentist4010
Scheduling & wait times1422
Clear explanations226
Gentle, comfortable care225
Cost, insurance & financing317
Responsiveness79
Office & technology67

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Recent reviews from Google

4.6
1,760 reviews
Danielle Giacomazzo
Danielle Giacomazzo
Edited 4 weeks ago
“

My daughter went here for braces. The doctors and staff were great. However, the billing and insurance side of it is horrible. I've been going back and forth with them for almost a year trying to get my bill figured out since my insurance changed the first of the year and they failed to submit claims to my new insurance because they assumed my new insurance wouldn't take over coverage, even though they do. So they made me pay a $1000 bill (even though we had paid our portion in full up front) or they were going to send it to collections and now I've been fighting for them to submit the claims so I can get reimbursed and I'll just say not all of the people that I've dealt with have been very nice. I don't know how many times I've been told someone will look into it and get back to me and I hear absolutely nothing! Beware! Update: After a lot of calling and me having to do the leg work I was finally reimbursed only to get sent ANOTHER bill about 3 months later for $400 because they claim they reimbursed me too much! The only answer I keep getting from the billing department is "the account has been audited." So I decided to do what was told to me in response to my review and call the office and talk to the office manager. Well after 4 phone calls and messages left not one single call has been returned!!!!! Nice way of doing business! How about first telling the customer what the actual issue is to begin with (they were waiting on payment from my original insurance co), second not assuming a new insurance won't cover anything, third auditing accounts prior to sending refunds, and most importantly returning phone calls!

Review from Google

Cheryl Troxel
Cheryl Troxel
a month ago
“

Love my dentist and his assistant, so kind and gentle. They never mind my questions!! Highly recommend!!

Review from Google

john hexom
john hexom
a month ago
“

I had a very positive experience today with a very short wait then a clear explanation of the procedure and a very pleasant dentist and assistant. Thanks Dr. Sean and Ashley

Review from Google

Larry Guzy
Larry Guzy
Edited a month ago
“

The staff and doctors are very professional and competent. I have been here for years. The admin staff and receptionists are also great. And Jesse James, the receptionist and assistant was excellent. He helped me fill out all my forms.

Review from Google

Raquel Ortega
Raquel Ortega
a month ago
“

Surgeon is only there 2 days out of the month. Not very convenient for patients. Surgeon only takes afternoon consults. Again not very convenient for patients. So if you're single, no kids, and a flexible job. This place is for you. But you have a life. Work multiple jobs and in school and have kids. This place isn't for you.

Review from Google

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Questions about this practice

What orthodontic treatments does Rockford Dental Care offer?+
Rockford Dental Care offers: Clear Aligners, Invisalign.
Does Rockford Dental Care accept dental insurance?+
Rockford Dental Care accepts Aetna, Ameritas, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Careington, Cigna, and others.
Is Rockford Dental Care accepting new patients?+
Rockford Dental Care is currently welcoming new patients in Rockford, IL. Call (815) 397-4280 or book online to schedule.
Where is Rockford Dental Care located?+
Rockford Dental Care is located at 1301 N Alpine Rd. Get directions: https://maps.google.com/?cid=6031516396463914651&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA
What are the office hours for Rockford Dental Care?+
Rockford Dental Care office hours: Mon 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Tue 7:00 AM–7:00 PM, Wed 7:00 AM–5:00 PM, Thu 7:30 AM–7:00 PM, Fri 8:00 AM–2:00 PM, Sat Closed–Closed, Sun Closed–Closed.
Does Rockford Dental Care offer payment plans?+
Yes, Rockford Dental Care offers flexible payment plans to make orthodontic treatment affordable.
Who are the orthodontists at Rockford Dental Care?+
Rockford Dental Care is staffed by Robert Nudera, James Nudera.
What is the patient rating for Rockford Dental Care?+
Rockford Dental Care has a 4.6-star rating based on 1760 patient reviews on Google.

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1301 N Alpine Rd
Rockford, IL 61107
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Mon7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tue7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wed7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thu7:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
SatClosed
SunClosed

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