Anthony (Tony) Dire is the best kind of dentist you can have. He is an A-1 practitioner: Dr. Dire identifies problems at an early stage. He offers balanced, consultative input on options and strategies when work is needed. Dr. Dire also is extremely skilled at cosmetic dentistry... meaning that his work leaves you feeling confident because your appearance is maximized. For example, I've had problems with gum recession on my upper front teeth. It leaves a tiny channel between the edge of my gums and the main body of my tooth. Tony is expert at filling this ridge, leaving my front teeth looking normal in color and form. Separately, his hygienists are consummate professionals who are patient, highly informed, communicative, gentle and precise.
Dr. Dire is also kind: he has an excellent rapport with his team, and it shows in how hard they work to make patients comfortable about the procedures they are doing for you and any anxieties you have about pain. Anthony himself is relaxed, open, knowledgeable, humorous... and gentle. He is skilled at minimizing discomfort.
Finally, Dr. only does work that it truly necessary to achieve long- term health. When I first met him about 12 years ago, a prominent dental practice in Seattle had just studied my teeth and presented me with a "contract" describing 5 "initial" procedures costing some $21,000 (in 2019 dollars). The proposed work included crowns on several teeth. Recall that a crown involves emasculating your natural tooth and bonding an artificial tooth to the stump. Dr. Dire, by contrast, rejected that course. My teeth look great, he saved me a huge sum, a huge chunk of my time and plenty of anxiety.
I met Dr. Dire through the woman I married. Pretty good deal! read more