I had my first cleaning with Karen at 508 Dentist in Swansea, MA, this week. The office is bright,…read moreclean, and inviting, with its own coffee and drink bar. Mr. A at the reception greeted me and checked me in when I arrived. I waited no more than 10 minutes before Karen called me in and showed me to her station. Her station was clean, bright, and stocked with all new, state-of-the-art dental equipment. Before I sat in the chair, we discussed my dental file, which my previous dentist had sent over, along with some dental history. She listened carefully and was aware of my terrible fear of the dentist from a horrible childhood experience. When I sat down, Karen explained what she was going to do and made sure I was comfortable with everything. She started with a complete set of new dental X-rays. She worked quickly and efficiently, knowing that bitewing X-rays are uncomfortable. I usually get my teeth cleaned twice a year without fail, but because of a cracked tooth, it had been almost a year since my last cleaning. Next, she cleaned my teeth, removing some plaque buildup in a few spots. Karen worked very carefully to remove all the plaque without me feeling any scraping, gum pricking, bleeding, or discomfort. She regularly checked if I was OK and occasionally asked questions about specific teeth, which no hygienist had ever done before. To me, this showed she was paying close attention to each tooth and thoroughly checking it while cleaning before moving on. She wasn't just doing a routine cleaning to get me out the door and the next patient in her chair; she genuinely cared about the quality of her work. I really appreciated this level of dental care. When it was time to polish my teeth, Karen held the suction tube herself while she polished, instead of hooking it onto my bottom lip like other hygienists have done, or pulling at my lips to access my teeth. I never felt the suction tube in my mouth, and my mouth never filled with plaque, fluid, or gritty paste. I didn't have to rinse my mouth during or after the cleaning, and no gritty residue was left when Karen finished. Usually, I have to rinse multiple times to get the paste out, which often stays in my mouth until I drink something afterward. This was the best dental cleaning I have ever had.
Before leaving the office, Mr. A scheduled my next cleaning with Karen.
I highly recommend Karen for your cleanings and 508 Dental in Swansea, MA, for all your dental needs.
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