I am new in the area. My first experience with this dentist was a bit odd. The answering service said "The office was closed" the day of my appointment. Just returning from international travel, I was a bit jet lagged but I managed to make the appointment. On arrival, I informed the receptionist that the answering service stated they were not in the office today... she replied "yea, we have to get that fixed...."
Next, I was scurried into a room where the dental hygienist took X-rays and reviewed her steps very thoroughly for me. She was exceptionally informative and kind.
Lastly, the Doc came in, abruptly, asked if "I had pain in this tooth" ... I replied no, but remembered, I had been experiencing intermittent pain when I was away. The concern on his face, was alarming to me, as the patient. I asked "do you think the tooth may be dead?" ... inaudible response left me very anxious. The next question from the doc "are you allergic to penicillin?" I replied no. He started me on heavy antibiotics and left the room just as abruptly. He may have said what I already knew: the tooth had to come out. Like many, I have dental phobia from bad experiences with dental procedures. Today, I inquired about how this doctor is with patients that experience such anxiety... I was told "he (doctor) may not say much, but he knows what he's doing" After this tooth extraction next week, I will update this review. read more