C.D. has a STRONG EMPHASIS on cosmetic dentistry - as their website advertises, so if you are not looking for expensive often unnecessary implants, whitning, veneers, bonding, ect. this will NOT be a good match.
I went to C.D. on the recommendation of a co-worker, and while their office is nice & the receptionist/office manager is peppy, they come off as bourgeois.
The reason for my low star rating is because of the following issues I experienced:
While I take very good care of my teeth & regard my health in a holistic way the dental hygienist was a steam roller advocate for fluoridated products, even after stating that it is NOT my preference to use this ingredient, on & on she went.
When I had fillings preformed there (in Oct 09) they could've saved me hundreds of dollars by informing me if I waited until the following year I would get better insurance coverage - so I ended up paying around $500.
Now 3 years later ALL THE FILLINGS need to be replaced, BADLY!!!
Dr.C obviously did not look at my chart & see that I kept having issues with my composite fillings (each 12yr molar filled about 5/x) - my teeth are sharp & I chew through these types of fillings in 1-2 years, I never realized this was the issues because dentists always say that the filling will be "sensitive" for a while.
While I did not realize that "composite" = "plastic" - and not even strong plastic at that, Dr. C did not (as a caring professional) look at my chart & educate me, just like the dentists previous to him, actually, he spent the minimum time possible with me...
probably because I don't look like I have lots of money!
Now I am in the process of replacing my expensive plastic fillings with more expensive ($550-$900) porcelain inlays/onlays that will actually last around 30 years.
How frustrating to think that not even a money-hungry "cosmetic" dentist would educate a person on their filling options!!! AND don"t forget that each time you get a filling you LOOSE MORE TOOTH.
Now I will need a partial crown on one of the teeth he filled.
What a headache.
Do yourself a favor & find a holistic dentist that will actually help you best preserve/work with what you have. read more