Eating a bloody rare steak while sipping an ice cold martini after a long day of work brings me SO…read moremuch joy. Unless.... chewing that delicious hunk of meat causes unbearable pain, and drinking a chilled beverage triggers a jolting intolerance to temperature! Thank goodness for Nawrocki Dental. Now, as I happily chomp down on my favorite rosemary lamb loin from Wal-Mart (trust me, just try it!) for dinner tonight, I reflect on the incredible experience I had with this unparalleled dental practice.
Moving down to Cocoa Beach from NYC at the start of the pandemic in March, I was absolutely terrified of going to any medical office for any reason. After a pesky toothache progressed into full-blown, sleepless agony radiating throughout my jaw on a Friday night, I began to frantically google for a local emergency dentist. Fortunately, I stumbled across Dr. Gary Nawrocki. Even though his office is closed on the weekends, he called me on his cell phone and was SO kind, thoughtful, and helpful, giving me useful advice before he could fit me in on Monday morning. During our appointment, he quickly and literally got to the "root" of my problem, and I felt both relieved and empowered to begin a treatment plan that would address years of neglected dental issues. For the first time, I felt like I had found a dentist that didn't simply "spot treat" me; rather, he gave me a thorough examination to prevent any similar, painful problems from arising in the future.
Dr. Nawrocki isn't just a highly capable, skilled expert in his field, but he's also truly one of the very best doctors I have EVER known. He's a master of all things dental: fillings, root canals, crowns, extractions, implants, veneers, TMJ... you name it -- this place is a one-stop shop for ALL of your dental needs. (And, yep, I had just about all of the aforementioned services performed, and I could not be happier with everything!) Dr. Nawrocki is also just an all-around great human being. His love of Crossfit and model trains makes him even cooler in my book! (Wait 'til you see the awesome mural and layout in his office!).
His staff is, hands-down, my favorite medical staff of any practice, anywhere. Lina, Theresa, Michelle, and Shannon and co. are professional, friendly, and welcoming -- they truly make you feel like family. I'm as comfortable in their dental chair as I am in my own recliner at home, and I owe that to more than the fact the chairs have built-in massagers and excellent neck support -- it's also the environment that the incredible staff has created for the patients. I was completely blown away by my fellow New Yorker Lina, an employee with beauty and brains and a true talent for the incredible work she does. Amongst the many things she did for me, including easing my anxieties with her wonderful words, she crafted me a life-changing NTI-tss while I waited for my custom night guard. If I was ever stranded on a desert island, that NTI would be one of the things I'd hope to have with me!
Walking away from my dental work the past few months, I feel like a queen. And no, not because my mouth is full of crowns, but because I can smile completely pain-free, and with full, unabashed vanity. Even if I returned to NYC for good, I would fly back to Nawrocki Dental for a routine cleaning or filling. Or, hey, I'd even come back just to hang out with them! I'm not saying I'm going to stop flossing, but I really would look forward to coming to the office. Never thought I'd say that about a dentist's office, but I am telling you the the tooth.... I mean, the TRUTH:)
