I know no one likes dentistry, but we all know it's important and necessary.
Back story: I fell into some depression for many years and it caused me to not take care of my body, including my teeth. I'm back on the right track, eating better, exercising--but I was SO afraid to go to the dentist. Like Fat Shaming, Dental Shaming exists and that is what I dealt with the last time I went. From the front desk lady, to the hygienist, to the Dr. himself--Dental Shaming was all around! the guilt they lay on you made it sound like I did something horrible like kill an animal then ignore you when you say you're in pain.
The best part of Corson and his crew was I experienced none of that. I told them about my past (because they get to know you as a person as well as a patient!) and he even said "You're here now, that's what's important." All their gadgets really are state of the art. I used to HATE getting X-Rays because the pads they put in your mouth were hard plastic and dug into my gums. Then the x-rays took so long, it was painful. Not here. They have the fanciest X-ray machines and it took no time at all. They took before photos so I could easily compare the after photos to see how far my oral health has really come.
My first procedure was a "deep" cleaning, root and scaling where they clean up your teeth, under the gums, and smooth everything out. I was so anxious that they recommended Nitrous which I had never tried before. I am SO glad I did. If you have dental anxiety like me sedation dentistry is the way to go. I felt so calm, relaxed. My hygienist was so soothing, she let me know everything she was doing and said how well I was doing. Then I got to lay back and watch TV. She asked how I was doing and I said I couldn't feel anything but it was the noise that I really didn't like. So she offered me headphones! Truly state of the art and everyone there bends over backwards to make sure you're comfortable. She applied lip balm because my lips were getting dry as well. I did not do the paraffin waxing for your hands, but they always offer it.
Not just Dr. Corson and his amazing crew of hygienists, but even the front desk ladies are just amazing. I had only been there once for the consultation and they refereed to me by name as soon as I walked in, the nickname I go by and not my legal name that is on the forms! That's always such a plus in my book that they take the time to note that I go by a different nickname than what's on my IDs. They always offer a complimentary drink, and the office is so well kept and clean--it's more like a salon! They walked me through everything, what my insurance would cover and even gave me the cost of the procedure up front at the first visit so there's no guessing games. They're so polite!
If you have fears because it's been a long time, are in pain, or just need a new dentist since your current one is not cutting it--go to Dr. Corson. I've lived in Denver 10 years and I am so mad at myself for not finding him sooner! read more