I got my braces here a little while ago. Overall, I'm very pleased with my treatment, but I could have had the same issues fixed at virtually any orthodontist's office. It really has been nothing special.
My real problem is Dr Dumore himself. He is arrogant, rude, pompous, and pushy. He's very in love with himself, and he makes it very clear as soon as you walk into the office. Beautiful facility, very friendly and welcoming, but EVERYWHERE you look there are photos of him being surrounded by his team of technicians who are all beautiful young women. It's really unsettling to see all these pictures of him with his "girls". That seems to be his gimmick but honestly it's just more trashy than it is classy.
He walks about like he's the Great One or something like that, but I've yet to see it in his work. He treats his patients like gold as they're first getting their treatment, but as soon as you start making payments, you mean absolutely nothing to him. His technicians (who are, for the most part, great and really nice) do 95% of the work, and answer your questions WAY more thoroughly than he does.
Personally, I think I'm paying WAY too much for this treatment. Yes, it's good, and completely worth it, but the fact that I'm paying $5000+ for maybe two hours total of his time is absurd. He also acts like you're brain-dead if you decline procedures or make special requests. He wanted to perform a jaw surgery for cosmetic reasons (if I don't have this jaw surgery I'll have a 4mm overbite. I'm sure that won't even be noticeable. The surgery is uncovered by my insurance and I DO NOT have the money to pay for surgery, unless if it's a matter of life-or-death.) I declined the procedure before my braces were even put on and before I was locked into a payment plan. Every time I go for a regular tightening he tries to pressure me into having the surgery done. EVERY VISIT. He's rude about it, and acts as though he's insulted when you tell him otherwise.
I really can't stand the guy but I'm happy with my treatment. I won't say not to go here (the technicians rock), but keep in mind that he can get very rude and pushy so you may want to re-think giving him your money and having to put up with his crap every six weeks. read more