You know, I did the math and realized that Dr. Goins is my 7th dentist in 10 years. So the…read moreprospect of starting all over again with yet another dentist really did not thrill me. But, this was actually pretty painless. They were able to give a reasonable explanation of the prices based on my insurance discount card and schedule both me and the husband into slots that had been cancelled, so we got in within a week of calling.
Given that it's just one guy, I expected a smaller office, but there were several people in the waiting room when I got there. They had sent the paperwork ahead, so I had that ready, and I was called back promptly. And I was reminded that I am a Yankee in a strange land, as my lovely hygienist (who was 60 if she was day) alternately called me sweetie, honey, baby, and dear.
Now, this is NOT a hand-holding practice like my last dentist. I wanted my teeth cleaned and she did that, with a minimum of asking me about my history (both she and the doctor seemed to be able to tell a lot from just looking in my mouth, which was nice) or telling me what she was up to. There's no offer of Netflix, music, or a blanket, and honestly, I can do without all that crap, but if you are apprehensive or like a little less rough and tumble, this might not be the practice for you.
Dr. Goins was very nice (and Southern...again, Yankee!), took a quick look, and declared me all set, come back in 6 months and call if I need anything. After my last dentist having declared me a periodontal near-disaster, this was certainly a refreshing change! I got exactly what I needed -- a good cleaning -- and no unnecessary procedures or worries, for a whopping $94 including bitewing x-rays. A-OK indeed.