Thank you, thank you, thank you- and a million more thank yous to Dr Hammond and the entire staff at Mission Valley Oral!
I was recommended to this office by my dentist for a removal of all 4 wisdom teeth as they were affecting my teeth extremely badly. Well, being completely a whimp of anything to do with the mouth, I did my best to avoid the extractions for as long as possible until i couldn't anymore. A year later - after being told it is basically an urgent extraction i need to do, i found myself booking a consultation appointment at this office. The details provided to me on the phone were extremely clear, I was told how much i would be charged on my consultation visit (after running my insurance info), what time my appointment was, the layout and how long I should expect it to run.
The consultation appointment went extremely smooth (obviously it was confirmed that all 4 teeth need to be pulled out asap), and I was asked to watch a video on wisdom teeth, followed by q&a with the doctor himself. He explained how each tooth would be extracted and what I should expect, specific to my case. They went over all extreme circumstances as well and as much as it scared me, I just had to reassure myself that it's something they have to tell all patients. I was prescribed all necessary medication and they went over when to start them and all the good details.
One of the best part of this office is that they have a lot of time slots available and as early as the next day after my consultation. I gave myself two weeks before I came back.
I have to admit - I was EXTREMELY nervous the entire time - and every one who has done this has horror stories to share of their experience. Well, let me tell you now - ignore EVERY one you talk to and just trust Dr. Hammond! I came in on Thursday March 3, and my appointment was on time - I was taken into the room and wrapped in an extremely warm blanket. Then, it was followed by laughing gas and IV and after that I don't remember the next 45 minuntes. What I will always remember is that not only did i have minimal swelling - I was able to step out of the house 3 days after the surgery because I looked and felt great!!! Yes, i followed all the steps they had told us to do and I took a lot of rest the first day, but basically after that - there was no horror experience! My gums seem to be healing just fine but i can resume my daily activities and no one would even know I had this procedure done.
I recommend Dr. Hammond for extractions to anyone considering and you will not be disappointed. read more