I hadn't been to a dentist in over 6 years (due to travelling & expense) before I went to see Dr. Leoni and although I did my best to maintain my mouth health during those years, I needed help. Even so, I was hesitant to see a dentist as my previous experiences, while not traumatizing, were cold and impersonal. I was pleasantly and so gratefully surprised when I offered up my mouth to the staff at the Jasper Avenue Dental Choice.
The first person you come into contact with is Catherine at the front desk. She is an absolute gem of a woman. Warm, kind and funny, Catherine made me feel at ease and put fear far from my mind. She handled my insurance coverage with barely a question asked and helped me understand all the procedures so I wouldn't be caught off-guard. I won't go into extreme detail, but she is a life-saver, a hard-worker and I can't speak highly enough of her.
I can't believe I don't recall the name of my hygienist/Dr.Leoni's right-hand woman through my experience! She is from New York originally, gorgeous and has amazing hair - she was knowledgeable and friendly (She offered her hand through the needle - I'm sure I crushed it - sorry!) and talked me through every step of the process. She is angelic and a whiz at x-rays, haha!
During my consultation, Dr. Leoni was by my side answering questions and giving me detailed knowledge of what kind of procedures I was looking at. He walked me through everything, and made what seemed like a mountain of work into a molehill. I felt comfortable to express my opinions and ask my questions and I never felt influenced or pressured to get anything done that I wasn't sure of. One of my procedures was a root canal - I'd heard the horror stories and was dreading the appointment. The doctor assured me it would be long, boring appointment with no pain, but the fear of needles and drills with sharp bits flooded my brain....My appointment was yesterday, and after the initial prick of the numbing needle, the root canal was PAINLESS. If it weren't for the occasional drill-on-tooth noise, I could've fallen asleep. After the appointment, I was advised to take Advil to stay on top of any discomfort, but I woke up today with absolutely no pain and I couldn't be happier. Catherine even called to make sure I was holding up (See? What a beauty.).
I will absolutely be making Dr. Leoni and his staff my permanent dentistry professionals, as should everyone else...A HUGE THANK YOU to you and your staff Doctor, I am so grateful. Congratulations on the little one! read more