I relocated to the central coast in 2023 after retiring from the SF Bay area;…read moreI had an excellent dentist there for 20+ and missed her expertise; Due to my new location and new dental plan, I tried 2 other dentists in past 2 years:
both were OK, but one practiced solo with
(no other dental tech assisting) and the other was referred to me but, but after I visited, I was told the actual work I needed to have done was going to be done by someone else in her practice (who I could find NO information about....)
-Another dentist referred
to me by some other friends was "in network" with my dental plans,
but was not accepting new patients...
-THEN (finally)....
ANOTHER friend referred
me to Bauer Dental;
I did a lot of research and was impressed
by their website and the technology they utilize in their practice.
I set up a consult from their website,
got a consultation appointment set up rather quickly, and got to
meet with both dentists, Dr. Bauer and Dr.
Sivo to discuss a treatment plan.
I should note that they are
"out of network" for most dental plans,
and they did explain the costs of their treatment and options for payment plans.
My decision to choose Bauer dental was
based on the professionalism I experienced from my initial visit,
where I met with the dentist,
their office staff,
and dental tech, Jose, who performed
X-rays and
scans.
I honestly did not like the options for some of the other "in network" options offered by my dental plan.
DENTAL APPOINTMENT SUMMARY:
-I just had 3 cavities repaired and a replacement crown put in by Dr.
Sivo, and the experience was
aabsolutely painless and the work
looks and feels great.
Dr Sivo, and his dental technician,
Alex, explained everything
and answered
all my questions.
They have the technology to make a dental crown in their office (and since I had these types of dental crowns previously,
I never wanted to go back to having a temporary crown for 2-3
weeks, and then to having to have a return for the final fitment of the permanent crown). The entire visit,
including the buildup and placement of the new crown, took only 2.5 hours.
I was not rushed,
and neither were they- It just seemed to go that smoothly and efficiently.
IN SUMMARY:
Frankly,
I did probably end up choosing (by FAR) the most expensive option of all the previously offices I mentioned;
However, I don't recommend looking
for the "cheapest" option when choosing a dentist;
I do recommend doing a LOT of research.
I have (unfortunately) needed a lot of work done over the decades (I am 65) and
I believe in paying for high quality dental care by dentist with extensive education and training.
Bauer Dental exceeded
my expectations for a high tech dental office
They seem to be most advanced dental office I have ever visited, utilizing the latest
digital technology
and high end equipment,
operated by their well-trained team, and I have lived in over a dozen cities around the U.S.
If this type of practice appeals to your standards, I do recommend Bauer Dental.
Also,
They do offer options for different types of flexible payment plans, if needed.