Jack Mavromatis had just begun his dental practice when we moved to Virginia Beach. Knowing nothing about the city, I searched for a dentist via the American Dental Association & am still thankful that Jack Mavromatis was at the top of my search list. The Shore Drive location was convenient & he turned out to be an excellent dentist. At that time Jack was a young dental school graduate who employed one dental technician. Fast forward 36 years and you'll find him in a beautifully decorated space at the corner of Shore Drive & Great Neck Road. The name of the business has changed to Mavromatis Dental since his son is now in practice with him.
The dental equipment and techniques are state of the art. A computer system offers high tech visuals & information mounted near each dental chair.
There is no pain involved in either the cleanings or more involved dental work. The numbing agent used doesn't leave you with elephant lips for hours afterwards, which is an amazing progression of dental technology.
Fillings & caps are checked on a regular basis to determine if a replacement is needed. This has saved me from extensive dental procedures as really old work had deteriorated. There is a periodic check of one's gums on a tooth by tooth basis. Advice is then offered on gum care.
Cleanings are scheduled based on individual needs. I am currently on a 4 month schedule which is working great. The doctor comes in to do a check after each cleaning. The numerous hygienists are terrific. Knowledgeable, friendly & careful, they never give up on attempting to coax me into more frequent flossing.
Before he died I couldn't get my elderly Uncle to go for his dental cleaning at the practice he used. After months of trying, he finally told me that they hurt him. So I promised him he would not be hurt if he let me take him to Mavromatis Dental. Reluctantly he agreed. After alerting the office in advance about how hard it was for him to get around, I was amazed to see multiple technicians open the side door near the handicapped parking space when we arrived. They helped him inside & into a dental chair. After the cleaning & dentist check he raved about how nice they were to him, that it didn't hurt at all & that I should always bring him back here.
The staff is friendly and helpful. Even though the practice is now large, they always remember your name. I love text message appointment reminders. They even send reminders to pre-medicate for those of us who have to take antibiotics prior to a dental appointment.
Another plus is their hours of operation. The office is open from 7am - 5pm Monday - Thursday, allowing a time for dental work for those who work. It also offers a 3 day weekend for the staff, which is awesome. They provide superb care for patients with emergencies. One of my caps came off just after knee replacement surgery. Jack told me to meet him at the office right away. My Uncle, at whose house I was rehabbing, took me. Jack even gave me my pre-appointment meds and waited 30 minutes until they had been absorbed into my system. Again, entry was by the side handicapped entrance since I had to use a walker.
You can't go wrong with Mavromatis Dental. They are excellent professionals who operate a quality dental practice. read more