First of all, you know it's bad when a 16 yr old takes the time to write a review for a literal DENTIST.
I have gone to Owens since I was around 10. I never felt comfortable with him, and he just made me feel off. He was always very rude and downright harsh, especially to kids because probably felt he could get away with it. The last time (thank God!) I visited him, I was 15. Went in for a cavity filling, it wasn't my first time. I get the shot they put in your mouth that makes it numb. Owens asks me if "I can't feel anything". I mishear him and say no, think I was agreeing to the fact I couldn't feel anything. He comes back with another shot (I can't feel my face, it was already that strong) and realize my mistake. I try to explain to him the situation as he keeps moving towards me and I keep pulling back. I'm telling him no, I have enough, I don't need more. Finally he grabs my face, jerks it towards him, jams the shot in my gums while yelling at me to stay still. And I mean YELLING at me.
I was shocked, I'd always hated him, but this crossed the line. As embarrassing as it was I started crying and Owens just walked away. The sweet assistant tried to comfort me, but that was it. During the filling, Owens didn't speak to me, never an apology, nothing.
I should've gotten up as soon as he yelled, but I didn't. I told my mom later that afternoon. Both she and my dad had an angry conversation with the office, and none of us go to his office anymore.
This is going to sound so dumb, but the past months prior to this visit, I was struggling with depression. When this occurred, it was the last straw for me, and I started to spiral. I just think it says a lot with how a doctor treats his patients. It's horrible, and I'm probably not the only one he's treated this way. Please please please don't go to Owens! He doesn't deserve your business, and you don't deserve to be abused by him!
If you absolutely have to, be careful, go back with your children/teens. Even if they say "I'm old enough" like I told my mom, do it anyways. He's much less likely to do anything questionable. Hope this helps someone :) thank you for taking the time to read my little rant! read more