Sahara Dental honestly did not have to admit me for examination this week when I asked if Dr Chammas could please check a toothache (which had become sore enough for me to stop eating for a day: I'd decided to wait a few months before having further dental work done, in order for dental insurance benefits to replenish in 2026): I was a little under the weather in a number of ways early this week. The whole office worked together to make my visit possible- and pleasant: they brightened my day, which ended up being more productive than I had even hoped- buoyed up by my morning dental appointment there!
Dr Chammas was as informative and thorough as always- and so positive and supportive (I cannot say enough about her: if I could give her a ten-star rating, I would- including for her honesty and integrity about, for example, specifying risks as well as benefits of choosing one course of action/treatment over another. She has always been informed about new products on the market that I've asked about, and never once has seemed to be more concerned about dollars than my welfare and comfort with my dental decisions): Dr Chammas even let me know this week that my manual tooth brushing recently (instead of the usual electric toothbrushing...to protect a partially completed implant) proved more effective at removing plaque on all my teeth than electric toothbrushes had been for years: I can maneuver a manual toothbrush around my small mouth more easily than a bulkier electric toothbrush...so you might give manual toothbrushing a try, too, if you haven't for a while and reports at your teeth cleanings have been disappointing). ...And then it may not be worth mentioning, but I've sometimes thought that it seems almost unfair to "The Rest of Us" that Dr Chammas is frankly BEAUTIFUL, too(! Could not such gifts have been distributed a bit more equitably around the population?): In my mind, she could pass for a movie star or runway model any day (certainly tall enough!)...except, perhaps, for the facts that she is always SO informative: SO smart- and caring, and such a good listener; maybe a bit too reserved and kind to be a hot-shot celebrity type? In any event, Metro Boston hit the jackpot when Hollywood and the Grand Palais lost out on this one: we are most fortunate to have Dr Chammas as a *dentist* here, and I just hope lots of other dentally concerned folks like me will stop in to discover what a gem we have!
My recent experience was also that X-rays at Sahara Dental were quick and comfortable (no gagging, or request needed to find a stabe to fit the laser-aiming mechanism into my tiny mouth)- so I thank them for updating the equipment/tech (and training), as needed, for us patients as well as the dental assistants.
And- Alex at the front desk has been tremendously helpful this whole week, too: Because of his attention to detail, I double-checked to confirm that my dental insurance covers three teeth cleanings per year instead of two. Alex also kindly expedited some files' electronic transmission so I can better determine what to do next about my latest problem tooth- regarding which Dr Naji also stepped in to clarify the current situation for my further consideration.
Thank You ALL again- to the whole Sahara Dental office! Sincerely. read more