Dr. Allegretti, who has moved his practice to Provincetown, MA since 2007, is by far the BEST dental office I've ever been to.
Pros:
1.) Teaching dentist
He explains everything about what is going on with your teeth, and is always willing to discuss your options with you. He takes the time you need to decide. No pressure or on-the-spot decisions.
2.) Technology and hygiene
The technology and hygiene in this office is exceptional. I've moved from the area and have yet to find as good a practice. All-white, mercury- and metal-free fillings and crowns that are stronger than amalgam. Everything is clean, the technology is cutting edge, and the doctor takes the time to ensure your oral hygiene throughout your procedure is impeccable (rubber dams for all possible fillings). This kind of attention is rare because it makes the job take longer -- so, the doctor can make less money on you (more time per appointment = fewer appointments per day).
3.) Skilled doctor
This is a dentist who is really an artist. All of the work he did on my teeth was beautiful and has stayed so (11 fillings, 18 months ago, you'd never know it). I've seen dentists since who didn't even realize I had all of those fillings until they x-rayed, they were done so well. Really high level of expertise and skill.
4.) Attentive staff that makes sure you are Pain-Free
A completely painless experience. Dr. Allegretti and his dental assistant (always has one) ensures that you are comfortable throughout your visit. Totally numb. They really pay attention to your comfort level.
Before I saw Dr. Allegretti, I thought I had a good dentist. I never had dental anxiety. I went for yearly checkups and regular cleanings every six months. So I'm not one of these people who was always afraid of the dentist, and didn't go. I'm one of the people who has ALWAYS gone. Even when I moved to the Cape, I still saw the same guy I'd always seen, every six months or so when I went home to see family. I started seeing Allegretti because I needed a second opinion on a tooth whose root canal was unsuccessful. I didn't know if I had cracked the tooth or what, so a friend recommended giving him a try (that friend was a former dental-anxiety person whose experience with Dr. Allegretti improved the way he felt about dentists).
Wow what a difference!
Besides all the things I already wrote, which stood out in stark contrast to my previous experience, I discovered that because my old dentist had always used the probe (the metal hook thing) to test for cavities, he had missed a bunch. Dr. Allegretti uses this tool to test for cavities that is basically a bone density scan. It's so precise. What I didn't know about cavities is that they very often start under the surface of your teeth, underneath the enamel, and can't be confirmed with the probe until they've come up to the surface so to speak, and are quite large. If you catch them early, they're little and not a big deal. Many of my little cavities were filled for much less money than fillings usually cost -- I mean in the $100-200 range -- because they weren't that bad yet. I will never see another dentist that doesn't use that tool.
Even if you are happy with your current dentist, if you are anywhere near Dr. Allegretti I would give him a try for your next regular checkup and cleaning.
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