If you're looking for a dental family, and I mean a serious family, you NEED to come to this…read moredentist. I never got judged or made to feel guilty for my lack of habits, work needed done, or my current status. They were also extremely willing to work with me on the financial. The bottom line I learned with them:
I needed a mass amount of work done, with no insurance, and little to no money while unemployed. And they were willing to work me with me no matter what to get done what I needed as soon as possible.
I hadn't been do a dentist in over 10 years, my oral hygiene had never been great and I've always hated my smile. I had a problem with a wisdom tooth that needed to be handled immediately. Since I didn't have insurance, my day to day work is not paid income, and the overall fear of a dentist in general, I was worried but needed to get at least this handled. I found them through the ADA website while looking for someone who would work with my financial needs. I sent lots of emails, made a lot of phone calls, with little to no replies, except here. I sent a message, and within a few hours was contacted by this office and offered a free consultation! At the consult, we were all expecting the worst knowing my history. My self esteem was already drowning and I wasn't looking forward to anyone seeing my teeth let alone up close and personal. The consult, meeting the team, and having conversations with the staff is what made something click in my head and heart. I knew then that this was my new dental home. Zero disrespect, and instead of telling me all the negative, I got a TON of positive reinforcement. Then it was time to go over a treatment plan and costs...
My treatment plan consisted of needing to have 3 wisdom teeth removed (as well as my problem child that started this), one cavity filled, and a deep clean. The total for this was a few grand and my heart absolutely sank. No way could I afford this all at once. They were there to assure me that we would all figure it out together. They offered care programs for people in my situation, and if I didn't get approved for those then they would work out an inhouse payment plan to fit me, my budget, and my overall health needs. I was approved through CareCredit, and got all the work needed in the span of 2 weeks. I'm still healing and need to go back in a few months, but it is painlessly done. Well, as painless as possible. Zero serious complications from the tooth removals (I healed a little funny, but they caught it and fixed it fast), zero complication from the cavity fill, and a deep clean later im back on track for a healthy mouth.
Without this dental family, I wouldn't have the outlook I do now. They are kind, professional, and fast. They are not driven by the insurance companies, or financial gain. They work for their patients, the happiness and well being of people who come in from all walks of life. As long as they are in my area, I will see no other dentist, and I'm not afraid to go. That in itself is a HUGE thing for me. If you're looking for a change in your dental hygiene-make a consult appointment and they will make you feel a home.
