This review is much overdue, from about 29yrs back to almost 3 years ago (2/2012) when I met & was treated by Dr.Walter Rong for the first time! Yes, you heard it right 29 yrs I've known and received assisted treatment from the two BEST dental assistants, KAREN & RUBY, in West Covina/Covina area while assisting Dr. Katherine Forbes and now her successor, Dr.Walter Rong ( since she transferred her dental practice to northern California in 2012). THEREFORE, THIS WILL BE AN EXTREMELY LONG REVIEW. AND HOPE IT'S HELFUL TO YOU?
Dr..Forbes, always ran a very caring, professional & orderly dental practice , inasmuch that upon preparing to pursue her practice in Northern California she notified her patients by mail and made sure to leave her patients in "good hands" upon her departure. By this I mean she brought in Dr. Rong to work side of her for a period of time to meet and give dental treatment to patients as per the regularly scheduled appointments. I personally thought that was a great way for patients and new dentist (Dr.Rong) to familiarize themselves.
I've ALWAYS been very FEARFUL of going to the dentist and receiving any kind of treatments . Over the many years, Dr.Forbes , eased my fear of some of the smaller procedures but " ROOT CANALS" were my WORST nightmare, and I'm sure Ruby, & Karen can still attest to that ! Dr.Forbes was my Best dentist, but when it came to "root canals" I'm positive I was their WORST patient ! After learning that Karen and Ruby would remain with Dr.Rong"s practice....I decided, to give Dr.Rong a try since they're like family to me, knowing all my dental fears & still putting up with me.....I said "why not?", if I didn't like it.I can always change dentist later.
Now, I've brought you up to date of how I've come to know Dr.Walter Rong!
Since 2/2012 I've been getting regular teeth cleanings, fillings and crowns from Dr. Rong. Learning from the start of my MANY fears, he has a way of talking to you, telling "corny" jokes or whatever it takes to put you at ease (which I thought was utterly impossible for me") He also explains "each and every" thing of what he is about to do so you won't get any surprises(now that is a big PLUS for him). And what I like the MOST is his very own (signature-way that he NUMBS you without you feeling ANYTHING) I know that seems IMPOSSIBLE...but just ask him to "shake your jaw" while numbing and see for yourself. :).
Now, I saved the BEST FOR LAST, just 2 weeks ago 12/16/14, thinking since I'm no longer afraid of the numbing shot and the cleaning, fillings & crown ; I could now tackle the (ROOT CANAL) that was long overdue. With Dr.Rong"s expertise, caring attitude, step by step verbal walk-thru, checking on your condition almost every 5 mins.(note: I have severe high blood pressure) and with a very highly qualified assistant Ruby, alongside him...GUESS WHAT? Within 2 hours Dr Rong, not only DID the ROOT CANAL, also did (2) filings and (2) crown preps in just one sitting!!!!
CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? Afterwards, I went home , (of course still numb but NO PAIN.) didn't even need a prescription for pain medicine; I ate lunch, took a nap and was awakened in about 2 hrs. by Ruby/Dr.Rong to check on me (because I had multiple procedures done (per my own request) to complete prior to end of year insurance allocations). The following day Karen called to further check on me....numbness/swelling all gone...BACK TO NORMAL !
I'm sorry for this very lengthy review, but I know some of you that are looking for great dental work done by professional and empathetic staff, may be just as fearful as I once was. My biggest fear was a ROOT CANAL, not any longer...I think I can withstand any dental treatment now. DR. WALTER RONG is so gentle, caring, such an expert, extremely knowledgeable and even try to throw a little humor at you during the process...He has truly erased my biggest fear. I look forward to going to the dentist now, with hopes of saving my teeth during my senior years.
So, whatever is "WRONG", DR."RONG" will make it "RIGHT"', give him a try!
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