I began going to Mai Orthodontics a while back, mostly due to its close and convenient location in relation to where I live. Due to the underbite and crooked teeth I had at the time, I was given braces for six years total, and I was required to use head gear for a short while in the midst of those six years.
The time I spent at Mai Orthodontics was unenjoyable, to say the least. Though the individuals employed at Mai Orthodontist appear to be quite friendly, I have quite a few concerns as to their qualifications as orthodontists.
First of all, Dr. Mai attempted to sell me on numerous products, and for a while I listened and purchased whatever I was told was necessary to better the health and juxtaposition of my teeth. However, it became quite excessive and got to the point where I knew it was just a way to scam patients into paying more money. Moreover, on a different note, I remember quite clearly several appointments in which I was brought to tears due to the pain. In addition to this, I would only see Dr. Mai for about an eighth of each of my visits; he would leave his staff to do the work and then only check up on me, his patient, for a few short minutes at the end of each appointment.
On a worse note, recently, I began going to a new dentist. I had X-Rays taken of my teeth, and it was brought to my attention that whatever had been done to my teeth in the past by any previous orthodontist had resulted in the extreme deterioration of the roots of my upper teeth, and that I would likely lose these teeth by age 50. Hearing this news was quite heart-breaking, as I know for a fact that there is absolutely no way Dr. Mai and his staff could have missed this or not seen this coming, as they took X-Rays of my teeth quite frequently. I can't help but be angry and utterly disheartened with every person working at Mai Orthodontics--especially Dr. Mai.
If I could do it all over, I never would have gone to Mai Orthodontics in the first place, and the only thing I can do now is help prevent others from making the same ignorant choice I did by choosing this orthodontist.
I could not be more disappointed in Mai Orthodontics. If only Dr. Mai and his staff cared more about the physical health and overall well being of their patients as opposed to making money. Fair warning to anyone considering going to Mai Orthodontics: short term, you might find going to this orthodontist to be the best option or solution, but long term, you will regret it. read more