I moved upstate about a year and a half ago, and have been avoiding the dentist like the plague since I have had horrible experiences with ""trusted family dentists"" since I was a child. I began to have this horrible anxiety and general fear of the dentist. I flat out refused to go, which of course resulted in horrendous wear and tear on my teeth. A few months back, my then boyfriend proposed to me, and as the wedding is looming closer, I came to the realization that I would need to stop avoiding the necessary dental work, and get it done. My parents, as a present to me, wanted to pay for the costs of all repairs.
I work on an ambulance, and my Partner had to listen to numerous rants and raves from me about how nervous I was, and how scared I was. He told me to seek out Dr. Dulski, that he would be the perfect dentist for me.
My first visit with Dr. Dulski was very memorable. He and his assistant Nancy put me at easy immediately! Their friendly attitudes, and frequent smiles made it clear to me that I was in good hands. When they x-rays were all said and done, and a treatment plan was laid out. They discussed oral-conscious sedation with me, and I realized this would be my best bet, it would cut down the amount of treatments I would need! I am not going to lie when I said I felt like crying when I heard the cost. But then Nancy gave me options, and their dental credit program was perfect for me and my parents! It was something that is affordable, and even though I will be paying it off for a few years, I will now have the smile I have always wanted. I drove home that day from the dentists office with the biggest smile on my face!
On 11/9 I had my first procedure done. I was brought in promptly and led back to my chair. Everything was explained to me. The last few things that I remember was Dr. Dulski sitting next to me waiting for the anesthesia to kick in... and then I was out. I woke up to my fiance' escorting me out of the building, where I went home and slept the entire day away. I am going to be honest and say I woke up in a panic, thinking that I had slept through my appointment, because I was completely pain free. I was pushing on my face, I was examining my teeth, and I could not believe that I was not swollen or not even in an ounce of pain! I was completely and totally shocked. I actually cried when I looked at my bottom teeth and they were all white. I haven't seen that in years!
I have a few more visits with Dr. Dulski as well as with a surgeon for a gingival resection. But I will say, without any hesitation at all, that Dr, Dulski and his staff are not only the best I have ever dealt with, but so compassionate, caring, and truly willing to make sure the maximum comfort level is achieved.
Keep up the good work Doc!
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