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During my first dental appointment, Dr. Antanesian notify me that I had a crown that was chipped. I told him I alreadty knew about it. He informed me if I would desire to replace it I could, but there was no cavities on the crown. Further he explained that core part of the crown which is metal is still intact and only the porcelain part was chipped. I showed interest in what would involve in replacing the crown since it was bugging me. He explained throughly what my insurance covers and what optional material I could get for extra charge. Not only he explained everything relating to different material in a very indepth manner but also he and his staff didn't make it sound like I was going to loose my tooth if I didn't do the crown right away. I told him the money was a bit tight and I would get back to them on this treatment. My next appointment which was 6 months later in late november of 2005 I decided to do the porcelain fused to yellow gold crown since it looks better and lasts much longer. The difference was only 400 dollars and I chose a better crown after Dr. Antanesian showed me pictures and actual crowns and pointed out the differences of two crowns. He also informed me another type of metal free crown called Zerconia that was way out of my budget. I am glad we found Dr. Antanesian's office. He gives his patients so many options and chocies.That in itself tells me he cares for his community members and isn't out there to just take your money and run unlike the big corperations do these days. Mind you I have an HMO plan that doesn't pay much to dental office for our regular appointments. We always get our desired appointment hours with Dr. Antanesian and His office staff and He never make us feel that we have a bad insurance since it is an HMO. I never had to wait more than a minute before I found myself being directed to the operatory for the appointment unlike one of the comments I saw elsewhere. \r
Pros: always on time, very clean , explains the procedures and fees involved very well
Cons: a bit far from my house but it is ok
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