I am not a fan of dentists, so every few years after not seeing a dentist I feel guilty and try and find one that is sensitive to my less-than-enthuastic feeling but still does a good job. In the past, I avoided dentists simply because I found the experience to be acutely uncomfortable. Not having any background in dentistry, it seemed that no previous dentist was ever willing to spend the time to answer my questions or explain procedures properly.
A friend recommended Dental Salon. My appointment was with Dr. Sheffield and went really well, despite learning of some cavities that needed attention. I find Dr. Sheffield to be such a superb dentist simply because of her willingness to go over all of my questions (including laying out ALL the costs of procedures BEFORE doing any work) and concerns, explaining the pros and cons of treatment options, and providing information in very clear and concise language. She even took time to review a treatment option (for a mouth guard) with me a second time over the phone rather than just passing on information through another person, which left me feeling that I can truly make an informed decision regarding my treatment options. Besides answering my endless questions, Dr. Shffield, as well as the hygienist, Jeremy, were really gentle, yet thorough, throughout the entire x-ray, dental cleaning, and cavity filling process, something I will be infinitely grateful for.
Overall, Dental Salon is a comfortable, well organized, very professional dental office and I totally recommend that anyone who is anxious about seeing a dentist check them out.
Pros: great dentist, sensitive towards anxiety, open about pricing
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