I have been struggling with orofacial pain for over fifteen years and have seen Dr. Buchanan on and off for the last five years. From our very first consultation, she demonstrated extreme knowledge and profound understanding of the interconnected nature of my jaw pain, teeth clenching and migraine headaches. She interpreted my x-rays, clearly diagnosed my issues and set forth an action plan that worked in my regaining a full range of motion, something other dentists had led me to believe would be impossible.
Although other ""professionals"" had customized mouth guards for me (I have a drawerful of the rejects), the one that she had made is so comfortable that I find myself unable to sleep without it.
She was able to work with me even though I had other medical issues that limited what types of treatments I could receive.
I cannot overstate how outstanding she is--I wish I had heard about her years earlier! She gave me hope where I had little, eventually helping me to eliminate my jaw pain entirely.
I am sorry to hear about the prior reviewer's frustration, but his/her comments are so unbelievably far from my experience (or that of my three friends who also see her), that I wonder if we are even talking about the same person.
Pros: Extremely Knowledgeable, Caring, Professional
Cons: Wish she would move to East Bay
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