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| - Pros:
- Easy to book an appointment (receptionist was friendly and competent)
- Although it's in a small strip mall, that also means it is easy to locate and plenty of parking :)
- Comfortable and contemporary waiting area (the calming indoor fountain is a nice touch--especially for those who hate to go to the dentist!)
- State of the art technology (both panoramic, digital x-rays, LCD monitor, etc.)
- Dr. Meyers first meets with you one-on-one in his office to discuss your dental history, reasons for visit, and concerns
- Very personable and knowledgeable D.A.
- Dr. Meyers sits down with you while you're "in The Chair" to go over the x-rays (yeah yeah, I know this is standard, however I was impressed with how he answered all of my questions and seemed more than happy to go into as much or as little detail as I wanted to)
- Dr. Meyers even did the actual cleaning (though, in fairness, they were short staffed. I definitely wouldn't expect this next time)!
- He and his D.A. (sorry, miss, I forgot your name) had just the right touch during the cleaning, communicating at all times and constantly mindful of my comfort and asking if I needed anything
- After the polishing and flossing, Dr. Meyers went over how to floss at home and even gave me a nice refresher course on my Sonicare, demonstrating it on a model set of teeth (I feel like I know how to use it correctly, but I did get a new tip or two that should be helpful getting the most out of the device and staving off any future dental problems)
- Hot towel(!) after your cleaning
- I never felt rushed by Dr. Meyers or that I was taking up (or wasting) his time (this seems like it would be such basic bedside manner type stuff, but it is really rare nowadays!)
- Again, I don't know how often I was asked during the whole exam and cleaning how I was feeling, or if I needed anything, or a break, or for them to stop, but it was a lot. I lost count lol
- NO "UP-SELLING" of any add-ons or treatments (Dr. Meyers did mention a treatment here or there for certain issues that I brought up first, however, he made it clear whether he thought they were necessary or not, or could just be put off for now)
Cons:
- I actually am looking forward to going to the dentist next time?
Conclusion:
After my recent history with two different dentists, I was seriously wondering if there were any more professionals left in the field, or if they had all just become greedy salespersons just pushing add-on treatments and other stuff. It was really demoralizing, and I can't even imagine what it must be like for people less fortunate than me who have more serious dental problems. I cannot say enough how happy I am with my first visit to Pearl Dental. It was the most thorough dental exam I've ever had and probably the best visit to the dentist I've ever had period. I look forward to referring friends and colleagues to this husband and wife team, as well as my mom, who is looking at dental implants and wants someone she can trust. Keep up the great work, Pearl Dental!
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