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When you don't have the benefit of having benefits, the dentist is a freelancer's WORST nightmare and will have you pinching pennies more than you do salt.
That said, if you're going to get your teeth "did," it's not an expense you skimp on (hello? Remember the movie "Little Shop of Horrors?").
I have been going to the house of Dr. Syriopoulous for over 20 years (give or take the few years where I couldn't afford to go...see below) and he and his dental staff are top notch, calm and always smiling (well, for the most part. At least Dr. S is).
The centre was recently renovated and is bright and cheery. And some of their dental reception staff have been there for 12 and 20 years respectively. I can't say that about the dental assistants but when your dental staff have low turnover, that's a really good sign.
THE SERVICE
The assistant who gave me my x-rays wasn't the best. I was late and therefore I was rushed (she had to pick up her kids) but it didn't make me feel very comfortable.
That said, when I went back in to get an assessment from Dr. Hendricks, he and his assistant made me feel very comfortable. He explained everything to me in plain English, was calm and patient. He's very friendly and he gets the job done.
Second time: he and his assistant, Crystal are pros.
I pity him for having to look at the disgusting-ness of my teeth. I now realize no dentist will ever date me.
After my first appointment, he made the first side of my teeth feel brand new. It was a lot of work, but again he was patient, professional and precise.
Reception staff (as with dental assistants...and I think you'll get this anywhere) are hit and miss. The older reception staff are good and you definitely know they have a thick skin (file under: jobs I would never want to have in my lifetime). The newer reception staff, in my opinion, were just not as warm or friendly. When I'm paying into the hundreds for appointments, I don't want to have a judging look. Also, I know you know how much cleanings, etc. are and hate when you're all "well it's based on time." Let me know how much something approximately costs so I can plan in advance.
That said, they don't overshadow the warm and friendly environment here.
I still have more appointments but I'm not going to switch because I know I can trust these guys. And that's what you will pay for.
OBLIGATORY CATCHY REMARK
If you're paying upwards of $500 for one appointment (yes...), you may as well be able to watch as much cable as you want. I will tell you "What Not To Wear" is a show that should have been custom-made TV watching for the Dentist. You'll completely forget what they're doing to your mouth because you want to know what the show's resident fashion's disaster transformation will be.
Anyways, this is a solid choice for your dentist. And kids, brush and floss every day. I'm learning my lesson the hard way.
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