I had a comprehensive exam, fmx and prophy done. I expressed my concerns with my dental health and with dental care I have received. Dr. Hargrave did not acknowledge my concerns. I had a crown replaced in October to utilize my remaining dental benefit. Now, 1 yr later I have been to another dentist who did perio probing and gave me numbers that were significantly different than the numbers taken by Dr. Hargrave and his hygienist. I do not believe they are very competent at what they do. (when I say significant I mean he gave me numbers maintainable like 2's, 3's maybe a 4 or 5 but now I have 12 and 9... don't think that happened in 1yr) I had to return and have the crown recemented in after it just fell out 1week after seating... they do not clean nor etch the prep/build-up area after taking the temp out and before final cementation....so...for 3wks this area has been collecting muck and they just have an assistant slap the final in.... They also bill for build-up automatically even thought there wasn't any build-up done. I couldn't, and still can't, chew on that restoration, but won't return. Dr. Hargrave's solution to adjusting my bite was to grind down the opposite crown (also a restoration...jeopardizing the integrity of that restoration) instead of addressing his own work.
In retrospect I am additionally peeved that they had gone ahead with placing a crown and billing me and my insurance on a tooth that has compromised bone health. If your approach to dental care is like the 3 monkeys, Dr. Hargrave is your way to go... but if you want enlightened competent care... find somewhere else (and let me know who you found...)