Growing up, my mother wasn't particularly vigilant at making sure I went to the dentist. I brushed everyday and never complained of pain so routine-visits weren't really necessary. *Cavity-Free Club Yo* But alas, here I am in my early-20's with an on-set of OCD regarding my personal health & wellness so I'm now in the dental chair for regular cleanings and check-ups.
After a botch dentist told me I had 5 cavities, I knew he must be a quack trying to leach from my wallet and drain my dental insurance. I asked around at work for a REAL dentist which legit business practices and I found my way to Dr. Mark Edington's office. He came highly recommend and since then I haven't been disappointed. He's a nice guy and doesn't make me feel self-conscious over my gum issues. Which, might I add, are getting better.
And is it possible for so many genuinely nice people to exist in one office? The whole team is friendly! Administration, hygienists, dental assistants... They're all friendly! And not just the B-grade "Hi, how are you" friendly. I mean like people who are actually nice in and out of the office friendly. They actually remember that my name is Marian Yuhi Kim... and that I prefer to go by Yuhi. *gasp*
Every visit, Dr. Edington asked if I ever planned on taking my wisdom teeth out. They had all erupted (one of which was impacted) but they never bothered me. I talk for a living so I preferred not to deal with it. He never pushed the issue saying I "needed them out immediately" like so many other dentists would say. But finally two years later, by personal choice, I had all four of my wisdom teeth ripped out. Excuse me, 'pulled out.' And unless it's the Valium talking, I have to say it was a much smoother experience than I was expecting. Other than the worst pain I've experienced in my whole life, I was pretty satisfied by the whole thing. In case anyone is wondering, the drugs didn't work on me. Advil all the way!(800 mg of ibuprofen to be exact).
Next up, Invisalign.