5 /5 Roe Goe: A year and a half ago I had a heart transplant. Over that time one of my capped teeth decayed. Prior to my transplant, during heart failure, I found it was more difficult to get some dental services; so I when my tooth acted up I expected it would be difficult to find an office to accept me. One day my daughter visited us and told us about her recent dental visit. She said she also hadn’t had a dental visit in quite a time because she didn’t think she could afford it. She told me she found Dr. Winter’s office. She was actually excited when she described the visit. A dentist’s visit! She went on about how nice everyone was and the price was a lot less than she expected.
When I called for a consultation I had no problems here like I had elsewhere because of my heart failure ( Maybe because I had a new heart. I don’t know). So a few weeks later my wife and myself were in Dr Danieli’s office. It is soothing, from the waiting room with art, to the examining rooms with large monitors containing calming images and massaging examination chairs.
The office seems to be quite up to date with high tech. I had what I believe was a full 360 degree scan of my head to examine my jaw and teeth alignment, and individual x-rays all in real time.
Dr Danieli discussed with me about what he found in detail until he was sure I understood the situations and options, all of them. And allowed me map a course of action for me.
After several visits, cleaning and such, and some healing, I was ready to have my tooth extracted. I’m sure no one can gauge someone else’s level of sensation, but I had little discomfort during the whole procedure. After a few adjustments I was fitted with a temporary bridge. I must say that during the whole process the technician was on point from prepping and assisting the surgery, to fabricating the temporary bridge. Dr Danieli doing the final sculpting.
Surprisingly, when I got home, yes, I had discomfort, (Not to mention annoying gauze in my mouth. Lol.) but I didn’t feel the need for meditation. The same the next day, and the bridge was a perfect fit. Dr Danieli called that evening to check up on me, and I related the good news. Over the next couple weeks the swelling has gone the temporary bridge still fits perfectly and no pain. Yes, I might shift it slightly if I accidentally bite down on the wrong side (remember don’t do that!) but, one, it’s a temp, and two, it’s feels perfectly normal otherwise.
To be complete, I must mention the staff. I found all of them both professional and concerned, as my daughter described. However, I was particularly taken with Sharon, Office Manager (?) who appeared to be quite at ease around the insurance system and would take no fooling around to get you what you need. I wouldn’t want to be their side if they were wrong. Make good friends with her, she spent some time matching my insurance, and correcting my meds. She’ll do the same for you.
So, now, that’s my story (book?). I should get my permanent bridge in a week or so.
In summery: 5 stars. I hope you have a similar experience! I hope it was useful.
In a month or so maybe I’ll follow up on the final installation ( I’ll be briefer I promise.)
