Five stars to Dr. Al, who has been taking care of my teeth for 23 years.23 YEARSOmg, I'm getting old.Seriously, I'm dreading the day that Dr. Al retires. I might be known as The Screamer (a lovely little nickname from my elementary days) in his office, but he's always able to calm me and get the job done. Without getting bitten.Kudos Dr. Al!!!The entire staff is really fantastic to work with, especially if you're a difficult patient like me. -Vicky works with me on my billing since my meager late-twenties-salary still does not allow for major dental work payments in significant chunks. -Dr. Dhir (who has graduated from Dr. Al's assistant to a dentist- Congrats!!!) has seen me in action for years, and while I still insist Dr. Al be the only living human to stick a drill in my mouth, I know that one day...one day, she will take over. Godspeed Dr. Dhir, Godspeed.-Gina has now become the brave soul to clean my teeth (when I muster up the courage to drag my happy ass in there) and she is oh-so-patient with me and my torture-fueled demands.-The rest of the staff are all great, I've never had a problem with any of them. I retract, actually, I have problems with every single one of them while their hands and power tools are in my mouth, but we always make numb-mouth nice afterward.Did I mention that my entire family still sees Dr. Al? Except my brother, who probably doesn't see anyone and is only prolonging the pain.Did I also mention that Vicky still lets me take a toy from the treasure chest if I'm a good girl? Bribery works, she knows me so well. Yes, I am 28 and I still like my treasure chest toys. Don't judge me.So go. If you're looking for a new dentist who can deal with the worst of them, go see Dr. Al. He's THAT good. Me and my precious teeth are eternally grateful. Literally. Well more my teeth than me, seeing how they will long outlive me.
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