Dentists

Well, it was fun to come in to the dentist office and sign in and find out that I was not scheduled for today, but for one week from today. However, I pulled out my appointment card, printed six months ago, and sure enough it said my appointment was for today at 7:00 a.m. The fun part was to watch the staff handle this without skipping a beat. Truthfully it would have been fine with me to come back next week. Also, the receptionist obviously had nothing to do with whatever happened within the bowels of the scheduling system, but she was determined to make this all work out. Sure enough, I hardly had time to read a page from my ebook on my kindle when the door to the inner sanctum opened and a hygienist was calling my name. We kidded a little bit about the situation. She was more than able to spar with me about it, and it set the tone for a good visit. My regular six month appointment at the dentist office is typically a great experience. I sometimes wonder what training the hygienist goes thru to be able to handle patients like me. There is usually a little bit of the need to "scold" in a very nice way, since we patients are probably universally "bad" in that, try as we might, we are going to have to give the "dog ate my homework" excuse regarding our diligence with brushing and flossing since our last checkup. So I feel like that little boy when I come in. Today was no different. The older I get the more pleasant they are with this need for discipline. She was very nice. The entire experience was the same great one I always have. We talked quietly during the process - sometimes about our own lives and then just at the right time she would explain something related to my dental health or gently remind me about the need to "do good" regarding my teeth. The actual procedure was the actual procedure and was fine. I got my teeth cleaned, polished and feeling as new as 67 year old teeth can. Dr Lee came in to poke and prod right on cue (I passed all the tests). I have been coming here for a couple of decades I guess, and have been very satisfied. I almost look forward to it - as much as you can look forward to a dentist appointment anyway. I have never had a bad experience, and today was no exception. If you have to do the less pleasant things in life it helps to do it with people who obviously know their business and make the time as good as it can be. These folks do that.

Staff is very friendly and nice. No complaints there. My main complaint was actually with our cleaning. I personally feel like I have had much more thorough cleanings elsewhere. The hygienist spent more time probing my gums than she spent cleaning my teeth. I thought it was very odd considering cleanings elsewhere seemed to take a lot longer. While I understand that would probably be considered good news to some, I have had the same dental regimen for years and have never had a cleaning be so short. I thought I would give this place another try so I scheduled a 6 month follow up. However, my husband went for his appointment and felt the same way. He was over due for his cleaning and said they didn't even scale his top teeth. I find it very unlikely that he had no buildup at all on his top teeth. Maybe we are just used to very thorough cleanings but the cleanings felt very rushed. Nice staff, just disappointing cleaning.

Wonderful Dentist office!!

I had the best experience in Dr. Litz office from the front door to the exam room. Needed an opinion about some dental work & he gave me the best advice & was so patient, kind & thorough. Great bedside manners & so professional but at the same time very detailed & compassionate with me. I’m thankful for medical professionals who give great advice even if they have to refer you to someone else. If you’re looking for the best... this is it!