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A Comfortable Dental Crown

I got some crowns here. I had teeth cracked from wear and tear and fillings, blah, blah, blah. Anyway, I got some crowns here, and I got fitted for the crowns. I got the caps put on, the temporary caps. And when I got the crowns put on, I did all of this without Novocain, and it was a little scary. It was done so precisely and so gently, I didn’t need the Novocain. That was so cool.

Since I got my crowns, they’re totally comfortable. Can’t even tell that they’re crowns. There’s no difference from my normal, natural teeth. I had a crown done at another dental office and I had Novocain, and the office was loud and noisy and it was super painful. The drilling was painful, and it made me very, very anxious. But when I came in here for my crowns, I was not really excited about it, but I found that I could do it without the Novocain, and it made me more relaxed.

This is an interesting thing: when you get a crown, you’re tense. And I found that without the Novocain, I could unclench, and when I found myself tense, I could unclench, and then that made it so that at the end of the visit I was chilled, which was very cool.

A Patient for over 25 Years!

Well, I have quite a history with the Cedar Dental Group. It goes back to Dr. Tran, back in Rainier Beach, is the place where she started her business. She was just starting her business, and at least that office was new, and she needed a painter. I think she found me online, and I started painting for her. I decided that I wanted to start taking better care of my teeth, and I started a business relationship with Dr. Tran. Then the office moved over here, so it’s a little bit of a drive, but I tell you, it’s totally worth it. I loved that they were still in business, and it wasn’t that much further, but I’m willing to drive that extra mile or two to get where I need to get good service.

Then Dr. Tran started working with Dr. Courtney, and like I said before, we really just hit it off. He’s just a really sweet guy that I can tell he loves what he does. He’s a professional at his trade, and he enjoys what he does. I always feel comfortable with either Dr. Tran or Dr. Courtney. Time is very important to me these days. I do own my own business, I do have a little leeway, but I do like to stick to a schedule. That’s one thing about Cedar Dental Group they do, is they make sure that my appointment is on time and that I don’t have to wait very long.

Whatever they’re doing back there, they’re doing it right. Their structure is good, their management is really good. When I phone in, I always talk to someone. I never get a recording, as far as I remember. Even if I did, it was such a quick return phone call that I just love that. It’s just seamless.

An Anxiety Free Experience

My gums had been receding. It’s been something that the hygienist has been keeping her eye on, measuring it every time. That’s cool. And she asked me if there was sensitivity there at the gumline, and on quite a few teeth, there was sensitivity to hot and cold. So she asked me if I wanted a desensitizer put on, and I said yes. And she did it and it worked.

I come to this dentist because I was scared of going to the dentist, and it was always an ordeal. And I would get Novocain and I would be nervous and it would be painful, and I would leave and it would be painful after I left. And I come here because that doesn’t happen, because I walk in and whatever discomfort or little bits of pain that I experience during the cleaning or during the filling or the drilling or whatever, it’s gone when it’s over. So I don’t have to worry about it. I know this, I’ve been here enough times, and I know that when I leave here, I’m going to feel great.

An Easy Dental Crown Experience

I was told that I needed a crown. I don’t know what that all entails. I just know that the tooth was failing. The roots were okay and the lower part of the tooth was okay, but the top surface needed to be covered, and that’s where the crown comes in. And so, it was very well done. I like the fact that they used just enough anesthesia and numbness to perform it without me feeling really uncomfortable afterwards. After the work was done, the numbness went away rather quickly. I appreciated that so much. I mean, if I could, I would not have it numbed at all, but because it needed to be for this particular case, they used just the right amount. So it was a very comfortable experience for me.

The tooth had to be covered because, like I said before, it had decay on it. They were able to treat the tooth, remove the decay, and be able to put a crown over it so that I could have a good, strong bite and feel comfortable. And like I said, if I didn’t mention before, all the work they do makes … And when they’re finished, if it’s some kind of artificial like crown or something like that, it always feels very natural in the end and comfortable.

An Easy, Comfortable Root Canal

If I remember correctly, I came in because I had a tooth that I wanted pulled because it was incredibly loose. This was years ago. The dentist I was seeing who had done some other things didn’t want to pull it, and so I ended up coming here. And they sent me immediately to an oral surgeon, and it was all taken care of. It was like, “Oh, well let’s just do this.” Then I had to go back for a root canal on the other one and it was relatively painless. Their referral sources are wonderful. I didn’t have to come back for any other adjustments or anything. I mean, it was really nice because the other places I’ve been … I went to the dentist a lot for a lot of things that I think probably didn’t, weren’t necessary at that particular time.

Well, the nice thing here is that you always get choices. The opportunity to choose what you think is going to work best is always given to you, so you can make that decision. Because I know some people prefer gas, some people prefer just complete sedation, all of that kind of stuff. Anything that you want, it’s up for discussion. And it’s explained to you in a very matter-of-fact way. You don’t feel as if they’re talking down to you ever. And you get to choose, which makes a huge difference. I think that there’s a huge fear of going to the dentist. But obviously people are terrified. The nice thing about being here is that when you come in, it’s just everything’s so matter-of-fact and explained, and it’s just like going to get your brand-new car fixed. You’re listening and, “This is just what we do. And we’ll do the very best we can.”

Cedar Dental Group is the best place for her

I’ve gone to other dentists, and I had one that did a bunch of work that didn’t need to be done. Another one had gotten a new machine, so he wanted to do crowns. And I got really tired of going someplace where I felt high-pressured, and I came here and it was … there was no pressure at all. Anytime I need anything done, it’s totally … it’s like, “We’ll help you when you’re ready.” I’ve not felt any pressure whatsoever. And I’ve had a multitude of health issues, which of course teeth are always related to. And every time I’ve come in, I came and mulled. I’ve come in brain-dead from all of the chemo. And, they’re so welcoming. And it’s done, it’s quick, painless. It’s just I don’t mind coming to the dentist, to come here just because everybody’s just welcoming and actually, I can actually say it’s pretty painless.

When you walk through the door, everybody’s happy, which is unusual going to the dentist. Normally everybody’s busy, but they stop, talk to you, ask you how you are, they know about you. It’s comfortable. They’ve got a Keurig, so you can sit and drink something. And most of the people that you’re sitting in the office with, other people seeing the dentist, are just as chatty and happy. It’s just a really stress-free environment for a dentist’s office.

Dr. Courtney is incredibly laid back. He is incredibly gentle also, which I was surprised because he’s pretty tall. He’s kind of a big guy. And, it’s just … he really kind of calms down any stress that you would have. You’ve got to trust your dentist if you’re going to go with. I’ve just never had a dentist that was as laid back, and everything gets done quickly, gently. It’s just … there’s no pressure, which that’s probably the nicest thing, is that everybody’s happy and there’s no pressure.

He Loves the Look of his Crowns

Usually it starts with a good cleaning. My mouth gets inspected, and I get a good X-ray. One thing I like about Cedar Dental is they are very careful to keep X-rays to a minimum. It’s always with my best interests at heart. When there’s something that needs to be done, like a crown or a filling, it’s usually done with the cleaning and the inspection. Then after that they tell me what they see and if it needs to be addressed immediately. Sometimes they say that we can schedule it out a little bit later if you want, you’ve got some time.

I’ve just had some molars in the back that needed some work. They couldn’t be completely saved, and that’s where a crown came in. The thing I liked about picking out the crown was, while I’m a painter, I’m a house painter, I’m also a colorist, so I’m very particular about … I see color a lot differently than some people do, I think a little more with exactness. So when it comes to matching the color of my teeth with a crown or some kind of filling, or I had the front of my tooth redone, it had to be a resurfaced, we would discuss the color to great detail to make sure it was exactly what I wanted.

They did a great job. I’m very happy with my smile. When I own my own business, like I do, it’s so nice to be able to go up to a new client and have the confidence to have this great smile and put people at ease.

Preventative Care Keeps Her Smile Looking Great

I have cancer, and so I’m on chemo. So they are really aware of absolutely everything that needs to happen. They make sure that I have my premeds because I also had heart surgery one time. So before I come, I get a call, “Hey, don’t forget your premeds.” Even when I do forget, if they have them here, so I don’t have to worry about those kinds of things. It’s not like I’m freaking out because I’ve got to go to the dentist and I didn’t take my meds and I’m worried about getting an infection and all of that kind of stuff, because they know ahead of time.

And they’re well aware, and before they even do anything, they ask me, “Anything changed?” They check all of that kind of stuff. And because the chemo of course is pretty hard on the teeth, they’ve made tons of suggestions and all of that kind of stuff too so that I’m able to keep my teeth in my head. Different types of medication of course affects your mouth. And what I have, my mouth waters constantly, and it has all sorts of little side effects. So they’ve given me special toothpaste, they have suggested different rinses, they’ve talked to me about how best to keep things clean, how to watch out for my gums because of mouth sores, all of those different things, so that they’re absolutely on top of it.

And they also say it in a way that isn’t scary. It’s like, “Oh yeah, you’ve got this, and you can do this, and this will take care of that.” So it’s very matter of fact, it’s not like oh-my-god sort of stuff, so that makes a huge difference. What that tells me is that they absolutely want the very best for you because it’s best to keep your teeth, obviously. And just the thought that when I’m on a new medication, they look it up to see what the side effects are, they see what’s going to happen, all of that kind of information.

It’s great for them, but it’s also good for me, because the more information you get, the better you can take care of yourself. And prevention, getting your teeth cleaned, all of that kind of stuff is so important, particularly if you’ve got any health issues, because it just exacerbates it if you aren’t taking care of your teeth.

Why She Love Cedar Dental Group

So I love coming to Cedar Dental because I get exactly what I ask for. I’m a little unusual as a customer because I don’t like getting drugs. When I come here I don’t get any Novocain – no, nothing – and I get such gentle treatment. It’s awesome, and I walk out of here, there’s no pain, there’s no lingering effects. It’s awesome.

What sets this practice apart from others that I’ve been to is the care. The personalized care, and I love that. Another thing is I like quiet, so I get quiet. I don’t have somebody talking in my ear. I don’t like that. These are things that I require, so it’s very personalized. In addition to that, the staff are very professional. I love that. I come in, I’m greeted in a very friendly manner. Dr. Courtney is very chill, and it makes me very chill, and he just does his thing. He inspects, he looks, he tells me what’s going on, and he just gives me the information, and it’s refreshing.

Pat

We have gone to Cedar Dental for 20+ years, all of our kids too, and just love them! They are experts in all areas of dentistry, very good at explaining what they are doing, and very calming. Hygienists are the most thorough we’ve ever had. We’d highly recommend it.

Brandi

Cedar Dental Group is awesome! Everyone there is friendly and they show that they really care about their patients. I leave my dentist appointments feeling very informed of my hygiene and how to take care of my teeth. I give them 5 stars.

Chris

Very professional staff from the front/reception to the various dental technicians that took great care of me. I will definitely be visiting these folks again.

Cody

The staff are all very friendly and skilled in their work!

James

Easy to get an appointment, explained everything well, did great work, nice people. They’ve got it all!

Arianna

I went in for my teeth cleaning and they were very attentive and engaging. Excellent people and work skills. I’m now a regular and introduced my family to Cedar Dental

Kim

As usual, the best dental care ever! I have some medical issues that warrant close watching, needed to be seen, called and said tomorrow would be fine but of course the squeezed me in. They were fast, painless and reassuring! From front desk, hygienist and dentists…they are the best clinic in Seattle area!

Rashmi

Went to Cedar for lot of dental fillings and deep cleanings. The service was really great and they accommodated appointment requests. They always explain what they are doing and ensure that I am comfortable at all times. So far, the results have been great !

Jacob

Great place to take care of your teeth. Professional and friendly. Took my insurance too which was super nice. The lady that cleaned my teeth was cool.

Trang

Cedar Dental Group had great customer service and their employees took the time to make sure that I had a comfortable experience when cleaning my teeth.