DanielAllen, DDS

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I am afraid of dentists and it had been 7 years since I had last seen one. I was scared and embarrassed and brought a friend to literally hold my hand.

Dr. Allen came over to say hello to us in the waiting room, noticed I was quiet and asked if I was ok (not really). When I got in the chair, my friend told him I was afraid and he jokingly responded that he “spoke dentist” and he could tell when people stopped making eye contact. His sense of humor and calm demeanor helped me stay as relaxed as I could. I didn’t feel judged for being afraid or not having gone to a dentist in so long. He asked about why I was afraid and understood why someone could be scared. Dr. Allen made sure I was ok the entire time he cleaned my teeth and kept reminding me to breathe while chatting and joking with my emotional support friend.

No other dentist has taken the time to explain what they were doing, why and the what the long terms effects of things could be. He showed me the x-rays and went through them with me to so I could see what he was talking about. I had 3 cavities which he offered to fill that day since there weren’t any other other appointments afterwards. Being brave, I agreed to get one of them filled and I’d come back for the other ones. The filling was done so fast and without discomfort or pain that next thing I know, I’d agreed and gotten all 3 of them filled! .

After I was done, I went back to the waiting room and played with Dr. Allen’s boys while my friend got his teeth cleaned. Having a small pillow fight with a happy child was a great way to feel less anxious and, once I stopped freaking out, it seemed like a pretty cozy office.

I will be sure to schedule future dentist visits here. The whole experience was better than I could have imagined and I am so thankful for the time Dr. Allen took to make me feel comfortable and explain what was happening.