Meet Your New Dentists in Hillsborough

Andy Edwards When we got in here, they took us through a whole plan, did all the X-Rays and everything we needed. We knew what it was going to cost, what I could have done, what I couldn't have done. It just worked out great. As far as the procedures I've had, he did a partial [inaudible 00:00:17] on the bottom. There were no extractions but I had a lot of cavities. And he of course had the partial done and the cavities were all repaired and he helped me to maintain that ever since. How I benefited it is easy. I can now eat and chew food and I went for almost two years, more like three, to where I could actually not even chew food. The dentist I had in the past had convinced me that the best thing for me to do at my age was to pull all my teeth, which is a bad mistake on my part not to get a second opinion. I would've never had that done. The first comment he made, Dr. Razavi made to me when I came was, "You need to keep your teeth. We'll do everything you can to help you keep your teeth." And he was so firm in that commitment that I knew this is where I needed to be. They welcome you when you come in. You're made to feel at home the whole time you're here. And no matter how many times you've been or in my experience, no matter how many times you've been they treat you the same. You still get that same welcome home feeling when you come in. And of course you have coffee to drink and they'll do anything in the world to help you or make you feel at home. I mean Bright Smiles, they couldn't have coined a better name for it. And the staff again is just wonderful too. They make you feel at home, whether you get one filling or 20, it doesn't matter.

Cannie Lloyd I had an old crown from a car accident and an implant, but the implant and the crowns was 15/20 years old so Dr. Garret went in with new technology. He was able to make my crown here and implant, so it was one day done. Same thing with the crown, so I don't have to come back multiple times or go to the city next door to go get a crown. He can do it here along with other procedures, if needed. I had a lot of dental procedures as a child and I have suffered with the anxiety through the years, but it makes a big difference. I think it's the people that you're working with, that's working with you. I feel confident, I feel safe. I like it because all the girls are very nice. The staff is very friendly, it's clean, very professional, state-of-the-art equipment. I always feel a home here. It's a nice home town feeling. I've been knowing Dr. Garret since he came to Hillsborough, so first I got to meet him as a personal person, and then as a professional person. He's a super dad, has children, family man, very oriented, good business man, very professional.

Carmen Ingersoll I came to have my teeth cleaned, Jesse was my hygienist, and of course she figured out that I had periodontal disease, and that needed to be taken care of. I remember my appointment was 11 o'clock in the morning. I was a little shaky, because I didn't know what I was going to encounter. But no, they put me at ease completely, and they did the work. I was there at 11 o'clock and I didn't go home until 6 o'clock in the evening. It was interesting, because the TVs were on. So, he's doing surgery on me, and both of us were watching basketball championships. It was hysterical, because even if I could talk for a minute, you know, "Oh, the person, that person did ... Wow!" It was just great. So I was kind of fine, actually. Then when he started putting the implants in, there was a little gadget about this big that he had to go this way. I said, "Dr. Garret, I feel like I'm in an auto-repair shop," because he was doing crank, crank, crank, crank. Everybody laughed, because it was kind of funny, but it hurt? No, it didn't hurt. It was a very good experience.

Chris Garrett One of the things that I've been happiest about with my care here is the fact that Dr. Garrett introduced me to the concept of the "Six Month Smile." And, I didn't have the opportunity to have braces as a child and I thought, as I got be an adult and my teeth were getting more crowded, that I kind of missed the opportunity to have braces. But then, he showed me that the braces are almost invisible. In fact, most of my co-workers didn't even realize I had anything in my mouth for those six months. But then, when they were taken off, and now a couple years later, my teeth are still straight and they feel great. I'm able to keep them much, much cleaner than I could before. In the past, I had coffee stains. And now, I can eliminate those daily because my teeth are straight and easy to get to. So, I would definitely recommend the Six Month Smiles to anyone considering it. It's a great way to go and it's a simple way to correct adult teeth. And, I've been very, very happy that I did that. I've also had a crown done. The crown was done in-house and all it took was a short period of time and it fit perfectly. And, I was very happy with that, that I didn't have to wait for two weeks and come back later. And, of course, I've had some fillings replaced and just ongoing hygiene a couple times a year. And, I feel like my teeth are in good care and are tracking really well with my dental needs. So, I've been very happy with the care from beginning to end. One of the things I like about coming here is, Dr. Garrett and his staff take a lot of time to explain my options. And, sometimes I'm not sure if I want to do a procedure or not or what the impact might be, but they always take time. With their televisions that are right there in front of us, I can see easily a blown-up image of what's going on in my mouth and he can discuss in detail what the treatment options are and what would be the best course forward. And so, I don't feel rushed, but I feel very informed and able to make good decisions. And, he lets me know of different courses that I can consider and I've been very happy in the courses he's directed me on. And, he's got me on a good path to good dental care.

Conway Harris My teeth had, again, aged and different things, medicines I was taking, chewing tobacco in the past and smoking in the past, and my teeth had gotten to the point where they were beginning to chip quite a bit. So, the ends of them were kind of breaking off, and I thought we might need to do something. And I'd had them repaired a time or two, but the fact that some of them were different colors than the other ones and it was just, when you smile you went, keep your mouth shut. But it's better than that now, but and I knew I had to have it done. But anyway, when you do 13 crowns it takes a little bit. But I mean he was good, he numbed me up plenty good. I didn't feel a thing, so it was shocking to begin with. I thought we were going to do, four or five, or maybe do the uppers and take a little break and then do the lowers. But he came in like I say, that day and goes, when he started numbing me up, he said, "We're just going to do them all today." I mean it was okay, it didn't bother me, and I've had very little problems since. It worked out good. A lot of times, and like the other one I went to, they call your name and that's about the extent of it. You're here and you're going to have this done and then when you're done, you're gone. Pay me my money and then go on about your way. They're people that are good like Cameron particularly now, was just real outgoing, and you feel like hey, I know her, and she knows me. And we bumped into them at Wal-Mart, and they recognize you. The other people, I've seen them and walked by them, and they don't know who I am. Of course, they see a lot of people. But I think here, they have a little more compassion for patients.