I've spent 70 years and many hard-earned dollars striving to keep my teeth (and my smile) in the best shape possible. Many, many procedures, dental appliances, and years later, I finally have found the dentist I have always hoped for. One, who, on my 1st visit, showed me around his office, and explained the purpose of his state-of-the-art- equipment and lab, while introducing me to his staff along the way.
I just had my second semi-annual cleaning done this week, and it's amazing, after all these years, to have a hygienist who explains to me in detail how to clean my teeth, why one cleaning tool might be more beneficial to my tooth structure than another, and what to look for as I continue with my dental hygiene at home. And my knuckles were not white when she was finished! It was painless and her demeanor was conducive to relaxing.
Back to Dr. Pence, I was certain when I was first referred to him that 1. I was headed for dentures, after the failure of a 5-tooth bottom back quadrant bridge and 2. no matter what was done, I would never be able to afford it. There are not enough words or time to sing his praises, nor that of his staff, but today, I am the proud owner of affordable implants that will be paid off at the end of the year and a smile that continues to bring me compliments regularly. Forgive my sense of humor, but a 70+ year old senior needs all the compliments she can get!
Dr. Pence should have been a Professor. I was informed, every step of the way, what he was doing and I did not have to ask. His work is exacting, he is a perfectionist in every sense of the word, and the finished product will make you smile! He has a quiet, gentle, calming, way about him that every dentist should have. And, yes, if you had some extensive dental work done, he personally calls at the end of his busy day to see how you are doing. His music selection won't disappoint anyone either if you are there for any length of time.
