FRIEDMAN DENTAL GROUP IN SOUTHERN FLORIDA *****

Going to the dentist is one of my least favorite things to do. I have been fortunate because in 71+years I have only had a handful of cavities and no serious dental problems.

I do believe in good dental hygiene and I had a very fine dentist in the Chicagoland area for many years who cleaned my teeth personally. Than, in 2018 I moved to Florida permanently and I  recently needed to find a new dentist locally.

I looked online and saw very good reviews and appealing pictures so I made an appointment at one of the four dental offices of Dr. Eli M. Friedman. I chose the one at 9825 W Sample Rd. in Coral Springs, Florida. 

First I spoke on the phone with friendly office manager Tiara Ortiz explaining that I was not the normal patient. I said that I did not want x-rays taken and I did not want my teeth cleaned with the electronic cavitron tool, but by hand because my teeth are very sensitive. Actually, I am a big chicken.

She said both were part of the $99.00 promotional offer but I could possibly sign a waiver and not take X-Rays and she would see a about the hygienist not using a cavitron.   

She said hang on a minute while she checked and than she said come on in and they would try to figure something out to suit my request. No promises.

I was naturally tense as I walked into the very nicely furnished, reception room with a big TV and comfortable chairs.  It is a very classy office which I soon got comfortable in.

I was greeted by very friendly and professional office manager Tiara Ortiz.

I filled out all the necessary papers and she  
soon escorted me to meet Dr. Leilani Lorenzo D.M.D who was very friendly and comforting as she painlessly and thoroughly  examined my old teeth and gums to see what kind of condition they are in. 

She was so gentle yet totally efficient and I was impressed at her  obvious skill and knowledge as she explained and showed me my mouth better than anyone ever had.

She recommended  X-rays to find hidden decay or other problems in my less than perfect choppers even though she already knew I had signed a waiver rejecting them. 

I said no and she said she was required to advise me to have them. 
They also were part of the inexpensive $99.00 cost.  

She agreed that I had a decent enough mouth that, although far from perfect, she reluctantly let me escape the x-rays. Fortunately, she found no major immediate problems or I think she would not have let me go despite the waiver.  

 Than, I was greeted by super duper Niurka Townes who turned out to be the best dental hygienist I ever had work on me. She was so irresistibly friendly, professional, and smart. 

She also asked why I did not want X-Rays and gave me a few reasons why I should have them. I said no again and she smiled and said ok but I should think about them for the future.  

She also nicely asked why I did not want a cavitron used. I said one was used way back and my teeth were sensitive for several days. So, I said no thank you.
That was it. 

She put no more pressure on me even though we both knew it would be a pain in the ass for her doing the old fashioned manual teeth cleaning process that she did know very well.

 She went to work. 

She was fabulous. She has a methodical, painless style that was totally pleasant and thorough. She also explained several things I never knew about properly brushing and flossing as she worked. It was fun being in her chair as we also spoke of many things. It was a great experience.  

The time passed quickly as the soft music played and before I knew it she was done. 

It took about an hour and a half from start to finish in the office. I was also gifted with a bag with tooth cleaning items upon leaving. 

It was a wonderful experience. I booked another appointment for three months forward because I did agree that more frequent cleanings would be beneficial.

Dr. Eli M. Friedman who is a PROSTHODONTIST, is the man behind this 4 office dental practice. Their email is info@friedmandentalgroup.com 
The other offices are located in Tamarac, Palm Beach, and Plantation, Florida. 

He specializes in Reconstructive, Implants, and Cosmetic Dentistry.
I am so pleased I could express my appreciation to a really good dental practice.

I am a very happy customer who likes professionalism wherever I find it so I did this story because I thought it was a good way to show my gratitude for a job well done.
I'll be back.

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