
I have had extensive dental work done since I was a child; from an underbite, to braces, fillings, to root canals, crowns and implants galore. So much work that it became common to dig my nails into my forearm bc of the anxiety during a dental procedure. So, to say I have high expectations and anxiety at the dentist would be an understatement. Not only did Dr. Mehlhoff exceeded those expectations he did it with outstanding class and detail. I have NEVER met a dentist so tedious and thorough with his craft; the best part, he actually cares about what you think and need. He took the time to walk me through my scans and explained the necessity of his recommendations and really conveyed the importance of what needed to be done rather than try to sell me the most expensive fix. He maintained that same patience and courtesy throughout the procedure. The flow of the comradery between himself and his staff; you can really tell they respect each other and enjoy working together. They are all so kind and intuitive. Anna, his assistant, took the initiative and time to explain the tiniest things, create the calmest distractions during the “worst parts” of the visit, just to make sure I was comfortable and taken care of. I have NEVER felt more comfortable at the dentist than I did today, I even caught myself not digging my nails into my forearm the moment I realized I had nothing to worry about. From one frontline clinician to another; THANK YOU, Dr. Mehlhoff and your team for being so flexible and present, for sacrificing your health and safety for the health of others. Most of all, thank you for being a decent human first and an impeccable dentist, second.
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