5 /5 Hippie Chick: First, the staff here is amazing! Very caring and kind. The hygienist I had who did my cleaning was super sweet, and very concerned for my comfort. She hit a sensitive spot and made me cringe a little and she immediately stopped and checked on my well being, refusing to continue until I said I was ok to go on. Then, when it came time to "load me up", I told her I use an electric brush and paste without fluoride, so they didnt have anything but floss for me, but I said Id take something for our homeless ministry at our synagogue, and she happily filled a bag for me with tooth brushes and paste.
Dr Lazaro, the dentist, is young and super sweet, very kind and compassionate. He did a thorough exam on my first visit, then I was scheduled to come back for 2 crowns and 2 fillings, and build up 3 teeth that were about to break. Not all at once - they split it into two visits, and showed me how much it would cost me with my insurance applied (so much better than the dentist I used to go to who didnt take my insurance!).
Im extremely dentist anxious and when I came back for one of the visits, Dr Lazaro had his pup here. Since Id lost my service dog in September, it was a great comfort for me to be able to lay hands on his baby in between his working on my crown. Im hoping that is a regular thing! Its a scientific fact that touching animals lowers your blood pressure, even having them in the same room has a calming effect on those who arent anxious around animals.
Im so glad I found Dr Lazaro and his staff here at Bayview Dental on 59th St West. I can see maybe one day maybe my anxiety maybe diminishing with this group of wonderful people working on my teeth and mouth. Thank you Dr Lazaro!
