I feel compelled to write a review here to share a positive perspective of my own and assure others that you’re in good hands with Dr. Taylor. I first want to acknowledge that everyone’s experience is unique, and I am not discounting anyone else’s positive...
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I feel compelled to write a review here to share a positive perspective of my own and assure others that you’re in good hands with Dr. Taylor. I first want to acknowledge that everyone’s experience is unique, and I am not discounting anyone else’s positive or negative interactions, this is just a summary of mine.
My initial consultation visit didn’t start out great, as I waited over 45 minutes past my scheduled appointment before I was brought back, to wait a bit more. What I learned though was the extra wait was due to Dr. Taylor spending a little more time focusing on a patient’s procedure. While waiting rooms are my least favorite place to sit during my workday, and for every extra minute I sat there, my anxiety level was rising. I would have appreciated some communication or honesty in Dr. Taylor spending a bit more time performing a patient’s procedure. That said, his front office staff is delightful.
When I first met Dr. Taylor, he was full of energy and chatty regarding his passion for his work. He shared stories of his education, research, and what skills he’s developed and that he’s been recognized in the industry for his specific processes with tissue grafts. As an introvert, who was nervous about this process, he was leading the conversation as an expert while still answering all my questions and assuring me this process and recovery would be smooth with positive results. Now, I also understand as a practice owner, it’s in his best interest to secure patients, but I never felt forced to make a decision to select him or make a decision that day regarding the procedure.
I left that first appointment with a cost estimate (shocking, yes!) and the promise that his staff would try to secure coverage through my dental insurance and would follow up with me when they heard back.
Fast forward a few months to procedure day! I was a nervous wreck! Upon walking in, this front office staff was kind and assuring that all would go well, scheduled my follow up appointment, and brought me back right away. Dr. Taylor could sense my nerves and offered me something to ease the pain and my anxiety during the procedure. He was patient with my numbing process, communicating to me clearly what was going on, and when he was going to begin.
During the procedure, he was humming along to the music, which I felt was a positive distraction to what was happening in my mouth. Dr. Taylor and his dental assistant performed this procedure mostly nonverbally, and it felt like a ballet of the hands. It was beautifully choreographed, and you could tell they were experts at working together. It was very impressive. I even asked Dr. Taylor to add two extra grafts while in the middle of the procedure to ensure I didn’t have to have a second procedure at a later date. He didn’t skip a beat and kept going! My procedure was originally scheduled for 90 minutes, but with the extra grafts, it took a little bit longer…which brings me back to my first experience. I understood why I had waited and had a completely different perspective on that extra wait time now. It’s due to his care and concern for his patients and his work. I wish I could have explained this to the patients in the waiting room while I was wheeled out to my vehicle.
Recovery: 9 tissue grafts, 7 with bone grafts. First couple of days were full of fatigue, not much pain (stopped pain meds on day 2), and no bruising. Soft foods are a MUST. Rest is essential, I was shocked at how much this procedure took out of me as a typically very active person. However, the magic is in his process – the tissue healing process was shockingly beautiful and not at all what I was expecting having seen my mom recover from this procedure a few years earlier by a different doctor.
Dr. Taylor’s confidence is key. I want a true expert to perform this type of procedure, and the cost backs up the quality you’re getting. Bottom line, Dr. Taylor is THE ONLY periodontist I will ever use and will recommend everyone in the area to for their peri needs.