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    Jeff Gray DDS - Espire Dental

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    Need T.

    I was with Dr. Gray for about 17 years.I had come to him after a string of bad dentists.It was a fantastic experience.Until Espire got into the picture.I have Ehlers Danlos, so he'd done extensive work on my teeth. Good work.Love the staff. More recently, I went in for a check up and had he said the rear, upper molar had to be removed.It wasn't giving me an issue.He said it was pretty loose.it didn't feel loose and no nerve issues. Nothing.I trusted him. I let him know I had surgery the day after next. He said that was fine. I was leery, but he said it wouldn't be a problem.I had waited 3 months for the surgery date and was in pain,I didn't want to screw it up. For 45 minutes he worked away at it.I had a migraine that would not stop.I hadn't had 1 in years.He was upset bc he was behind on schedule.He stopped & went 2 c other patients then came back and gave me more shots.He'd been trying to rush through it, so that meant less pain shots,I was making a lot of noise.I'd never felt pain on any of the other root canals he'd given me.He was stressed.He'd said something to his assistant about how it had been 45m & had a stressed tone.It wasn't very caring about how I was feeling under the drill. I had tears coming down my cheeks,I had 2 keep demanding more numbing shots, something I'd never had to do before. I was in so much pain.That tooth had been solid-that's why it took so long to come out. I was going into surgery in something like 30 hrs, so I wouldn't be able to get any dental surgery done for a while because I had to be off my knee replacement for months. Knowing that, he should have just not done anything at all. It was not hurting. So I left with a deep,wide-open hole in my gum. Went home, took migraine medication and went to sleep. Next day the migraine was still pounding and my face hurt.I kept the lights out and stayed in bed. My husband made me soup for dinner and I went back to sleep. I'd been in so much pain before and in the morning. We got up at 3:30 to arrive at 5:45 preop. I didn't put on makeup and was too frantic to even look in a mirror.It was still dark when we left. The doctor dropped in to see me before surgery.He asked if everything was okay at home.I didn't understand what he was talking about. My hair covers my eye over right cheek (under Gray had been working on my tooth), [[HIGHLIGHT]]the device 2 keep mouth open was pinching pretty bad.I let him know, but nothing changed.It was so unlike any treatment I'd received before from Dr. Gray, who was always asking if I was comfortable[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The surgeon explained I had a black eye. I was shocked and explained I had tooth surgery.I went to look in a mirror,it was angry green, blue and black. My mouth was hurting a great deal, not ideal for surgery.I shouldn't have had the tooth removed with a major surgery right on top of it. I had a huge gaping hole in my moth for many months, having to clean out the food that got in. That tooth should have never come out. Espire, a company that sends spam to any patient who has an email-do not give them an email!I had to keep calling them and telling the office to remove my email every month.It's all about marketing & getting you back in the chair w/Espire.I loathed the birthday/holiday notices they kept sending to my family-why do we care (that not even Dr. Gray, but Espire wishes us a happy birthday?). They were sending my 81-year-old mother notices - my mother had major work done on her teeth with Dr. Gray. It was tens of thousands of dollars and she was so happy with the result.She was thrilled with Dr. Gray. I received a refund that they had overcharged her after her death. Unfortunately, Dr. Gray's office has always had an issue with overcharging and I had to keep following up to get money back, they'd always say it was the insurance company.I'd have to pull the insurance company into it to get the money back.I always spent more time trying to get money back than time in the chair.It was frustrating.But, Dr. Gray was worth it. I spoke with someone who knows about Espire who says they increase the number of patients (one of the draws of belonging to the network is they have a ton of $ to put into Internet advertising, but Espire gets a lot of $).I think the relationship encourages a quota-like system. I trusted Dr. Gray.I never had that tooth replaced because I just can't go through finding another dentist at this time,though my jaw still hurts. Personally,I believe this happened because of their affiliation with Espire.It was busier than I ever saw. Seats full, lobby busy.No time to take time.I'd never seen him so stressed.When I do find another dentist, it won't be with an office affiliated with Espire.

    Aviana M.

    following up on my previous review. The communication I received back was offering a partial refund for the money they mistakenly said I would receive. I will include the email I sent to them along with additional photos. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The communication back from them was rude, and unapologetic of how poorly they mishandle customers money[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]- nonetheless a young persons. These people and company are horribly rude and unapologetic when they make huge mistakes. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their responses to the following email screenshots included no apology or accountability of ANY kind - only saying they will give me a refund.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] If you choose to let them take care of you - make sure you have everything printed and signed exactly what was said. Do not give them ANY business or money.

    Melissa N.

    My experience..... lol ok so I have major PTSD I cry, I run, I shake. Traumatized So I got there early because I was afraid I might want to turn around. I saw people funneling into the office kind of trying to get a read for what it's going to be like when I get in. I went to the up reviews while I was waiting it kind of made me nervous but the majority of them were five star. Once I got inside I noticed that it was very Zen, tranquil and peaceful a place I would definitely meditate it. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The gentleman at the front desk was very kind and nice greeted me when I walked in did not seem forced.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Then Deanna and Dr. Greg sat down and explained, everything that was going to happen how it was going to be done and they got to know me just a little bit more.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] They explained the procedures that they were going to do which was no procedure at all lol. I started crying as i expressed my fears, so what they did was take photos X-rays and explain to me what was going to be done. I did Express that I didn't want anything poking me and he did not use a single poking instrument. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Once the initial exam was over they sat and talked to me a little bit more and explain to me what was going to need to be done to fix my teeth.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] That conversation did kind of make me nauseous but that's my fault if I have PTSD he didn't say anything about it he was just telling me we needed to be done. [[HIGHLIGHT]]They expressed how the sedation would work and what the next steps were I asked all my questions and they answered them very satisfactory.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Then I met with Alexis the billing lady she went through everything that was being charged or that would be charged and gave me payment options for whatever my insurance did not cover. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I will have to say I am actually very comfortable going back and I will definitely make my next two appointments thank you to everybody in the office.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Update 3 days after my first session of work on my mouth I am fighting the side of my cheek but I think that's normal. I was afraid that after my first session I would be sore and bruised and in pain when all actuality all I really needed was a little bit of Aleve and I was fine on my second day I did feel like I got punched in the face but nothing bad definitely not worried about going back for my 2nd session. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Oddly enough I can say it was a good experience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

    Lizbeth G.

    I been going to Dr. Jeff gray since I was 16 years old. He has really helped me with my smile for years. I was turned away by many dentists. He was able to make my smile happen and being back my confidence. The pictures say it all. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Their staff are genuine and friendly people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I will forever be grateful for having the opportunity of meeting Dr. Jeff gray

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