I cannot recommend Matthew Dental highly enough…read more
When I first walked into their office, I was almost in tears. At 47 years old, I had been told I was going to lose all of my teeth--not because of poor dental care on my part, but because of issues beyond my control. As a widow, I couldn't stop thinking about the future. Maybe one day I would date again, and the thought of losing all my teeth or wearing dentures was devastating. I couldn't even say the word "denture" without crying.
By the time I found Matthew Dental, they were my fourth opinion. Every other consultation felt the same. A dentist would spend only a few minutes with me, tell me I needed a full mouth of implants, then send me to the front desk for a price. The estimates were overwhelming, and I received conflicting information. Some told me I would need multiple surgeries over the course of a year and would have to wear removable dentures until everything healed. Another office claimed they could place four implants in one day and send me home with permanent teeth. I left every appointment more confused than before.
I almost canceled my consultation at Matthew Dental because I was exhausted from the entire process. Thankfully, I didn't.
I met with Dr. Julie, and from the moment we sat down, everything felt different. She took the time to truly listen to my story. She understood my fears, never rushed me, and never made me feel like just another patient. I became so emotional during the appointment that I broke down in tears. Instead of making me feel embarrassed, she showed me genuine compassion. She explained that her husband performed the implant surgeries and outlined a thoughtful treatment plan, encouraging me to meet with him if I felt comfortable moving forward.
The next morning, I received a phone call that completely changed my perspective. It was Dr. Julie. She wasn't calling to convince me to become a patient or discuss finances. She simply wanted to check on me and make sure I was okay. That simple act of kindness meant more than I can express.
Matthew Dental wasn't the least expensive option I considered, but they also weren't the most expensive. What set them apart wasn't the price--it was the care they showed me. After hanging up that phone call, I immediately called back to schedule my consultation with Dr. Matthew.
To my surprise, he was every bit as kind, compassionate, and patient as Dr. Julie. He listened carefully, understood how emotional this journey had been for me, and together they created a treatment plan that addressed both my dental needs and my biggest fear. Although all of my teeth needed to be removed, they found a way to avoid a removable upper denture. I only needed a temporary lower denture for a short period, while my upper temporary restoration was fixed and not removable. That made an enormous difference in my confidence throughout the process.
Today, my treatment is complete, and my smile is more beautiful than I ever imagined. Throughout every appointment, every procedure, and every setback, the entire team treated me with kindness, patience, and respect. They never judged me. They always took the time to answer my questions and calm my fears.
Looking back, I truly believe finding Matthew Dental was an answer to my prayers. They restored much more than my smile--they restored my confidence and my faith that there are still dentists who genuinely care about their patients rather than simply treating them as another appointment on the schedule.
The entire staff is incredible. Every person in the office is warm, compassionate, and dedicated to making patients feel comfortable. I will be forever grateful that I didn't cancel that consultation.
Now, I have the smile I always hoped for, and I can't stop smiling. Thank you, Matthew Dental, for changing my life.
