ISO periodontist in DC/MD area
February 8, 2017 11:45 AM Subscribe
Quarterly perio maintenance is coming. I moved to the College Park, MD area so I need someone new. Would love recommendations. I have DeltaCare USA. I have a car and am willing to drive. More inside.
Obviously I want someone competent, but here is my challenge ... I'm in my early 30s. I KNOW that's young to have problems (genetics & no care as a child). I REALLY do not need to hear it again with shock and dismay. Just replaying past interactions gets my blood pressure up again ...
So, yeah, someone non-judgey would be awesome. Thanks so much.
Obviously I want someone competent, but here is my challenge ... I'm in my early 30s. I KNOW that's young to have problems (genetics & no care as a child). I REALLY do not need to hear it again with shock and dismay. Just replaying past interactions gets my blood pressure up again ...
So, yeah, someone non-judgey would be awesome. Thanks so much.
I had a lot of perio work done at your age. I never thought it was that unusual. I used to go to (the previous incarnation) of Laurel Laser Dentistry. Have my Scaling and Root Planing done with a dental laser made all the difference to me. I have reason (change in insurance) to become a patient at that practice again and I'm going to do it even though I haven't needed perio work for years.
It's a straight shot up Route 1 from College Park to Cherry Lane in Laurel.
posted by Rob Rockets at 1:04 PM on February 8, 2017
It's a straight shot up Route 1 from College Park to Cherry Lane in Laurel.
posted by Rob Rockets at 1:04 PM on February 8, 2017
I've gone to a periodontist since my early twenties. My genetics suck and quarterly maintenance helps mitigate the problem but it's not going away any time soon. I can't give any recommendations in your area, but I want to say that ANY kind of judgment is a good reason to never return to a practice. There are plenty of non-judgmental dentists out there, so just get away from the bad ones as fast as you can.
Also: find a hygienist that you love! One with a light hand makes all the difference for me in whether I'm tense and uncomfortable for an hour or barely noticing the cleaning.
posted by serelliya at 1:43 PM on February 8, 2017
Also: find a hygienist that you love! One with a light hand makes all the difference for me in whether I'm tense and uncomfortable for an hour or barely noticing the cleaning.
posted by serelliya at 1:43 PM on February 8, 2017
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I'm not sure what perio services you need. If they are basic I imagine Dr. A can handle them. If more complex, his staff can surely recommend the best, most affable periodontist in the area.
Good luck!!
posted by schroedingersgirl at 12:03 PM on February 8, 2017