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April 27, 2004

Prior to seeing Dr. Briglia, I had not been to the dentist for two years
My poor dental health was affecting my self-esteem and no doubt affecting my overall health
I had virtually stopped smiling several months before seeing Dr. Briglia

Let me try to tell you briefly about my personal experience and why I feel so good about Dr. Briglia and his Team.

If I wrote it all out, you'd say "no way" So, I welcome any reader to contact me personally and hear the details and my enthusiasm for The Dr. Briglia Team. An unbelievable Team. Headed by a highly skilled dentist and a caring person.

My first contact was a phone call when I was shopping around to find someone to do something positive with a very negative mouth (half of my teeth already gone, years of untreated periodontal disease and just plain ugly). Molly answered the phone and was the first one who made me feel someone was listening. It is something you can feel through the phone. She made me feel she knew what I was looking for and that Dr. Brigliaбпs Team was where to get it and she told me about how to turn right just past the blinking yellow lights.

Dr. Briglia: On the first visit, we talked for half an hour before the word teeth even came up. He wanted to know about me as a person, not just as a mouth. And he told me about him, not just as a dentist, but also as a person. I told him my goal was to have a new mouth by my birthday. He guaranteed it.

Nancy: Different treatment plans, different financial requirements, different schedules. She was on top of it all, at all times. An ultimate communicator.

There are others on the Briglia Team and they are all as equally caring and encouraging and enlightening. I got my new terrific smile right on time. We have a plan to make it all even better over the next year (in conjunction with a periodontist). I never, ever had a moment of pain. I never even had blood (clots of course but no running blood) н because Dr. B is so skilled).

I can hear you now н don't believe me? Think it doesn't happen? Your doctor/dentist never called you at 7:00 at night? 9:00 at night? Just to make sure you're okay? You need Dr. Briglia and his Team. You really do!

Sincerely,
E.P.W.
Crofton, Maryland MD

Re: Sedation Dentistry Procedures Performed

I had always been extremely conscientious when it came to dental hygiene and scheduling regular visits to my dentist - up until around six years ago. For a variety of reasons, a number of my more recent experiences in the dentist's chair at that time had become increasingly unpleasant, and I began to dread the whole business; ultimately, I developed an approach-avoidance syndrome in that regard, making arrangements to come in, and then canceling a day or two before the schedule appointment. Before too long, regular dental care had become a thing of the past - and the real anxiety began eating away at me: "It's been so long now that when I do go in, I'm really going to get torn apart... ."

During that time I was living out in Los Angeles. Subsequently, I moved back to Pennsylvania - and more time elapsed. Finally, it began to dawn on me that I was making a very big mistake, and I began to research various dental practices in the area that offered sedation dentistry as a sensible alternative. By a stroke of luck, I happened upon an issue of a local Philadelphia-area magazine called Main Line Today - with a cover story entitled "Top Dentists: The Peer Review - The dentists other dentists recommend most to keep the whole family healthy and happy." There I found the solution to my dilemma: Dr. Ron Briglia.

I took the plunge, called Dr. Briglia's office and scheduled an appointment for a consultation and smile evaluation. On the designated day, I was immediately put at ease upon my arrival (Yes, I kept the appointment this time); his staff made me feel most welcome and very comfortable, and when Dr. Ron came out into the reception area and sat down with me, I knew that I had made the right choice.

Our first goal was to complete the necessary preliminaries: The full complement of x-rays and a thorough screening for oral cancer, followed by a second appointment for a one-hour laser whitening session and the taking of impressions so that Dr. Ron could create personal bleaching trays for continued whitening procedures at home.

These appointments were completed without sedation - I felt totally relaxed at all times because Dr. Ron's chairside manner is simply outstanding - but when we scheduled our next appointments for dental work I needed to have done, it was with the understanding that sedation would be employed. The experience of sedation dentistry is simply remarkable. Dr. Ron asked me if I would like to watch a movie while he worked - sure, why not? - and he and his assistant then prepped me with a monitor to check all vital signs throughout the procedure, and we began: First, a mild infusion of nitrous oxide to get me thoroughly relaxed and comfortable, followed by an intravenously administered solution of the pain killer Versed (medazolam). I was in the chair for hours, but had no difficulty whatsoever in terms of any awareness of physical discomfort or the passage of time. As a matter of fact, much of the experience was intensely pleasant and trouble-free. I was totally conscious, but curiously unconcerned.

For a second appointment, during which Dr. Ron performed some composite restoration work (removing some old amalgam fillings and replacing them with tooth-colored composite resins) and some gumline work, the Versed solution was not even required - nitrous oxide was more than sufficient to make me feel completely relaxed and carefree. I just listened to jazz and classical music and enjoyed the ride. The teeth look as if they had never been touched - and thanks to Dr. Ron's expertise and the wonder of sedation dentistry, I'll never be afraid to go the dentist again.

From: L.B.
Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania PA

How do I feel about Dr. Ron Briglia and his staff? Wow, where do I start? They are all fantastic!

Since I was four years old I have been going to the dentist, and the great majority of these visits were anything but positive. From dentistry without anesthetic to anesthetic that wore off to being berated for "being childish about this" (even though I WAS a child), the experience never improved and my apprehension and anxiety continued to increase. Oh, I tried going to a dental practice that advertised "pain free" dentistry with "all the latest procedures." Guess what? I was told I didn't need to have any anesthesia; I could be "managed" with oral injections of anesthetics. I completed the immediate need for care, but was unable to return to do the additional care that was necessary. The dentist and his staff were very professional and pleasant, but my anxiety continued to grow to unmanageable levels.

In early January, I picked up a local paper and read an article about Dr. Ron Briglia. It must have made an impression, because I clipped the article and saved it by my computer ...where I saw it daily. I knew I had a broken tooth, and it would only be a matter of time until I had to seek care, but I just could not manage to make the phone call. I managed to last another two months, until I began to experience real problems with my teeth, and knew I had to do something, but what? That clipped article was beginning to haunt me, so in desperation, I made the call.

If first impressions meant anything, this just might turn out to be a good idea. The voice that answered the phone was soft spoken, pleasant and reassuring - you could almost hear a smile in her voice. Instead of the usual "you want what? We don't have any time to see you until ..." I was greeted with empathy and understanding. She went to great lengths to accommodate my schedule to get me in as soon as possible. Even so, by the day before my appointment, the panic began to set in, how could I possibly get out of going? What was I thinking - going to voluntarily put myself through this again? Boy, I must be going crazy! But somehow, I just couldn't bring myself to break the appointment. They had been so accommodating and reassuring. Maybe it was worth taking a chance.

By the time I hit the door on the appointment day I was in a cold sweat and completely doubting my sanity to do this to myself. My blood pressure was off the wall! Registration was efficient and the staff was pleasant. There wasn't even any "dental office smell" or background drilling noise, just pleasant music in a comfortable, relaxing waiting area. They called my name, panic! Got a short reprieve, apologies and explanation: the doctor had to fit an emergency in and was running a little behind. That was OK with me - it delayed the dreaded exam!

The hygienist came out and called my name - too late to run now! She led me back to an exam room, talking all the way. At every change in location or set up, she explained everything she was doing and demonstrated it to me. She never once made me feel silly or embarrassed. Quite the opposite she made me feel very much at ease. By the time Dr. Briglia entered, we were actually laughing! Throughout the remainder of the exam, Dr. Briglia made me feel very comfortable about the procedures. I left wondering, is this guy for real? He can't possibly be that nice! But as time has passed I can truly say he is for real! He really does care about his patients, and his personal philosophy is reflected in his staff.

Well, I had my first extensive appointment with IV sedation anesthesia. The preparation was easy and I arrived feeling calm and relaxed! Now this was a new and unusual experience: going to the dentist without dread! Dr. Briglia met me and proceeded to review everything again. Before I knew it, I was waking and it was early afternoon and the dental work was done! All I felt was a mild discomfort from my mouth being opened wide! And there was Dr. Briglia and his hygienist, smiling and reassuring! The following day Dr. Ron Briglia called to check on my progress and to make sure I had no questions. The receptionist also called to check on me. They all made me feel as if I was really important to them. They cared about my experience.

Now, here I am, getting ready for another appointment. I can't say I will ever look forward to a dental appointment. But what I can say is I no longer dread going to the dentist. Thanks, Dr. Ron Briglia.

Sincerely, JKG
Phoenixville, Pennsylvania PA