Testimonials
Dear Dr. Friedman, The best way I know to thank you and your staff is to describe my life before
and after my new smile. My pre-beautiful smile life was one of almost no self-esteem. I was always
afraid of anything that had to do with speaking or smiling. Hiding from
camera’s, still and video. When strangers would talk to me I would either nod
yes or no. Or if I had to answer them I would cover my mouth or hold my lips
over my teeth. Because if I would forget to do this I would actually see their
facial expressions change and then they would turn around and go about their
business. I avoided almost all social situations. I missed family parties,
special occasions, and events for fear of embarrassing my family and friends. I
worked at a job I hated for years because it was working on the phone and no one
could see my teeth that way. And when I did try to get other jobs, at every
interview I was always told “we will call you”, which never happened. So to sum
it up I lived 20+ years at about 50% enjoyment and 50% recluse, hiding my smile
from everyone I could, even myself. My fear was so great that I couldn’t even
talk about going to the dentist for anything else but to have a tooth pulled and
that was only if the pain wouldn’t go away. My husband was so fed up with me I
didn’t know what to do or how to overcome my fear, until I heard about sedation
dentistry and sent an email, which was a cry for help, to Dr. Friedman. I
awaited his reply which was prompt and gave me hope, he stated he could help me.
I made the appointment after that. I was given respect and compassion at my first appointment, and every
appointment since, by Dr. Friedman and his staff. Everyone is so caring and I
felt for the first time while seeing a dentist that they were listening and
cared about what I was going through and understood my fears. I got through it,
with the help of sedation, and now for the first time in my life I do not shake
while in the dentist’s chair. I truly feel that the whole experience was a
miracle. My new life, as I call it, because I truly do feel re-born, is one of 100%
self esteem. I am able to look strangers in the eye when I talk to them. I can
joke around in public without fear of any kind. I find that I am a new person. I
am not afraid to talk or smile or take a picture. My family and friends have
been wonderful too. They have waited for this day for many years. Some of them
actually cried when they saw my smile for the first time. And some of them said
I looked 10 years younger. Better than a face lift some said. My husband is so
proud of me. He is taking me to Disney World this year because for the first
time I do not have to hide from the camera. I just can’t believe how much better
my life is. I am living it to the fullest for the first time in 20+ years. But
one of the best things is the job interview; I have been offered every single
job I’ve interviewed for, on the spot. And the simple things mean a lot to me too, being able to wear lipstick
again. All of this was not possible without you, Dr. Friedman and your caring and
compassionate staff. And I want to thank you all for giving me my new life. I
encourage anyone that is living my old life to opt for the new one. Teresa Bracero
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I am sitting in a dentist chair – again.
I have broken molars with cavities and missing fillings.
There is gum line damage on 12 teeth; the old bonding is missing.
There are stained, pitted holes along these edges.
I have a toothache, and most of the rest are very sensitive.
I tell the dentist he can examine my mouth, no instruments please.
I am afraid of that silver pick thing.
This is how I first met Dr. Mitch.
I know my story is a sad, but not unusual one.
My biggest memory of childhood dentistry is of him telling me he would
stop if it hurt – just raise my hand. I
shook my arm until my hand could fall off, and he didn’t stop.
I don’t remember going to the dentist for about 4 years before I was
18. Then, I begged the pediatric
dentist my neighbor’s kids used to see me.
He was kind and gentle, but then I moved.
I skipped a few years again, because I was afraid.
During that time, I was diagnosed with a
brain tumor. I had 29 LP’s
(spinal taps) and three different surgeries. My Doctors tell me that I have a high pain tolerance.
I once walked around for an hour on a broken knee, double compound
fracture. I like to think I am a
tough cookie – just don’t touch my mouth.
My last dentist re-applied ½ the
bonding (about 6 teeth) every six months. I
spend hours in the dentist chair; root canal and fillings were traumatic.
I cried in the chair a lot, the stress was horrible.
I would sit with my legs straight out, not resting my butt in the chair.
Sometimes my arms would ache from holding on so hard.
I would cry when that little bib was put on me.
I had a financial reversal that kept my out of that office for two years.
Fortunately, my finances got straightened out, and I was referred to Dr.
Mitch.
I was really afraid.
My smile was ugly, and I knew I had some major repair work to be done.
Apparently my fear made everything hurt more; I knew I had a lot of
damage and work to be done. Dr.
Mitch was very patient with me. The
repair process was long, and took many appointments.
More than once I showed up in his office convinced something horrible was
wrong. He never made me feel badly.
I was unsure about doing this bonding work again.
It used to always fall out. He
assured me he could do it, and that it would stay in.
I has been almost a year, and there is no sign of anything going wrong.
He prescribed me some medication to take before my appointments, and I
took it. It really helped lower the
apprehension level. He used gas, and gave me as much Novocain as I needed.
My needs were met in every way.
I was very satisfied the Dr. Mitch and his work.
The office staff is out of this world.
The office is filled with patient and kind people.
My husband now uses this office, and my 14 year old goes too.
My sister had referred me, and we are trying to convince my mother and
father. Neither of them goes to the
dentist very often. I know they
would be well served there. If
you have any questions, or would like to talk to me, just ask Dr. Mitch for the
number. I would be glad to help
someone feel better about going to the dentist – Dr. Mitch Friedman is the
greatest!!
Patti M.
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While I’ve never found oral
injections to be particularly painful or unpleasant, the drilling is another
story. It seems that, more often than not, no amount of anesthetic could get me
numb enough to sit through anything but the most superficial procedure. Needless
to say, this situation led me to elevate avoidance of the dentist to an art
form.
Unfortunately, dental problems just
don’t get better by themselves. After years of neglect, I had reached the
point where I knew that I was going to have to have quite a bit of work done.
Given my problems with the effectiveness of anesthesia, I started researching a
thing called “sleep sedation”. Supposedly, taking one or two little
pills about an hour before having your procedure places you into such a relaxed
state that the effect of the anesthesia is enhanced and you breeze through the
whole session in a fog.
Well,
I was pretty skeptical to say the least, but I had to do something. So, after
seeing Dr. Friedman’s advertisements in our local newspapers and on the
Internet, I decided to give it a try.
After
a really thorough examination, and some totally gag-free digital X-rays, the
doctor and I discussed the work required (three caps plus some fillings that
needed to be restored), and, more importantly, my anxieties about these
procedures. During this discussion and a subsequent consultation, Dr. Friedman
assured me that use of sleep sedation, in conjunction with the arsenal of
anesthetic agents at his disposal, would get me through the “ordeal”
painlessly. So, I decided to take the plunge.
At
about 7:30 on the morning of my “three cap” appointment, I took a sedative
and decided to watch some TV until it was time to leave for Dr. Friedman’s
office. I sat down on my living room couch and about ten minutes later told my
wife, “I don’t think this @! ^#%@ pill is doing a $!^#@ thing!”. Then I
remember being told to rinse my mouth out a couple of times, and someone saying
that my wife would be picking me up in a couple of minutes.
When I finally came to, it was about 3:00 PM and I was wondering how in
hell my sofa had turned into a bed.
So,
there you have it, a couple of pills, a couple of hours, three caps, no pain,
and no memories! I’m so grateful that there’s finally something available
that actually works for me!
I’m
also grateful to Dr. Friedman and his staff for the time they devoted to
addressing my concerns, and the truly outstanding work they performed. It’s
been less than a week since the permanent caps were affixed, and I can’t even
tell that they’re not my own natural teeth.
Now, if I could just have a couple more of those
pills for the next time my in-laws spend the weekend….
Charles J. Badaracco __________________________________________________________
After only our first visit, I’m very confident that this was the
best choice for a new dentist.
The staff is more than friendly—that’s so important to me. I feel
that my needs are in very capable hands. Perhaps I may even look forward to going to
the dentist!
Highest Regards,
Jennifer Pulsinelli
Time has passed an I have been very neglectful
in not again saying many, many
thanks for making me feel so comfortable about myself and my appearance
to others.
My dental implants are absolutely wonderful. Not a problem. I eat
and chew everything I choose and have a thicker waistline as testimony!
While I was apprehensive, as you well know, in
June of 1999 the implants were placed in with no pain at all and the smallest discomfort was erased with
the help of two Tylenol tablets. The ensuring months of fittings flew by with ease until
the day in June of this year that “my teeth” were anchored in place.
I think of you as an engineer with a degree in
dentistry. Amazing how everything you did was perfect the first time. In an effort to encourage other
“doubting Thomases: to go this route, I want you to feel free to submit my name and phone
number to them so I can personally attest to the painless procedure that it is and offer
encouragement. Not the least of whom is my mother at the age of 89 who received three dental
implants 6 months before I.
Your office staff is the greatest. They have
a way of making you feel that you are the only person they care about and want to help in any way they can.
They make you feel special. How you have put this working group together I suppose
is another kudo for you.
Before all this goes to your head, I think I will close for now
and see you all soon. Thank you, all of you.
Fondly,
Joan Furbush
I was a little anxious to change dentists a few years ago,
but my husband felt as if we needed to try Dr. Friedman because when he met him he felt he was
a pretty good and trustworthy guy. I had been with my previous dentist for so many
years and I’ve always had trouble with change. It turns out my daughter needed immediate
attention, my husband once again urged me to try Dr. Friedman. I saw how kind,
patient and yes, such a good fellow he appeared. Well we were hooked! My kids love him.
I love his staff. Jean and Gail are so very nice. I really feel the entire practice
cares about the health of my family’s teeth! Thank you for everything. You all do a fantastic
job all around.
Take care and God bless.
Anonomous
Dr. Friedman,
You’re swell. You’re neat. You’re thoughtful. You’re cool. You’re
generous. You’re
marvelous…….In other words- Thanks for everything!
Love,
Leah Halpern
Dear Jean and Julie.
Thank you both for always being so kind to me. I appreciate
it very much. Here is a little something to treat both of you to a little lunch. Jean thanks so
much for being so nice to me on the phone. When I was so upset, you made me feel better just
by talking to you and giving my message to Dr. Friedman. God bless you both and keep
you in the best of health.
Love,
Lillie Braikovich
Dear Dr. Friedman;
All my life I wanted beautiful straight, white teeth like
the people I see on tv. I was told as a teenager that my teeth were too soft for braces. Finally at
the age of 39, I had braces and paid for them myself. I wore them with rubber bands for 3 years.
Still my teeth were too small and discolored. You told me veneers would greatly improve
my smile. I was really afraid and felt my teeth looked better than at any time in
my life. Boy was I wrong! It took only 2 painless visits and my teeth were gorgeous. It took
only 66 years, but now I have the smile I always wanted all my life.
Gratefully,
Louanne Christie
What a pleasant atmosphere! I was so used to the dark dingy office
I came from. I feel confident in Dr. Friedman and his staff. I am so happy
I found out about him. I have recommended him already to my husband! Thank
you all for caring about your patients the way you do!
Sincerely,
Michele Vaughn