Do you accept new patients?
Sure we do. Even in a busy practice, there are openings for
new patients from relocations and life changes among existing patients. We're happy
to have new members in our patient family.
Do you have "gas?"
I hope this refers to nitrous oxide, or "laughing gas!"
We do indeed use nitrous oxide/oxygen to help some patients have a more pleasant
dental treatment experience.
Does Dr. Durbin see children?
You bet. Most children do very well in our practice
setting, and Doc has the most fun treating families who trust us to be a part of their
lives. Sounds corny, but the better you know patients the better treatment usually
goes. In cases where we are not the best environment for kids, we refer to pediatric
specialists for proper treatment.
Does it hurt?
What a loaded question, but a common one. As with many
dentists, we work extremely hard to limit any pain our patients might experience. It
may not be fun to think about injections, but contolling pain is a major emphasis in
modern dental care and it is unusual when procedures are not pretty darn comfortable.
We will do everything possible to control any discomfort, period.
How come Doc has so many attractive women in the office?
We really do hear this quite often. What a sexist position
to take! As it turns out, our extremely talented staff is all female and just
happened to be nice looking. Mrs. Doc is fine with it, so next question.
What is Doc's golf handicap?
No offense to golfers, but chasing a little white ball around the
woods (the part of the course where I would be) is not that much fun for me. No
golf, but a little tennis and watersports are just fine.
Does he actually enjoy poking around in people's mouth?
Yep. Since we do, just come on in and watch us go.
