Testimonials
 Dear
Dr. Ormsby and team,
I have always been pretty good about maintaining my teeth -
preventative exams and cleanings every six months, repair of cavities as
necessary, and brushed, flossed, and received fluoride treatments
regularly ... however, I was always nervous having any invasive
procedure done in the dentist's office. The drill was the worst part of
any visit for me. Even when anesthetic was used, I still felt like I was
uncomfortable, always anticipating some sort of pain, and that awful
sound would make me want to climb up the walls...
When I was looking for a new dentist and came across Dr. Ormsby and her
"Anxiety Free" dental practice, I thought that might be a good way to
put some of my fears aside and rest easy when having dental work done.
I had my first procedure... the replacement of some old amalgam
fillings, filling of a couple small cavities, and got fitted for
braces... all in one visit. I can hardly remember anything... no pain,
no drill sound, nothing... and that is just how I like it! If Dr. Ormsby
didn't wake me every so often to ask if I was comfortable and feeling
alright, I might not have been disturbed for the duration of the visit.
Afterwards, I had no pain or soreness and was back to work the next day,
well on my way to a healthier set of teeth.
Dear Dr. Ormsby and Team,
Prior to finding Dr. Ormsby and her team, I hadn't visited a dentist in
at least 10 years (or thereabouts.) Dissatisfaction with dentists was
the main reason. I'd had a regular dentist for 14 years (1970 - 1984)
but "fired" him when he showed up for my early afternoon appointment
with alcohol in his breath. Big mistake! I tried some of the other area
dentists but they had a poor "chairside" manner. So I said to heck with
it and stopped going. Then in early 2003, circumstances forced me into
hunting up a new dentist (namely abscessed tooth.) Didn't have much luck
with the selection of local dentists because of two problems: I hate
needles and I'm allergic to Novocain. Most Cortland dentists didn't use
alternate methods of sedation. My regular physician (who prescribed
penicillin to fight the tooth infection said that the only placed I'd
likely find a dentist with more sophisticated methods of treatment would
be either Syracuse, Binghamton, or Ithaca.)
Using photocopies of the Ithaca phone book yellow pages, I proceeded to
call different dentists and asked them a series of questions (that
covered my concerns.) Dr. Ormsby's staff provided the best answers to my
questions, so I scheduled my first appointment in February. Best move I
ever made!
Using the "anxiety free" method (with special medications taken before
appointment) is the best route for me. (I hate needles and I have a low
claustrophobic reaction to the gas mask.) However, Dr. Ormsby reassured
me that I did nothing wrong and not to feel foolish that it had happened
to other people and that she had other methods that we could use to get
the desired results. I didn't feel guilty about using the "heavy duty"
method after Dr. Ormsby told me that one of the other "anxiety free"
patients she had was a 6' plus 200 pound football player. If a big,
strong, "jock" has to be sedated that way, then I don't feel bad at all
about using the "meds."
Also, Dr. Ormsby and her team are very thorough and are willing to
answer any questions a patient has and to explain any procedures a
patient doesn't understand.
They have a good attitude and won't "chew out" the patient because she
hasn't seen a dentist in ten years and has neglected a few things during
that time. They just persevere and say okay we can treat this problem...
here's what we will do...
I like Dr. Ormsby and her crew. They're good people. They care about the
patient. They know how to do things the right (patient friendly) way.
Thanks so much!!!
Dear Dr. Ormsby and team,
Sedation dentistry has had an impact in my life. Prior to seeing my
present sedation dentist, I last visited a dentist 1 1/2 years ago. From
my personal experience and why I feel so good about Dr. Ormsby and her
team is because they are friendly, helpful, understanding, and patient.
My first experience of sedation was not at all what I had expected! It
was very calm and relaxed! I'll do it again!
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