5 stars given for bedside manner, efficiency, desire to work with me as a patient and explain insurance coverage and costs, and personal attentiveness, even outside of the office! \n\nDentists can be a tricky bunch. I have a low pain tolerance which has caused annoyances with previous dentists, and have had the unfortunate circumstance of getting a $10,000 estimate on unnecessary dental work! Needless to say, I was in the market for a new dentist, and wasn't exactly thrilled with my previous experiences.\n\nAfter reading the fantastic reviews on yelp, I decided to give Dr McAdams a try. All paperwork was emailed and printed beforehand, so I could have everything ready upon arrival. Awesome! \n\nUpon walking in, I was greeted by his lovely wife who took me back for my initial exam and X-Rays. She was one of the sweetest people I've ever interacted with in a professional setting! She was more than happy to indulge my happiness and excitement over the cool X-Ray machine and she even sent me the copies so I could show them to my daughter while we were studying the skeletal system! She was also very understanding when it came to my fears of pain tolerance issues. \n\nWhen McAdams came to see me, we immediately hit it off. We're both science geeks, so it was a huge pleasure to speak with him about anatomy, biology, and dentistry! He conveyed everything he was doing on a scientific level, and when there were things that I didn't understand, he explained them thoroughly, in a language where I could get it. It was like getting a biology lesson while getting my dental work done!\n\nNow for the important part: We came up with a comprehensive treatment plan, where he showed me his procedure costs, what the insurance will cover, and what I will be left responsible for. We broke our treatment plan down over the course of two years, so we can make sure to get the most out of my insurance coverage. He printed everything out, and made notes so I could understand it all long after my visit was over and it was time to reschedule appointments with him. \n\nThis treatment plan only consisted of things that were actually necessary, and I was already aware of much of it. There was nothing in here that didn't really need to be done, which immediately gave me confidence in how much I could trust the costs and procedure recommendations. \n\nWhen I came back to get some fillings, his bed side manner was AWESOME. Very gentle, accommodating, and wanting to make sure that I wasn't experiencing any pain. What a difference between Don McAdams and my previous dentist! There was no annoyance at all, only care and consideration. The fillings took less than an hour, and I was out the door!\n\nI had to call the office a month later with a question, and as soon as I said my name, they remembered who I was! With the professionalism, care, and family environment of this office, I am thrilled to call McAdams my permanent family dentist!
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