Fear and unimaginable anxiety were the only words that I knew when it came to a dentist let alone an actual dental exam. Sometimes it only takes one bad experience to instill not wanting to ever go back.

That’s how my journey started the first time my husband brought me to see Dr. Marcos Cid. I cried all the way there, stomach in knots. I could not even get out of the vehicle so they brought the “new patient” paperwork out to me and that’s where I stayed until it was my turn in the “horrible chair.”  Right away, I took all my fear and anxiety out on the dental hygienist-I was rude and downright mean. They didn’t give up-they were kind, took it slow and easy.

With all the initial x-rays and talking with me about my issues/problems, it was time to see the dentist. He was a young, pony-tailed, bearded guy and I was determined NOT to like him. He saw the fear all over my face and spoke to me without berating me, without giving me the “I can’t believe you haven’t taken care of your teeth” look and very calmly told me what needed to be done (and there was a lot) and put a plan together for me.

We were going to be a team, me, Dr. Cid, the hygienist and down the road, a wonderful dental assistant. My journey with Dr. Cid started in August 2010 and we are almost finished with the major procedures. I have had many, many cleaning, fillings, root canals and the biggest procedures of all-dental implants! It has not always been easy-but I know without Dr. Cid and the great team, which is now known as “Ann’s Team,” I never would have kept coming back, and they have been with me all along the way.

I used to be embarrassed to smile, but now I am a smiling fool!

Dr. Cid not only conquered my fear of the dentist but also gave me back my confidence and most important, he gave me back my smile!

If you are in need of a great dentist, call Dr. Cid and his team. You will not regret it!