Great Southern Smiles

At my first visit with Dr. Pedersen, she told me to spend almost $1,000 on a temporary fix, or else \"do not come back!\" She had a very paternalistic, business-centered approach, saying that if I didn\'t want to follow her first recommendation for my occlusal guard and do what she said, she didn\'t see the point in discussing other possible options. She was not willing to talk through other options with me as a patient. I felt disrespected and marginalized. There was little regard for patient care.

I had the most pleasant experience I've ever had with a dentist. I'm sad to report I haven't had a cleaning in almost 3 years and I was prepared for pain. Maddie was very thorough but very gentle. Dr. Pedersen did the exam and explained my xrays and my dental health to me in a way that made sense to me. My wife and I have been looking for a new dental office and we've found it in Great Southern Smiles. :)

Excellent dentist. Friendly environment.