Read review posted by pallas on Jan. 12, 2005, 11:20 p.m. for Dr. Joseph Safirstein - Orthodontist

Dr. Joseph Safirstein DDS - Orthodontist

5.0 based on 7 reviews

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Portland, OR

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I'm an adult who saw Dr. Joe for braces to correct a bite problem. Dr. Joe is competent and friendly. He's very straight about what ortho treatment can and cannot accomplish, which I appreciated. We tried one method (Invisalign) and long after I had lost patience with the method, Dr. Joe was still trying to make it work. I wasn't entirely happy with that, especially since Invisalign is more expensive than standard brackets. Ultimately, I ended up with brackets at no extra expense and they did the job. I have some tooth chipping I didn't have before; my gums don't look that healthy after the move and I'm not sure my bolted-in retainer was the best idea for my lower teeth. I know if I asked Dr. Joe to try something else, he would. His staff is friendly, but I wouldn't call any of them overly warm and fuzzy. They get the job done efficiently. Getting braces is uncomfortable, painful, time-consuming. Dr. Joe let me know what to expect and was responsive by email. I like him. I'd recommend him.
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