I had a cleaning at Dr. Pattons office for the first time about 7 years ago. I didn't have dental insurance for the next 6 years after that, so I avoided my regular checkups. My face swelled up a few months ago due to a toothache and infection, so I HAD to go back. I called in the morning reporting my toothache, and they took me in less than an hour after I had called. Had a root canal and therefore a crown on one of my upper front teeth. It was a breeze, and my crown looks spectacular! I went back for dental planing/scaling...couldn't have gone better!! Painless and well worth the time/$$. I found out I had 8 cavities, all on my upper teeth. (don't drink sodas people!!!) I had four of them filled last week. It was painless, and Dr. Patton was extremely calming and made me feel comfortable. I go back tomorrow for the next 4 fillings, and I am not dreading it at all. Dr. Patton and her staff could not have been more hospitable and helpful throughout my visits. Pat was great with helping me get back in the habit of flossing, and Janet was great with my initial toothache, as well as filling my 1st 4 cavities. I can't wait to get my last 4 cavities filled! I don't dread going to the dentist anymore! Thanks Dr. Patton!