Dr. Treon is very good. He is concerned about his patients. He very thoroughly goes over all of your options with you and doesn't try to influence you one way or the other. His office is great with kids. His assistant was particularly good with kids, but he is as well. Can't really compare the cost as I've had dental insurance. He has only a modest office (but it seems like he has all that he needs in it). One negative is: I think he doesn't use gas, which I really liked about the place I went before him--I had horrifying experiences in the past and am always way more uptight than most ( even for simple things) and the gas really relieved my nerves-- even so, he is such a pleasant guy and his staff is always nice and pleasant and helpful, that it is a very relaxing atmosphere: he has never hurried me in or out of his office. He is very thorough too. No matter how many times I asked him to adjust the work he did on my teeth, you patiently made the adjustments until they felt great. He is a very good dentist. Use him with confidence.