Review by
Smiling Patient
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2.5
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2008-09-01
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My family and I went to Dr. Talmo for over 16 years and were pleased with his care. We were told that all was well with our teeth and gums. We left the country and had to obtain dental services elsewhere for the past two and a half years on frequent and reg visits in the LA area. I found out that I was suffering from serious neglect of my gums and needed $6000 of immediate work to deal with a loose tooth and gum issues. I had gone to Dr. Talmo regularly every 4-6 months every year and cared for my teeth and gums exactly as I had been told. I came to find out that I was also suffering from serious pockets in my teeth/gums. I didn't know what the dentist was talking about as I had never heard of having my gums measured for pockets--Dr. Talmo does not do such measurements. I checked with numerous other dentists in the Los Angeles area and finally in the Boston area and indeed all of them perform such measurements. I had to have surgery to repair gum damage and tooth/bone loss because of neglect in this area. I spoke with Dr. Talmo numerous times regarding these issues but he insisted that measuring gums wasn't necessary. I will now face additional work to continue to repair the damage done over the years from the poor treatment.
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