Dentist recommendation

We use Dr Ratcliff on HWY 98. I am impressed with him for two reasons. First, he spends more time with patients than most dentists during routine visits. Second, he doesn't try to sell you a bunch of junk to augment his salary. I am blessed with good teeth and the first time I was there the hygienist was speculating I might need to get a bite guard as I grind;Ratcliff nixed this when he came in.

I've been going to Dr. Ruder in Seagrove for years - highly recommend - easy to get an apointment, they see you at your appointment time, and certainly don't push anything besides flossing and brushing properly!

Dr. Fred Ruder and his entire staff at Seacrest Dental are phenomenal! I actually love going to the dentist. Edgar, the office manager is especially helpful!

Use Dr. O'Donnell on Mack Bayou Rd. near Sacred Heart. Great dentist and his wife is also in the same building and a great optomitrist

Dr. Ruder by Eastern Lake is our dentist. He has access to a great dental lab for crowns, etc.

I'd recommend Dr. Gary Crosson, but he hasn't accepted new patients for quite a while, and has just announced his pending retirement. While it is medically necessary for him, I am SO sad, because he is a great dentist and a wonderful human being.

The dentist he has brought in to replace him, Dr. Tanya Orr, is very, very nice and very skilled. I got to know her quite well with a marathon crown prep Tuesday morning. She may be accepting new patients, as I am sure they will lose a few.

Whatever you do...when you are told you have a cracked filling that needs to be refilled and crowned, and you wince at the expense, just do it. Don't wait two years. Because now I get to reaquaint myself with the Dr Pat Francisco, Niceville/Regatta Bay, Emerald Coast Periodontics, again (she is GREAT, but that doesn't mean I enjoy having to see her!).

Ditto for Dr. Ratcliff. His staff is great and he is so kind. Being seeing him for 3-4 years now. His phone is 622-2226.

We use Dr Ratcliff on HWY 98. I am impressed with him for two reasons. First, he spends more time with patients than most dentists during routine visits. Second, he doesn't try to sell you a bunch of junk to augment his salary. I am blessed with good teeth and the first time I was there the hygienist was speculating I might need to get a bite guard as I grind;Ratcliff nixed this when he came in.

Our family goes to Dr. Wiebe. She has had Lvi training which most of the dentists in this area have not had. I was interested in getting veneers and found her office on the lvi website. Las Vegas institute is a special post grad Ce school in Las vegas that teaches amazing esthetics for veneers and crowns. I got my veneers by her and have been very pleased! I love the way my teeth look for the 1st time in years! I have a friend who got veneers at another dentists office locally who has had nothing but issues. My kids go to her and she and her staff are wonderful- never rushed and very sweet! Highly recommended!

Our family is on a new dental plan, and we need to associate with a dentist who is ?on our plan.? I know we have a lot of great dentists in our area, but does anyone have any experience they can share with these particular dentists? Thanks so much for your help.

Dr. Chiccarelli in Grayton

Dr. Messner in Miramar

Dr. Hencinski in Freeport

Sorry, can't help you.

Do NOT go to the one that is closest to you. Don't have any info on the other two.

Insurance or no, I've had about 10 different people recommend Dr Ruder in Seagrove (my dental saga is documented further down this forum). I think I am heading there when my crown that I've already paid for is finished.

You might want to check with Dr. Rudder's office manager. He knows his way around the insurance companies and actually might find that checkups/cleanings are covered. Give him a call.

Definitely check - Ruder has been in business for years and everyone (well, those dental care I know about) goes to him!

Based on your list of dentists, Grayton Girl,it sounds like the same "plan" we were offered, which we declined. Please post if you are able to get Dr. Ruder or another recommended dentist to honor it. We'd be happy to join then.

I've ben seeing Dr. Ruder for 18 months now.Been teeth cleaning for the last 2 visits, but, he takes my ins and I never see a bill. Have so much silver in my mouth now, that there's no room for cavities.

Saw Elvyra, Dr. C, and I feel she took advantage of me, in a monetary way, so I stopped going. Good luck.

Lichorwic in Destin is awesome....Do not go to Dr. Wiebe in Santa Rosa Beach! I first hand info that she has done serious damage to many people...(i'm not one to slander...this is more of a public service announcement)

Our family is on a new dental plan, and we need to associate with a dentist who is ?on our plan.? I know we have a lot of great dentists in our area, but does anyone have any experience they can share with these particular dentists? Thanks so much for your help.

Dr. Chiccarelli in Grayton

Dr. Messner in Miramar

Dr. Hencinski in Freeport

I've been going to Messner for 8 years now. Nice guy, grayt staff. I've never had a complaint. He used to have this amazing oral hygenist there, Christine, but she moved away a year or so ago. Now they have a new girl Casandra I believe, who's really nice.

Thank you all so much for your candid comments.

You have given me a lot of food for thought.

I really appreciate this forum board!

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have gone to dr. messner since we moved here 4 years ago, and he and his staff are very nice. first went to dr. lichorwic but he was ridiculously expensive. i went there for a basic cleaning and x rays- came out of first appointment with an estimate of $6,000 to work on my teeth, and they said they reserved the cleaning for the next appointment!! needless to say, i had my husband pick up my x rays, then began going to dr. messner from a recommendation from my neighbor.

i went to Dr. Messner for years. Now I go to Dr. Ruder (closer) and absolutely love them and agree with what everyone here suggests re: calling Edgar, the office manager.