text: Before the Novocain had worn off today I received an email from my dental hygienist with the following messagennShaunannIt was nice to meet you today I hope you recover well from the cleaning and treatment Have a good day nnNataliennAfter two years without dental insurance and no means to visit their office they remembered me and treated me just as courteously as if no time had passed They explained that since I had come in on a Tuesday I would be getting a different hygienist Honestly I do not remember my last hygienist but the gesture was meaningful nonetheless As I bemoaned the gap in my teeth hate it Dr Tim said You have a great smile and he meant it nnToday I had three shots of Novocain and two hours of open wider but I never felt rushed or pressured to get on to the next patient We talked at length about my flossing habits and I was given an explanation of which floss is best for my particular bite Dr Tim is out of network on my insurance and I could not care lessnnYes my tooth hurts and chewing is a bear but I sincerely believe Dr Tim and his team care more about my teeth than I do And I carry floss in my purse nnIf you are looking for a new dentist please check out Healthy Smiles Even if he is not in your neighborhood it is worth the drivennPS I am generous on reviews but I feel strongly enough about this star review to rethink previous generosities