Well, okay, I suppose my enthusiasm's gotten the better of me, but did you ever hear of anyone being thrilled with their dentist? I've got a lot of mileage on this plush acreage, and have spent more time in dentists' chairs than I care to remember (won't spook you with depictions of the torture I often endured), so I have plenty of experience with which to compare my recent round of dental deliverance.
Therefore, it is with great joy that I report to you about the best dentist in...well, okay...New York. If you don't live near enough to his office, I pity you. Peter J. Silver, DDS, has made it possible for me to no longer dread and put off going to the dentist. He and his staff are not only friendly and comforting, they are extremely professional. (Keeping on topic,) Dr. Silver, whose office is located in a magnificent brownstone in the exciting eclectic Washington Square area of NYC (right in the heart of the NYU campus), is an FA.
But far more importantly, like so many FAs, he loves his electronic toys, and has the most amazing, up-to-the-minute state-of-the-art equipment. Constantly attending seminars and conferences, he keeps himself well-educated about the latest dental technology. Among other things, I was bowled over that his x-rays are so easy to accomplish, and are nearly radiation-free. While others had told me I'd need root canal or an extraction, Dr. S.'s digital x-rays proved otherwise, and thanks to him, I saved a perfectly viable tooth.
He somehow managed to put me totally at ease, and calmly explained everything he was going to do to my mouth, step by step. He even frequently reminded me to breathe, as my years of dental torment had me gripping the chair's arms and subconciously holding my breath in preparation for the onslaught that, in this case, never came. Twenty years of extensive training and experience have, indeed, honed Dr. Silver's skills and chairside manner into the best I've ever encountered. He is meticulous and caring, and will be adding an armless heavy-duty larger chair to his waiting room, so that those of us who need it can be comfortable. Even the dreaded anesthesia needle was practically pain-free, a feat that amazed me.
Billed as the "Jazz Dentist," who actually plays the trumpet and has his own Big Band, jazz lovers will enjoy the added bonus of calming jazz music wafting in the background, and photos of jazz greats scattered throughout his office. You might even run into one of them, as mere mortals that they are (sorry, but it's true!), they, too, need to maintain their dental health, and who better to turn to than Peter?
I left Dr. Silver's office with a huge smile on my face, which has never happened before and was the highest praise I could give, according to my b/f, who's witnessed many of the dental horrors I've had to endure in the past. If you have further questions about my first-hand experience, feel free to e-mail me. You can also visit his website, which offers a great deal of information prior to your visit.
And, yes, I can actually write my usual closing "enjoy!" Dr. Silver did a lot of work on me in just a few visits, and I'll definitely be depending on him for his full range of services in the future.~Bountifully, Fuchsia
Therefore, it is with great joy that I report to you about the best dentist in...well, okay...New York. If you don't live near enough to his office, I pity you. Peter J. Silver, DDS, has made it possible for me to no longer dread and put off going to the dentist. He and his staff are not only friendly and comforting, they are extremely professional. (Keeping on topic,) Dr. Silver, whose office is located in a magnificent brownstone in the exciting eclectic Washington Square area of NYC (right in the heart of the NYU campus), is an FA.
But far more importantly, like so many FAs, he loves his electronic toys, and has the most amazing, up-to-the-minute state-of-the-art equipment. Constantly attending seminars and conferences, he keeps himself well-educated about the latest dental technology. Among other things, I was bowled over that his x-rays are so easy to accomplish, and are nearly radiation-free. While others had told me I'd need root canal or an extraction, Dr. S.'s digital x-rays proved otherwise, and thanks to him, I saved a perfectly viable tooth.
He somehow managed to put me totally at ease, and calmly explained everything he was going to do to my mouth, step by step. He even frequently reminded me to breathe, as my years of dental torment had me gripping the chair's arms and subconciously holding my breath in preparation for the onslaught that, in this case, never came. Twenty years of extensive training and experience have, indeed, honed Dr. Silver's skills and chairside manner into the best I've ever encountered. He is meticulous and caring, and will be adding an armless heavy-duty larger chair to his waiting room, so that those of us who need it can be comfortable. Even the dreaded anesthesia needle was practically pain-free, a feat that amazed me.
Billed as the "Jazz Dentist," who actually plays the trumpet and has his own Big Band, jazz lovers will enjoy the added bonus of calming jazz music wafting in the background, and photos of jazz greats scattered throughout his office. You might even run into one of them, as mere mortals that they are (sorry, but it's true!), they, too, need to maintain their dental health, and who better to turn to than Peter?
I left Dr. Silver's office with a huge smile on my face, which has never happened before and was the highest praise I could give, according to my b/f, who's witnessed many of the dental horrors I've had to endure in the past. If you have further questions about my first-hand experience, feel free to e-mail me. You can also visit his website, which offers a great deal of information prior to your visit.
And, yes, I can actually write my usual closing "enjoy!" Dr. Silver did a lot of work on me in just a few visits, and I'll definitely be depending on him for his full range of services in the future.~Bountifully, Fuchsia
