Tooth extraction. Dr Briggs is an outstanding, personal and compassionate oral surgeon. Highly recommended.,
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Submitted Feb. 16, 2022

I was a cleft lip and palate patient. Didn't have the chance to express my gratitude towards Dr Briggs, Dr Nakashima and the staff since I had to leave town unexpectedly. Had 2 procedures done - a bone graft surgery and an orthognathic surgery, one year apart of the other; and had many appointments prior to each procedure. Dr Briggs corresponded with and worked closely with my orthodontist. Prior to Dr Briggs, I had done another bone graft surgery with another oral surgeon in a different state, in which the graft did not take. Comparing Dr Briggs with the first oral surgeon I had, I made several observations: 1) Dr Briggs' stitches were very tidy and unobtrusive. The first surgeon had stitches going in every direction and I ended up with lots of dead gum tissue. 2) Dr Briggs was more meticulous and provided lots of information over multiple appointments prior to each procedure. The first surgeon met me only twice prior to the surgery and I was not properly briefed on post-surgery care. 3) My recovery time from Dr Briggs' procedure was very quick. Felt stronger within a week, and aside from minor nasal drainage, my tissues recovered very well. There was not one bit of lingering decay odor in my mouth. With the first surgeon, I felt sick for a few weeks because gum tissues were gradually decaying over time and didn't clean out until after they'd come loose enough to finally wash out. The staff at the Dr Briggs' clinic were extremely friendly. There was close follow-up after each surgery. It's been two years since my last surgery at Dr Briggs' and I'm doing very well, jaw-wise. Cleft cases are difficult and I've had several oral surgeons refer me elsewhere because they knew they did not have the expertise. To be able to handle my case so well is a testament to Drs Briggs' and Nakashima's expertise. To clear any doubts regarding the veracity of my identity, I can be contacted at ho_hyathotmaildotcom. It's a small courtesy to extend in exchange for the service I was given.

Submitted Aug. 19, 2014

Dr. Briggs planted an implantfor me which was not stable enough to support a crown. Months later, she removed that and placed a second implant. I am now told' more than a year after I started this process that the second implant will also not hold a crown. I have called Dr. Briggs office several times to resolve this. She has never called me back. I am extremely frustrated. I was also left in the chair, after extensive medications, told by the office staff to be careful driving home. This whole thing is horrible.

Submitted Feb. 21, 2013

This was the most unprofessional and horrible experienced i have ever had at a doctors office. The staff is terrible, the facility is old and not up to date, bedside manner is terrible, they were late, and they just need to retire. I don't think that any other business would survive with people like this group.

Submitted Dec. 4, 2012

Refused to honor written quote of $950.25 Insisted I pay additional $316.75 or $100 cancellation fee the day of surgery. Kept patient with known anxiety disorder waiting 30 minutes, unbeknownst to me, until I paid additional amount. Dr blamed issue on new employee, wrong price guide, insurance fraud if she honored written quote. Really sickening experience. Felt completely bullied by staff and doctor.

Submitted Oct. 26, 2012

very professionally qualified and very caring.

Submitted Jan. 25, 2009