Dr. Philip Haddad at YTDS is one of the most patient and meticulous dentists I’ve met. My RCT tooth needed a crown. Due to the tooth’s unusual anatomy, to preserve the natural structure’s longevity it was recommended that I had the crown placed by a prosthodontist instead of a general dentist. I was referred to Dr. Philip from a friend who highly praised his work.
From the moment I walked into Dr. Philip’s office, I was impressed by the courtesy of the staff and cleanliness of the space. The office is equipped with modern technology. I was seen by Dr. Philip on time at every visit, and email appointment reminders were sent a week prior.
Dr. Philip presented an effective treatment plan and designed the crown in a way that circumvented painful crown lengthening gum surgery, which was proposed by another dentist previously. He made sure the crown’s colour shade blends in naturally with the rest of my teeth by taking pictures and sending them to the crown lab. The crown was finished on time per Dr. Philip’s specifications and fit my prepped tooth well with minimal adjustment. Before the final crown was cemented, Dr. Philip showed me how it looked in my mouth in a handheld mirror, to make sure I was happy with it before taking the permanent step. He triple-checked the occlusion with floss, articulating paper and shimstock (“tap, tap”) to ensure the interproximal contacts and bite are good. He also took the time to retrofit my Invisalign Vivera retainer to make sure it fits the crown.
The end result is fantastic. The crown looks and feels great in my mouth. It’s made of strong, high quality PFM and I chew with it with confidence. Even though no local anesthesia was used during crown placement (it was offered but I declined), I hardly felt any irritation afterwards.
Dr. Philip has excellent chairside manner. He patiently replied to all my questions and provided detailed followup explanations. I appreciate him taking digital intraoral images and showing them on a large HD screen so we can both clearly visualize the teeth's condition during his explanations. Dr. Philip is also a great conversationalist who puts anxious patients at ease before starting dental treatment.
I’m glad that Dr. Philip took on my complex case. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Dr. Philip Haddad to my family and friends who are looking for an experienced and friendly prosthodontist who always listens to his patients and commits to impeccable results.