Beaches Orthodontics

Dr. Patel is an uncaring, discriminating orthodontist who runs an unprofessional office. I suppose if you are a young child without the baggage of life behind you, she might be ok. But, if you are an adult seeking help with a long term orthodontic problem, I would recommend you look elsewhere. Case in point, I sought help from he in October for my dental overbite I'd suffered with for over 70 years. Inheriting the problem genetically from my dad, my parents spent tons of money to give me a nice smile by my teenage years. But unfortunately, retainers were not in use back then, and by middle age, my problem came back to haunt me. I had also developed periodontal disease with ageing, but I took good care of my teeth, and retained my natural teeth, although I have many crowns, silver fillings ,a 3 tooth bridge, and an implant. Never in my life of consistently visiting dentist did I ever have a dentist decline to treat me and give me the reason she gave me. She said that she prefers to treat only "fresh" patients. And I guess at age 72, after being treated by another orthodontist who had failed to help me, I was tainted and "spoiled". Wow! After teaching 4th graders in Duval and St. Johns County for close to 20 years, I sure would not refuse to teach a child who had suffered a bad experience with another teacher and maybe been retained in fourth. But, that was that for me! She sent me on my way. She was very callous after I had filled out all the paperwork, etc. I don't know why she advertises she likes to treat adults so much? Maybe I was too old?? Or too challenging of a case for her? I say she runs an unprofessional office because after I had my pictures taken, and a nice girl with dark hair ask me my concerns, a woman without a badge came in. She repeatedly apologized about not wearing her name tag, but she never told me her name. Without even knowing my story, she is the one who decided that I should just continue to wear the retainer that irritated my mouth for all day instead of half a day. That's when Ms. Patel actually walked in. But instead of examining me herself, she just listened to this other girl's recommendation and went along with it making her comment. This professional was shockingly uncaring unless you fit in the right category, so just beware if you are not a child, and hopefully you won't waste your time like I did.

After just our first consultation, we were left feeling like we wouldn’t trust anyone else with our orthodontic needs. From the moment we walked in the door, we were greeted with the friendliest staff, and felt so at ease. Our consultation was thorough, every detail was explained, and every question answered. Dr. Patel was wonderful, so easy-going and friendly, we are so happy to be choosing her as our orthodontist. Highly recommend Beaches Orthodontics!!

BRACE YOURSELVES! {pun intended}...this is a lengthy, yet worth to read, review! -- It is with good reason that Dr. Patel and her team (Debbie, Sophia, and Melissa) have 5-STAR status! I was compelled to write a review a few months back and glad I waited for the end of my son's "braces journey" to write a full review. -- From the start each step was explained with no question too dumb to ask, the Damon braces (top of the line orthodontics technology) are offered, and to top it all off the best in service and expertise to match was what we received at EVERY SINGLE VISIT! Do your research and look up Damon Braces...or better yet, make an appointment for a consultation...you will be smiling from ear-to-ear that you did!