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Health and Appearance - Las Vegas, NV
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I wanted to be healthy and look better, and...
RislaineFebruary 21, 2014
WORTH IT$34,000
I wanted to be healthy and look better, and comfortable when smiling.
Definitely worth it.
My experience was not perfect, but I comfortably recommend Dr. Golpa and his staff. If I had to do it again, I would choose this office again, because once one expresses a concern or voices a complaint, they listen, and acknowledge that yes, perhaps that could have been done better or differently. I like that that the staff is receptive, and responsive to comments, and or complaints. It is the sign of professionals, always willing to improve.
Definitely worth it.
My experience was not perfect, but I comfortably recommend Dr. Golpa and his staff. If I had to do it again, I would choose this office again, because once one expresses a concern or voices a complaint, they listen, and acknowledge that yes, perhaps that could have been done better or differently. I like that that the staff is receptive, and responsive to comments, and or complaints. It is the sign of professionals, always willing to improve.
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Replies (13)
February 24, 2014
This was a great review of the doctor and his office, and I loved your honesty. I don't have any idea what you had done, though--especially for only $34! :) Could you please tell us what brought you to Dr. Golpa's office, what the solution was (did you get a crown or implant or bridge or something?) and how you got such a low price? I've never seen any dental work for that cheap.
Thank you!
Thank you!
February 25, 2014
I must have made a mistake. I paid 34K. Sorry! I will go back and correct that.
February 25, 2014
I had the all on 4 procedure. My nest appointment is on march 4. I will update.
February 26, 2014
I've done it now :). Thank you so much for the additional information! Did the doctor take any before/after pictures he let you have? Also, did you do just one arch or both arches?
Thanks again!
Thanks again!
February 26, 2014
A member of the staff did take before and after picture. I was not given the pictures. I had both arches done.
Also, would you please explain to me why it is that I cannot view my posts in the real self forum?
February 26, 2014
I could not find any pending. Do you remember which forum it was in and the nature of the post so I can have the publishers look for it? I don't know what happened to it, but I can say that recently, I tried to post something in a forum, and they marked it as spam and it didn't get published! Not even community managers are immune from the spam filter, apparently. ;) Anyway, I had to have my manager search for it :). So give me as much info as you can, and I'll have a solution for you :).
February 26, 2014
Did you perhaps mean that you couldn't see this review in the dental implants community? Because that we will be fixing right now. In the beginning, your review was only really a review of Dr. Golpa, so those just float without a community, and people looking up Dr. Golpa will find the review. But once you've added more information, as you have done, then it becomes your story, not just a doctor review, and we move it into the community. So you should be able to see this review in the community shortly! I hope this helps :)
UPDATED FROM Rislaine
6 months post
Cost, and an update on my experience
RislaineFebruary 25, 2014
I made a mistake and post $34. I meant 34K.
I had the procedure on August 28th, 2013. As I posted earlier, I recommend Dr. Golpa, without hesitation. I believe that he has extensive experience in performing this procedure. This being said, I am not a dentist, but I did extensive research, and after that, it becomes a matter of trusting yourself, and then trusting the dentist.
My procedure went well. No complications. Once I returned home, I had a bad day or two, but nothing that would cause concern. One has to realize and understand that this procedure is a big surgery. Just because you go back to the hotel that evening, does not mean it is not a serious procedure.
I returned to the office the next day and after the wax try in , I received the temporary bridge. The teeth were great, and I liked everything about them , except, and this was HUGE to me, I no longer had my full lips. :( Once I returned home, I had two somewhat bad days, a bit of swelling, but nothing serious. One the swelling was down , I still loved the teeth, the color the shape, but yes you got it, i did not like the way my mouth looked.
But since this was the temporary bridge, I didn't stress over it because I was assured that, all the issues that I had, could and would be addressed once I returned to receive the permanent bridge. :) In addition, before leaving the office that day, Dr. Golpa also agreed that the teeth had to come forward, and that that would greatly improve the appearance of my lips.
I returned in November 2013. Did a wax try in, and a day later received the permanent bridge. The issue with my lips was greatly improved. But for some reason, the color of the gums had been changed, and some of the imperfections that made the teeth look beautifully natural had been removed. So, I was not totally satisfied. Now, of course, one has to be realistic, and know what can a nod cannot be done, but in my case, I did not ask for miracles. Brit, ever the professional, looked at it, and simply stated, that yes, she agreed that the gum color now was wrong. And that yes, the teeth could have come forward a bit more. To my surprise, dr. Golpa, said: Well, it's not that bad. Tsk tsk, I thought, what happened to: I will not rest, until my patient has the dazzling smile that they deserve, and until my patient is a 100 percent satisfied. But again, I forgave Dr. Golpa, because, well you already know, that little video he made. And of course, I am still going to hold him to his promise. :)
So, I have had this permanent bridge since November 2013, and I am going back on March 4th to address the above mentioned issues. :)
I would like to stress that this is a very busy practice, and that yes sometimes communication seems to be lacking , or such as in my case, sometimes things seem very rushed, and that can leave you feeling a bit upset. But in all fairness, once you express your concerns or feelings, the staff is very responsive, and will try very hard to alleviate your concerns.
I had the procedure on August 28th, 2013. As I posted earlier, I recommend Dr. Golpa, without hesitation. I believe that he has extensive experience in performing this procedure. This being said, I am not a dentist, but I did extensive research, and after that, it becomes a matter of trusting yourself, and then trusting the dentist.
My procedure went well. No complications. Once I returned home, I had a bad day or two, but nothing that would cause concern. One has to realize and understand that this procedure is a big surgery. Just because you go back to the hotel that evening, does not mean it is not a serious procedure.
I returned to the office the next day and after the wax try in , I received the temporary bridge. The teeth were great, and I liked everything about them , except, and this was HUGE to me, I no longer had my full lips. :( Once I returned home, I had two somewhat bad days, a bit of swelling, but nothing serious. One the swelling was down , I still loved the teeth, the color the shape, but yes you got it, i did not like the way my mouth looked.
But since this was the temporary bridge, I didn't stress over it because I was assured that, all the issues that I had, could and would be addressed once I returned to receive the permanent bridge. :) In addition, before leaving the office that day, Dr. Golpa also agreed that the teeth had to come forward, and that that would greatly improve the appearance of my lips.
I returned in November 2013. Did a wax try in, and a day later received the permanent bridge. The issue with my lips was greatly improved. But for some reason, the color of the gums had been changed, and some of the imperfections that made the teeth look beautifully natural had been removed. So, I was not totally satisfied. Now, of course, one has to be realistic, and know what can a nod cannot be done, but in my case, I did not ask for miracles. Brit, ever the professional, looked at it, and simply stated, that yes, she agreed that the gum color now was wrong. And that yes, the teeth could have come forward a bit more. To my surprise, dr. Golpa, said: Well, it's not that bad. Tsk tsk, I thought, what happened to: I will not rest, until my patient has the dazzling smile that they deserve, and until my patient is a 100 percent satisfied. But again, I forgave Dr. Golpa, because, well you already know, that little video he made. And of course, I am still going to hold him to his promise. :)
So, I have had this permanent bridge since November 2013, and I am going back on March 4th to address the above mentioned issues. :)
I would like to stress that this is a very busy practice, and that yes sometimes communication seems to be lacking , or such as in my case, sometimes things seem very rushed, and that can leave you feeling a bit upset. But in all fairness, once you express your concerns or feelings, the staff is very responsive, and will try very hard to alleviate your concerns.
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UPDATED FROM Rislaine
6 months post
James
RislaineFebruary 25, 2014
I forgot to mention James. James is the driver for Dr. Golpa's patients. He is for many of the patients, the first person from Dr. Golpa's practice, they will meet. By the time you arrive at Dr. Golpa's office, James will have put you at ease.
I say that James has the best job in the world. He picks up sad people ( due to dental problems) at the airport, and drives smiling happy people back! Can't beat that!
I share this because of course we all want the best dentist at the best practice, but I think that dr. Golpa's office is the practice that it is, because of the people that work there. I have mentioned, Brit, Amanda, Carlos, and James. These are the people I have had the most interaction with. I would be remiss if I forgot Lonny ( not sure if I spelled it correctly. I call him Sandman, since he is the anesthesiologist. He put me at ease before putting me to sleep. Again, They all are great and are in large part the reason why I am still feel that Dr. Golpa's office was the correct choice.
I say that James has the best job in the world. He picks up sad people ( due to dental problems) at the airport, and drives smiling happy people back! Can't beat that!
I share this because of course we all want the best dentist at the best practice, but I think that dr. Golpa's office is the practice that it is, because of the people that work there. I have mentioned, Brit, Amanda, Carlos, and James. These are the people I have had the most interaction with. I would be remiss if I forgot Lonny ( not sure if I spelled it correctly. I call him Sandman, since he is the anesthesiologist. He put me at ease before putting me to sleep. Again, They all are great and are in large part the reason why I am still feel that Dr. Golpa's office was the correct choice.
I would love to add your experience to the dental implants community, but it would be helpful if you could provide some more detail about your experience with your procedure/treatment. I suggest adding pros and cons and/or before and after photos - optional of course, so that other community members can use your review as a guide through their journey.
Looking forward to your response so I can add your review to the dental implants community.