Dr. Michael Patrician, DMD

I began treatment with Dr. Michael Patrician in 2017 while looking to establish care with a new dentist. In 2017 x-rays were taken at this office, Dr. Michael Patrician examined them and assured me my teeth and gums were in good condition without any concern. He told me he was an orthodontist after I asked for a recommendation for one. I trusted him, agreed on his quote for braces and proceeded with installation under his care. During treatment, I began getting headaches and unusual sensations in my jaw, which was ignored several times when mentioned to Dr. Patrician. Despite being in my late 30’s, my teeth were only cleaned every 6 months while having braces, and at one appointment his Dental hygienist mentioned “pockets under my gums”, which I later found out was a symptom of gum disease. At this appointment, he did not diagnose, treat or mention this condition to me. As my discomfort grew worse, I was forced to get a second opinion where I was informed that I had a moderate to s