Matheson Dentistry & Implant Center
2026-05-20T14:50:18.567Z
For over 20 years, I avoided the dentist entirely because of severe dental trauma and an intense fear of dental needles and procedures. (When I was young I was held down by dentists and injected while I screamed and struggled)What finally forced me to go back was cracking a tooth. After a lot of fear and hesitation, I sought out Matheson Dentistry for a second opinion because I was searching for a place that felt genuinely trustworthy, authentic, and compassionate.From the very first visit in December 2025, I could immediately feel that this office was different. There was warmth, sincerity, and humanity in every interaction. Ashli, and the front/back office staff made me feel welcomed instead of judged, and for the first time in decades, I actually felt emotionally safe in a dental office.Within two weeks, I had surgery scheduled with Dr. Matheson for implants and multiple fillings. The experience completely exceeded my expectations. My healing process was amazing, the follow-up care was thorough and attentive, and every appointment deepened my trust in both Dr. Matheson’s skill and his character. He has a calm, grounded and joyful presence that made an enormous difference for me, carrying the level of fear that I was.I also had a cleaning with Kristen, who was incredibly kind, gentle, and reassuring throughout the appointment.A few months later, I needed two more fillings and saw Dr. Han for the first time. I was absolutely terrified going into that appointment because I still carried memories of painful dental experiences from childhood. I requested nitrous oxide because my fear of the injections alone was overwhelming. Dr. Han was so personable, patient, and gentle that the experience became something completely different from what I expected. (I was expecting something painful and scary) His local anesthetic technique was virtually painless. I genuinely could barely feel the needles at all, despite receiving numbing throughout my mouth. I left that appointment honestly shocked by how safe and cared for I felt!What Matheson Dentistry gave me was more than excellent dental work. They helped rewrite a fear response that had controlled me for over two decades. They replaced fear with trust, shame with compassion, and dread with a feeling of safety I never thought I would experience in a dental office.I recommend Matheson Dentistry wholeheartedly. Their skill is exceptional, but what truly sets them apart is their humanity. I have already referred friends there, and I will continue recommending them to anyone searching for a dental office where they will be treated with genuine care, kindness, and integrity.This group of people have changed my life :) Thank you! :)