Dr. Briglia is a gem
I was dealing with a dental phobia when I started seeing Dr. Briglia a couple of years ago. I received not only patience and support, but also pain-free care. Dr. Briglia is a gem. I am no longer afraid of dental issues I might have in the future, when I used to be terrified about even a cleaning.
~ Joan Hill - Jan 8, 2012
Dr. Briglia does an excellent job of ensuring comfort
My 9 year old son had a tooth extracted and did not feel a thing! Dr. Briglia does an excellent job of ensuring comfort during procedures for both kids and adults. He is a quality dentist that I would highly recommend.
~ Beck and Doug - Dec 19, 2011
He is very considerate and gentle
I have been driving all the way from philadelphia to west chester to see dr briglia. he is very considerate and gentle. I have a phobia with dentist, but I never worry with dr briglia. Also he is very good with the cosmetic dentisrty which is very important to me. He and his team make it worth the drive!
~ Wandra Powell - Oct 22, 2011
Very pleased with the quality of work
I recently switched to Dr. Briglia's practice and have been very pleased with the quality of work, high level of professionalism, focus on the patient, and the pleasant environment. After an initial cleaning and examination, Dr. Briglia and his team evaluated my overall dental needs, and presented me with a plan for my total care that prioritized the necessary work, and presented short-term and longer-term objectives. I'm in my 50s and need a moderate amount of work, including removing and replacing some very old fillings that are beginning to fail. During my appointment to replace the first of these, I was very impressed with the level of care Dr. Briglia and his assistant took to make sure I was comfortable and pain-free during the procedure. I was surprised, but pleased, that even though he replaced 4 fillings, I felt no pain whatsoever during the procedure. I look forward to my continuing visits to this practice and would recommend them to anyone.
~ Charly Vetch - Jul 31, 2011
It is great to know you will always get excellent care
Dr. Briglia and his staff are terrific in every way that matters to a dental patient. I recently needed help to adjust my bite. I was having sensitivity and some of my teeth were actually loose. Dr. B. identified the problem quickly and over the course of two visits realigned my bite. The sensitivity is gone! It is great to know you will always get excellent care.
~ K. Rogers - May 31, 2011
Dr. Briglia and the staff make you feel so comfortable
I have always been afraid to go to the dentist. Therefore, I neglected my teeth for longer than I would like to admit. I called Dr. Briglia's office and felt comfortable as soon they answered the phone. After going to Dr. Briglia, I am no longer scared to go to the dentist. I felt absolutely no pain at all. Dr. Briglia and the staff make you feel so comfortable and understand dental phobia. I travel over a hour to see Dr. Briglia but it is so worth it. I truly recommend Dr. Briglia.
~ NA, Newark, DE - Apr 1, 2011
Totally exceeded my expectations
I was drawn to the office of Ron Briglia by some glowing reviews posted online by patients of his practice. True to the words of the reviews he really does take the time to explain his service and to make you feel comfortable. Ron recommended whitening to me. My experience with his in office whitening couldn't have been better, it totally exceeded my expectations. Ron took some before pictures with a very sophisticated camera and flash setup, Cathy did the whitening. At the end Ron came in to check the results and took more pictures. My thought in seeing the result in the mirror and the before and after pictures, was, "why didn't I do this before." I felt like a movie star! My teeth looked amazing. I was supplied with a long lasting supply of home whitening gel & custom fitted trays. I am excited to complete the home course and to perform maintenance brightening when needed. I really felt like a special client and would recommend Ron to friends and family.
~ Paul Evans - Mar 16, 2011
His procedures are pain free
I am a long time patient of Dr. Briglia. He and his staff are warm, caring, experts, professional and I feel like they have become extended family. His procedures are pain free, thorough and he cares totally about your comfort level. His office is immaculate and very, very pleasant ! Every precaution for comfort and cleanliness is taken. I am truly fortunate to have found Dr. Briglia and his staff. I am in my late 50's and have been to many dentists in my life and I have never found the perfection in any practice as I have found here. Don't ever hesitate to use this practice - you won't be sorry.
~ Barbara A Giunta - Mar 3, 2011
My recent experience with the team was so astonishingly easy
After many, many years of dental anxiety due to ineffective local anesthesia administration, I am extemely happy to say that I have recently found a wonderful dental team at the offices of Dr Ronald Briglia. My recent experience with the team was so astonishingly easy, I could barely believe it. What Dr Briglia, his staff and Dr Schreiber accomplished in one appointment, in my previous experience in other dental practices, could easily have been multiple appointments. Most importantly each time, I would have been gripping the chair so forcefully I would have been "white knuckled" during the entire procedure and could have tolendure 6-8 injections at each appointment. Dr Schreiber knew immediatley how to resolve this problem I had been experiencing with ineffective anesthesia administration. His administration technique was effective immediately. I would highly recommend this dental practice to everyone who suffers from dental anxiety. This team is incredible.
~ Mary Thornton - Mar 1, 2011
The best decision I ever made!
Dr. Ron and staff are wonderful, Anyone with dental phobia should make the call. I travel over an hour for appointments and they are worth every minute. Very professional, Excellent quality. Very caring dentist and staff. Second to none!!
~ RS from Dover, DE - Nov 20, 2006
NuCalm Fully Relaxed Me!
Recently I had a dental procedure that required numbing with Novocaine and a lot of drilling. Before the procedure began, my stomach was in knots. Dr. Briglia suggested I try the NuCalm system, and I am so glad I did! I do not think I could have lasted three hours without it. It relaxed me fully, and I would definitely recommend this technolgy to others.
~ Nancy Martin of Delaware
WOW! NuCalm!
Thank you for allowing me to try the NuCalm relaxation method. All I can say is WOW! I was calming down within minutes! As you know, I have some pretty strong anxiety when I visit. From routine cleanings to fillings, I always hyper-focus on the procedure (what’s going on, what’s going to happen next, and how much will it hurt). I would also physically tense up the whole time.
The NuCalm tablets, electrical stimulation, and headphones allowed me to genuinely relax. I was quite surprised, I must admit. During my most recent visit, I actually used the NuCalm and nitrous oxide together. I have to say, I forgot I was at a dental appointment!
The combination took me to a place where I felt completely relaxed. If you recall, I even told you during my procedure how amazing it was. I lost track of time and before I knew it, my visit was over. It was a wonderful experience! I know that sounds exaggerated and other patients may have a hard time believing that, but I want to tell them! They too can ENJOY their dentist visits!
I hope this helps others realize what a wonderful technique this is! I also want to say how wonderful you and your staff are. It makes all the difference in the world! Thank you, thank you, thank you, and I LOOK FORWARD to my next visit!
~ Jeff Pierce, Wilmington, Delaware
A Positive Dental Experience
I first visited Dr. Briglia in April after having received a crown on my front tooth from another dentist, who does not specialize in cosmetic dentistry. I was very unhappy with my crown, both because of its appearance and also because of its fit against my other teeth. It was a porcelain over metal crown that did not match the color of my natural teeth and it was pressing against my other teeth causing me pain.
Dr. Briglia was very sympathetic with my distress and spent a great deal of time evaluating my surrounding teeth both for shape and color. I told him that I didn’t want to change my smile (which I have always liked) but just that I wanted my smile back the way it should be naturally. He perfectly matched the shape and color of my original tooth with an all-porcelain crown, restoring my smile back to what I was wishing for.
After having my crown replaced, I visited Dr. Briglia for a routine cleaning and checkup. Here, I have to mention his wonderful staff: Gloria at the front desk; Lynne, his hygienist; and Kathy, his assistant. They are all so very pleasant, supportive, and professional. The cleaning and checkup were absolutely painless.
I highly recommend Dr. Briglia for both cosmetic and general dentistry. I have had a very positive experience with both!
~ Karen, Downingtown, PA writes
Thanks, Dr. Ron Briglia
How do I feel about Dr. Ron Briglia and his staff? Wow, where do I start? They are all fantastic!
Since I was four years old I have been going to the dentist, and the great majority of these visits were anything but positive. From dentistry without anesthetic to anesthetic that wore off to being berated for “being childish about this” (even though I WAS a child), the experience never improved and my apprehension and anxiety continued to increase.
Oh, I tried going to a dental practice that advertised “pain free” dentistry with “all the latest procedures.” Guess what? I was told I didn’t need to have any anesthesia; I could be “managed” with oral injections of anesthetics. I completed the immediate need for care, but was unable to return to do the additional care that was necessary. The dentist and his staff were very professional and pleasant, but my anxiety continued to grow to unmanageable levels.
In early January, I picked up a local paper and read an article about Dr. Ron Briglia. It must have made an impression, because I clipped the article and saved it by my computer where I saw it daily. I knew I had a broken tooth, and it would only be a matter of time until I had to seek care, but I just could not manage to make the phone call. I managed to last another two months until I began to experience real problems with my teeth, and I knew I had to do something, but what? That clipped article was beginning to haunt me, so in desperation, I made the call.
If first impressions meant anything, this just might turn out to be a good idea. The voice that answered the phone was soft spoken, pleasant, and reassuring — you could almost hear a smile in her voice. Instead of the usual “You want what? We don’t have any time to see you until …” I was greeted with empathy and understanding. She went to great lengths to accommodate my schedule to get me in as soon as possible.
Even so, by the day before my appointment, the panic began to set in. How could I possibly get out of going? What was I thinking – going to voluntarily put myself through this again? Boy, I must be going crazy! But somehow, I just couldn’t bring myself to break the appointment. They had been so accommodating and reassuring. Maybe it was worth taking a chance.
By the time I hit the door on the appointment day, I was in a cold sweat and completely doubting my sanity to do this to myself. My blood pressure was off the wall! Registration was efficient and the staff was pleasant. There wasn’t even any “dental office smell” or background drilling noise, just pleasant music in a comfortable, relaxing waiting area. They called my name — panic! Got a short reprieve, apologies, and an explanation: the doctor had to fit an emergency in and was running a little behind. That was OK with me — it delayed the dreaded exam!
The hygienist came out and called my name — too late to run now! She led me back to an exam room, talking all the way. At every change in location or set-up, she explained everything she was doing and demonstrated it to me. She never once made me feel silly or embarrassed. Quite the opposite — she made me feel very much at ease.
By the time Dr. Briglia entered, we were actually laughing! Throughout the remainder of the exam, Dr. Briglia made me feel very comfortable about the procedures. I left wondering, is this guy for real? He can’t possibly be that nice! But as time has passed, I can truly say he is for real! He really does care about his patients, and his personal philosophy is reflected in his staff.
Well, I had my first extensive appointment with IV sedation anesthesia. The preparation was easy and I arrived feeling calm and relaxed! Now this was a new and unusual experience: going to the dentist without dread! Dr. Briglia met me and proceeded to review everything again. Before I knew it, I was waking and it was early afternoon and the dental work was done! All I felt was a mild discomfort from my mouth being opened wide! And there was Dr. Briglia and his hygienist, smiling and reassuring!
The following day, Dr. Ron Briglia called to check on my progress and to make sure I had no questions. The receptionist also called to check on me. They all made me feel as if I were really important to them. They cared about my experience.
Now, here I am, getting ready for another appointment. I can’t say I will ever look forward to a dental appointment. But what I can say is I no longer dread going to the dentist. Thanks, Dr. Ron Briglia.
~ J.K.G. Phoenixville, Pennsylvania PA
I'll Never Be Afraid to Go to the Dentist Again
Sedation Dentistry Procedures Performed -
I had always been extremely conscientious when it came to dental hygiene and scheduling regular visits to my dentist – up until around six years ago. For a variety of reasons, a number of my more recent experiences in the dentist’s chair at that time had become increasingly unpleasant, and I began to dread the whole business; ultimately, I developed an approach-avoidance syndrome in that regard, making arrangements to come in, and then canceling a day or two before the scheduled appointment. Before too long, regular dental care had become a thing of the past – and the real anxiety began eating away at me: “It’s been so long now that when I do go in, I’m really going to get torn apart… .”
During that time I was living out in Los Angeles. Subsequently, I moved back to Pennsylvania, and more time elapsed. Finally, it began to dawn on me that I was making a very big mistake, and I began to research various dental practices in the area that offered sedation dentistry as a sensible alternative. By a stroke of luck, I happened upon an issue of a local Philadelphia-area magazine called Main Line Today – with a cover story entitled “Top Dentists: The Peer Review – The dentists other dentists recommend most to keep the whole family healthy and happy.” There, I found the solution to my dilemma: Dr. Ron Briglia.
I took the plunge, called Dr. Briglia’s office, and scheduled an appointment for a consultation and smile evaluation. On the designated day, I was immediately put at ease upon my arrival (Yes, I kept the appointment this time); his staff made me feel most welcome and very comfortable, and when Dr. Ron came out into the reception area and sat down with me, I knew that I had made the right choice.
Our first goal was to complete the necessary preliminaries: The full complement of x-rays and a thorough screening for oral cancer, followed by a second appointment for a one-hour laser whitening session and the taking of impressions so that Dr. Ron could create personal bleaching trays for continued whitening procedures at home.
These appointments were completed without sedation. I felt totally relaxed at all times because Dr. Ron’s chairside manner is simply outstanding, but when we scheduled our next appointments for dental work I needed to have done, it was with the understanding that sedation would be employed.
The experience of sedation dentistry is simply remarkable. Dr. Ron asked me if I would like to watch a movie while he worked – sure, why not? – and he and his assistant then prepped me with a monitor to check all vital signs throughout the procedure, and we began: First, a mild infusion of nitrous oxide to get me thoroughly relaxed and comfortable, followed by an intravenously administered solution of the painkiller Versed (medazolam).
I was in the chair for hours, but had no difficulty whatsoever in terms of any awareness of physical discomfort or the passage of time. As a matter of fact, much of the experience was intensely pleasant and trouble-free. I was totally conscious, but curiously unconcerned.
For a second appointment, during which Dr. Ron performed some composite restoration work (removing some old amalgam fillings and replacing them with tooth-colored composite resins) and some gumline work, the Versed solution was not even required – nitrous oxide was more than sufficient to make me feel completely relaxed and carefree. I just listened to jazz and classical music and enjoyed the ride.
The teeth look as if they had never been touched – and thanks to Dr. Ron’s expertise and the wonder of sedation dentistry, I’ll never be afraid to go the dentist again.
~ L.B. Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania PA
Caring, Encouraging, and Enlightening Dental Staff
- Prior to seeing Dr. Briglia, I had not been to the dentist for two years
- My poor dental health was affecting my self-esteem and no doubt affecting my overall health
- I had virtually stopped smiling several months before seeing Dr. Briglia
- Let me try to tell you briefly about my personal experience and why I feel so good about Dr. Briglia and his team.
If I wrote it all out, you’d say “no way.” So, I welcome any reader to contact me personally and hear the details and my enthusiasm for Dr. Briglia’s team, an unbelievable team headed by a highly skilled dentist and a caring person.
My first contact was a phone call when I was shopping around to find someone to do something positive with a very negative mouth (half of my teeth already gone, years of untreated periodontal disease, and just plain ugly). [A front desk team member] answered the phone and was the first one who made me feel someone was listening. It is something you can feel through the phone. She made me feel she knew what I was looking for and that Dr. Briglia’s team was where to get it.
Dr. Briglia: On the first visit, we talked for half an hour before the word teeth even came up. He wanted to know about me as a person, not just as a mouth. And he told me about him, not just as a dentist, but also as a person. I told him my goal was to have a new mouth by my birthday. He guaranteed it.
Front Desk Team: Different treatment plans, different financial requirements, different schedules. She was on top of it all, at all times. An ultimate communicator.
There are others on the Briglia team and they are all as equally caring and encouraging and enlightening. I got my new terrific smile right on time. We have a plan to make it all even better over the next year (in conjunction with a periodontist). I never, ever had a moment of pain. I never even had blood (clots of course but no running blood) because Dr. B is so skilled.
Don’t believe me? Think it doesn’t happen? Your doctor/dentist never called you at 7:00 at night or 9:00 at night just to make sure you’re okay? You need Dr. Briglia and his team. You really do!
~ E.P.W. Crofton, Maryland MD