Driftwood Family Dental

Was on vacation and had to find a dentist to help with an urgent issue that couldn’t wait until I got back home. I called Dr Doering’s office and they were able to see me on that same day. I called around 11am and they got me in for appointment at 3pm. The appointment went very well. The staff was friendly. Check-in process was easy because they sent “new patient forms” to me via a text message link prior to the visit. When I arrived, they got me setup immediately and Dr Doering was ready as soon as i sat down. Dr Doering was knowledgeable and thorough but also was able to get me out of there quickly so i could return to enjoying my vacation. All in all, one of the best experiences i’ve had at a dentist.

Excellent experience with skilled dental professionals. Thank you Dr Steven Doering & Joanne, Rdh!!!

Steven Doering is excellent! Don’t let the fact he is young put you off. He is knowledgeable, confident and well trained. I can’t say enough good things! I have had horrible dental experiences from childhood on, so I only go when things are very bad. So, even though I brush, I don’t go to the dentist and my teeth are a train wreck.nMy first experience with Steven was 2 days before Christmas, I had broken a molar that had a root canal 15 years earlier. I had been at that office once before so was able to get an emergency appointment but I really did not like the previous dentist. Steven recently took over the practice. I am not the easiest dental patient, I’m terrified and tough to anesthetize. Doering took the time to make sure I was comfortable and numb, which I wasn’t but we figured out my nerves are a little different than most peoples, after learning that I was able to get numb from the block. He extracted my tooth with minimal bleeding. Steven contacted me the next day, Christmas Eve, to see how I was doing. I had no pain, just a slight ache for a couple hours, no continued bleeding and felt fine a few days later.nAbout 2 months ago, days before leaving the area for several months, a cap came off. It was replaced and tweaked with no issue. I like him so much, I’m trying to hold off on some semi-urgent work until I get back to the OBX.nSteven Doering is my dentist, he should also be yours.