Alper Periodontics and Implants
Written and Photographed by Nancy Clover
The Saga of Tooth #3: A Glimmer of Hope
The saga of tooth number 3 has been long, and kind of a drag. But just when I thought the story couldn’t get any more tedious, a glimmer of hope appeared.
I was sitting at a red light on the corner of Franklin and Main, casually turning my head when I spotted it: the building of Joel Alper, Periodontist and Implants. Was it fate? A sign from the dental gods? Either way, I decided to take it.
I called the office, half-expecting the usual runaround, but was pleasantly surprised—the receptionist was kind, helpful, and actually seemed to know what she was talking about. Encouraged, I stopped by to drop off my 3D X-rays and referral. The office? Clean, organized, and welcoming. Things were looking up.
Fast forward to the day of the appointment: Dr. Alper was calm, informative, and easy to talk to. He gave me his total attention, and walked me through my options without any pressure, and I left feeling reassured.
So far, every step has been smooth, and for once, I feel cautiously optimistic. The tale of tooth #3 isn’t over yet, but maybe — just maybe — Dr Alper has a fix.
I’ll keep you posted.
