2410 Lake Lansing Rd # 2, Lansing Michigan 48912
Let me start by saying—I hate going to the dentist. It takes more mental preparation than running a marathon. I need to hype myself up just to book the appointment, and then double that to actually show up. But, a friend recommended Derksen Dentistry, and after some extensive (read: borderline obsessive) research, I decided to take the plunge. I needed an advanced root canal and figured, why not throw in a cleaning while I’m at it?
The first thing that set the tone was my call to Susan. She was so calming and reassuring that I felt like I was calling a life coach, not a dentist's office. She promised me they’d make my visit as relaxing as possible, which is a tall order when you're about to face down a drill and some sharp objects in your mouth.
When I arrived, I was promptly greeted (on time, too, which felt like an anomaly in itself). The assistant was super helpful, constantly checking in with me during the x-rays, which was nice since I was pretty sure my mouth was about to go on strike from all the poking.
Then came Dr. Derksen. Now, I’m not the type to buy into "auras" or anything, but this guy had an aura of, "Hey, I’ve got this. You can relax." I felt it. He triple-checked to make sure I was completely numb before starting the root canal—because apparently, "feeling your teeth getting drilled" is not on anyone’s bucket list. The whole process went smoothly, and to my surprise, I didn’t leave feeling like I’d just fought a battle with a power tool.
What really sealed the deal was that they followed up the next day to check on me. I mean, where else do you get a dentist who cares enough to make sure you're not secretly plotting your revenge on him for the trauma?
Long story short, I walked out of Derksen Dentistry with all my teeth intact and a new, surprisingly positive outlook on dental visits. Dr. Derksen, you’ve earned a lifetime patient… just maybe not a lifetime of root canals, please.