Knowing me as you all do...which one will I like better?

Two kids that have gone through braces, one on deck. Went to Dr. Head, and was very pleased.

As posted previously, Dr. Head has an excellent and friendly staff and both of my kids' teeth were straightened on the schedule proposed. He is always, always on time - which I take as a measure of organization and respect for the patients' and their parents' time. Pre-pay nets a discount also.

Dr. Murphy's office creeped me out in that they treat in a large room that had several TVs and headphones for kids to use during their procedures. It looked like the alien mother ship had landed and oral experiments were being performed on all of these kids in chairs staring glassy-eyed at the monitors. I just didn't like that checked-out vibe. Have you been to both of these offices for your pre-treatment visits?

In a week or so.....but I already have a feeling I know who I am going to like better just based on their receptionists. Neither is in network. Big shocker there.

The kid will make the final decision. It's his mouth.

Murphy is my choice...and if you're talking about Nicole...she's always cheerful and on the ball!

Clam --

We've used both Dr. Murphy and Dr. Head. Dr. Head is our preferred choice by far. I doubt that Ted would like me to post what I have to say about Dr. Murphy. If you want details, call me.

3 kids at Dr Murphy's.
Love the location and the staff.
I always leave well informed and they do try to make it fun for the kids.

not murphy. i know t. a. superettina and i have given our assessment to you in person, but i wanted it on the BB for the record. plus, if your memory is as bad as your eyesight. . .

head is great so far (been there about 3 months.) always on time...very nice people. and he's on the right side of the track for glenbard west, and your house, clam.

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head is great

Sorry, I could resist, my inner child is very sophomoric.

VERY CONFUSING!

But...as I love t.a. superette like a long lost older brother...I suppose I have to go along with what he says.

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Originally posted by Yossarian:

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head is great

Sorry, I could resist, my inner child is very sophomoric.

Save it for City Chic on the other board.

i said head is great SO FAR!!!! i should have said dr. head for youse boys....

Now you can see how the press manipulates what people say.

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Originally posted by Clamato:
VERY CONFUSING!

But...as I love t.a. superette like a long lost older brother...I suppose I have to go along with what he says.

awww shucks. thx, clam. you should probably complete the circle and talk to my youngest. he could probably tip it in for you.

A short 20+ year old story.

I went to Dr. Murphy and another, no longer practicing Glen Ellyn doctor, to get braces. Dr. Murphy said I needed both top and bottom braces for 2+ years.

My mother looked at me and got a second opinion. The 2nd doctor said my teeth were really just fine. I spent 7 months in top braces and 1 year with a retainer. I still don't know what Dr. Murphy saw that needed 2 years of work.

Moral of the story, get two opinions.

Dr. Head is great and here is the clincher Clam- he's from NJ and loves to surf. The end.

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Originally posted by Shore Thing:
Dr. Head is great and here is the clincher Clam- he's from NJ and loves to surf. The end.

From everything that I have heard, this Head guy appears to do everything short of walking on water. My first opinion came from his dentist in beautiful Northbrook. Dr. Skale has seen this kid from birth. So, I know what needs to be done. Dr. Head will only be able to confirm what Skale said.

I am also just a tad bit put off by the limited hours that one of them keeps. Don't get me wrong, that's a business owner's prerogative, but that sort of closed the deal for me without ever having gone to either office.

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Originally posted by Clamato:

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Originally posted by Shore Thing:
Dr. Head is great and here is the clincher Clam- he's from NJ and loves to surf. The end.

From everything that I have heard, this Head guy appears to do everything short of walking on water. My first opinion came from his dentist in beautiful Northbrook. Dr. Skale has seen this kid from birth. So, I know what needs to be done. Dr. Head will only be able to confirm what Skale said.

I am also just a tad bit put off by the limited hours that one of them keeps. Don't get me wrong, that's a business owner's prerogative, but that sort of closed the deal for me without ever having gone to either office.

Clam...is Parker leaving you? Why are you getting braces at your age? To attract your next victim, I mean wife, don't you think there are more pressing needs than your teeth? Think Jenny Craig.

I hate you so much.