Testimonials
“At the core of our philosophy is the idea that everyone is unique and that this uniqueness should be honored with our best, and celebrated with a gentle, personal touch and uncompromising precision – and with the idea that you deserve to be fully involved in your own health care. Our patients become our partners in the search for health, balance and beauty and we always take the time to clarify their needs and allow them to choose the path that is right for them.” … We want every aspect of your dental experience with us to be based on a nurturing and educational partnership. We love our patients and always offer them unparalleled dental care in a place that provides health and hope through exemplary dentistry. Please read the below testimonials from our patients. Besides, satisfied patients say it best.
I remember my teeth being uneven and crooked from my softball injury and badly discolored with shades not matching. They not only didn’t look good, they didn’t function correctly. I really felt as if I had lowered my standards for myself. Not knowing what was possible, I felt I could never have great teeth or a pretty smile. I was embarrassed and hid my smile a lot.
Even early in the process there was a great improvement, and that gave me hope. You and your staff are always so welcoming and accommodating. You kept me informed and I always knew why we were doing what we doing. Mostly, you were concerned about my feelings and made lots of sacrifices to get the smile to turn out so beautifully. You invested incredible amounts of time, were methodical and didn’t rush into decisions. It was always so obvious to me that you were genuinely concerned with me as a patient. You personally and selflessly invested much into my care. Clearly, this was not just a “business” relationship. I felt part of your family.
This whole process gave me a beautiful, natural smile. I remember when I first saw my restored teeth, I couldn’t believe how beautiful they were. They match my teeth exactly and no one can believe that I have had dentistry done on my front teeth. They feel and function wonderfully. People always compliment me about my beautiful smile. I can’t imagine even once having my old smile. You truly go far above and beyond – my whole family talks about it and appreciates it.
-Jackie
Thank you so much for my smile.
Dr. Otten and his staff are wonderful. They take the time to explain everything that is going on. I feel that I have learned a great deal about my individual dental history and health and I feel free to ask questions and give feedback.
Dr. Otten really goes out of his way to educate and include you in the whole process. The practice has exceeded our expectations. The office pays so much more attention to detail than other practices we were being treated at prior to seeing Dr. Otten. We thought we had good dentistry before but there simply is no comparison.
-Kimberly
I’ve almost forgotten about TMJ headaches. When I do remember, I cringe. They incapacitated me. My periodontist told me thirty-two years ago that my problem was caused by TMJ but there was nothing to be done about it. Surgery doesn’t work and biofeedback is somewhat helpful to only a few people.
Another problem my husband complained about constantly was the nightly grinding of my teeth. I told him this was why I was so calm and collected by day. I did wonder what was going on and whether I was doing long-term damage to my teeth. Duh. Of course I was.
So I lived with it all until I moved to Kansas and ended up in Jim Otten’s office. He gave me a long, detailed, scientifically correct explanation of how TMJ occurs, what dentistry has learned about it, and how it can be arrested and reversed, without involving surgery. Still, I worried about the cost.
At the same time my old periodontist was echoing in my head and he was joined in the chorus by my new Kansas periodontist. They both said I would lose my teeth. So I decided to take Jim seriously and give it a try. (But only after I called my cousin, the board-certified oral surgeon in Atlanta, who said, “Everything that Jim is telling you is true.”)
Yes, it was a long process. Yes, it was an investment in the process of stabilizing my jaw and restoring my teeth. But I don’t have the headaches anymore. (It’s been five years now.) And the damage I’ve been doing all my life to my teeth has been arrested. I feel better. And I look better. (I do remember noticing the teeth of older friends and thinking, I don’t want my mouth to look like that.) The investment was worth it. I’ll be smiling a lot through my eighties-and eating corn on the cob.
-Pat
When my husband, Paul, and I moved from Atlanta, Georgia to Lawrence 8 years ago, one of Lawrence’s greatest assets was introduced to us through our neighbor. At our very first appointment with Dr. James Otten we knew that we were in the caring hands of a true professional.
Jim taught us about dental health first and foremost, but was also amazingly gifted in creating wonderful smiles for us in the process. His concern for the comfort of his patients is exemplary, not only because of his vast knowledge of what is current in dentistry, but also by providing a serene setting and a skilled and accommodating staff, which also includes his wife, Vickie. Jim and Vickie are not only wonderful dental professionals, but also two of the most authentic people that we have come to know. Their graciousness and concern for the community of Lawrence is unsurpassed in our experience.
-Marcia and Paul