Satisfied Dental Patients in Pleasant Hill, MO

I have been going to Pleasant Hill Dental Care for approximately three years now. Dr. Quattrocchi is the first dentist that has been able to satisfy my entire family because of his friendly staff, patience, and his disposition. Unfortunately I personally have had a list of things that needed to be corrected with my teeth. Each summer I visit the office frequently. This summer I was able to check off of my list a very important procedure. I had to have a bridge made for my front tooth. Dr. Quattrocchi spent an entire morning with me to ensure that the fitting was correct, the color was just right to blend in with my other teeth, and that I was comfortable during the entire process. His staff is wonderful. They go out of their way to make sure that you needs are being met. Thanks to Pleasant Hill Dental Care, I have a beautiful smile again. People look at me and can tell there is something different, but they aren't sure what it is. I like that my teeth are straight, white, and pretty. Thank you Dr. Quattrocchi and staff for always making me enjoy my trip to the dentist!

I have always been afraid of dental procedures. The shots especially frightened me. I have been known to simply walk out of a dental office rather than have a shot. Even though I dislike dental procedures, I understand their importance to my health.

A few years ago I searched for a new dentist. I saw an ad in the phone for Pleasant Hill Dental Care. It said "We cater to cowards". That certainly described me when it came to the dentist! I made an appointment and explained that I had chosen this particular practice because it catered to cowards...and I was one.

On my first visit Dr.Q took the time to discuss my fears with me. He did not light of my concern, but he explained that dental procedures did not have to hurt. Then he told me that I would not have any pain during procedures and that he would stop if I did. On that first visit I had my teeth cleaned. The dental hygienist was very gentle and procedure was pain free, but hat was just a cleaning visit.

Then came the day when I had to have a cavity filled. Dr.Q again assured me that I would be pain free. Even though I was really expecting some discomfort, I felt none. I truly did not know when he did the shot. I felt nothing!

Now for the real test. Dr. Q told me I needed to have a root canal procedure! I had heard horror stories about that! I told Dr. Q about what I had heard and he again reassured me that it would be no different than my other dental procedures, just a bit longer. Sure enough, the only discomfort I experienced was a bit of fatigue from keeping my mouth open. There was absolutely NO PAIN! The root canal was done in 1 visit. I had no discomfort during or after the procedure. My husband had a root canal at a different practice and it was a big deal. He had sedation before the procedure and during the procedure. It took 2 trips and he did have some pain afterward. Not so with Dr. Q!

I still have a bit of trepidation when I go to the dentist, but Dr.Q has shown me that dentistry can be pain free. I have had nothing but GREAT experiences with him and his staff. I trust him. I recommend Pleasant Hill Dental Care and Dr. Q to anyone who has had bad experience with dentistry or who is jut afraid of the shots. You will not have anything to fear from Dr. Q. He is the best dentist I have ever had.

My dental device has made a remarkable difference in my life. I suffered from severe headaches and tooth damage due to clinching and grinding my teeth. I, actually, was not aware I had this problem until my teeth began showing severe signs of wear and stress fractures. The staff at Pleasant Hill Dental recommended this device to be worn at night and explained its purpose. I was interested, but, not totally convinced I needed it. Stubbornly, I thought this little device was too cost prohibitive for a single mother of two, and, I actually believed I could stop grinding/clinching my teeth in my sleep. With consecutive dental visits my symptoms continued to worsen and I now had a filling that had failed due to the clinching/grinding. I repaired the filling and stubbornly refused the corrective device. Finally, the last repair on the filling lasted only a month. I knew I had to try something different. I took their advice and was fitted for the device. It was quick and easy and I have been wearing it every night since! It has transformed not only my grinding/clinching issue but has eliminated my headaches and improved my sleep quality exponentially! What I thought would be a cost prohibitive, marginally impressive device turned out to be my saving grace! It has completely retrained my mouth and jaw's position allowing all the muscles to relax and my mouth to heal! No more grinding, clinching, tooth pain or headaches!

Thanks to all the wonderful staff at Pleasant Hill Dental Care for your strong desire to help and your patience.

I've always been a firm believer that the best form of advertising is word of mouth. After spending several hours in the company of Dr. Mark Quattrocchi recently, I realized that my mouth ... and my body and mind were put at ease in his office. I had extremely bad experiences when I was a child as I painfully endured non-anesthetic drilling and filling. After several decades of searching for the "right" dentist, my friend, Mike, assured me that his dentist was the one I was looking for. I am so happy to have found Dr. Mark who calmed my nerves, listened to my concerns, explained every move he made before he even began, and spent a lot of time assuring me that dentistry doesn't have to be painful. He didn't rush me and took his time making me comfortable. I actually didn't even know he had anesthetized me until I felt the numbness setting in. A root canal and a filling later, he made a believer out of me. I left his office with a smile on my face, and a burden in my heart to tell everyone I know that you don't ever have to fear going to the dentist again. Thank you Dr. Mark and your wonderful staff for taking such good care of me. And thanks to Mike for spreading the word to all of us "cowards" that there is a better way.

I am the ultimate coward when it comes to going to the dentist. I have been for many years due to my past experiences since childhood. When my family of 6 decided to move to Pleasant Hill in 2006, it was time for me to visit the dentist. Dr. Q's motto of “We cater to cowards” definitely caught my attention since that was absolutely who I was. My family and I have been patients ever since. Dr. Q's mannerism and patience with his patients far exceeds any experiences I have had. My four children enjoy coming to the dentist; really they do!

The staff at Pleasant Hill Dental Care is always so courteous and greets everyone with a smile on their face. I am the CEO of our household and trying to manage a husband and four children's schedules is rather difficult. At Pleasant Hill Dental Care, they are so very willing to work around our insane schedules and completely understand when I make a mistake and over schedule our time.

“I‘ve got a new Dentist! Hip Hip Hooray! They were awesome. I have a dead tooth that I never got capped and the temp filling fell out. I went out to a dentist in Grand view, waited 40 minutes just to get a $8000 quote for what they felt I needed. They refused to put a permanent filling in it and charged $98 for the temp. They said my bottom back tooth needed a root canal as well and refused to even consider a filling. Concerned about my bottom tooth experiencing very slight, slight pain, I called Dr. Quattrocchi and they had a cancellation and got me in the next morning. No wait and he listened to my request to try to fill the tooth verses a root canal, he said it was close but put a filling in, painlessly. I've already got another appointment set. I would highly recommend this dentist if you want someone who is conservative and listens. The nurse and receptionist were wonderful as well from the very 1st phone conversation. I would rate them 5 stars.”

“Pleasant Hill is a small town and much like the town things are simple and personal, just like it was years ago when you could count on the local doctor to be there for you and listen to problems beyond health. I walked in about 8 months ago with an abscess tooth I was carrying for about 2 years, and I cannot remember when the last time I saw a dentist, but being married since 1986, my wife said never while we were married. My direction upon the first appointment was to yank them all and plate me up, as I was tired of not being able to smile for my Neanderthal teeth and bad breath. Today, December 2, 2011I have my own teeth, a smile as white as snow, and all to the thanks of Mark and staff. In my book their rating is a 9.5 and will gladly recommend to anyone to Pleasant Hill Dental Care. Stay as you are Dr. Quattrocchi and staff,,,I will return!!!”

“Here are a few comments I have for the Pleasant Hill Dental Care office:

Dr Q has done an extensive amount of work on my mouth, so that makes me an expert on him and his office. Here's a review of what I think of Dr Q and his staff. His office is an historic old building, but don't be fooled...they use very good equipment (I think the conservative, low overhead, look of the office was what drew me into the Pleasant Hill Dental Care office). As for skill level, Dr Q is an extremely knowledgeable and competent dentist. He also is very careful with money issues. Dr Q and staff communicate charges very clearly, before work is done, so I know what I will be getting into. The ladies in the office are all very nice and good at their jobs. If you are looking for a dentist, I highly recommend this office. You will not be disappointed.”

"As a reference and testimonial as to Dr. Q. and his office ... at age 62 yrs., ... the best I have ever been to!

I had been going to a Dermatologist in Lee's Summit, MO, for what started out to be eczema and led to impetigo. Hence, I had sores on my face that would not heal with any kind of medicine. So I decided I would focus on my teeth & mouth.

Dr. Q. & staff, were very, very "home-town" behaved. Polite, personally professional and I felt safe. After a complete exam, Dr. Q. informed me I had periodontitis and inquired as to the sores on my face. After explanation, he suggested I see my Dermatologist ASAP the sores did not look like my definition of such. Now mind you, I had just been to the Derm. 2 wks. Earlier.

Dr. Q. continued explaining my teeth problem. He thoroughly explained what he had found, how it happened and what needed to be done. Well, low & behold, I had grinding teeth which had destroyed, the years ago caps I had gotten, and the blackness around the gum area on my back teeth, which I thought was decay, was in fact, the leftover of the caps!

He shared with me, again, what he recommended to be done to fix my teeth. He answered all my questions in "lay-man's" terms and not all this medical language.

As I was leaving to reschedule for treatment, he reminded me to contact my Dermatologist.

When I got home from that appointment, I scheduled a visit with my Derm. and shared with him my dentist had recommended the appointment. Derm. removed a core from one of the sores and 1 to 2 weeks later he called and told me it was cancer, as he had sent it off to the lab.

The kicker in all this is ... my dentist found skin cancer!!!!! Now has anyone had such an astute dentist as this? Thank God for him and his in site, openness and honesty without judgement or condemning me for lack of Derm. attention follow up!

If anyone needs their teeth looked at or work done, go to Dr. Q., there may be other things going on that you would never think about and still receive excellent dental attention and caring from him and his staff.

If you have any questions as to my experience with Dr. Q. and his office, his office knows how to reach me. PLEASE ..... Without question or being hesitant, SEE DR. Q.!"