Patient Testimonials

" I attended the University of Wyoming with Paul Dona. When I heard he was going to dental school, I knew I would want him to be my dentist. We are so fortunate he chose to return home to practice dentistry.

Dr. Dona has taken care of my teeth for 25 years. He is skilled, thorough, professional, and still the great guy I knew at UW.

His staff is always courteous and caring. I know I am in good hands with Dr. Paul Dona."

Bobbi

March 2009

"I am recently a new patient of Dr. Dona's, and I have so many great things to say about him and his staff.

I needed to see another dentist because mine was not available. I had been suffering from an old filling and a cracked molar. My family encouraged me to call Dr. Dona, and I am sure glad that I did! I had already seen two other dentists regarding this toothache, and they both told me it was nothing....other than the possibility of my age and menopause being a cause of my teeth beginning to shift.

At my dental appointment with Dr. Dona, I mentioned what the other dentists had suggested regarding this toothache. Dr. Dona and I began to converse about my dental health care in a way that made me feel very connected to what was happening to me. Dr. Dona asked me specific questions that helped me to understand what I thought were strictly medical conditions could very well be the link to the problems with my teeth. By now, I have spent lots of money only to discover that the headaches, aches in my neck, popping in my ears, and the constant face pain from sinus pressure were related to my teeth.

Dr. Dona took the time with me at each appointment to listen to my concerns and to create a new treatment plan- not only to resolve my toothache, but to also give me a long term awareness of my dental health and a much needed change. Dr. Dona suggested that part of the change was to adjust my bite. I didn't think anything was wrong with my bite! He taught me to pay attention to how my teeth are actually hitting each other. I have always taken good care of my teeth, but there is more to it than the annual cleaning and an occasional repair.

I have to admit that when Dr. Dona suggested making a splint for the bite adjustment, I had some doubt. I assumed splints were only for injured ankles and wrists. We began the process, and it was painless and very easy!

Dr. Dona instructed me about how to wear my custom-made splint and how to notice the changes. There were immediate changes! I no longer had the popping in my ears, and my headaches vanished. The pressure I had been feeling in my face subsided. How amazing that an unknown habit of grinding my teeth at night would cause such problems to the point of wearing away my teeth surfaces! The splint has allowed me to sleep at night by keeping my mouth in the proper position.

Many weeks have gone by, and Dr. Dona continues to work with me and my new treatment plan to make sure that I have the best bite in town. Thank you, Dr. Dona, for your knowledge and the continuing education you give me and each of your patients. I know they are receiving the very best dental health care they need and deserve.

Thanks again!

Sherry Haigler

August 2009