32 Good Reasons

I Love this office. I love that they have early morning appointments. They are almost always on time, if not a bit early. The front desk staff is friendly and courteous even when busy. They hygienists are amazing and knowledgeable, and Dr Barrett is NOT one of those dentists always finding something wrong. If he says you have work to do, you have work to do. I also like that they have a sense of humor, it puts me more at ease in the stressful dental setting.

I have been going to this office for quite a few years. Dr. Barrett is as good as they come! His chair side manner is excellent. He is very gentle when giving anesthetic too. They are in network for the past insurances that I have had — so I never pay a thing for my teeth cleanings and x-​rays. The only bummer is that they are closed on Fridays — BUT Dr. Barrett is a professor at the University Of Washington School of Dentistry and I guess that is the day that he teaches at the dental school there. So that’s cool too!

Beware, Dr. Barrett recommended filling tiny cavities another dentist recommended against filling.
Apparently dentists have different opinions on if a cavity should be filled or not. Dr. Barrett likes to fill any cavity. Not a good thing. After he told me I had several cavities that needed to be filled another dentist warned against it as they were too small and it would be «over treating.»
Had a few cavities filled and ridges were leftover that he didn’t smooth down properly, had to go back twice to get him to fix it.

I have been going here since I had baby teeth, so I may be slightly biased.
Only ever had cleanings and fillings here, along with the occasional exam and x-​rays so I can’t speak to more intense dental care. Even without dental insurance coverage, I’m able to afford life’s dental necessities.

I have been very pleased with this dentist. I am going to need implants eventually because I am missing 2 of my permanent bottom molars (I still have baby teeth!) Some dentists are pushy and want to pull the teeth and get you to do implants as soon as possible, because they cost a lot of money. Well, Dr. Barrett has never once pushed me to get implants. He says that my baby teeth are still firmly in place and I should just leave them alone for as long as possible. I really appreciate that — I feel like they are actually looking out for my teeth and not just their own profits.
The waiting room is also the best ever. They always decorate it for holidays — Halloween, Christmas, etc. It helps brighten up a not-​so-​pleasant experience.

Dr. Barrett is hilarious, and the hygienists are all great, but the best thing about these guys is I trust them to not rush into doing something unneeded. Before I came here, I went to a different dentist who (falsely) said I had a cavity based on an X-​ray. Dr. Barrett looked at the image and told me I had nothing to worry about.
Five years later and it turns out he was right. Plus, did I mention he’s hilarious?

First off, let me tell you that I’d rather be butt naked, in the doctors office, for an ob/​gyn appointment, rather than go to the dentist. I HATE GOING TO THE DENTIST! To me, it’s one of the few things that I’d like to give up for Lent, and never start up again. But, it’s a necessity in life. Luckily, my really good friend, CJ, recommended 32 Good Reasons, and so I made an appointment. I was shocked to find that it would take almost 2 months to get in, but I was a first timer, and they are very busy. I was extremely apprehensive going in, and the staff knew it. They were exceptionally friendly, and made me feel at ease, from the start. Jamie did my x-​rays (and I KNOW that it was a chore for her, as I have the worst gag reflex around). She made it go as fast, and easy, as possible. And she kept me laughing (when I didn’t have something in my mouth). Next was my cleaning with Jenn… who did my measurements, and found that I was going to have to come back, next month, because my cleaning was going to require numbing my mouth. They worked with me to make it as easy as possible and helped me out with payment options (since I don’t have medical insurance at this point). I’m actually not feeling too nervous about returning… and even if I am, I know that Jenn will make me feel okay… calming my nerves. Dr. Barrett was really nice, and complimented my teeth. That was a good feeling. Even though I’m losing bone in my jaw… and it’s causing problems for my gums, it’s nice to know that my teeth are okay. If you’re looking for a dentist, I highly recommend that you give 32 Good Reasons a try. You won’t be disappointed. And they are open REALLY early. Another positive. I don’t even mind the drive (through traffic) to have a place that helps put me at ease.

I will never like going to the dentist, but Dr. Barrett is great and his staff are, too. They are open early in the morning if you need to go before work, I’ve never had a hard time getting an appointment. Dr. Barrett is funny and friendly. Also, he filled a cavity of mine and it fell out, so he replaced it free of charge!

I have been a Patient at 32 Good reasons for 7 years now. Dr. Barret and Dr. Schwedhelm are the best Dentists in Seattle. My hygienist Jen is top notch as well. Going to the dentist is not one of my favorite things but the Doctors and staff make it as pleasurable as possible. If you need a dentist look no further, these guys are great!