A routine dental cleaning was what initially brought me to Dr. Charles Martin and Associates. During that visit, the doctor recommended that I have an occlusal equilibration done.  The treatment itself was very comfortable and Dr. Martin explained the new techniques to me in great detail that I was not familiar with. It was painless.

This dental office as a whole seems more professional, organized, and relaxed than other offices I have been in. The doctors and staff seem to be more qualified and more knowledgeable on dental procedures than most dentists. I have always been praised about how clean my teeth were, but no other dentist had ever made me aware of the problems with my bite that were causing me so much pain.

Dr. Martin and his staff have made me feel extremely comfortable at all of my visits. The treatment itself was very comfortable and very painless.

The occlusal equilibration has changed my life. I have recommended the office of Dr. Charles Martin to several people and will continue to do so because of the dramatic change that I have had in my life since my first visit. My constant headaches are gone and I sleep a lot better that I have ever slept. I used to wake up every morning fatigued. I just thought it would be like that for the rest of my life and now with my dental treatment, that is no longer true.

Obviously I am a true fan of this dental practice.

- Chad Fleetwood

I learned early to expect pain and to be afraid of the Dentist. I had to have three teeth removed. I had double teeth and a cavity in one of those. This work was done when I was eleven years old. This was my first trip to the Dentist and it was not pleasant. I cried before, during, and after this visit. So I learned early to stay away from the dentist.

As an adult, I started losing my teeth in the back of my mouth first. This didn’t really bother me until I realized you could see the empty spaces when I smiled or laughed.

This was making me self-conscious. I began practicing how to laugh and smile without opening my mouth so as not to show my missing teeth. I also started being envious of people who could smile and laugh showing their teeth. I actually found myself watching other people’s teeth.

Fear continued to keep me away from the Dentist. I continued to see Dr. Martin’s advertisements and one touched me. The advertisement told how Dr. Martin had given abused women their smile back. Well, I thought "a dentist with a heart."

No matter how bad I thought things were, Dr. Martin had a plan to help me. I needed gum grafts, four implants, three wisdom teeth removed, two bridges and removal of bone in the top of my mouth.

It was two weeks before Christmas when we decided to proceed with treatment. I agreed but told Dr. Martin that I had to be able to go to work over the Christmas holidays.  Dr. Martin scheduled me to come in on a Saturday morning, he completed all of that dental work and I was able to talk to him while he worked. His wonderful assistants kept me comfortable the whole time.

I returned to work the following Wednesday. Friends and family have been amazed at how well it all went with no swelling, a quick recovery, and little pain. It all has been simply amazing. I have more dental work to be done, but I am no longer afraid.

- Yacine Richardson

I have had periodontal work, extractions, and dentures done here. I look great. Well, I think I look great. I am really impressed with the dentures. They are a great color match.

As far as I am concerned, there are no other dentists except for Dr. Charles Martin and Associates. I had surgery at 9:00 a.m. and then in the evening after the surgery, Dr. Martin called me to see how I was feeling. It blew my mind that he called and that he really cared.

When I come to this office, it’s almost like coming home. Everybody in this office is totally involved with you as soon as you walk through the door. From the receptionist to the hygienist, everyone is like family- everyone cares. It’s like I’m at home and Dr. Martin could be my brother or a buddy of mine. He is very kind and funny and you really don’t feel like you are at a dentist office. Simple as that!

- Mr. Albert Odom Jr.

I first found out about Dr. Charles Martin & Associates from an article that my mom had seen in the Richmond Times Dispatch one Sunday morning. After I read the article, I wanted to find out a little more about what Dr. Martin could do to help me with my dental needs. In the past my personal dental experiences at other oral surgeons did not go the way I had anticipated them to, wasting my money when I was unhappy with the work. The dentist usually ended up being an unhelpful old grouch!

My first visit to Dr. Martin's office I was a little nervous but after meeting Dr. Martin and some of this staff I was more comfortable there in a couple of hours than I was at my family dentist that I had been going to for years.  Everyone in the office has been very helpful in answering all of my questions and any questions my family had. Upon arriving for my appointments I am actually asked, “do you have any questions for us today” which makes me feel that they want to know my cares and concerns.

If I hear anyone talking about needed to get dental work done I quickly respond about Dr. Charles Martin & Associates and how pleased I have been with all of the work that I have had done. If you are trying to decide whether to come here or not I would just like to say that I have been very happy and have enjoyed getting to know everyone in this office. I wish you all the best in your dental procedures and that they be as successful as mine have been since I began going to Dr. Martin.

- Daniel R. Jackson III

I had nine years of the wonderful feeling of natural teeth, but as with all good things - that came to an end. The implants had to be replaced with new teeth on a post for the lower dentures and I also had to get a new upper denture. The material used in the second set was no way close to the natural feel and the fix of the first set of dentures.

When I got my first set of dentures Dr. Martin would not hear of using the word “guke” which stands for an adhesive cream that holds dentures in place. The dentures were fitted so that you did not have to use any type of adhesive cream. Those were the best because of the implants and the way the upper dentures fit.

I still tell everyone who asks that Dr. Charles Martin is the best dentist ever.

- Barbara McCabe

I have had extensive dental treatment done by Dr. Charles Martin, including caps, implants, root canals and tooth extractions. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would rate this office a 10+.

I have only had two dentists work in my mouth ever. Dr. Martin’s work is the best. I would not change to another dentist. Dr. Martin has made my mouth look excellent and my experience in this office was exceptional.

I would rate this office as highly professional. The staff will do anything they need to do for the patient from a dental standpoint; they are excellent. Everyone here is very professional and you can tell they are going all out to deliver outstanding care.

Dr. Martin wants you to feel comfortable. All of my treatment was very successful and at no time did I feel any pain. I recommend this practice to everyone.

- Ree Ellis

When I was born the good teeth gene was missing from my gene pool. I grew up during hard times when dental hygiene was not a priority. Surviving was the most important thing. With my uneven, crooked teeth, my smile was always covered with my hand.

Over the years I spend a lot of time in the dentist chair. My dread of having to have dentures was a constant nightmare for me. Then it happened! My teeth started breaking off. Just broke right off when I was chewing something. My dentist at that time did not know what to do. I went to different dentists, one for this problem, one for another problem. Some teeth were extracted. Then the gum disease started.  Serious action had to be taken.

Implants seemed a possibility. I read about Dr. Charles Martin and his work with implants. An appointment was made wit him. I was very impressed. He would do all the work in his office, the permanent bridges, implants, fillings, root work, gum restoring, etc. No going from dentist to dentist. I liked that. The sign at his office said “friendly, gentle dentistry” O.K, I thought he is definitely friendly and the others in the office also, and he seemed gentle. On a second visit, Dr. Martin explained in detail, with pictures and video, the procedure for the implants and other work.

I agreed to have the work done, and I will admit I was nervous and apprehensive. My trips to dentists before had not been reassuring for me, but this was different. Dr. Martin lived up to the sign that said “gentle” and now he could add to this “painless.”

Dentistry has made amazing progress in the last years, and it is great to have a dentist who keeps up with them, and continues to do so. I now have teeth to chew with and a smile that I am proud of.

- Virginia Miller

I am very pleased with the result of my porcelain veneers. My doctor has made my smile whiter and brighter. My sisters are envious and old friends tell me how great I look.

Everyone is very nice and professional. The staff at Dr. Charles Martin & Associates will work with you in any way they can. I highly recommend their staff to all my friends and family. My experiences have been delightful!

- Sandia Beatley

Dear doctors and staff at Dr. Charles Martin & Associates:  Thank you for all the hard work you put into my new smile! You were all so wonderful to make me feel like the work I had done was the most important appointment of your day. Your attention to detail and humor were much appreciated. I will highly recommend your office to anyone. I think my teeth speak for themselves.

- Christine Kolle

I just want to take this opportunity to inform you that I have had a most pleasurable experience at you dental office. While everyone has been quite pleasant, my doctor and his assistant Jamie deserve the highest praise. What was so impressive about them was their courteous and friendly nature, professionalism and the dedication to their jobs. They are both perfectionists that would not settle for anything else than a 100% job well-done and total patient satisfaction. To complete my dental plan I had a full mouth x-ray, cleaning, bleaching, five crowns, a bridge and my bite adjusted. Where most people in general do not like dental visits (one being me), I can truthfully say without hesitation that I looked forward to each and every visit. I am 100% satisfied with the results. I will refer people to Dr. Charles Martin & Associates at every opportunity.

- Cleve Barret

I had been terrified of going to the dentist for as long a I could remember. The older I got, the worse my fears got, so I simply quit going. Needless to say, my teeth and gums steadily deteriorated to the point where I had no choice but to do something. I scheduled a consultation with Dr. Martin and left his office feeling impressed and very much at ease. Subsequently, Dr. Martin and his staff performed extensive dental work on me and I can honestly say I experienced little or no discomfort. Almost a year and many visits later, I now view going to see Dr. Martin and his staff as going to see friends. Dr. Martin has truly given me something to smile about and something to smile with.

- Gwynn Stastny