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Meridian South Family Dentistry is your home for gentle and comfortable dental services in Graham WA, Spanaway WA, Eatonville WA and Orting WA and Puyallup WA, and the surrounding areas. The hallmarks of our dental practice are honesty, excellence, integrity, and knowledge. We always strive to exceed the expectations of our dental patients by offering state of the art dental services and compassionate dental care. At our dental office, you can finally have the exceptional dental experience you deserve.

 

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Nightguard

You may need a nightguard.

The dentist may recommend a night guard for either bruxism (clenching and grinding your teeth) or the related pain with your temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). Pain with the temporomandibular joint and the surrounding muscles is usually referred to as temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD). Bruxism and TMD can combine to cause multiple problems, such as:

  • cracked teeth
  • loose teeth
  • headaches
  • ear pain
  • clicking, popping, and grinding sound in the joint
  • pain in the joint
  • difficulty with opening your mouth

A nightguard is a custom-fit appliance that fits over your upper teeth at night. It has a smooth semi flat surface that allows your opposing teeth to move smoothly. This in turn reduces the stress and pressure on your teeth and joints. Over time, consistently wearing a nightguard can reduce the tendency to clench and grind your teeth.

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Don Cook
Don Cook
15:33 06 Apr 24
i did not have to wait long to get in at my appointment time. the technician was nice polite and informative. the procedure by Dr. Tomlinson was painless and much quicker than i had planned.
Miranda Mitchell-Derrick
Miranda Mitchell-Derrick
19:21 26 Mar 24
I had not been to a dentist for at least 5 years due to, like many people fear and anxiety of going to the dentist. This staff was amazing! Very kind and caring, made me feel very comfortable. I am very thankful to have found such a wonderful dental office to return to for future needs.
Jerry Dean Williams
Jerry Dean Williams
15:32 09 Mar 24
We moved from California to Washington I never had very good luck with any dentist, so when I need one here my wife went to this one and she really like them I was very happy they were very friendly nice and explained every step very happy .
Patrick Joseph
Patrick Joseph
06:07 20 Feb 24
I received a wonderful service during checkin at the clinic this morning. I was 10 minutes late to my appointment and was promptly ushered to the clinic by a dental tech I forgot her name. The dental tech was very professional took lots of X-rays and did some dental exam and tooth cleaning. Dr. Ladowski was very courteous and professional. He was very thorough doing the dental exam and educated me on proper dental hygiene. It was my first time at this clinic. My wife and I are going to make this our new family dentistry. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone without hesitation.
Gary Veach
Gary Veach
03:27 06 Feb 24
Staff friendly and professional even though office was short staffed by two assistants. Doctor was great kept me informed on everything. Explained what treatment would be and answered questions. Never felt the shots given to get numb and entire procedure went great.
Marc Kenyon
Marc Kenyon
05:53 09 Jan 24
Relocated back to Graham area from Little Rock, ARNeeded a new Dentist, the staff I came into contact with from my life experience is truly genuine. Staff is friendly and at the same time a professional dental team…..I had my mind set if I could not find a local Dentist I would not hesitate to fly back to L.R. Arkansas for treatment.Dr Tomlinson has a matter of fact but pleasant bedside manner. Bottom line , looking forward to my next appointment.V/R Marc
Gary Veach
Gary Veach
03:03 22 Dec 23
Staff friendly and professional even though office was short staffed by two assistants. Doctor was great kept me informed on everything. Explained what treatment would be and answered questions. Never felt the shots given to get numb and entire procedure went great.
Patrick Joseph
Patrick Joseph
17:14 12 Dec 23
I received a wonderful service during checkin at the clinic this morning. I was 10 minutes late to my appointment and was promptly ushered to the clinic by a dental tech I forgot her name. The dental tech was very professional took lots of X-rays and did some dental exam and tooth cleaning. Dr. Ladowski was very courteous and professional. He was very thorough doing the dental exam and educated me on proper dental hygiene. It was my first time at this clinic. My wife and I are going to make this our new family dentistry. I highly recommend this clinic to anyone without hesitation.
Rebecca McElroy
Rebecca McElroy
22:21 07 Dec 23
I just switched dental office and I was very impressed with my visit. The office is very clean and organized. The staff is courteous and nice and my dental hygiene was super gentle.I saw Dr Tomlinson and I liked her a lot because she was very detailed with her exam and very gentle as well. She recommended I get a couple of fillings to protect some tooth recession, but wasn’t pushy. Also, the estimate was very affordable making it so that I will take care of my teeth for sure. My next 6 months cleaning is already scheduled and I love the convenience of the office being very close to home. I loved the TV on the ceiling; it helps making the exam less stressful.
Patti Williams
Patti Williams
03:34 04 Nov 23
I recently moved to Washington from out of state.It was an amazing experience as my first time here!Atmosphere was warm and inviting.The Doctor and all the staff was so friendly and very knowledgeable.Definitely found my new dentist family🤗Patti Williams
J B
J B
04:31 13 Oct 23
As a new patient, with dental anxiety, I was happy with the staff. The hygienist was careful and compassionate, and the dentist thoroughly explained the recommended course of treatment in which she suggested I see a different dentist who offered full sedation in light of my anxiety about being difficult to numb properly. I felt they were kind and professional (which has not always been the case elsewhere) and will return for my first recommended treatment.
Tammy Opel
Tammy Opel
01:34 07 Sep 23
Dr Ladowski, his assistants and front office staff are always so kind, and genuinely care! Make me feel like family. I have been going for over 20 years, and highly recommend.
Liz Roth
Liz Roth
01:56 19 Aug 23
Dr. L is a consummate and kind professional who knows how to give a nerve block like no other!! I am THAT patient; the one who always has an unusual amount of “injection anxiety” yet, he never fails to surprise me with his painless administration of just the right amount of pain-prevention. He a true and trustworthy medical practitioner. Thank you.
C F
C F
22:50 02 Aug 23
My sibling’s root canal was done quickly and painlessly. This was important to me because my brother is an elderly, disabled man who required special care. Dr. Ladowski did not hesitate to take on this challenging patient. Dr L is highly skilled and brings modern techniques to his practice. Our entire family have had various procedures done over the last 25+ years. His staff is friendly and helpful, many have been there as long as we’ve been patients. It’s the kind of established dental practice that alleviates the stress and anxiety sometimes associated with dental care. I highly recommend.
Karen Henderson
Karen Henderson
01:42 02 Aug 23
I always like the cheerful atmosphere there. Natasha, my hygienist was very personable. We’ve been there since 1983 when they opened. THANKYOU Dr. Ladowski for all your service to our family!
Gma B
Gma B
01:37 25 Jul 23
I had an urgent matter. They got me right in. All staff were very nice. They patiently listened to me ramble on. I was seen quickly and got a referral to an endodontist near by. I definitely recommend Meridian South Family Dentistry : )
Tim Portugue
Tim Portugue
01:45 18 Jul 23
Excellent care! They are always striving to minimize the pain factor. My new crown was made in-house and fits perfectly. Thank you Meridian South Family Dentistry team!!!
Sgt Jay
Sgt Jay
15:22 13 Jul 23
Amazing staff, Amazing care, super great experience every time I see them. If you want great care, Meridian South Family Dentistry is it! With other dental offices in the area, this is the one to go to. I have been to others, before I found MSFD. I will go nowhere else.
Linda Brown-Clark
Linda Brown-Clark
17:53 08 Jul 23
My 2 sons come see Dr Ladowski and Dr Tomlinson. Both have major physical and mental challenges. Everyone in the office is so kind to them! They are treated with so much kindness and respect!!! Their questions are answered directly! The hygienist explains everything before they so the boys are not afraid!!! I am very grateful we found this dentist group!! Thank you to each person there!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!The Brown-Clark Family
Trent Edwards
Trent Edwards
01:37 15 Jun 23
Dr. Tomlinson and the staff are wonderful. They’re very nice and great at what they do. Dr. Tomlinson is really thorough and found a cavity that my last dentist missed. She also did my mother’s crown(s). They make the crowns right in office which is really convenient. Her father (Dr. Ladowski) is also a great dentist who works there. So there are 2 dentists in the office.
Mark J.
Mark J.
08:08 05 Jun 23
Every time I went here, I was treated just like I was the only patient in the office. Service was excellent. I wasn't sure what I was going to do with all...
Mary Friel
Mary Friel
15:00 02 Jun 23
They have all been so great!! Caring, friendly, they have always been on time, and are quick while also being very thorough. My family has been very happy with everyone in the whole practice!
GP Ford
GP Ford
00:46 01 Jun 23
I always like getting my teeth cleaned at Meridian South Family Dentistry. Kim is very funny and I love hearing stories about her talking parrot. Hilarious!Also, I’mA little bit older and she never has hurt me when she is cleaning my teeth. She is very careful and is fast and gentle.Doctors Ladowski and Tomlinson are both top notch.I would have and do recommend them to anyone. I dont mind driving out to Graham past a lot of other dentists to keep going there. 😎
MatthewandSamantha McMullin
MatthewandSamantha McMullin
02:51 17 May 23
Fantastic Family Dentistry! They were so friendly from start to finish and have the personal touch of being a caring family practice! I can see my family coming here for our dental needs for years to come!UPDATE: took all my kids here today. They did a great job for all of my kids! Even my 5 year old who was very nervous loved being there and told me she loved her Dentist!
Terry Sickman
Terry Sickman
03:47 03 May 23
Every person from front to back had smiles and the most welcoming attitudes. The receptionist was more than helpful in finding info I could not provide and the dentist and assistant were calming and pleasant... keeping me at ease through it all.
Debbie Saulsman
Debbie Saulsman
15:43 19 Apr 23
I’ve been going to this dentist office for years. The staff have been the same, which usually means they are happy where they work. It also means they are happy when working on my teeth! I’m getting close to retirement, so over the many years I’ve used other dental offices and have never been 100% happy time after time. I can’t say that about this office, every time I’ve had an awesome experience. Keep up the good work!😍
Donna Wold
Donna Wold
18:50 18 Apr 23
Everyone is so professional yet friendly here.. I love that the Dr gave me honest assessments and didn’t try to pressure me into doing things that are costly and actually said I should wait on my partial until I have healed more so I wouldn’t have to come in for a reline as soon if I waited. Also she noticed that I was better ( health wise) since I last saw her (a few months ago) Most places would not have noticed. I’ve always gotten excellent care, and I will continue to go there.
Toni Anderson
Toni Anderson
14:53 23 Mar 23
This is an exceptional dentistry. Have been going for years. My lasr review was a bit negative---and should not have been. I had some more oral surgery and r Ladowski helped me out. All staff kind, considerate and knowledgeable. I highly recommend. Good people. Toni L. Anderson
Debbie Vieselmeyer
Debbie Vieselmeyer
02:37 10 Mar 23
My family has been going here for years! Absolutely the BEST in town! Today I had a new hygienist who was a temp! She was amazing and would be a great asset to the team! I believe her name was Jessica! Thanks Jessica for the royal treatment today! 👍👍👍
Tracy Fisher
Tracy Fisher
15:56 10 Feb 23
I refer my friends, family and loved ones to Meridian South Family Dentistry only. They always make sure you are comfortable and they truly care about what is best for you. Meridian South Family Dentistry has provided my dental care for 20 years.
Justin H.
Justin H.
18:05 25 Apr 19
Best dentist office. Treat you well, frequently have mini competitions where patients can win prizes. They do fantastic with children, both my 4 and 6 year...
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