Patient Testimonials

Dear Dr. Vinings,
I wanted to let you know how absolutely life-changing the TAP appliance has been for me. It has made living with my sleep apnea so much more bearable. It is easy to use and I felt a difference in my energy and quality of sleep almost immediately!

As you know, I had tried using the CPAP machine for years without much success and was miserable in the process. This TAP appliance is truly amazing. Many thanks to you and your wonderful staff for introducing me to this appliance and making me so comfortable during the process – it has been a blessing to me!

Best regards, Cathy Bradbury

I am a flight attendant and therefore constantly in the public eye. My appearance is a high concern of mine and my smile was sub-par. I had numerous cavities from continuously having sugar-containing breath mints in my mouth, and I had symptoms of TMD. Dr. Vinings explained that to address all my concerns and symptoms, full-mouth rehabilitation would be necessary. The improvement in the condition and appearance of my smile has made all the difference in my life, and I no longer suffer the headaches and jaw pain of TMD. I have also gained a special friendship with Dr. Vinings entire team. Their care and kindness is unparalleled to any previous experience I have encountered. Pam Fletcher

Pat Rodriguez of Colleyville had an old crown with a failing root canal on one of her front teeth that needed to be replaced. After visiting two other dentists, she finally came to see Dr. Vinings. "It wasn't a decision I took lightly," she said. "It was a bit overwhelming. Until I met Dr. Vinings, I didn't feel comfortable with the way I was treated by the other dentists. From the minute I walked through the doors at Dr. Vinings' office, I could tell a difference. Everyone was so friendly and wonderful." Dr. Vinings suggested Pat have an implant followed by a new crown plus veneers on her other front teeth. "They explained everything and did it at my pace. The results are fabulous. I only wish I had done it years ago."

Del Early became frustrated when her previous dentist didn't offer her options to improve her smile. "He told me my teeth were fine," she said. "And I guess they are healthy, but I wanted them to look better. So I called Dr. Vinings." Early said she didn't have any particular option in mind before making her appointment. But the Ireland native had a lot of mercury fillings that needed to be replaced, and Dr. Vinings also suggested veneers and crowns to enhance her smile. "The improvement was dramatic. He's really more of an artist. I wanted to improve my smile without looking unnatural and that's what I have now. The office is a place you feel immediately comfortable in. I had a massage while I was waiting and a paraffin hand wax. You don't feel like you're in a dentist office. They welcomed me and listened to me and now he's my full-time dentist."

But for all the accolades and awards, possibly his patients say it best. Rhonda Jackson, Colleyville, came to Dr. Vinings with discolored teeth, old veneers and back teeth worn down from years of grinding. "When they told me how much work I needed done, I cried," she said. "It was just overwhelming. But Dr. Vinings and his staff were so kind and caring. They really relieved me of the stress I was feeling and took the time to explain everything to me. Plus I was impressed with the amazing technology he has in the office. It's very reassuring to me that he is using the latest and greatest equipment. Having my teeth treated by Dr. Vinings changed my life. I now smile with confidence and feel so much better about the way I look. I had a man come up to me in a store the other day and told me I had the nicest smile. The rest ofthe day I was just walking on air! It meant a lot because my teeth are so much better than before. And I have Dr. Vinings to thank for that."

Lee Ann Norville, Colleyville, had laser gum alignment performed on her front teeth, upper veneers placed and whitening. The results were life-changing. "I hardly smiled because my front teeth tilted in, and I was embarrassed of the big gaps I had on the side," she said. "I'm sure people thought I wasn't very friendly. It was such a huge difference that it took a few days for the shock to wear off. Dr. Vinings is very gentle and has a nice caring staff. He even came in on a Sunday to fix my bite because it was a little off."

Dr. William Wallace, thoracic surgeon in Ft. Worth, recently had Dr. Vinings apply veneers to correct some discoloration and misalignment. "I had wanted to do this for a while," Dr. Wallace said. "I'd researched the procedure and was impressed by Dr. Vinings' reputation. I'm very pleased with the results and have had a lot of compliments. I would absolutely recommend him to others. His method of pain control is so good that even without sedation, it was virtually painless."

Dr. Vinings improved Elsie Umoh's smile with top and bottom veneers. He recommended the procedure to straighten her teeth and replace one that was missing. "Dr. Vinings is my hero," she said. "I can smile big and get so many compliments. I now have more self-confidence along with a beautiful, beautiful smile."

Dr. Vinings noticed his patient Pamela Blake, an elementary school teacher from Colleyville, had chipped teeth caused from a poor bite and night grinding. He suggested Invisalign to correct her problems. "I never really had straight teeth," Blake said. Now after wearing Invisalign for nearly a year, she said, "My teeth are so straight, my bite is perfect and I don't have any more jaw pain or headaches. Dr. Vinings and Melissa are so wonderful, and they allowed me to give my input on how I wanted to approach my treatment. They make a great team."

"From the moment I first called for an appointment and was greeted with Christy's warm welcome and helpfulness, I was made to feel right at home and cared for. I had never been in a dentist's office that seemed actually more like visiting a spa. The decor, the ambiance, relaxing atmosphere and professionalism of Dr. Vinings and his staff were incredible. While I waited for my examination, I was escorted to a room in the back of the office where I got to sit in a relaxing massage chair and then had my hands dipped in warm paraffin. I couldn't believe I was actually in a dentist's office!

"They worked extremely hard to make sure I was as comfortable as I could be throughout the entire procedure. All day, I had a warm neck pillow, which they continued to re-warm. They constantly put moisturizer on my lips so they would not crack. Dr. Vinings made sure I was never in any pain. Christy even gave me a foot massage!

"I am thrilled with my new teeth! They look and feel just like natural teeth, but are so much more beautiful. I love my new gorgeous smile!

"I can't thank Dr. Vinings and his entire staff enough for their care, concern, and tireless quest to make their practice the most comfortable, state-of-the-art experience I have ever seen. I highly recommend them to everyone."

-Shannon Johnson