Dr Scott E Tate, DDS

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

2 years ago

On 10/11, I had an appointment with Dr. Scott Tate to examine a lesion on on my lower gums. He inspected it and explained that I had to have a biopsy to be sent off & have the results in a week. He also explained the several different things that it could be but will not know for sure until the results come back. It was fast paced but I received all the information I needed. The biopsy itself had to be scheduled two days later, as my insurance would not cover a biopsy the same day as consultation. On 10/13, the actual biopsy... read more

Anonymous 

on Healthgrades

9 years ago

If you do not trust this guy, you are missing out on a great surgeon. This guy knows what could happen in most possibilities step by step. He keeps you well informed. He may be a little quick talking but its because he knows the likelihood of what will happen next. He wants to make things safe and secure for the patient. I also think he does better with adults then he does with adolescents, because of not having as much drama so he can do his job and and do well for the business he owns. 

Joe 

on Healthgrades

a year ago

I became aware during wisdom teeth removal. I felt my mouth clamped open & afterwards felt like my lower jaw was fractured right in the center. He damaged nerves in my lower lip and chin, bad enough id chew my own lip & wouldn't realize until I tasted blood. When I went for follow up appointments, he'd poke my gums with a toothpick & I'd feel the pressure and pop of it penetrating my gum. Then he'd ask if I felt it & I'd say not the pain, but I felt the pressure. He'd make a note & respond 'ok, well it looks like you have 75... read more