Leonard M. Tyko, DDS, MD: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery

Spencer Gibson _{on Google}

Jan 22nd, 2023

Dr.Tyko is great and took great care of me!

Darryl F. _{on Yelp}

Aug 18th, 2022

Dr. Tyko and his staff are as good it gets!  After a consultation from a different office, I wasn't happy with the diagnoses I received.  By chance I drove by his office and decided to schedule a consult.  His staff is always professional, pleasant to interact with, knowledgeable and patient.  Dr. Tyko explained in great detail the produces required for my implant.  Fast forward 8 months and two procedures, I'm well on my way to my finished state.  From making appointments to billing to oral surgery, my experience has been nothing short of AWESOME.  I would recommend Dr. Tyko to anyone and everyone.

Terrigene schmidt _{on Google}

Dec 28th, 2021

I am also an RN, and terrified of dentistry. Years ago Dr Tyco did an implant for me, to say it was a 'great' experience is not even enough. I still have that implant, and now am referred to Dr Tyco again, as my new dentist removed a crown/bridge, and left a bad tooth in my mouth just below the gum-line, would not remove it and sent me for oral surgery. I have another appt with Dr Tyco this week, and I know he will treat me with kindness, expertise, and will do a very good job. I will leave totally satisfied.

Sylvia W. _{on Yelp}

Dec 9th, 2021

Dr. Tyko is the best oral surgeon I could imagine: Professional, competent and caring. I have a fear of needles, but Dr. Tyko gave me injections (in preparation for pulling a tooth and performing a dental implant) that I truly could not feel, not one bit -- even though I usually feel the shots, despite prior numbing of the gum area. The pulling of the tooth was quick and totally painless, as was the implant. This was a couple of years ago, but it is never too late to give praise where praise is due. I hope this is helpful to others who approach dental work with trepidation (and, frankly, who doesn't?).

Sea Storm S. _{on Yelp}

Jun 21st, 2022

Highly recommend Dr. Tyco & team for extraction and implant. They are a great team too! A caring, considerate, supporting team. Couldn't have been a better experience. I was quite nervous about going in, especially just using the laughing gas (Friends and family cautioned me not to do that, to be put under totally instead, but I had to be able to drive afterwards as I live far away on the North coast and had no one to drive me. I had to be alert enough to drive after, and within a few minutes, I was abke to walk out the door and drive myself). But a friend and neighbor (who is even more nervous than I about surgeries) highly recommended them (and I know he really did the research to find them!)Not only was the laughing gas not a problem, but the process was endurable, there was no pain during, and everything went like clockwork. Twice! I had to do this process twice (2 fractured teeth from night grinding), a few months apart, and both times same exact experience. First tooth healed perfectly and the 2nd is on the way (a week sfter.) They were all caring considerate; Dr. Tyko is absolutely amazing (and he is an MD, as well as a dentist.) Very gentle, steps you through the process, and very considerate of your emotional or physical needs. They provide lots of gauze after (you fold 2 pieces in half twice and hold that gentle where the surgery was until it stops bleeding, swapping it out with fresh every half hour. (Both of mine had stopped bleeding within the hour post-op.)  Instructions are also not to do any strenuous work because of course it's gonna raise your blood pressure and put more pressure on that spot thus causing it to bleed more. So Plan to keep activities light afterwards.Note: I have a fairly strong fortitude, but even I needed rest after. The first time, I attempted to drive all the way home but stopped halfway and rented a room in Jenner as I felt so lethargic (body needs rime to recover.) So this time, I rented a room in Santa Rosa and after the bleeding was for sure stopped, I slept for 5 hours after! Just things to consider when planning for your op! Now, after 2 of these (age 62) I wear my nightguard consistently. (Thought I was invincible when I was younger!)Again, hands down great experience with Dr. Tyco & Team!!!