Dr Renu Karn is very thorough in getting to know you as a patient. She asked me several times throughout my first visit if I had private health insurance. It was one of those fabulous internet offers that led me here. I had also received glossy junk mail flyers spruiking this new, flashy, heaven-on-a-stick dental surgery in town. Although my choppers are quite snazzy themselves I'm told, I was dazzled and daunted by the mega movie star grin of the blonde on this paraphernalia, and binned it.
Heaven is not too far off the mark at Dental Excellence. Its whiteness is so reassuring it almost provides religious comfort. And therapists are on hand too. Of the relaxation kind. Let me explain.
This dental nirvana also exudes spa-like qualities. With aroma therapy, reflexology, hand massage and wafts of relaxation music, you can retain that inner glow whilst having a root canal. Should you prefer wafts of a different kind whilst having your toothy pegs tackled, there's happy gas on tap. Keep it close for when you get the bill. The nitrous oxide won't knock you out but the bottom line sure might.
Votive candles aside, the technology here is state of the art. Your jaw will (have to) drop at the intra-oral camera and digital x-ray machine. The latter takes in a complete panoramic view of your mouth. Should you prefer a more picturesque vista, the floor to ceiling windows of Dr Kahn's city rooms look over Hindmarsh Square.
Under the care of dental hygienist Meg, you can turn a blind eye to what she's picking away at by availing yourself to the in-flight, sorry, in-chair entertainment. There's an LCD TV and DVD player with about 10,000 movies to choose from, so you can use Keanu as another excuse for drooling. read more
