They're OK. I've been a few times for lack of a better option, since they are right around the corner from my office. Their office is fairly shabby, which is always a disappointment and does make one wonder how that reflects on the rest of the practice which is behind closed doors (i.e. cleanliness and organisation of medical tools and such). The receptionists are nice. I've read horror stories on Yelp about the lady doctor, so I've always request the man. He's English, and not particularly friendly, but not unfriendly either- just rather...brief and direct and straight-faced. You have to ask what he's doing as he doesn't really tell you, but he's happy to answer questions if you ask. The quality of work...well, I had a cavity and now I have a GIANT grey metal filling in my mouth. I don't know how the tooth walls are even holding it in they've been so drilled out...I chose metal fillings as I couldn't afford a white composite filling at the time. Now I kind of regret it, as the filling is so massive. I'm not sure it needed to be so big, but I guess he is the dentist, not me. Appointments tend to be about 15 minutes long, which is unbelievably brief compared to what I'm used to back in America. I had some pain going in one time which wasn't resolved by the end of the appointment. I wasn't advised on what to do about it and basically told to wait until it went away. Not really what I wanted to hear.
The dentist also tried to sell me a Sonicare toothbrush, which was kind of weird and annoying. I don't really like to be sold to, especially in a medical setting-not really appropriate. I assume he gets some sort of commission. I wasn't interested as I already have one. Anyway, I've got a toothache now, and I think I'm going to try somewhere else. There are a few other places that have gotten good reviews, and even though they are clear across the city from me and private, I think when it comes to one's teeth, it's worth spending the money to go private and travel if you have to. Well, at least I suppose I'll find out if it's worth it or not. Saying that, it's not a huge deal, as going to see any dentist in the States will run you at least $100 an appointment plus any work they need to do, so relatively speaking I'm not that bothered if paying more means a friendly, skilled doctor, better care and less pain. After all, it's your health. read more