Although I used to be fine going to the dentist, over the years for some reason I have developed a phobia of them (I think it is because my husband is so terrified of them and has passed his fear to me!) so when I broke a tooth just before Christmas I was not happy.
I somehow managed for a couple of days and then had no choice but to find a dentist. A lot of them were closed over the Christmas/New Year period. I phoned The Lodge House and had a chat with the receptionist. The next day I went to see the dentist. He is such a friendly guy. He really put me at ease. He explained what he was going to do - just examine my teeth and take x-rays and then spent about 30 minutes discussing my teeth, the work that needed doing and the options I had regarding the work.
We decided I would have a sedative to have the broken tooth removed. I would be awake but not totally aware of what was going on and, hopefully, feel no pain. An appointment was made for the next day and I nervously attended. I need not have worried. An injection in my arm and the next thing I remember was a few hours later waking up in bed. My husband had collected me and I was able to walk out and get myself to bed but I remember none of it.
I will definitely go to this dentist again and would recommend him especially to anyone nervous of dentists. read more
