I actually quite like visiting the dentist normally. I've never needed a filling before, and I've always had speedy, non-stressful dentist appointments. However I HATE searching for a new dentist when I move. There are so many chances that they'll try to scam you, so I'm always a little worried about the first visit.
This dentist has lots of good points:
- It was really easy to get an appointment (I could e-mail, so I didn't have to spend ages on the phone)
- Signing up was really quick and non-stressful
- The reception staff were friendly
- They didn't make me wait for my appointment
- The whole place was clean and they seemed to have good, up-to-date equipment
- They have a TV with music videos playing set up on the celling, so you can watch that and be distracted while the dentist peers into your mouth. It's a nice touch.
- The dentist was polite, talked me through everything and gave good advice.
I didn't need anything done, so even with an x-ray and a bit of cleaning...I was finished within 15 minutes.
The only thing I didn't like...the Dentist told me I had weak gums, and then scrubbed around them vigorously to make them bleed(!) so he could show me they are weak. I would have believed him without the demonstration...so no thanks for that!! I imagine that wouldn't help matters if I was scared of visiting dentists!! read more