Cancelled my appointment 7 times in a row. They do not want…read morethe NHS patients that they have.

Ocean Dental is a rather nice, private dentist in Central Manchester, this is one of their two…read morelocations in the city, as I recall they also have another location in Fallowfield. It is also worth noting they still do NHS patients but haven't taken any on for about two years now, which I was told at the front desk when originally signing up. Inside, it is quite modern with a fish fountain and nice views of Cross Street, overlooking the Royal Exchange Theatre due to its' central location in Manchester, on the second floor of Boots meaning you can get into here from the Manchester Arndale, Market Street or Cross Street and navigate your way through Boots to the lifts which take you up to the second floor, if you don't want to walk through Boots then your best option would be to enter through Cross Street and take the lift straight up. Most of the Reception staff here did seem quite nice, inside it did seem quite modern, even as you went into the "dentist counter", there were fish tanks etc painted on the glass doors, even a disabled toilet with rather nice smelling hand lotion and soap from a premium brand. The toilets of course were clean. Technology here was also really impressive, they was able to do an x-ray on my teeth and show it on the tv screen/computer monitor in front of me, almost straight away, they had also scanned in my documentation and showed me everything on the screen to confirm. I did have some trouble with my treatment at my check up on my first appointment, where I had to have some scrapping done from my teeth which was quite painful and left an awful feeling, quite distress and pain on my teeth even up to a day later which was a shame, I didn't like how it seemed two dentists were forcing things deep down my mouth at once, one with water and air, the other with a tool to scrape off my teeth, it felt like I was a machine, not a human, the dentist seemed to know what they was doing but didn't really explain why they were doing it, and what I could do to avoid it happening again. I was in and out rather quickly, as I was seen before my appointment so that was good, and while considering this and the great, central location in Manchester and the cool, modern vibe of the practice this is one of the nicer Dental practices to go, but due to some slight issues with my treatment and the dentist its-self, I feel they only deserve three stars here, which I do feel is slightly generous but I look forward to updating my review after my next appointment in three months time, where things might have changed slightly as this visit was my first time I've visited the Dentists in probably three years.

I was soooo looking forward to a day of pampering when I booked this appointment. My friends had…read morepaid for a spa day for me through group on and i had added a few extras to make it in to a full afternoon of primping! On arrival I was asked to fill out a questionnaire with some very personal information (more than usual) and then i was shown into a room buy therapist Nadia. I had booked for a facial, neck back and shoulder massage and a foot rub, followed by a shellac manicure and pedicure. Once inside the room Nadia asked me some even more personal questions and then proceeded to rub soap into my eyes which left them burning for the next 2 hours and then rubbed my feet for about a minute and a half followed by more facial rubbing not a real facial!!!!!! The whole time i was in the room Nadia kept trying to see me products not just a couple of minutes, for the whole hour i was having treatment. She even laid it on thick and told me she was a single parent and had been for 6 years. Her son isn't well and she has diabetes. We all have issues, but i don't wish to discuss them with someone who's supposed to be giving me a relaxing beauty treatment, especially when i don't know her from Adam! At the end I asked about my massage which i was told was part of my facial?? Ever heard of this? Me either! Once i left the room, expecting my nails to be done, I was told the treatment was over and i was free to go?? I asked about my nails and was told that they had not got me booked in for that?? So they spent over an hour trying to sell me stuff and then the bits i was willing to pay extra for they didn't booked in???? A great way to run a business if you ask me! I spoke to the lady at the desk and advised her that they could have had lots of repeat business from me if they'd not ruined it. She offered me free treatments on another day, but i swear, i will never step over the threshold again, free or not!

Was warmly welcomed when I arrived and speedily taken into a warm and cosy treatment room…read more Therapist made me feel relaxed and comfortable, will certainly be back for Nadia's signature massage again!

I never used to mind going to the dentists, in fact I was such a good kid (in terms of brushing my…read moreteeth) that I never actually had any fillings until about 7 years ago! Unfortunately after spending 12 months living in India and South East Asia (and drinking a fair amount of sweetened masala chai each day) I came back to find out I needed 5 fillings - ouch! So it's with this in mind that every trip to the dentists is now a case of "God I hope this is just a quick in and out affair" and luckily it has been since the initial painful seatings! Manchester Dental Practice is situated just above the Ruby Lounge on the high street and the staff are always pretty friendly, the dentists and assistants are always pretty young guys and up for a chat/laugh. I've never has any problems with bookings here and you can change an appointment with 48 hours notice without being charged. They also have a hygienist that you can see at the same time as check ups if you book in advance!

Despite being someone who has never found visits to the dentist scary or unpleasant, I somehow…read moreended up going three years without seeing one. Oops. Manchester Dental Practice is near my office and seemed to have the least arduous booking process of the city centre dentists - I turned up, filled in a form, paid a £10 deposit and was offered a pretty convenient appointment. My dentist was friendly and professional, as was his assistant. His advice on maintaining dental health was realistic and achievable, ie. you don't need to quit sugar just reduce how regularly you have sugary foods and drinks; try to floss 3x a week if you can't do it every day. He also didn't try to talk to me while I couldn't speak, which my old dentist always did, so annoying! Reception staff were all very friendly and helpful. Overall it was about as good a trip to the dentist as you could hope for!