Worried about going to the dentist? You may not have been for years, so now is the time to grit your teeth and go because twenty-first century dentists have an array of technology on hand to ensure your visit won’t leave you feeling down in the mouth
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine. Imagine you have to visit your local dentist for a filling or a root canal or, heaven forbid, an appointment with the dreaded hygienist. Imagine the smells and sounds of your childhood. Imagine the scary receptionist glaring at you through the glass hatch. Imagine sitting on a plastic chair in the bare waiting room waiting to be called through. . . . Horrible isn’t it? Who would want to put themselves through that and have to pay for it?
Well, let’s step back for a moment, because modern dentistry has changed. A lot. Over the past 10 years or so, there have been amazing advances in the provision of dental care. Not just in how we can fix teeth quickly, painlessly and beautifully, but also how we can do it in comfortable and relaxing surroundings. Let me share a flavour of what’s possible.
A black cab pulls up outside your front door. It’s your courtesy car to take you to your dental appointment. You arrive at the surgery’s front door to be greeted by the front-of-house manager, who takes your coat and settles you into a beautiful lounge, decorated with stunning pieces of local art and fabulous fresh flowers. You’re offered your choice of drinks (freshly made coffee, one of 30 types of tea; juice or water) and an iPad with various entertainment and informative options.
This story is from the Spring 2017 edition of WR magazine Worcestershire.
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