' Top of the Tree, in Dentistry'.
It will be difficult to ' top' my last review from about a year ago, entitled ' Exceptional Dental Practice', however, yet again, my wonderful dentist Sanj ( the principal dentist of the practice), has exceeded my expectations.
Just before Christmas I unfortunately broke one of my front teeth. I was seen for an emergency appointment by Kate, an excellent dentist, who had just joined the practice, and she gave me a temporary filling, which saved my Christmas. A big 'Thank You' to Kate. ( Incidently
one of my grandson's registered with the practice this year, and I am very pleased that his dentist happens to be Kate).
I managed to get an appointment with my dentist Sanj in February. As always, he gave me various choices. I am a very nervous patient, so I opted for having my tooth removed and having a new tooth added to an existing denture plate.
Sanj had also told me that my tooth was quite damaged, and could be difficult to repair. Unfortunately I had had 6 yrs of treatment for Osteoporosis, which meant that after various consultations, I was unable to have my tooth removed in the surgery, and I had to phone, and book an appointment with a specialist dental surgeon in the hospital. I telephoned to make an appointment, and there was a waiting list of 9 months to have my tooth removed!
This for me was a ' Good Luck Omen' to forget about being nervous of root canal treatment; have faith in my wonderful dentist Sanj, and go ahead with root canal treatment; filling and building the tooth, even though it might not be the perfect outcome. My decision was reinforced by Linda (our charming receptionist), who was herself nervous of root canal treatment, but she had had the treatment successfully with Sanj.
On the 10th April I had my root canal treatment which was much better than I had anticipated. To the best of my knowledge, I had never had root canal treatment before. The most thrilling part was looking in the mirror, and finally seeing my front tooth again, looking as it did before I broke the tooth in December. Sanj did warn me that the tooth was very damaged, and I had to be very careful with the tooth when eating.
Thank you Sanj, and I am so grateful for your expertise. I am keeping everything crossed and thinking positive. This week I have another dental appointment with Sanj to assess the situation, and check out my other teeth. Thanks to everyone at 'The Dental Tree', but especially a big ' Thank You' to my wonderful dentist Sanj.