Christopher S
NERVOUS PATIENTS, FEAR NO MORE!!
If I could leave a higher rating I would.
I've not been to the dentist in over 5 years due to a few terrifying experiences I had as a child (I'm now 36), so it takes me a while to build up the trust with a new dentist. I've been suffering on and off all that time with excruciating toothache, normally it flares up every 6 months or so. I got told by my last dentist who left the country I needed a root canal, but the thought of this petrified me! So much so I would suffer through the agony rather than book to get it done.
This year I have decided to go abroad for the first time since I was 13, but was having nightmares I would be at my destination and my tooth would start hurting, and not being able to speak the language to tell someone what was happening, so I decided it needs sorting once and for all.
I did a lot of googling and saw Woburn Sands Dental practice had some very good reviews, so reluctantly I picked up the phone to make an appointment, I am so glad I did!
On my initial visit, Dr. Shani heard me say to the nurse that I was very nervous and she took time to listen about what I had to say from my previous experiences and why I was so nervous, this put me at ease as most NHS dentists are up against the clock and make you feel like they want you in and out asap, but not her, she was very understanding and reassured me that she would do everything to make sure the process was pain free.
Today I had my root canal, and WOW, I wish I had gone sooner! Dr. Shani took her time, at no point did anything feel rushed, she gave me plenty of anesthetic with numbing gel first so the needle didn't even hurt, kept me informed the whole way through the procedure, checking if I was OK, if I was in any pain at all and reassuring me the entire time. Other than a feeling of pressure here and there, the whole way through I didn't feel any pain at all.
So, if like me you are suffering due to nervousness - DON'T! These people are amazing and Dr. Shani is the best! The reception team are really friendly and welcoming, as are the dental nurses. I do genuinely wish I had gone sooner.
Credit given where credit due.
Thanks again for all your help!