S
Surreyvwphobic
Well-known member
- Joined
- Oct 1, 2010
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- 236
- Location
- In dental heaven
Hello to all on this wonderful website. Firstly I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart who wrote and have clearly supported me and enabled me to get to this stage. You are all wonderful!!
As promised, now follows the story so far and will continue to update as things progress.......
After many months of agonising and procrastination I finally decided to go with a practice in Kings Lynn (UK) called "Smiles Better" (website is www.smilesbetter.co.uk). I chose them initially out of a two horse race as A) They were near to public transport so easy to get to and B) They had a more laid back "feel" about them and was especially impressed on how they have tried to be as "undentist"-like in outward appearance; all clinical staff wear black tunics which make them look like masseurs and the front entrance and reception could be likened to that of a hairdressing salon.
The dentist I saw there was a very charming and attractive lady of Lebanese (I think) origin named Sameera Teli. She had a very nice sounding voice and seemed genuinely supportive of my fears and understanding of the past trauma I have been carrying for so many years.
She carried out a very thorough exam with x rays and a little prodding around ascertaining gum health. The good news is that nothing terrible has been flagged up, but Sam wants to investigate further my gum health at our next meeting which has already been booked for mid March. Although a little apprehensive at what I might be facing, I feel much happier about it following a successful first meet and feel at least confident enough that I am not going to be put through oral torture this time!
My only complaint if any was that I was left to fester whist waiting for that first appointment to happen; I suspect that this otherwise superb practice is not really quite geared up for coping with extreme phobia at the entrance stage; I am going to write to them about this with suggestions on improving this vital first experience for those who follow me. Furthermore, I slightly worry that getting appointments quickly could be difficult, as I had to wait a month for this next one whereas I would have liked to have proceeded much sooner
That aside, life goes on just trying to cope with this dreadful dark cold winter! Watch this space... Simon XX
As promised, now follows the story so far and will continue to update as things progress.......
After many months of agonising and procrastination I finally decided to go with a practice in Kings Lynn (UK) called "Smiles Better" (website is www.smilesbetter.co.uk). I chose them initially out of a two horse race as A) They were near to public transport so easy to get to and B) They had a more laid back "feel" about them and was especially impressed on how they have tried to be as "undentist"-like in outward appearance; all clinical staff wear black tunics which make them look like masseurs and the front entrance and reception could be likened to that of a hairdressing salon.
The dentist I saw there was a very charming and attractive lady of Lebanese (I think) origin named Sameera Teli. She had a very nice sounding voice and seemed genuinely supportive of my fears and understanding of the past trauma I have been carrying for so many years.
She carried out a very thorough exam with x rays and a little prodding around ascertaining gum health. The good news is that nothing terrible has been flagged up, but Sam wants to investigate further my gum health at our next meeting which has already been booked for mid March. Although a little apprehensive at what I might be facing, I feel much happier about it following a successful first meet and feel at least confident enough that I am not going to be put through oral torture this time!
My only complaint if any was that I was left to fester whist waiting for that first appointment to happen; I suspect that this otherwise superb practice is not really quite geared up for coping with extreme phobia at the entrance stage; I am going to write to them about this with suggestions on improving this vital first experience for those who follow me. Furthermore, I slightly worry that getting appointments quickly could be difficult, as I had to wait a month for this next one whereas I would have liked to have proceeded much sooner
That aside, life goes on just trying to cope with this dreadful dark cold winter! Watch this space... Simon XX