My whole experience has been one of shock when I tell people and disappointment.
1) orthodontist is rarely in, so it's hard to book appointments. I recently called in and the receptionist mentioned the orthodontist only comes in few times a month, A MONTH
2) I had a surgery down to remove gum flap, which I found unnecessary. The healing process took 3 weeks+, which again was ridiculous. I didn't want to get it done, but they insisted! A surgery that cost over $1000!! To my surprise I got an infection a couple days later. OH! And guess what? My gums grew back lol. They told me "oh you need this surgery done to prevent infections from arising" FIRST OF ALL, I have never had an infection back there for 21years! The moment I get this surgery done I have one infection and months later another infection.
3) I switched dentists because I was tired of the the issues I was having. Yet, I was bound to going back to agape due my braces treatment.
4) I recently got my retainer chewed up by my dog, and they do not have ANYONE to do a new impression for a new retainer. SO, I have to wait couple of days for a new retainer (FYI TEETH ARE SHIFTING)
5) I spent over $8000 for braces and I am still not happy about how my teeth look. I mentioned to the orthodontist that I wanted my teeth a bit more straight because I was self conscious about how they looked, he mentioned it was not necessary and would take more work. Uhm, first of all, aren't I paying the big bucks for MY teeth?
6) not happy, the times I have gone for cleaning, oh my goodness... awful!! Awful!! I remember one time my gums in the back were hurting still because of that stupid gun flap removal surgery I had 1ywse prior and the lady just kept digging in my teeth and gums. I was in tears saying it hurt and she said I can push through it. I was bleeding so much and at the moment I decided to fully switch to river valley dental (A+ service and dentist!!).
7) i endured so much pain, stress and disrespect for the past couple of years that I decided enough is enough.
8) many asked why I stayed so long there... to be honest I don't know, I do not know, pure ignorance on my part. I learned my lesson.
9) everything went downhill from when Dr.Coulson left, she is amazing and so is her team (River Valley Dental). Snacks, underground parking, games or kids, fish tank, comfort waiting room JUST saying. read more