Recently registered at Balham Dental care. Hadn't been to the dentist in quite a while, so was in need of a check up. First appointment, was made to wait 40minutes, even when the place was literally empty. So let that slide, as the receptionist was friendly and the place seemed nice....
So my first check up, I asked for a basic clean when booking, but once in the chair was told I needed the more expensive clean for £50, having just finished the basic one - and If I didn't have it I'm going to get loads of decaying etc. So she cleaned my teeth for literally a couple more of minutes longer and doubled the price!
So I'm then told that I have a serious problem with my veneer, at the front of my mouth. She told me that there were some strange fillings and it shouldn't be that way, so it needed removing as there was decay and it could lead to gum disease. So after the scaremongering I booked another appointment to have it re-caped.
Next appointment, I'm told as I sit in the chair ready to begin ( only because I asked!!) that she didn't know what she might find( even though she did a X-ray) the tooth might all be gone, so I might need a bridge costing £600 or an implant costing £2000! is that ok? - when it should just be a straightforward veneer or at worst a crown. I literally wanted to jump out of the chair! so I clarified, so there's decay and there's a problem with the veneer and it DEFINITELY needs removing? she said yes, otherwise it's going to get worst. So I said I need to think about it, so she got all frustrated (even though I was made to wait 40minutes!)
So after having a massive panic about how I'm going to pay for it and the possibility of flying out to Hungary instead and paying £500 for an implant, I decided to get a 2nd opinion. Took a visit to Clapham South Dental. I asked for a check up. This time I was seen by a serious, yet clearly more experienced dentist who told me I had no problems whatsoever with my teeth, no decay, no nothing. I asked what about my veneer? and he said there's nothing wrong at all.
A massive relief off my mind and saved myself getting mugged out of hundreds of pounds! They are totally in it for the money, literally lying through their teeth!...
Seriously, go elsewhere this place is for mugs! read more