I came in last week to get a cleaning and get my teeth checked since I hadn't been to the dentist in a couple of years. I was expecting to at least be told I have 1 cavity that needs to be filled since that was what my last dentist told me I needed. I came in to my appointment, on time, signed in at the front desk and filled out necessary paperwork. I was told to sit and that I would be called back shortly. 45 minutes goes by before someone calls my name to follow them back. I then go to the back, to yet ANOTHER waiting area and was told to wait for an open chair. Sat, and waited for another 15 mins. Now it's an hour into my scheduled appointment time. Finally I get called to sit in a dental chair, and was made to wait again for another 20 minutes. After being in the office for almost 1.5 hours, the dentist comes in. She looked around in my mouth and poked and prodded around for not even a minute. Told me my teeth "looked good" and to rinse with salt water at home. She then proceeded to "polish" my teeth in the most rushed fashion I have ever seen, rather than taking her time to polish the front and back of each tooth 1 by 1. The whole "appointment" with the dentist lasted less than 10 minutes. No x-rays, no comments about possible cavities, didn't ask about whether I have any pain or complaints about my teeth, or whether my wisdom teeth were still there or not. Just overall terrible.
She ushered me out of the chair and to the front desk to make an appointment to see her back in 6 months. Why would I come back to a place that makes me feel like a nuisance and that I am invaluable as a customer.
Very disheartening as I was really looking forward to having someone with a similar cultural background as myself for my dentist. read more