I was deciding to get braces and have been searching different places for quotes and analysis to get different views on what I can do to improve my smile. I saw that my insurance was covered here so, I decided to come in and see what I can get done.
The outside of the building reminds me of a car dealership, it's loud and uninviting. It's basically screaming we do braces here come inside but in a sleezy, unprofessional kind of way. For the record, that's not exactly what turned me off. I go inside, I was a little late for my appointment so I understood I had to wait. Then I noticed that there was a sign on the wall that said that there is no specific wait time (Oh no). Then I looked around (As I sat for an hour) and noticed that the place looks unkempt, the water cooler was empty, the receptionist (a young girl) kept huffing and puffing stating that she hated her job. The chairs aren't that comfortable and aren't very organized. The color is loud, like a neon green color and it was saying to me (Run fast, get outta here!). Anyway, I waited. Then I was tired of waiting mostly because I just worked 12 hours and came directly after work. So...... I ask the receptionist "When is the best time to come, you know, when it's less busy?" She said just a moment they will call you in about 5 minutes.... I waited.
Next.... I go in, not to just any exam room... Oh no, that would have been very acceptable. Let me explain, they have dental chairs with tray tables (about 3 of them) all lined up next to one another. Now, you may be saying She's exaggerating, but I kid you not. I looked to my right and saw a little girl getting her braces looked at. I saw her mouth open, I clearly heard everyone's conversation, and if I wanted I could have thrown a piece of paper and aimed to hit anything in the room. Yes, right next to each other. Anyway, so a girl I am assuming and hoping works there, ushered me to my seat, I look at her and she looked unkempt, wearing a hoodie, and no, I don't think she had on a uniform. Next she dumps all the dental material for my mouth on top of my registration form..... Yes, on top of my registration form that I saw at least 5 people touch including myself before it got to the tray and she added a regular digital $50 Sony camera (Red) that looked dirty and scratched up to the tray along with everything else that was now contaminated. I said excuse me... Not to sound like a germophobic but is that for me? Are those instruments going to go into my mouth? She replied "Yes" I said, can you please replace them, not have the camera in the tray and replace the paper and remove the registration form. Everything is now contaminated. Well, after some huffing and puffing she just threw more items in the tray unopened, didn't clean the table, didn't replace the tray paper. Now, I know that you cannot and are not supposed to do that as that kind of contamination can give you an infection in your mouth. Anyway, there was a dentist with blond hair sitting about 3 feet away treating the patient with the braces that I told you about earlier in my short story/essay and not only did she not say anything, she didn't even pick her head up; I purposely increased my voice to see if she would look and no, nothing. So, I got up and walked out. There are just some things you don't do.... That's a few of those things. I hope they read this to at least add some wall dividers inbetween the patients as I would not have answered any questions or have opened my mouth unless done properly, they should practice medical asepsis and lastly.... Clean your office, repaint and replace some of those ceiling tiles. I have never been in a dentist office and felt like I needed a shower because the place looked dirty. SMH read more