Going to the dentist
#16
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 7,715
Re: Going to the dentist
Originally Posted by Glaswegian
Out here in Alberta the fee for a basic filling would probably be at least $200 - just to give you some idea.
The whole service is different too. Assuming its the same out your way - dont expect a private room with one dentists chair. The dentist will start your treatment, leave you with an assistant, and move on to another patient. You are unable to see the other patients - but you can hear it all. Our dentist roams around at least three chairs. The childrens pediatric dentist has six chairs (she does have one chair in a private area - but no door - for those more 'troublesome' treatments).
Have fun.
Mrs G
The whole service is different too. Assuming its the same out your way - dont expect a private room with one dentists chair. The dentist will start your treatment, leave you with an assistant, and move on to another patient. You are unable to see the other patients - but you can hear it all. Our dentist roams around at least three chairs. The childrens pediatric dentist has six chairs (she does have one chair in a private area - but no door - for those more 'troublesome' treatments).
Have fun.
Mrs G
#17
Re: Going to the dentist
Originally Posted by ClareBC
My kidlet lost his crown this afternoon (I won't mention the toffee his friend gave him ) - this happened after the dental surgery was closed, but I have just had a phone call from the dentist (from her home!) advising what to do in case kidlet gets in pain - and sorting out an appointment for tomorrow.
Did anyone get service like this in UK?!
Clare
Did anyone get service like this in UK?!
Clare
Seriously though, if you're a registered NHS patient with a toothache they are obliged to see you within 24hrs - no better than the service you're getting in Canada. Here, in Glasgow, if you call his surgery after hours you get a message to ring the dental hospital which has an evening walk-in clinic until 10pm that you are welcome to attend. All the Glasgow dentists take it in turn to staff this clinic at the hospital. If you call later than that Mr B will see you instantly providing you are bleeding or massively swollen...and frankly if it's that bad you should be down A&E, but anyhow, it's a pretty good emergency on-calll system.
Biiiiink
#18
Re: Going to the dentist
Originally Posted by hot wasabi peas
I've never experienced or even heard of that type of dental office layout before! I'd be out the door pretty quick.