draught
24-02-2006, 20:41
I just had to share that I had a most unusual experience this afternoon - a lovely trip to the dentist. I have been meaning to go for ages but a twinge in a tooth a couple of weeks ago reminded me that it really was time. So I made an appointment at the local dentist and trotted along this afternoon. Through a complicated set of circumstances I ended up having the rest of the family with me - and thought it was a good way to get the DDs used to the concept.
Anyway - what a shock! The receptionist came to meet us at the door - opened it before we were up the path and was chatting to the girls. We were given a tour of the facility, introduced to staff, offered cappucinos, the girls were given helium balloons, showed the toy library, given stickers etc. Then while I went off to have a lovely chat to the dentist and dental assistant about life, the universe, and everything, DH and children were given a private lounge to play in and sip their beverages! I had a very pleasant check up and teeth clean, the kids got to climb on me inbetween times and check out the chair etc and the bill at the end was a standard dentist bill. When we left the kids got party bags (toothpaste, brush, crayons, stickers) and the adults got one too - paste, brush and floss. And we were offered an apple from the bowl at reception. Talk about fantastic marketing!
All in all it was a most unusual experience! I have to return next week for some emergency treatment to avoid root canal (which I sort of suspected would be the case:o ) and I can either listen to one of their CD's or bring my own while I am having the treatment. All I can say is that if you live in Brissy and want the name of the place PM me - I was seriously impressed!
Anyway - what a shock! The receptionist came to meet us at the door - opened it before we were up the path and was chatting to the girls. We were given a tour of the facility, introduced to staff, offered cappucinos, the girls were given helium balloons, showed the toy library, given stickers etc. Then while I went off to have a lovely chat to the dentist and dental assistant about life, the universe, and everything, DH and children were given a private lounge to play in and sip their beverages! I had a very pleasant check up and teeth clean, the kids got to climb on me inbetween times and check out the chair etc and the bill at the end was a standard dentist bill. When we left the kids got party bags (toothpaste, brush, crayons, stickers) and the adults got one too - paste, brush and floss. And we were offered an apple from the bowl at reception. Talk about fantastic marketing!
All in all it was a most unusual experience! I have to return next week for some emergency treatment to avoid root canal (which I sort of suspected would be the case:o ) and I can either listen to one of their CD's or bring my own while I am having the treatment. All I can say is that if you live in Brissy and want the name of the place PM me - I was seriously impressed!