Dentist?
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Topic: Dentist?
Posted By: SMoody
Subject: Dentist?
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 7:59pm
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Can anyone recommend a good dentist and is really gentle, dont use needles if it can be avoided and wont mind me swearing if he hurts me.
I think one of my fillings are coming out and I guess I better see someone. I havent gone to one in a few years (yip I know really bad) What price am I looking at for a normal check up and then for a filling? I know it depends on what needs to be done but averages will do. And someone that perhaps works on a Saturday or some night a bit later. Otherwise I will have to do it in the morning and get Grant to work from home or something. Please help.  ( I am seriously petrified now.)------------- http://lilypie.com"> 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:16pm
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where are you located ?
the dentist i used to work for is incredibly gentle, hes very concerned about how the patient is feeling pain wise Prices vary from place to place, as dentists can set their own prices , at this one it would probably be at least 250 altogether, its a bit pricey , but very good, and limited pain . PM me if you want more details 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:25pm
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You're in Botany aren't you? I recommend Botany Dental, on Botany Rd... ask to book with Vicki (she's usually there Weds/Thurs I think). She's really good - she's gentle and kind and explains stuff well. But.. she doesn't work on a Saturday or late night. I used to nanny for her kids.
Sorry can't help you on price though cos my parents pay  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:26pm
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Do you not work at that dentist anymore Kelly? Or is the place you're talking about the one you were at before the place you're at now? (sorry that sounds way confusing, hope you know what I mean lol). ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: ElfsMum
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:27pm
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dont feel bad mine do too! which is awesome and I am very lucky as it's expensive.. 120+ for filllings here...165 to get my tooth out!!:( ! ------------- Mum to two amazing boys! |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:32pm
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HAHAHAAHHA liz, that dentist on Botany road is who I used to work for , he has a practice in Pakuranga that i was mostly at .
He (as in Vickis husband, the owner) ripped me off when i left, was supposed to get $1100 , but only got $ 480, because my DAD , not me , owed money on his bill , um , you cant do that . Dumb a*s hole, i cant stand him , BUT the dentist i used to assist at Pakuranga , was very good . |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:33pm
I worked first at Botany and Brightwhite (even DA'd for Vicki sometimes incidentally ) then left there and am now at the one who is brother of your mums boss lol small world huh ? |
arohanui wrote:Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:38pm
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Um Kelly you can take him to the employment court for that. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:40pm
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yeah i should have done , but i left it too long, and now im pretty sure its too late ( by about a year )
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Posted By: Katherine
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:45pm
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If you're out my way (Botany), I recommend Sanctuary Dental, down in Botany South -- it's down Te Irirangi Drive on the right. They promise pain-free dentistry and I absolutely love them. They have massage chairs in private waiting rooms... Bliss. :) |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:49pm
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caitlynsmygirl - are you going to the DA day at the NZDA conference ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">  DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: mummy_becks
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 8:50pm
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Kelly I will ask my sister's flatmate he works at the ministry of justice for you. ------------- I was a puree feeder, forward facing, cot sleeping, pram pushing kind of Mum... and my kids survived! |
Posted By: Bobbie
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 9:02pm
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ooh I was just about to start a thread about this.
I think my filling's on the way out too. My tooth is killing me and I've never had a toothache before
Anyone got recommendations for the Shore? I'm not worried about needles etc. just need someone who does good work and comparatively cheaply. -------------  
 
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 9:15pm
pahhaha not if i can help it ! are you ? man , im so sick of dental assisting , im sick of TEETH !!! thanks Becks, i do think its way too late tho, serves me right for not doing something sooner |
Posted By: arohanui
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 9:34pm
 That's really bad about your payout Kelly. Vicki is a great dentist though.
I could never be a dentist. Teeth gross me out  ------------- Mama to DS1 (5 years), DS2 (3 years) and... http://alterna-tickers.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: caitlynsmygirl
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 10:13pm
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Yeah shes a good dentist (and *cough* too good for D *cough* , he doesnt deserve her )
Teeth are gross, i was looking at one we extracted today and was thinking that |
Posted By: Candkids
Date Posted: 05 August 2008 at 10:35pm
i have to! i wasnt even asked, just got this stupid letter in the mail saying i was attending and it had been paid for! i have a feeling the kids may be sick that week tho  .
lol im sick of teeth too, ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> DD 10.5yrs DS 6yrs DS 11mths 5 little angles watching from above |
Posted By: Shorty
Date Posted: 06 August 2008 at 12:48pm
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I LOVE my new dentist, he is fantastic!
But is based in Blockhouse Bay. ------------- http://www.alterna-tickers.com"> 
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