The only thing missing was maple-flavoured fluoride
Shane and I recently went to see the dentist for the first time since moving to Canada (covered by Shane's workplace, not the government). As with our doctor, we selected a place online, based primarily on its location. Unlike our doctor visit, though, our dental experience gets big points for being extremely patient-friendly.
Our first appointments were for new patient exams. The exams were very thorough: they consisted of taking digital x-rays and digital pictures of our teeth, which were then displayed on a computer monitor so the dental assistant could identify and explain any problems. For me, the main issue is grinding my teeth (which I apparently do at night) (a lot), so my “treatment plan” included a night guard. Shane was given some options for addressing his temperature-sensitive teeth.
Our follow-up appointments involved clean-ups and some additional work (but no cavity fillings, yay!). Shane and I both were scheduled for more than an hour, but the time flew by. Each dental chair in the office has a television screen installed on the ceiling, so we were given (wireless) headphones and a remote control to use for the duration of our appointments. At the end, we received hot washcloths (for cleaning up) and a bag of freebies including a full-sized toothbrush and travel container. Niiice.
Oh, and while we waited for each other, we were treated to some extras in the lobby. There were the normal magazines and newspapers to peruse, but also a massage chair, (fake) fireplace and aromatherapy diffuser. All in all, we were quite spoiled by this first trip to the dentist, as clearly demonstrated when we walked out of the office and immediately wondered why there was no valet to go retrieve the car.
