Today I started phoning around looking for a new dentist, I had been going to The Dental Practice & Gallery, in Bath Street, Glasgow for around 10 years however I felt it was about time I shopped around to see what else was in offer with regards to private treatment in the Glasgow area. Now I have been to a couple of other private dentists in the past on a referral basis, one of them was not so hot and the other more recent was very good however extremely pricey almost £700 for a root canal treatment.

The reason I am now thinking about leaving The Dental Practice & Gallery is price versus level of service, don’t get me wrong the staff are very nice and you can get an appointment at the drop of a hat but I been paying monthly for a practice plan that gets you 4 check-ups with scale and polish every year and x-rays once a year (plus ropey insurance that looks like it wouldn’t payout based on previous claim), that aside I think it is great value for money, however recently was advised that 2 fillings would cost around £320 (that’s with a discount) and felt it was a bit pricey however the clincher was and is why I am off to check out a few dentists is that my very back tooth has started to cause me concern, however nothing was highlighted in the x-rays done just the other week. So is it that can’t tell from x-rays that something is up or was it simply missed or is what’s going on only something they would know about when signs such as tooth pain start to show. To be far if I called Ambigai she would see me right away but I just have this feeling I be told, yet another root canal.

With Glasgow Dentistry finding a decent one is no easy task, so I have selected 2 dentists to try out, one my sister is using and one that is not far from where I live. First test is how soon they can see me (bare in mind I am not registered with any of them), anything over a week was going to be ruled out on the spot, but both managed to fit me in, one this Friday and one next Monday. For consultation and x-rays the prices look to be around £48 to £60 so I am going to go along, see what they are like, see what equipment they have, find out what wait times are for getting work done and most important can they spot anything wrong with my teeth. Now I know for a fact I have 2 minor fillings that need done, if they can’t spot this then I have to look in to picking another dentist. Will keep you posted on how I get on.

I have a 3rd one in mind recommended by someone I work with, however as he is away on holiday I can’t check the name of the place so will ask when he gets back, however in the mean time if any of these work out then I probably go with them or have to start searching for someone else.

More to follow!