Testimonials

"I kept waiting to feel pain but it never happened."

I joined Brian’s practice in 2005, with a simple request to have pain free dental treatment. I explained I had previously undergone unsuccessful and very painful dental treatment with a previous dentist and had been in constant pain for several years. I had been diagnosed with sensitive teeth and recently undergone root canal work and a tooth extraction that I later found out was completely unnecessary.

After Initial consultation with, Brian, he confirmed I did not suffer from sensitive teeth and firstly referred me, for root canal correction, with Marco the in house Endodontist. I was so scared at the first visit waiting for the treatment. Marco and the dental nurse were very supportive and reassuring. He said modern dentistry, should not be painful. I kept waiting to feel pain but it never happened. 

After more corrective treatment with Brian, I can now say I am pain free and no longer fear going to the dentist. I trust Brian and his team implicitly and for the first time in my life have confidence in a dentist. 

I was so impressed with my treatment, I persuaded my husband and my son to join the practice.  We are all extremely impressed with Brian and his team’s professionalism and attention to detail.

The whole team make the experience one of something pleasant rather than something to fear.  Including the cosy waiting room with soft music and a good selection of magazines, to the TV screen above the dental chair, the reassuring words of the dental nurse and last but not least Nicky the hygienist.

Mrs. B. F.

"Thanks for giving me back my smile and confidence."

Mrs. S. L.

"It is amazing how your teeth can affect the health of your whole body"

Dear Mr. Hong

I am writing to let you know how pleased I am with the dental work I have had done and with the subsequent health benefits I am experiencing.

I was prescribed natural Progesterone over 20 years ago, by my GP and have been on this ever since. I have also suffered with severe sore throats for many years and, despite visiting my GP, no-one had been able to tell me why this was happening. Two years ago, while on holiday in Scotland, I developed a severe ear infection. While the initial infection did clear up I was then constantly having problems with pain from my ear. Prior to this I had had an abscess at the back of my mouth behind a back tooth.

When Mr. Hong took over the practice he noticed a problem with my gums and that over time the pockets I had were getting slowly deeper. He suspected the Progesterone could be a problem and we discussed having treatment to my gums. Initially I was sceptical and did not immediately go ahead. I was convinced that with extra cleaning and care the pockets would reduce. However, when an X-ray revealed that one of my back teeth had a lot of bone loss around it (on the same side as my ear infections and the abscess had occurred) I realised that there was a serious problem. I spoke with Hennie, who informed me that I must stop the Progesterone and have blood tests for diabetes before he could start any treatment. He informed me that I would lose one tooth at the back but that if my gums were peeled back and all the infection removed I should not lose any more teeth.

I was not looking forward to having this work done, but I knew that it was necessary to save the rest of my teeth. At 57 I did not want to have false teeth in the near future, or indeed at any time.

The work was done under a very mild anaesthetic so that you are not completely “under” but remember very little afterwards. I was also given injections to avoid any pain. The work took 3 hours but I was not aware it was that long. My gums were peeled back and all the infected tissue was removed and the gums sewn back. Hennie was able to insert a post so that I could have a tooth made to fill the gap. Afterwards, there was some pain, but with painkillers for the first couple of days, it was quite bearable. The worst thing for me was the salt water mouth washes, as I hate the taste of salt water. I was given full instructions as to how to keep my teeth clean until they healed. It was fascinating to watch the healing process as my gums healed and the stitches slowly dissolved. I could only have liquid food to start with and had soups and smoothies for the first few days. I was then able to eat soft foods such as stewed fruit and soft foods such as salmon and mashed potatoes. Gradually I was able to eat more foods.

I have not had a sore throat or pain in my ear since I had the work done even after catching a cold in November. Before the treatment I would have had such a swollen throat that it would be difficult to breathe at night. As I had to take antibiotics before and after the treatment and these usually upset my stomach, I took probiotics to avoid this happening. Since taking them I have not suffered with indigestion, as I used to before. I have also lost weight, which I needed to do and have kept it off (apart form putting on a couple of pounds over Christmas).

Today (6th February) I have had my new tooth fitted and it feels like the others. I am now able to floss and clean my teeth properly without my gums bleeding as they did before. It is amazing how your teeth can affect the health of your whole body. Although the work was expensive (because there is a lot involved), you cannot put a price on good health, or for that matter, keeping your own teeth! Thank you once again for the work you have done.

Yours sincerely,

Mrs. S.H. 

"Thanks to the brilliant dentistry provided by you and Hennie, however, all is now well!"

Dear Mr. Hong,
At last a peaceful few minutes at the end of a hectic week so I thought I really must write to express my thanks.
I had almost given up hope of ever getting rid of the broken bits of implant in my mouth after Eastman Dental Hospital said that nothing could be done. Thanks to the brilliant dentistry provided by you and Hennie, however, all is now well! I am so grateful to you both.
I must also thanks your team for their most pleasant and efficient care of me They were so kind.
Yours most sincerely,
Mrs. J.A.

"Friendly staff and unrivalled service"

Mr. D.M.

"Relaxing experience"

Miss S.O.