A matter of trust.

Sounds logical, doesn’t it? No, really now: Visits to the dentist are not in the top 10 of things to do. Where well organized people have a detailed plan for their day – procrastination begins right here.
And I am no exception.

My last significant dentist visit in Canada dates back to about 30 years ago (multiple root canals in one session). There was a feeling of blind trust along with a head full of nitrous oxide and a band playing to both ears. On the ceiling above me, a sign: “We cater to cowards”. To the point. Dr. Lorin Low was a capacity. Since then I had remarkably little stress and the visits to the chair of horrors was an occasional matter. Many moves left little time to build up trust for a dentist in the vicinity, and the selection of a dentist is a matter of trust.

With advancing age, your food processing area needs increased attention. So, seasonly correct, one of my molars ejected his filling without ever asking permission. So – red alert – pain. I get a recommendation for the Practice Wahl & Reinecke-Wahl in Bochum. Not far from where I reside, I got an appointment and took a seat in the waiting area. The other candidates are readily identified: The “experienced” visitors are relaxed and leaf through the magazines lying around, at times obviously but more inwardly amused looking at the leg-quivering, from-one-buttock-to-the-other-sliding rookies. I am part of the latter group.

It’s my turn. A smiling lady adresses me: “Mr. Manns, please.”

I am sitting / laying on the assigned chair – the usual cutlery in plain view in front of me. It takes a couple of minutes and Dr. Wahl appears – an obviously cheerful soul. He greets me and is attempting to take the edge of this scaredy cat. With good success. He looks, x-rays, explains and treats me. 45 minutes later, I leave the office – without pain and with a temporary filling. Trust established – well done, Mr. Dentist.

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There were to be a few more visits with the problem moler, as the root insisted to make it’s presence felt. At this point a HUGE thank you to the staff as well – they took care of me timely or even immediately after contacting them. No rolling eyes (…him again…) – I feel very comfortably taken care of.

But the root wasn’t going to calm down and I had to submit to a root rezession by the associated oral surgeon. That happened in short order (and the tooth was saved!). Three, four more candidates were  also disposed of and made room for replacements.

Today this replacement got it’s last fitting and finetuning. I am thrilled. A little unusual, fits like a glove, looks great and no unwanted movement – especially considering the complex geometric challenge and limited attachment options.

I can highly recommend this dentist and all of his caring staff without reservation. Great doctor, great staff. THANK YOU!

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