Some three years ago, I had a badly infected tooth. I have invariably had the “Marathon Man” experience with UK and USA dentists so
I was not looking forward to more of Laurence Olivier asking me
Some three years ago, I had a badly infected tooth. I have invariably had the “Marathon Man” experience with UK and USA dentists so
I was not looking forward to more of Laurence Olivier asking me : “Is it safe? Does it hurt?” as he worked away.
Since I was
visiting Krakow for a few days, I thought - I hoped - that - just maybe - a Polish dentist could be better.
In this way, I searched
the internet - just as you are searching - and consulted Dr Gonczowski and his colleagues.
And I discovered that computer controlled
anesthesia existed : the machine system which measures pressure and resistance as the anesthetic is delivered and adjusts the dose to
ensure that anesthesia is delivered effectively. I mean - effectively...
Put simply - if you have dense bone then the anesthetic
fluid in that (hand held) syringe will tend to sluice back - and be ineffective. Hence my problem of pain....and nobody before Dr
Gonczowski had ever addressed this.
It will put things in context if I say that I have returned for other treatment, such as Dr
Gonczowski undertaking six upper front root canal treatments - in one session....
I have had teeth crowned, an implant (with Dr
Ayman), and old mercury amalgam fillings (which all leak in the end so as to allow infection under the filling) replaced : in a
situation where I have received effective anesthesia and no longer dreaded seeing a dentist.
None of my treatment has been expensive.
There is plain pricing set out on the Clinic website. Have you experienced “opaque” pricing by dentists in your home country?
That
is simply not a problem you will experience in this Clinic.
Last month I persuaded - actually almost dragged - a family friend to
the Clinic. This is someone who has a complete and utter terror of dentists. I want to think that it was my power of persuasion : but it
was more probably the pain of a number of rotten and infected teeth : well disguised with a diet of soup and pasta and heavy
painkillers.
This visit started as a routine examination and X-ray as one would expect. But once the true situation was apparent, Dr
Gonczowski arranged treatment for the following day on the basis of surgical emergency.
The following day, sedo analgesia was put in
place, and (schedule rearranged) he undertook multiple surgical extractions on someone who would normally have run from the room.
And my review is written to pay tribute - here - to swift, decisive and effective help when you - the patient - needs it.
So if
you feel like running from the room, please have a look at the website detail on sedo analgesia : as I can bear witness to what a
difference it makes for anyone in absolute fear of the dentist.
As for my friend, this is of course a first stage. There is more to
do : crowns, bridgework and eventually implants. But we have made a start - that is the vital thing.
So if you have lived - or are
living - in fear of dentists, I can only urge you to have the courage to arrange treatment at this Clinic.
You could - after all -
always walk away through the door, and still have enjoyed a visit to one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and beyond. However,
having gone to Krakow, I hope you won’t walk away, and will instead find a level of excellence in pain control and affordable
treatment which will transform your life in terms of dental care.
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Username: | Kieran May |
Age: | 55 yrs and above |
Location: | London UK |
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