Gold Crown Devon, UK

I’m 80 years old now and when my NHS dentist closed down I needed to go to a private practice for the first time in my life. Crownhill Dental was recommend to me by a friend. I’ve only got 16 teeth in my mouth now, and I was considering having dental implants done here. However, I started the process and decided it wasn’t the best option for my pocket or my age. That being said, I received fantastic service from start to finish. My first impressions of the dental practice were very good in every way - from the receptionist to the dentist, all the staff were excellent. The doctor quoted me a price of 2400 pounds, but I wanted to have two implants done and that would have brought the price to 3600 pounds, which was far too much for my pocket. So instead I ended up having the whitening procedure which I could do at home. I had my teeth done by the hygienist and they gave me a really good detailed report of what I could expect if I decided to see the procedure through to the end. They sent all the information to my iPad. I read everything about it and I realised that for my age I didn’t want to go through with it. What I appreciated very much was that I wasn’t forced into the procedure - there was no pressure to go through with it when I told them I’d changed my mind afterwards. I didn’t do follow-ups because the surgery would have been the next step. I completed all the pre-procedure examinations and everything leading up to the actual dental implant treatment. But after I realised the price and everything else, I declined and that was it. When you’re a widow with other responsibilities, 3600 pounds is too much money to spend on dental implants. The dentists did not cut corners and explained everything to me. After hearing the testimonies of past patients, I knew I’d be getting quality service at this clinic. I can recommend them with confidence to others - the dentists are lovely people and exceptional professionals! When I left the clinic, I made sure they knew how impressed I was with the service.

Very happy with professionalism, the kind manner and the treatment.

I have had the very best of dental treatment at Orchards Dental Practice since 2009, including fillings, crown and extractions. The treatment has always been carried out professionally and to my complete satisfaction... and being on the NHS, the treatment has been excellent value for money too. Orchards Dental Practice is bright, clean and furnished with state of the art equipment. I have been very happy to stay at the practice, not only because of the excellent treatment, but also because the staff are polite, friendly and genuinely helpful. I thoroughly recommend this this practice.

My three children, now 6,8 & 10 have always gone to David Ward for their teeth. He has been brilliant! Making the whole experience relaxing and positive and they argue as to who goes first. They all want to have their turn!!! I now go to the practice myself and have had the new dentist Nicola. She was lovely, very informative but again made me feel very relaxed. I would highly recommend this clinic for both children & adults!

I had several problems, including gum disease and had no confidence that my NHS dentist was treating it as well as she might. A friend recommended The Mead and I am very glad that she did. Laura is very thorough and while I realise I need a lot of work she is sensitive about the cost and is prioritising treatment. I agree that the charges are high but the I found both Laura and the hygienist to be very gentle and showed a lot of concern for my comfort during treatment. Great care is taken to explain issues and treatment needed. Having always used national health dentists I am now a convert to this practice and would recommend it to anyone but particularly to those who are nervous about dental visits.

I had two implants over a couple of years due to deterioration of the relevant teeth. David who carried out the work is outstanding with his expertise, manner, and gentle treatment. I have had no problems at all with the implants I chose the clinic because I had been treated successfully by one of the owners when she was at a previous clinic. It is in a modern light and very pleasant building with a relaxing atmosphere.

Wow , cannot recommend Oladapo Olotu highly enough . On going dental issues with children , one very nervous, after a poor experience elsewhere, who now is very happy to visit ! We have had fillings , x rays, injections, abcess drainage , all with the utmost gentle, pain free treatment and excellent results, plus preventative advice. Recently Dapo fitted a Maryland/Front tooth with attached fake gum for my teenage son, his front tooth was knocked out. It looks unbelievable and completely real, took great patience , effort and skill to mould and fit this ! If in the future an implant is needed we will not be going anywhere else. Have recommended many friends , very good value , I often am not charged for quick "drop in " visits and appreciate the phone calls the next day to check that everything is ok. Heard good things about this clinic, first impressions great , clean , lovely decor, friendly, efficient and flexible with appointments. Lorraine and Hannah are wonderful Dental Nurses whose genuine concern and experience is obvious and appreciated. A fantastic dental practice .

I recently had an eroded tooth built up, and the colour match is so excellent that even my own husband cannot tell which tooth it was! If you are lucky enough to live anywhere near Chagford, you have a world-class dental practice within your reach. I highly recommend it! I have been with this practice for a number of years now, and cannot rate them highly enough. You will always have a friendly welcome at the reception desk, and the waiting area is designed to put you at ease, with great photography on the walls, wildlife films playing and up-to-date magazines for you to read. Of course, the most important part is the actual dentistry itself. I have been looked after by both Sally Button and Simon Channing, and they are top rate dentists, who achieve great cosmetic results with modern techniques and a firm but gentle touch.

Treatment went well. I was aware that I have to have extractions and dentist made appointments for me to have them done and to add tooth on to dental plate. It was dealt with most professionally and she allowed to ask questions about private treatment that I thought I would like. She explained that she would sort out present issues first and then refer me to the specialist. I am a very very nervous patient and both the dentist and her assistant put me at my ease.