RF (female, aged 50) “my very positive experience with him”

Following several years of unsatisfactory, expensive, dental treatment, which was well known to several of my friends and work colleagues, it was finally suggested to me that I consult with Dr Friel which I did at the beginning of 2006.

Dr Friel very quickly identified many of the problems which had been issues for me over the years, in particular, the increasing loss of teeth as well as two teeth which had been crowned several times by previous dentists, which crowns simply came out again 3-4 weeks after being put in. This whole scenario was becoming quite distressing to me (not to mention expensive) with the prospect of ultimately having to wear a denture, being the biggest cause for concern.

Following my initial consultation where I felt very confident, for the first time in many years, that he would be able to come up with the best solution for me and, of course, avoiding the dreaded denture. We agreed that he would prepare a letter detailing the issues, treatment, prognosis and costs, which he did within the week and following another consultation to discuss any questions, fears or concerns arising from the letter, we agreed a timescale for commencing treatment.

From the planning stage, we progressed to the actual dental work and Dr Friel carried out several root canal treatments over the next few weeks followed by an appointment to have the implant surgery performed. In total, I believe I have had 5 implants and several crowns replaced. I shall be eternally grateful that this was not as traumatic as I had imagined it would be. I recovered very quickly from this and around 6 months later, I returned to Dr Friel to have the final crowns fitted over the implants.

This treatment has made a tremendous difference to me. I no longer have the fear or distress of losing those crowns every month or so and I can also look ahead confidently knowing that Dr Friel is “keeping an eye” on the remainder of my teeth. A major confidence boost for me is the knowledge that I will never require to wear a denture!

I have recommended Dr Friel to many of my friends and family, all of whom are taking advantage and reaping the benefit of my very positive experience with him.