Hugh Fleming Dentistry

I still shake my head in disbelief when I walk past this dentists. I went there some years ago for a check-​up. It’s a swish practice, expensive furnishings and gorgeous smiles from the moment you walk in to the moment you walk out… in my case in shock. I was eased gently through the process. A peer in here. An X-​ray there. «Ah yes, a few fillings needed. I’ll just write up a treatment plan.» It was at this point my eyes left my body in the style of Roadrunner. Nearly $ 6,000 worth of recommended treatment! I was told that my health fund would contribute to some of the cost but unfortunately this turned out to be at the bare minimum. I quivered with fear. What about dentures? Can I just get rid of them all?!
I ended up paying several hundred dollars for the initial consultation, x-​rays and clean. I still wonder if other patients happily pay that amount or if it wasn’t just a bad dream. I certainly couldn’t afford their proposed plan and ended up getting my teeth treated by HCF for a measly $ 95 out of pocket! Granted I didn’t get a complimentary apple in reception or get to watch a plasma tv whilst I reclined but given the savings I could install my own TV on the ceiling at home and have an apple a day for many years to come. Sorry but I won’t be helping contribute to the boat featured in their branding!