Thinking about getting braces? Unhappy with your teeth? Well you could look further but this place is not too bad either. I’ve been wanting to get braces in like forever. I’ve never been happy with my teeth. So alas, I went to my local dentist who checked me out and referred me to this place. Why? I do not know as it is in a bit of a random location where I have to take either bus, DLR, or car. Walking distance would have been better but luckily I drive and luckily you’re allowed to use ASDA’s car park nearby to park up for free. BUT when you come out of the dentist with blood dribbling down your mouth after having been through two teeth extractions and with a disorientated mindset, how is one suppose to drive back home without worrying about spilling some blood on the dash board and crashing into a tree? Anyway, my first impressions of this NHS/private practice were that it was just ok. Very clinical and boring. And there always seems to be the same two orthodontists at work. So there is usually queue of people waiting to be seen as I walk in. Waiting time for my appointment varies from about 5 mins to about half hour once I’ve arrive. The orthdontist I’ve got seems friendly and chatty. The other staff however ought to smile a bit more. They can drag down the whole atmosphere with them it seems. Receptionists also need a bit more training in people skills. A simple hello would suffice Ok, so enough of me moaning. So far, I’ve had 4 teeth pulled out(traumatic experience i must say) and am awaiting for my braces to be put in. My orthodontist so far seems to be friendly, professional, and good at his job. My only critique would be that he always seems to be rushed off his feet and so no real focus can be made to a single patient.