A dentist in Manchester encourages clients to arrive 20 minutes before their appointments in order to have a relaxing drink (or Dutch courage, depending on your point of view).
“Some dentists will offer medication to help a patient relax before painkillers and surgery,” says Dr. Prav Solanki, who runs the practice with his brother, “whereas we believe a glass of wine can work equally as well.”
Trust me, this won't hurt one little bit...
Alas, just as I was about to book the fastest train to the North I noticed that the wine on offer consists of a nightmarish range of Hardys Varitels and Faustino Rioja – and immdeiately I thought that an “un-anesthetized” double root canal performed by Stevie Wonder would be preferable.
Oh and you can also get Indian head massages, savour aromatherapy candles, and wear DVD goggles that mute outside sound.
“We understand that people hate [going to] the dentist, and that little extra, that glass of wine, ensures business keeps booming.” says the good Doctor.
I agree, and when you have some decent wine, I may pop in.
