<Typed on
13th July 2013>
I am in Singapore now, for holiday. I came here yesterday
(12th July 2013), right after back to Tanjungpinang at 10th July. Hahaha...
It's been a year for exact, since I came here. Ironically,
I left Singapore last year also on 12th July.
Today I had an sudden appointment with a dentist here. My
Mother commented something about my teeth yesterday, and asked me to go
together with my Aunt since she's going to dentist also today.
The clinic is located somewhere at Orchard (I wonder if I
should tell the exact location or not). When I first stepped into the clinic, I
feel very 'suaku' (like a country-bumpkin).
I was greeted with an aquarium near the entrance. The interior
is aesthetically pleasing, with the modern and minimalist design. Since it was
in the highest floor, the view from the window is green (typical Singapore) and
scenic! There is a kiddy room and a refreshment room (free drinks,
anyone?). I don't know how to describe those in words, but one thing for sure
is it gives off the modern, sleek, high-class yet homey ambiance at the same
time.
I sat comfortably on the sofa until suddenly the automatic
curtain moved to reduce the sun glare. I know there's nothing new here, but
it's my first time experiencing this, okay! I've never thought that a clinic
can be this high-class (and hi-tech). Too bad, I didn't take any picture, even
though it took me three appointments to finish the treatment.
Since it was my first time there, one of the receptionist lady
came to me and gave me a form to fill in. Three pages long (._.) It's important
to record the patients profile and medical history, something where I don't
encounter back in my hometown, where you just go there, put your name and go
for the treatment. Talk about professionalism.
My dentist is Dr. Lee. He is a very professional and fatherly
dentist. It was my Aunt turn, before me. I went into the room with her, and she
introduced me to Dr. Lee. I had a short talk before I was taken to the other
room by a nurse for X-ray.
X-ray? I thought that was only for orthodontic treatment? I
was explained by the nurse that this is compulsory in order to extract
information about my teeth. There are two types, one small one and one bigger
one. And with a concerning look, she told me the price of each x-ray.
"Crap! That was so expensive!! Argh!!!" I yelled in my heart. I
nodded hopelessly. But it's okay, for the sake of my teeth. After the X-ray and
scaling & polishing, I will be free. Or so I thought.
"Your teeth is so crooked, you need to use braces,"
the nurse told me truthfully.
"I've been planning to do it, but I'm not sure where to
go," I honestly answered. I've read too many unfortunate cases about these
in my country and not to mention the $$$.
The nurse thought something was wrong with the X-ray, when it
shown my teeth. Turns out, it was my teeth that is too overcrowded, therefore
it looked weird. Wow... the power xray. I give a serious thought about
orthodontic treatment after seeing the X-ray.
The x-ray taking process was fun lol. Yiruma's music was
played to soothe (my) mind. So, not long after, it was my turn. I was brought
to another treatment room. Just how many rooms here I wonder.
Dr. Lee explained
everything about my current teeth, jaw etc health and my past treatment. I was
surprised to learn about the condition about my teeth. Ouch...
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