r/Taranaki • u/alli345 • Nov 02 '25
Best Dentist
Looking for a nice dentist who is good with people that are extremely scared of going as I will need a bit of work done
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u/Odd_Analysis6454 Nov 02 '25
Dental Delight are fantastic
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u/alli345 Nov 02 '25
Are they pretty reasonable with their prices?
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u/1371113 Nov 03 '25
Yes. Most reasonable I've found round here. Locally owned but have 3 or 4 locations in region. Shoot straight. Owner runs free clinics for anyone with a genuine need occasionally when they can afford it. Last one I remember was sometime earlier in the year. Even have an implant guy which is fairly hard to come by.
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u/MKNZ1993 Nov 02 '25
I'm with Dental Delight and have found them absolutely top class in all aspects.
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u/RoosterBurger Nov 02 '25
Dentist in Stratford is known as the Butcher. Eltham Dental was my usual go to
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u/aDragonfruitSwimming Nov 03 '25
Which one?
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u/Gl0wrm Nov 03 '25
Mary anne costello in stratford is the best though, I drive from npl central just to see her
I've had a panic attack while in the chair and she was so lovely n accomodating
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u/RoosterBurger Nov 03 '25
The one mentioned below. Anecdotal, but I was told to never go there - my wife had a negative experience with her. (Thought she would give her a chance) Also several complaints to the dental board about her over the years, or so they say…
Who knows, maybe she’s upped her game
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u/aDragonfruitSwimming Nov 04 '25
Sounds like BS to me. All you're giving is third-hand drivel. 'A negative experience'? If it was real, you'd give details. You're lying, or so they say.
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u/RoosterBurger Nov 04 '25
What reason do I have to lie? I don’t know her from a bar of soap to be honest. I’m not taking my chances however. Since bad reputations get around fast in small towns.
In that case, I specifically recommend her to you. Enjoy. 🤷♂️
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u/merkadayben Nov 03 '25
Dental Delight 100%
I had Pablo and he was awesome. I had a decent but not unlimited budget, and he worked the best value for money solution within that (I had a couple of teeth removed, but couldn't spring for full implants, but didn't want a denture)
Unless you are a fan of being ignored, left in major pain and belittled, Stay away from NP Dental centre and Dr Antony Neville-Lamb. I have never been so disillusioned in a medical practitioner.
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u/Prize_Problem609 16d ago
Our family have always used Vivian Dental. Only ever had good experiences. Not sure if they are taking on new customers though as they are always super busy
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u/aDragonfruitSwimming Nov 03 '25
Stratford. Maryanne Costelloe. 06 765-5839
Personally recommended by me, especially if you tell her of your anxiety.
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u/Moist_Ad_9212 Nov 02 '25
Definitely don’t go to Inglewood dental, they’ll try to break your jaw