Sorry to go on about the dentist, but I left on a positive note and I want to tell you about it. While I was having the root canals done last week I could hear 'Porcelana' mentioned. I assumed they weren't talking about replacing a bathroom suite and thought it more likely they were discussing the type of crown to be fitted. I thought a porcelain crown sounded expensive and as the tooth was lurking at the back of my mouth all I would need would be functional, rather than pretty. Having read the posters on the wall in Lidl I was able to squawk 'Barato' at the first opportunity. With a horrified expression on her face, La Dentista replied 'Cheap?'
Yes ma'm, I want cheap. This episode has cost 360 euros already. I'm quoted an additional 330 for my el cheapo mas barato crown and I'm pleased, the original price was 540.
Fast forward a week, the new crown is superglued into place, tango music on their sound system. Wholly appropriate following the waltz for the root canal. I'm pleased with the result and pay the balance on departure. The dentist has done me proud, I've got a porcelain crown at the lower price. Apparently La Dentista just cannot bear to use any other inferior quality material.
Yes ma'm, I want cheap. This episode has cost 360 euros already. I'm quoted an additional 330 for my el cheapo mas barato crown and I'm pleased, the original price was 540.
Fast forward a week, the new crown is superglued into place, tango music on their sound system. Wholly appropriate following the waltz for the root canal. I'm pleased with the result and pay the balance on departure. The dentist has done me proud, I've got a porcelain crown at the lower price. Apparently La Dentista just cannot bear to use any other inferior quality material.
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