American dentist in Milan

[tigerlilly1111]

Hi there,
Just registered here b/c I wanted to connect and get some advice from other expats. Anyone know of an AMERICAN dentist in Milan? I have not had good luck at all with the local dentistry and I am desperate to find a good one. Thanks for any information.

Cheers,
Jeannine

[Bevdeforges]

Don't know about Italy so much, but I can tell you that finding an American dentist in France is something of a lost cause. (Medical qualifications can be difficult to transfer from the US to Europe.)

Check the website of the US Embassy in Rome. They often put together listings of English speaking doctors and dentists in the country - and sometimes you can find at least a US trained dentist.
Cheers,
Bev

[Nardini]

Originally Posted by tigerlilly1111

Hi there,
Just registered here b/c I wanted to connect and get some advice from other expats. Anyone know of an AMERICAN dentist in Milan? I have not had good luck at all with the local dentistry and I am desperate to find a good one. Thanks for any information.

Cheers,
Jeannine

Might I just ask if it is because you are looking for an English-speaking dentist? Or do you believe that American dentists are better at their job?

[tigerlilly1111]

Like I said, I have not had good luck with the local dentistry and the US has the best dental care and training in the world. The first (Italian) dentist I went to drilled too far to a nerve during a simple filling change. After that, I found another dentist (British) who had to do a root canal as a consequence of the first dentist, and that experience ended up a nightmare as well. Twice my temporary crown broke (was not advised on anything) and twice the permanent crown broke during fitting!! Between that and appointment rescheduling due to office misunderstanding and confusion I ended up going to the (2nd) dentist a total of 12 times in 6 months- NO JOKE!! (and that's not counting the initial 2 times I went to the first dentist). So, I am not taking my chances anymore. I had perfect teeth before all this. I want the level of care I am used to- an American or U.S.-trained dentist.

[Nardini]

Originally Posted by tigerlilly1111

Like I said, I have not had good luck with the local dentistry and the US has the best dental care and training in the world. The first (Italian) dentist I went to drilled too far to a nerve during a simple filling change. After that, I found another dentist (British) who had to do a root canal as a consequence of the first dentist, and that experience ended up a nightmare as well. Twice my temporary crown broke (was not advised on anything) and twice the permanent crown broke during fitting!! Between that and appointment rescheduling due to office misunderstanding and confusion I ended up going to the (2nd) dentist a total of 12 times in 6 months- NO JOKE!! (and that's not counting the initial 2 times I went to the first dentist). So, I am not taking my chances anymore. I had perfect teeth before all this. I want the level of care I am used to- an American or U.S.-trained dentist.

At which I can only recommend that you return to the USA poste haste for all of your dentistry requirements. Obviously foreign dentists don't agree with you. I hear there are some decent dentists in New York...

[tigerlilly1111]

Facts are facts. Based on those facts (and the bad experiences I have had so far), I have preferences as to the care of my health and teeth. It's nothing personal against Italians...
Speaking of facts, you are right- there are good dentists in NY, and most everywhere in the US! It is also a measurable fact as to the quality of dentistry coming out of the US (as evidenced by Americans' teeth). But that's not the point. I am obviously looking for one here, in Milan, where I live. Although you were not able to provide any useful information for me, I appreciate you taking the time to respond to my post.

[Nardini]

Originally Posted by tigerlilly1111

It is also a measurable fact as to the quality of dentistry coming out of the US (as evidenced by Americans' teeth)...

It's a personal preference, I suppose, that some Americans prefer to have teeth that look as though they bought them, rather than teeth that look natural - natural as in human, that is.

However, if you were to be bothered to learn Italian, you could use the same dentist as Berlusconi - or any of the other excellent dentists in Italy that are perfectly capable of performing the kind of cosmetic dentistry that you seem to desire.

[tigerlilly1111]

Um.... no, I do not need or want cosmetic dentistry; I said I have perfect, natural teeth- clean, straight and white, and I'd like to keep them that way, hence why I have posted here! Honestly, if you have nothing of value to contribute to this thread, please stop wasting my time with your unwarranted and asinine comments. I understand your defensiveness, it's normal when you've had sub-standard dental care all your life and have the teeth to reflect it.

[Nardini]

Originally Posted by tigerlilly1111

Um.... no, I do not need or want cosmetic dentistry; I said I have perfect, natural teeth- clean, straight and white, and I'd like to keep them that way, hence why I have posted here! Honestly, if you have nothing of value to contribute to this thread, please stop wasting my time with your unwarranted and asinine comments. I understand your defensiveness, it's normal when you've had sub-standard dental care all your life and have the teeth to reflect it.

As I said in the first place, if you want to find an all-American dentist, capable and willing to make your teeth look as though they are carved out of celluloid - go back to America. Please.

I do know some American doctors and a couple of dentists that have settled here in Italy and, trust me, you would feel the same about their "work" as about any decent Italian dentist - or a British one, come to that.

However, the stereotypes presented by the American media in America are that the entire world is in awe of American training - particularly of dentists.

Please leave your xenophobia at the airport next time you chose to come to Italy (or anywhere else in the word, come to that).

New York, dear. You know it makes sense.

[tigerlilly1111]

"Nardini,"
What are you doing on an EXPAT forum anyway?? I don't think this is the place for you, a rude and useless national.