Dr Su Mon Kyaw, Teddington, London

How do you choose a dentist? Not always an easy or straightforward process. I’ve been seeing Dr Kyaw for several years and have followed her from her previous surgery (even though protocol meant that finding where she had moved to wasn’t that easy).

The new (private) practice was founded by a Kingston Hospital specialist, so has a reassuringly good pedigree. It’s located on a pretty section of Green in leafy central Teddington. As soon as you enter the pristine premises, you feel relaxed (at least I did) and you can help yourself to some filtered water or a hot drink before you sink back into a leather sofa with the latest magazines.

But to the main point, what I particularly like and respect about Dr Su is that she is especially gentle, fully explains everything and never recommends unnecessary treatment. The panoramic x-rays carried out during check-up (at around £25) will give you a brilliant insight in a way that the standard x-ray format doesn’t and can also highlight any potential future concerns.

For the first time in ages I needed some work. My gums were so well pre-treated with gel that I didn’t even feel the injections. As the procedure was carried out, Dr Su gently explained everything and was reassuring throughout.

I’d have no hesitation in recommending Dr Kyaw to anyone.