Tywi Riverside Walk and Quayside
Primarily a dental practice specializing in orthodontics, with mixed patient feedback on treatment outcomes and staff interactions.
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Tywi Riverside Walk and Quayside
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Primarily a dental practice specializing in orthodontics, with mixed patient feedback on treatment outcomes and staff interactions.
"While many praise orthodontists for life-changing results, some caution about treatment advice and long-term impacts."
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Reviews are overwhelmingly about orthodontic treatment and dental services, not a tourist experience. :medical_symbol:
Staff Professionalism Varies
Some praise staff for being helpful and reassuring, while others report rudeness and poor training. :speech_balloon:
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Focus on Dental Care
Reviews are overwhelmingly about orthodontic treatment and dental services, not a tourist experience. :medical_symbol:
Staff Professionalism Varies
Some praise staff for being helpful and reassuring, while others report rudeness and poor training. :speech_balloon:
Seek Second Opinions
One reviewer strongly advises seeking second opinions for orthodontic treatment, especially regarding extractions. :warning:
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Focus on Dental Care
Reviews are overwhelmingly about orthodontic treatment and dental services, not a tourist experience. :medical_symbol:
Staff Professionalism Varies
Some praise staff for being helpful and reassuring, while others report rudeness and poor training. :speech_balloon:
Seek Second Opinions
One reviewer strongly advises seeking second opinions for orthodontic treatment, especially regarding extractions. :warning:
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Reviews for Tywi Riverside Walk and Quayside are centered on dental and orthodontic services. While many patients praise specific orthodontists for life-changing results and express gratitude for improved smiles and confidence, some have raised concerns about staff training, potential long-term health impacts of certain treatments, and inconsistent advice.
"Orthodontist was great but other dental staff are really badly trained. They were going to give me a retainer that would have damaged my teeth before I insisted it be checked. The second visit they gave me incorrect advise that would have damaged the retainer. Staff were short with me and rude. Finally I got the right information when I asked a manager but the dental staff are not trustworthy"
nicola lindop
"I underwent orthodontic treatment at the Quayside branch in Carmarthen back in 2012-2013. This involved premolar extraction and retraction of upper teeth to correct an overbite.
At the time, I was not aware of the potential long-term structural changes that would result from this approach. Following treatment, I noticed that my palate felt narrower and my bite had changed. Over the years, I have also experienced increasing difficulty with nasal breathing, contributing to sleep disordered breathing. My intermolar width is now that of a child's (34mm), and I'm an adult.
Now 12 years later, I'm having to explore further corrections such as palate expansion, and this is very costly.
If you or your child is given the option of premolar extraction and retraction, I would advise you to seek an immediate second opinion from an airway specialised dentist. And ask yourself whether you want to increase the risk of sleep disordered breathing like apnoea or upper airway resistance syndrome down the line.
Functional airway dentistry should come before aesthetics. Unfortunately, like many other industries profit has come before health.
Edit: Irrespective of whether it was Quayside or not, James Davies was still the orthodontist I saw who directed what treatment I should have (premolar extraction and retraction)."
Amy
"I just want to say a massive thank you to James Davies honestly from the bottom of my heart I can’t thank you enough for what you did , made me feel at ease from day 1 I feel so much happier with my smile and feel wayyyyy more confident and to be called one of the best patients just tops it all off . I will miss our chats we had but anyone looking to get treatment I would 1Million % go with James he’s just amazing!!!!!"
Carys r
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🎫 🦷 Dental Services & Orthodontics
The primary services highlighted in reviews are orthodontic treatments, including braces and related procedures. Some reviews mention general dental staff training and advice.
James Davies is frequently mentioned and highly praised by multiple reviewers for his orthodontic work and patient care. +1
Concerns include staff training, potential for incorrect advice leading to dental damage, and long-term structural changes from orthodontic procedures like premolar extraction.
Many patients express gratitude for improved smiles, increased confidence, and positive experiences with specific orthodontists and some team members who are described as helpful and patient. +2
Based on available information and reviews, this location is associated with a dental practice and does not appear to be a tourist attraction for walks or quayside activities.
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Individuals Seeking Orthodontic Treatment
Pay attention to the details of your treatment plan and feel empowered to ask questions. The reviews suggest that while the practice has highly skilled orthodontists, the broader dental staff's training and communication can be inconsistent.
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Patient Experiences with Orthodontics
One detailed review highlights issues stemming from premolar extraction and retraction, suggesting potential contributions to narrower palates and sleep-disordered breathing. This reviewer strongly advises seeking second opinions, particularly from airway-specialized dentists, before undergoing such treatments. The sentiment suggests a need for a holistic approach to dental health that prioritizes airway function alongside aesthetics.
Other feedback points to inconsistencies in staff training and communication, with some patients reporting rude interactions and incorrect advice. However, these negative experiences are contrasted by numerous accounts of exceptional care, patience, and reassurance from various team members, indicating a varied patient experience.
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