I first visited Dr Zenaidy in December 2014 after putting off a visit to the dentist in 10+ years (after having 4 wisdom teeth out in hospitable). I googled feedback on Melbourne dentists and found reviews on Dr Castro here actually, and I made the decision to go and have a check up, with no commitments to my husband who had been nagging me to go (and threatening that my head would fall off as I had a rotted moler on the bottom gum line).

The office is teeny tiny......like Dr Zenaidy but Bobby made me feel very welcome - he definitely has a very bright welcoming smile! I had 3 appointments its the doctor in December and one last week (as my scheduled check up). The office does get quite warm and stuffy - not helpful when even the thought of a dentist can make your sweat! I was upfront with Dr Zenaidy and equated my fear at being there to being worse than when I had my daughter by C section 12 months earlier - so I think that helped he realise how scared I was.

During my first visit in December I got a filling to cover the rotted tooth at the gum line which besides the anaesthetic was actually not too bad. In retrospect, it was more the smells, sounds and vibrations of the equipment that ended up being the scariest and most painful part I'm my mind. My subsequent two visits that month resulted in preventative fillings on all of my major molers and a general scale and clean - these were done without the need for any anaesthetic. Dr Zenaidy gently encouraged me to try the first without it, easing up when I gestured with my hands and I managed to do them all with very little sensitivity. I was very proud of myself and felt very thankful for Dr Zenaidy's gentle approach and soft ways.

Thankfully my check up last week was just a clean and scale - nothing else needed her attention! When I arrived both Bobby and the Dr asked after my husband and daughter (both by name) which was impressive and was a nice touch.

If you're afraid of dentists then meeting with Dr Zenaidy is a must - she is very gentle, very capable and very supportive of getting you through what feels like a terrifying experience.....I am a convert and will now be having regular check ups with Dr Zenaidy.

Approximate cost: $150