Afraid Of The Dentist?

Be careful not to avoid the dentist too much because, in my opinion, there is nothing worse than a toothache. The pain is so intense and noth-ing seems to make it go away . Some people have said “I would rather be in labor than have a severe toothache.” 

Fortunately, most toothaches can be prevented by visiting your dentist for regular check-ups. Unfortunately, many people wait until they have a severe toothache before going to the dentist. 

In my dental career, I have noticed that the two major reasons that most people avoid the dentist are finances and dental fears and phobias.


Dental Fears and Phobias 

For a lot of people, the fear of going to the dentist is so intense that they won’t even make an appointment. The end result of this is usually severe dental problems.

Dental problems do not get better and they do not go away. It usually takes a severe toothache to get this type of person into a dental office and by this time, the tooth that is aching so badly will probably need a root canal and crown to save the tooth. I am embarrassed to admit this, but I also have a huge fear of the dentist. 

Lucky for me, I have discovered the secret of limiting my visits to the dentist . I will share the 3 steps of this secret with you: 

1 . Brush twice a day
2 . Floss Daily
3 . See your dentist for regular check-ups

When you consider the alternatives, these 3 steps are simple. 

Dental Check Ups Could Save Your Life 

Dental check-ups and cleaning are a whole lot easier than root canals and crowns and a lot less expensive. Regular check-ups could also save your 
life by detecting any early signs of oral cancer. 

Bottom Line 

Don’t think of your dentist as an “emergency room” where you will only go if you have an excruciating toothache.

Tia Danker RDH      
Li-Si-Wi-Nwi  Dental  Clinic