Visiting the dentist is never at the top of anyone’s fun list; and we’ll be honest, sometimes it hurts our feelings. There are some top reasons people avoid going to the dentist, but no matter what your reason for not seeking the care you need at my dental office in Buckhead, we’ll be happy to reassure you that you’re coming to the right place and that we’re here to help you.
Dental Phobia
Some people are scared of spiders, others of clowns or snakes. There are even people with an incredibly real fear of the dentist. Dentophobia, or fear of dentists, plagues an estimated 75% of the population and ranges from mild to severe. This fear can result in some scary health concerns too. Since those with a high level of fear completely avoid the dentist, they’re never checked for oral cancer, gum disease, or potential problems that can lead to whole-body issues like heart disease, strokes, and many other dangerous and scary complications.
Fear of Being Sold
Many patients relay to us how refreshing it is to feel like they are not constantly being pressured to buy some service in our office. Instead they feel in control of the decisions about their health and comfortable with the choices they make for themselves. They get the chance to decide what is best for them after having the opportunity to first understand the present condition of their oral health. They then choose the best solution for themselves. This is done by a process that doesn’t leave them feeling like they are being pressured to have something done to them.
Worry About Pain
When we talk about treatment options at my Buckhead dental office, we’re often asked, “Is it going to hurt?” The short answer is that modern dentistry and advancements in technology have made it easier to manage pain. Of course, the more detailed answer is found in the way we treat our patients. All of our care is designed to make you comfortable and relaxed, and our technology makes your treatments easy and virtually pain free. There should not be pain during your treatment in the office. If you are still worried that your treatment will hurt, just talk to us about it. We’ll discuss the procedure in detail and get you completely comfortable before we begin.
The Sounds
Some of the most up-to-date technology allows for easier, pain-free treatments. But they can still sound scary. Sometimes the noise of the drill and other tools can be loud and instill fear. Technology in our Buckhead dental office can also decrease these noises while you are receiving treatment. We have noise reducing headphones that will allow you to hear your favorite music instead of the noises of our instruments. We can go online and pick out whatever you like to listen to.
There are many reasons people avoid the dentist, and we’ve only touched on a few. But even if your reason for avoiding a visit to my dental office in Buckhead isn’t listed, please know that we’re hear to listen and we definitely don’t judge. Our goal is to make you feel comfortable with everything that is involved in your care so we can work together to get and keep your smile healthy.
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