5 Things Your Dentist Really Wants You To Know

A great majority of my clients ask a lot of questions.  Clients are far more informed than they have ever been and they are always looking for some quick dental education.  And I’m always happy to help!

Dental Education 101

When visiting the dentist, do you ask questions?  Do have a good understanding of why your dentist is doing what they do?  Do you have an understanding of exactly what you’re paying for?

The Answers to The Questions

I wanted to share with you a little dental education.  Here are the top 5 things that your dentist really, really wants you to know but maybe you just haven’t asked yet…

1. Don’t Wait Till It Hurts!

So many people put off their check-ups and cleanings simply because “nothing hurts”.  But gum disease, which can have a negative impact on your well-being and the rest of your body, is silent. So is tooth decay!

In fact, by the time “it hurts”, you are likely to need extensive dentistry like root canal or even extraction.  Please, do yourself a favour and don’t wait til it hurts!

2. Prioritize Dental Treatment

If you cannot do all the treatment your dentist recommends, prioritize the treatment plan and work at completing it over time.

You may choose to prioritize your treatments based on order of importance or necessity in order to minimize “patchwork” dentistry, which leads to much more expensive and invasive procedures later on.

3. Good Dentistry is Expensive

Many people try to “shop” around for the cheapest price without knowing that you often get what you pay for.  You may end up receiving dental treatment that is not optimum or fails or breaks down quickly.

Ask questions and consider all treatment options rather than the cheapest price.  And don’t forget about #2.  Many times dental treatment can be prioritized and done over an extended period of time!

4. Your Mouth is an Important Part of your Overall Health

Oral Disease is related to a higher risk of diseases of your heart, brain, liver, pancreas, etc.  It can also be a reflection of other things that can be going on with your body and should be examined and taken care of by maintaining regular check ups.

5. Regular Maintenance

Periodic maintenance is an important component of prevention as well as maintenance of previous dental care. Your fillings, crowns, veneers and implants will last a lot longer if you keep a recommended regular schedule of check-ups and cleanings.

In the long run, it will save you money and time by extending the lifetime of your restorative dentistry, as well as your unrestored teeth.

Feel free to email me with any questions you have.  My email address is agatha@oakville-dentist.com and I’m always happy to help!