Have You Been Avoiding the Dentist? Learn What You Are in Store For
If you have waited months or years longer than you should have to visit the dentist, then there is good news for you: You are not alone. Many people are afraid of the dentist, while others don’t think they can afford a dental cleaning and checkup. At California Dental Group we have worked with many people who have come to us after being afraid and we know how to help you through this.
Fear of dentists is actually a fairly common fear and it’s often related to early experiences, or the sound of dental instruments. When you let us know that you have fear, we can help to make you less nervous by describing everything we will be doing before we do it and offering other types of assistance. Today we are going to outline some of the outcomes that may result from avoiding the dentist. Remember that the longer you go before visiting us, the worse these results will get. It is not going to get more affordable or easier than it is today to contact us at (800) 407-0161 for an appointment.
You will likely experience some discomfort
The truth is that if you have been avoiding the dentist for many years then it is normal for you to feel a little sore after your cleaning and checkup. The good news is that this pain is minor and can typically be cleared up with simple over-the-counter pain medications. Talk to your dentist and let them know if something hurts. We can work with you to make you as comfortable as possible.
Your visit is likely to take awhile
A typical cleaning and exam won’t take long but if it has been a few years since you visited a dentist, then we will likely want some extra time. We are going to need dental x-rays, which are much faster to develop and review than in the past but still take time. If you have issues as a result of not coming to the dentist, such as missing teeth, cavities, gum disease, etc., then your initial appointment will also include time to go over the issue and come up with a treatment plan that will work for you.
It may cost extra
If you have not been to the dentist in years then you should expect that it may cost more than it would have to visit us twice a year for the last few years. You may have cavities, damage to your gums, crowns that have become loose, etc. The good news is that it won’t get cheaper to fix these issues than it is today.
This blog is not meant to frighten anyone who feels nervous about seeing the dentist after a long absence. At California Dental Group, we believe in communication and being honest with our patients. If you are ready to let us know how we can make your first appointment easier for you, contact us at (800) 407-0161.
