I guess you're never too old to learn new tricks, lol.
I've been in practice 27 years and have worked very hard to help people get over their fear of dentistry. I thought I was pretty good at finding ways to make our patients comfortable with having their dentistry done.
A while back I was doing what a nerdy dentist would do I guess...reading about fearful dental patients and what stood in the way of them getting the dentistry that they wanted and needed. This so-called management expert said there was a new #1 reason why people avoided the dentist. After I thought about what he said, it all made sense.
Want to guess what it is? You'll never get it...until I tell you. Then, if you're like me, you'll say "Oh yeah, that makes sense!".
It's not fear of pain, shots or the drill...for the top reasons for dental chair avoidance; the number one fear that intelligent, conscientious people put off taking care of their teeth. Here it is...
#1 Reason for Avoiding the Dentist is the fear of getting a lecture.
I guess we've just never "talked down" to people or scolded them. No sermons, lectures or guilt trips in any way to our patients, whether adult or child.
We understand there are many valid reasons for not making it to the dentist in the timeliest manner...
Maybe a child is sick, or playing in a tournament. Perhaps your work schedule has been crazy. Financial issues are another reason for needing to put off an appointment (ask about our payment plans if you are strapped for cash and without insurance). And of course there's dental phobia.
But above all reasons, the most reported in studies is the guilt and fear of being lectured.
We treat patients with the same respect we'd like to be treated with...
Consider our office a "NO GUILT, LECTURE-FREE" zone.
Whatever the reason for not coming in sooner, we will be happy to see you.
If anxiety, fear or a low threshold for pain have kept you away, we can talk about some remedies for these issues as well.
To speak with one of my caring and competent staff about your needs or to see if conscious sedation is for you, call:
812-945-SMILE (7645)
Committed to compassionate and comfortable dental care,
Ron Receveur, DDS
P.S. We truly welcome those afraid of dental work and use a variety of methods including sedation dentistry. See what many satisfied patients have to say about their experiences in our office. Go to http://www.indianasmiles.com/
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