Your annual dental check-up is here and you can’t wait to go hear what the dentist has to say about your dental hygiene and wellbeing. But once you get there, you’re either in a hurry to leave or you get distracted by other patients in pain. Suddenly you start getting anxious and don’t have a clue in the world about what to do next. Whether you are at the dentists’ office because of a dental issue or simply because your appointment is due, your teeth are important just like any other part of your body.
Here’s how you can get the most out of your next Thornhill dental office appointment.
- Do you feel any pain or discomfort? Let your dentist know
Afraid of what the dentist will say or do, some patients are reluctant to say exactly what they feel. Many tend to dismiss it as a minor issue that will probably go away with time or by taking some painkillers. Sure, the dentist will conduct screenings and x-rays and may eventually get to see where the problem is. But unless you tell them, they wouldn’t be able to know that you may be experiencing sensitivity, pain, or discomfort. Express yourself audibly and you have a better chance of receiving the right treatment.
- Having financial constraints? Book the appointment anyway
The number one reason why many people fail to book an appointment or honor their pre-scheduled dentist appointments is because they think they can’t afford it. If you are honest with your dentist regarding your current financial situation, they will offer you various payment options. You will then choose the options that you are most comfortable with. In the long run, you end up getting the treatment and services you need.
- Ask as many questions as possible
Are you the quiet type who would rather wait and hear what the doctor has to say? Or maybe you are the inquisitive type who wants to ask all the questions in your mind but you don’t because you don’t want to nag? Well, the dentists’ job entails explaining and advising patients on issues they are facing.
Your doctor will be glad to hear what questions you have and what your worries are in regard to your dental hygiene. This is why you will notice charts and models in your doctors’ office. He or she uses them to illustrate and explain answers to your questions so that you are more informed about the treatment that’s about to be conducted on you.
- During treatment, tell your dentist what you’re feeling
For the dentist to identify problems, he or she has to conduct a thorough examination inside your mouth. If you feel any pain or discomfort, let the dentist know. They will respond by trying to make you as comfortable as possible throughout the whole process.
In most cases, your dental appointment doesn’t last very long. It is important that you make your time count by making the most out of it. No need to assume that the dentist will automatically know everything without you expressing yourself properly. Use the tips listed above to make sure that you leave your dentists’ office a satisfied client.