Advice From A Dentist
TWENTY QUESTIONS
Top Twenty List of the most important things to expect from your dentist.
15 THINGS YOUR DENTIST SHOULD DO:
Number 15: Call and check up on you a day after surgery.
Number 14: Run on schedule and not make you wait too long.
Number 13: Listen to your problem, and listen to you and what you say.
Number 12: Form a bond of friendship and trust between you and him/herself.
Number 11: Have proper communication skills.
Number 10: Be honest, patient and compassionate.
Number 9: Demonstrate professionalism at all time.
Number 8: Give you alternative treatment if finance is a concern.
Number 7: Be up-to-date with the latest technologies.
Number 6: Tell you if you are pregnant not to take tetracycline drugs since they may stain the teeth of new born babies.
Number 5: Know and ask about your medical history and know how other drugs may interact with your medication.
Number 4: Have an emergency line.
Number 3: Always be ready to schedule emergencies the same day or the next day.
Number 2: Be able to relate to, and put to ease, your fear.
Number 1: Have good teeth him/herself.
5 THINGS YOUR DENTIST SHOULD NOT:
Number 5: Charge you for work done in an attempt to fix work that was originaly done improperly.
Number 4: Take your case if a specialist is actually needed.
Number 3: Do work without letting you know what is being done, and explain the procedure.
Number 2: Give tetracycline to a child under 12 years old due to staining of developing teeth.
Number 1: Charge you for a cancelation.
BONUS ITEMS 5 REASONS TO SEE A DENTIST
Reason #5: APPEARANCE - Cosmetic concerns are very important to people. They know that through dental procedures, they can improve their look, sense of confidence and well being.
Reason #4: SPEECH - With a good dentist, a person can improve their speech capabilities through tooth repair, braces, straightening of teeth and more.
Reason #3: COMFORT - Relief of tooth, gum, and mouth pain, tension, aches and soreness will be achieved through proper dental care. Dentists will find cavities before they cause infection or oral complications.
Reason #2: FREEDOM FROM INFECTION - Infection is the cause of many aches and pains associated with abscessed teeth, root canal problems, and other symptoms of soreness. The proper dental care will help avoid or alleviate these problems.
Reason #1: ABILITY TO CHEW AND ENJOY FOOD - Many reasons may cause a person problems with their jaws and muscles in and about their mouth. A dentist will be able to analyse the problems and find a solution.