Life has plenty of embarrassing moments: making a professional mistake when your boss is watching, accidentally destroying an important family heirloom belonging to your mother-in-law, or tripping awkwardly in front of someone you have a crush on. However, one situation you shouldn’t feel embarrassed about is visiting the dentist!
Whether it’s been a long time since you’ve gone to the practice for a simple checkup or you know you require more advanced treatment, you never need to feel awkward about addressing issues with your oral health with this highly trained professional for these important reasons.
Your Dentist Won’t Judge You.
Even if you feel self-conscious about your smile or oral health, just keep in mind that your dentist has probably seen worse in dental school, case studies in research, and continuing education coursework, and other situations. Your dentist will not recoil in disgust or disappointment: instead, they will focus on solutions for moving forward and getting your smile back on track—no matter where it is right now.
Your Dentist Wants to Help You Regain Oral Health and Confidence.
For any profession, people who choose to pursue it can have various reasons for their selection. However, for many in medical and dental healthcare, the opportunity to help others is extremely attractive and rewarding. Chances are, seeing your smile and confidence return when treatment is done gives your dentist great professional satisfaction every day, and they want all their patients to experience that feeling when leaving the office.
Your Dentist Won’t Pressure You into Unnecessary Treatment.
Has it been a long time since you’ve visited the dentist? If so, you may receive some recommendations for treatment, like fillings, crowns, root canal therapy, or the like, if your teeth or gums require extra assistance back to health. If you have indicated interest in cosmetic procedures like veneers or whitening, your dentist may talk about your options for perfecting your smile in these ways. However, if they and their team are honest and focused on you, your needs, and your goals, they will stick to talking about services that can benefit you most.
Unfortunately, other situations can give you embarrassment, but taking care of your oral health doesn’t have to bring shame. In fact, it can and should be an appointment you look forward to every six months! If you find a dentist who genuinely cares about you and strives to build a relationship on trust and compassion, you can have pleasant visits, even if you have repairs or other treatments to do.
About the Practice
The South Ridge Dental team take pride in our outstanding customer service, our friendly and comfortable atmosphere, and the quality of our work. Dr. Ryan Shaffer and Dr. Steven Shaffer are Nebraska brothers who share a passion for serving Lincoln families and making a difference in their community. To schedule a routine checkup and cleaning appointment or other treatment, just give us a call at 402-423-1616 or reach out to us online here.