If you’re reading this blog, chances are you go to the dentist at least somewhat regularly and perhaps even to the Ferber Dental Group. But there’s a significant contingent out there who avoid going to the dentist altogether. The reasons? Well, they’re plentiful. Following are the top 10.
10. I can't find a dentist.
9. Dentists are too expensive.
8. My teeth don't need regular checkups.
7. I’m too busy.
6. I haven't been to the dentist in a long time.
5. Electric toothbrush works just fine for me.
4. My teeth look white enough.
3. My teeth feel fine.
2. I floss and brush my teeth; that should be enough.
And the No. 1 most popular reason people avoid the dentist: They’re afraid.
No matter the reason stated, the consensus of the Ferber Dental Group is that people are afraid of going to the dentist. Maybe they had a less-than-pleasurable experience sometime ago. Maybe they’re reluctant to uncover a problem they believe might be lurking in their mouth.
The fact is that modern dentistry has come a long, long way. Physical discomfort is virtually nonexistent today, with nearly all patients reporting zero pain during most procedures. In addition, the technology has evolved such that most conditions of the teeth and gums can now be treated successfully. Add to that the increasing evidence that the mouth is the gateway to the body—with poor oral health one of the culprits behind an array of seemingly unrelated maladies from heart disease to dementia—and regular visits to the dentist become not a luxury but a requirement.
For information about dentures, dental implants and gum disease, call the Ferber Dental Group at 561-439-8888 or visitwww.ferberdental.com.
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