What part of it bugs you the most?

“Everything!”

If you’re a Dentist Hater, I’m sure you have your reasons, and yet I’ll bet it’s not actually dentists you hate. It’s all the stuff a dentist does that creeps you out – the drilling, filling, and billing parts.

Who can blame you for that? A dental chair can combine the sum of all fears… with pain, needles, doctors, confined-spaces, loud noises.

It’s no big surprise so many people hate going to the dentist.

Who can blame you for that? A dental chair can combine the sum of all fears… with pain, needles, doctors, confined-spaces, loud noises. It’s no big surprise so many people hate going to the dentist.

Yet, dentists aren’t such bad people. We’re just the ones doing the work and stuck with the bad-guy label.

Here’s a list of the Top 10 Reasons People Hate Dentists based years of observation. By just listening to people’s stories, it’s easy to figure out why.

In picking #1 for this Top 10 list, we have to give a nod to the biggest phobia. Fear of needles and injections is HUGE for some people. It’s one of the Top 10 Adult Phobias, and children are even more fearful.

Proper Pain Management is absolutely essential for more invasive dentistry.

Delivery of Local Anesthetic is often the make-or-break “Moment of Truth” in the entire patient-doctor relationship. With that in mind, to ensure patients are as comfortable as possible, I focus on taking my time and injecting the patient in such a way as to avoid hitting nerves, placing the needle into the gums where there will be little to no pain. Taking the time to do this part right makes the remaining procedures more comfortable with less anxiety!

“Is it going to hurt?” That’s the question on everybody’s mind whenever they sit in a dental chair. This was a strong choice for #1 on this Top 10 list and is easily the most common reason that people hate dentists.
Modern dentistry should becomfortable and easy.

Everyone hates pain, and if you’ve ever endured dental pain, you know how excruciating it can be. That’s the reason why so many people associate dentists with pain.

Your teeth are a vulnerable, sensitive area of your body, so the threat of dental pain is very real. Many people have felt jolts of pain at the dentist in the past, and they never want to feel anything like that again.

That’s why proper Pain Management is so vitally important. Otherwise dentistry becomes brutality and the dentists are despised for it. Modern dentistry should be comfortable and easy.

It’s important to me to stay informed of your comfort level! I don’t expect any of my patients to just sit and “take it”! I always want to know if there is any pain and will definitely take steps to alleviate any pain that arises!

This has to be the worst part. Anxiety is that sense of dread and general apprehension before and during an appointment.

Anxiety puts you on edge, compounds the ordeal and you’re left completely drained by it. Even if there isn’t any pain involved, it’s the threat of pain and other triggers of fear that build up the anxiety and make for a miserable experience.

Some people can’t sleep properly the night before their appointment. They hate feeling so anxious but they can’t shake it.

If you have anxiety or apprehension about your visit, please talk with us. Let’s work together to ensure your comfort! We totally understand!!! And we are here to help any way we can!

Some people are OK with everything, except for the dreaded dental drill.

This weapon of destruction – with all the noise vibration and spray – becomes a focus for their anxiety. When they hear that sound, their sweat starts to pour.

Thankfully the newer ones are much quieter and smoother than those old brain-rattling ones of yesteryear. Inside your mouth, sounds tend to be amplified.

Try earphones! Listening to your favorite music may help block out the sound so you can almost pretend you’re laying back on the beach!

Dentistry is invasive. We’re right inside your mouth performing our gum-gardening and tooth-carpentry.

This can definitely feel like an invasion of your personal space. If the dentist is not graceful, gentle and respectful about your care, you could feel almost violated by the invasiveness of most dental procedures.

It’s never our goal to make you feel uncomfortable! We always welcome feed back during a procedure! If you’re unsure “why” we seem invasive, ask us what we’re doing! We’re happy to explain and hopefully alleviate concerns!

With any measure of anxiety or fear, your senses are put on high-alert. You become hyper-aware of sights, sounds and smells.

Some people hate the antiseptic smell of medical and dental offices. We do our best to keep our office sensually attractive.

While we can’t eliminate all the smells, we do understand the apprehensions that come with it. We will do our best to make the experience as pleasant as possible!

What is pocket change to one is an astronomical fee to another.

This can be a deal-breaker. Everyone appreciates exceptional care, but for some people, even basic dental care isn’t affordable.

There’s 2 issues here. One is affordability. People have their budget limitations and we certainly respect that. Sometimes “good enough” has to be the way when “the best” is not within reach.

The other issue is value. Not everyone places high value on their dental health. It can be a lot to spend if you need major work, and some people absolutely HATE spending hard-earned dollars on dentistry. It makes them furious because they don’t get to spend it on stuff they like. Even if they have the money, they would rather be spending it on things that bring them more pleasure.

We look upon general health and dental health as necessities. Staying healthy and keeping our teeth health, should be high priority.

Money is one of the biggest sources of Dental Drama. Not being able to afford decent care can be very upsetting.

Call us! We want to help you keep your smile sweet! We want to help you get your smile where you want it! Let us help and guide you with the financial aspects. It’s worth a try!

If you already feel guilty or embarrassed about your situation, the last thing you want is reasons to feel worse. You don’t need to be scolded into submission, admonished like you’re a helpless child or assaulted by irrelevant factoids until your eyes glaze over.

Going to the dentist is stressful enough without the people who are supposed to help you piling on more guilt and blame. Who needs that? Why pay good money and be made to feel like crap?

My advice to dentists: Bombarding people with information shows professional knowledge, but demonstrates a selfish vie for attention and a disconnect from the relationship aspect. We are people taking care of people. Never forget your humanity and compromise that bond by indulging in lectures or overplaying the SMART card. People already assume you’re smart, so you don’t have to prove anything. Keep that card tucked in your pocket and use it sparingly. Play the WARM card to the hilt because what people really want is more caring in your care.

What you want as a patient are solutions and positive emotional outcomes –  to feel the security of good health and the confidence of looking and feeling your best.  You need a fresh new start with the hope and promise of a better tomorrow. What you want from a dentist is leadership.

Here’s the bottom line: Our dental team is dedicated to making YOU healthy and happy instead of posturing to make ourselves look more knowledgeable and superior. We never forget that you’re the boss, we have a NO LECTURES approach.

Stuff happens, and we’ve all been there too! Do you need work? Probably. Is it your fault that “life” gets in the way? Absolutely NOT! We know that and respect that! We want to be apart of this season that sees you happy and healthy!!!!!

Everything matters.

Everybody promises better service. When you step in the front door, you find out the truth. Do they have brand integrity and a great reputation, or is it just song and dance?

Indifference is the big relationship killer in healthcare. Every member of the team represents your brand, and any time one of them drops the ball on service, the magic you were trying to convey vanishes in a puff of smoke.
Here’s a secret. Where you find great service, you’re likely to find superior quality. They go hand in hand. It’s all about dedication to excellence, and that dedication extends to all aspects.

Everything matters.
Look for prompt courteous care where you’re always treated with grace and respect. You want an uplifting experience in which you walk out healthier, happier and smiling more beautifully than when you walked in.

Give us feedback! We want to know if we “dropped the ball”. No one is perfect, but that doesn’t mean we can’t learn where we can improve on our quest to become so! We value our patients! Talk with us, we will listen!!!!!

Your brain is wired for fear.

Did you have a bad childhood experience? Join the club. So many of us endured nightmare scenarios by today’s standards.

It’s hard to let go of that. Every time you enter a dental office it can feel like you’re reliving those childhood events.

Emotionally-intense memories are very powerful and long-lasting. Trust goes a long way to helping you finally let go of that past.

We really want to earn your trust! Give us a call today, let’s get started!