If your mouth is in really bad shape, a dental visit may sound unsettling. Wouldn’t it be shameful to have people see and treat your ugly grin? However, the truth is that you shouldn’t feel embarrassed to see a dentist when you need one. No matter your smile’s state, a session with your dental team will be a smooth and positive experience. As proof, here are four reasons a trip to the dentist shouldn’t prompt embarrassment.
Dentists Won’t Judge You
First of all, you needn’t worry that a dentist would shame and criticize you. They won’t actually judge your smile and will simply work to repair it.
The fact is that a good dentist is a consummate professional. Rather than judge you for your teeth and gums, they’d much prefer to help you fix your oral issues. The latter task is a practical action and does much more to enhance your smile’s health. Even if a dentist does comment on your grin, they’ll only remark on how you can avoid similar problems in the future.
You’re Not the Worst Case
There’s no point in fearing your dentist’s reaction to your smile. After all, you’re almost certainly not the worst case they’ve seen.
Don’t forget that dentists help countless patients. If the one you’re visiting is very experienced, they’ve likely seen many smiles in worse shape than your own. Whatever you have to show shouldn’t do much (if anything) to phase them, so you can rest easy. Also, it shouldn’t matter much even if you are a dentist’s worst case; they won’t recoil in horror or make harsh comments.
You Can Prevent Future Issues
Another reason not to feel ashamed is that a dental visit can prevent worse issues. However anxious you are, the appointment’s results will outweigh your fear.
If you don’t see your dentist now, your oral issues will only get more severe. What may have started as decayed teeth could soon become tooth infections and tooth loss. Similarly, a mild case of gingivitis may progress and turn into periodontitis. Instead of letting fear dictate these outcomes, consider visiting your dentist as a better option.
You’ll Get a Lovely Smile
Perhaps most crucially, a dental visit will give you a lovely smile. That alone should be enough to conquer any embarrassment you feel.
Dentists are the premier experts in oral care, and they can solve nearly any problem your mouth has. An appointment with them will absolutely improve your teeth and gums. As such, you can trust your visit will end with a much nicer grin than you had before.
You should never feel too embarrassed to see a dentist. Given the reasons above, an appointment would be the least shameful option for your smile!
About the Practice
Longmont Complete Dentistry is based in Longmont, CO. Led by Drs. Dan Maurer, James Maurer, and Brandt Bergman, our practice offers safe and judgment-free dental care. We value our patients’ smiles and always do our utmost to help them thrive. To that end, our team works efficiently and ensures you feel calm and comfortable during each appointment. For more details or to book a visit, please reach out on our website or by phone at (303)-772-7000.