Life gives you opportunity to follow the script by doing the expected. Or you can choose to do the unexpected by flipping-the-script.
One area where you can flip-the-script is choosing how to be more empowered about your dental health.
The “script” around dental care for many is avoidance. And if that applies to you - you’re not alone.
Byte.com surveyed over 1,000 people about dental care.[1] They wanted to know their opinions about the dentist and why they put off their appointments.
An interesting serendipity in their findings was that those living in certain cities “procrastinate” more than others. And they discovered that anxiety isn’t the only reason.
Here are what they considered the “top dental procrastinators.”
And about those “procrastinating” cities (if you’re interested)…
Following are the top reasons for dental avoidance:
Perhaps you can identify with one or more of those “dental avoiders.” Whether or not you do, there are solutions that can help you…flip-the-script, so to speak, and do the unexpected.
No doubt, cost can create a barrier to seeing the dentist. Even so, flipping-the-script to a pay now or pay later perspective can help with budgeting for your oral health.
Postponing dental care can have a longterm (and potentially costly) impact. The domino effect can result in tooth and gum issues, tooth loss, and more extensive treatment.
An investment mindset, on the other hand, has the potential to:
Some fear or anxiety is unavoidable and somewhat normal. Knowing it’s common to feel anxiety in large or small measure is motivation to seek available help.
Available time and timing can affect your decisions about dentistry. Each could be cause to justify making an appointment or postponing one.
A big picture, lifetime perspective on your oral health is good motivation to prioritize it. Sure, you might save some time and costs by putting off a check-up, diagnosis, or treatment - but at what cost in the long run?
A lifetime oral health perspective:
One available solution can empower you while addressing those reasons you might be tempted to avoid dental care.
The Dental.com team of dental professionals are trained to identify, diagnose, and treat any dental condition. From toothaches to second opinions - you’re covered!
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[1] https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/reasons-people-skip-the-dentist/
[2] https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/reasons-people-skip-the-dentist/
[3] https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/reasons-people-skip-the-dentist/
[4] https://www.byte.com/community/resources/article/reasons-people-skip-the-dentist/