The Academy of General Dentistry conducted a poll to find out, and the answers were more than a little surprising. Only 5 percent said that they didn't come in because they didn't have a dental provider. We had thought that this percentage would be higher given the number of people that don't currently have dental insurance. Instead, the top two reasons for not coming in was dental anxiety at 30 percent and not seeing the need for it at 45 percent.
Dental anxiety is one issue that can be solved relatively easily. With that advent of sedation dentistry, we can ensure that our patients are both relaxed and comfortable when they come in for dental work. Regardless of how minor or how serious the procedure is, we can ensure that the time our patients spend with us is pleasant. If your husband is avoiding the dentist due to a dental phobia, let us know, and we can prescribe him something to relax before the procedure even begins.
As for the group that doesn't come in because they don't see a need for it, that indicates an educational piece is missing, one that we hope to provide.
We recommend having teeth cleaned twice a year. Thus, if it has been awhile since your husband came in, we recommend that you call our Long Beach dental office at (516) 301-9038 and schedule him an exam.
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