What Should You Expect From a Dentist?

Maintaining proper dental health is not only important for healthy teeth, failure to receive regular dental care can increase the risk of heart disease and infection. Knowing what to expect from a dentist can alleviate apprehension and promote regular visits.

Misconceptions

• Many people expect that their dentist will cause significant pain when treating them. This is a common misconception, as modern dentistry allows dentists to perform routine dental procedures almost painlessly and without significant bleeding. You can also expect your dentist to offer you a variety of pain relief options such as Novocaine injections and intravenous or inhalation analgesia.

Time Frame

• If you are a new patient, you should expect your dentist to immediately introduce himself upon your arrival into the treatment room and then he should explain what dental procedures he will be performing. He will also take a medical history and tell you what to expect after the procedure.

Benefits

• You should expect that your dentist will provide you with such benefits as resolution of your pain, a comprehensive examination and enough time to answer your questions.