At East Berlin Smiles, we cannot tell you how many times we have heard people say things like....
"I've been meaning to make an appointment but I haven't gotten around to it yet."
With that in mind, here are some of the most frequent excuses people have for not visiting the dentist.
* Going to the dentist is too expensive!!!
Actually, the opposite is true! While quality health care can certainly be costly, the investment in preventive dental procedures such as hygiene visits, exams and necessary digital images can save thousands,if nottens of thousands of dollars in more expensive treatment later. The sooner you go, the less it will cost!! And, if you don't have insurance, that's OK! Insurance is not necessary. As a matter of fact, most of our patients don't have insurance. We offer no interest financing and several affordable options to make it stay within your budget.
* Dental appointments are uncomfortable!
While a dental visit may not be as much fun as a night at the movies, it's not as difficult as it was decades ago. Modern anesthetics and dental techniques have made a trip to the dentist more pleasant than ever before. Dr. Cockley uses the latest in topical anesthetics to numb your gums and she is pretty slick with her injection technique!! Many patients ask if they have been given an injection because they never even felt it!! We are always searching for the latest "comfort" items to make your visit as relaxing as possible. Allow us to pamper you with an MP3 player and headphones, heated neck wrap, blanket, paraffin wax hand treatment or cushy pillows!! Our new hygiene chairs have heat and massage that you control yourself so you might say that your dental appointment was the most relaxing hour of your week!
*I don't want to take off work to go to the dentist!
We are open from 7am until 7pm to accommodate work schedules. You can come in before or after work.
*I'm not in pain so I don't need to go!
Even if you take fantastic care of your teeth and gums, waiting until you have pain means you have waited too long! Early cavities and gum disease are painless. Waiting for symptoms can lead to complicated and expensive treatment and even tooth loss.
At East Berlin Smiles, we value the importance of regular dental examinations and preventive cleanings. Our goal is to make your dental treatment as comfortable and cost-efficient as possible, and to help you keep your teeth for a lifetime.
If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to make an appointment, please give us a call at
717-259-9596 and let Christa or Cathy help you. They are here for you!
If you aren't making any of these excuses, please feel free to forward this to someone who is. You'll be doing them a huge favor!!
East Berlin Smiles
Tel: 717-259-9596
418 West King Street
East Berlin,
PA 17316
USA
Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with
your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe.
Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep
scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used
for eating.
It’s never too early to protect
teeth. Giving a baby a bedtime bottle of juice, milk, or formula, can put new
teeth on a path to decay. The baby may become used to falling asleep with the
bottle in his or her mouth, bathing the teeth in sugars overnight. It's best to
keep bottles out of the crib.
Just because cough drops are sold
in the medicine aisle doesn't mean they’re healthy. Most are loaded with sugar.
So after soothing your throat with a lozenge, be sure to brush well. Whether
the sugar comes from a cough drop or a hard candy, it reacts with the sticky
plaque that coats your teeth. Then bacteria in the plaque convert the sugar
into an acid that eats away at tooth enamel. Hello, cavities.