{"id":288,"date":"2023-02-15T21:28:11","date_gmt":"2023-02-15T21:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/?p=288"},"modified":"2023-02-15T21:28:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-15T21:28:12","slug":"your-dentist-isnt-interested-in-judging-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/your-dentist-isnt-interested-in-judging-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Dentist isn\u2019t Interested in Judging You. Here\u2019s why."},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_182705465__1676496450_10268.jpg\" alt=\"patient talking to their dentist\" class=\"wp-image-289\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_182705465__1676496450_10268.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_182705465__1676496450_10268-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/AdobeStock_182705465__1676496450_10268-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Fessing up to a problem you\u2019ve been having is never easy, especially to someone you don\u2019t know. If you\u2019ve been avoiding the dentist, going in for a regular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">checkup<\/a> puts you in that exact situation. There\u2019s no surprise that it\u2019s daunting, or that people who haven\u2019t gone to the dentist in a while have a problem booking an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, no good dentist will judge you on the state of your teeth. There are some very good reasons why that\u2019s the case; if you aren\u2019t convinced, here are just a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist Wants You to Be Comfortable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were a dentist, which type of patient would you want? Would you want one that A) is squirming, impatient, and who\u2019s likely to lie to you, or B) a patient that is calm, receptive, and honest? The answer is pretty obvious\u2014you\u2019d want a more comfortable patient.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By judging you or making you feel bad, your dentist only makes you more likely to lie to them about your health, and to be ill at ease for the duration of your procedure. Even if you imagine your dentist to be an uncaring person, it\u2019s worth remembering that being professional is in their best interest as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They Have a Job to Do<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most dentists are interested in learning a little bit about you as a person and in building a relationship, but when they see you, the main thing on their minds is how they\u2019re can better your oral health. Crafting your treatment plan requires a lot of brain power, so the fact is that they\u2019ll probably be too preoccupied to judge you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">They\u2019ve Seen It All<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a dentist in the United States, you have to go through years of dental school. You usually need a residency as well, meaning that most dentists you\u2019re likely to see at their own practice have at least that much experience under their belt. That doesn\u2019t even take into account how long your dentist has been practicing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your dentist is liable to tell you that they\u2019ve seen it all, and they\u2019re telling you the truth. Whether in a dental textbook or in person, they\u2019ve almost certainly had experience with your issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, there isn\u2019t any reason to worry that your dentist will judge you. You might still not be completely at ease, but hopefully, this guide gave you the confidence to give your dentist a chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Kulick Dental Group, we have four expert dentists on staff, each of whom has a lifetime of experience to inform their care. We also have a peerless dental team that will go out of their way to ensure that you feel cared for every step of the way. With a staff of this quality, we\u2019re sure that you\u2019ll be at ease every step of the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about why dentists won\u2019t judge you, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentistrycoralsprings.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (954) 341-0500.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fessing up to a problem you\u2019ve been having is never easy, especially to someone you don\u2019t know. 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