{"id":142,"date":"2022-10-12T00:01:00","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T00:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/?p=142"},"modified":"2022-11-12T00:02:16","modified_gmt":"2022-11-12T00:02:16","slug":"embarrassed-at-the-dentist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/12\/embarrassed-at-the-dentist\/","title":{"rendered":"Three Good Reasons to Stop Being Embarrassed at the Dentist"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/2022\/10\/12\/embarrassed-at-the-dentist\/\" class=\"block-image-link\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_422265398__1668211032_99467.jpg\" alt=\"Young woman looking in mirror at dentist's office\" class=\"wp-image-144\" width=\"332\" height=\"221\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_422265398__1668211032_99467.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_422265398__1668211032_99467-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/AdobeStock_422265398__1668211032_99467-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 332px) 100vw, 332px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing people fear, it\u2019s embarrassment. It\u2019s telling that the most common nightmares are of failing to study for a test or giving work presentations we aren\u2019t prepared for. We don\u2019t want to be humiliated. Unfortunately, the same fear applies to dentistry. Many people are insecure about their teeth and are worried they\u2019ll be embarrassed at the dentist\u2019s office. They put off getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">regular checkups<\/a>, which only makes them more insecure about the next time they visit. Fear of embarrassment is understandable, but in this case, it\u2019s not necessary. Your dentist isn\u2019t going to judge you! Here are a few reasons why you should try to overcome that fear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Have Problems, Your Dentist Can Fix Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A surprising amount of people think their teeth are beyond help, or that if they try to get help, they\u2019ll just be shamed. They may have even had a dentist lecture them in the past instead of helping them. That isn\u2019t ok, and it\u2019s also not typical. The fact is that most dentists do what they do because they want to help people, and oral medicine has become so advanced that there\u2019s hardly anyone beyond saving. Whatever your issue is, your visit won\u2019t just be about making you feel bad, it\u2019ll be about addressing your concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Avoid the Dentist, Your Problems Could Get Worse<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While most issues can be fixed, the opposite is also true; if you ignore them, they could get worse. Problems with your teeth can lead to bacterial infection, which can easily spread to the gums. Gum disease is progressive, meaning can come to affect your entire mouth, which is bound to cause even further tooth decay, or even loss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, your teeth and your overall wellness are closely related. Ducking the dentist doesn\u2019t just make your oral health worse, it puts your physical health at risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Your Dentist is a Professional<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Worrying that people will judge you is understandable. If you\u2019re insecure about your teeth, you\u2019ve probably spent hours stressing about your appearance. You might think your mouth is the worst there is. It almost certainly isn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a dentist, you have to look inside hundreds of mouths, and see thousands more pictures of them. These people spend all day examining gum disease and tooth decay. They aren\u2019t squeamish. Your mouth is probably not the worst they\u2019ve seen, and even if it were it\u2019d just be an exciting new challenge for them to take on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A good dentist\u2019s priority is giving you the best smile they can, but they can only do that if you\u2019re willing to show up and be honest about your issues. If you don\u2019t, your problems will only get worse. If you do, then you can start working towards having a smile you can be truly proud of. So don\u2019t be afraid to take control of your oral health. You can do it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Brush Dental, we believe that your family\u2019s dentistry should be tailored to you. We take the time to listen, understand your issues, and help you get your perfect smile. Our office is open evenings and Saturdays, meaning everyone can find the time to get the dental care they need. If you have any questions about the article, you can reach us at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.brushdentist.com\/contact.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (469) 723-4000.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If there\u2019s one thing people fear, it\u2019s embarrassment. 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