If you have not visited your dentist in a while, you may feel stressed about your appointment, wanting to give your dentist the best impression. Many people think they will do much better if they obsessively floss and brush before showing up. Others decide not to be completely open with their dentists about past dental issues. The dental team at R+R Dental recommends you leave your worries outside your dentist’s office and let the professionals do their job. You may want to listen to some music while your teeth are getting cleaned and relax. Still, here are some more ideas of things not to do before your appointment.
Forgetting to Check Whether Your Insurance Covers Dental Services
Not knowing how much the visit to your dentist is going to cost can be stressful. Review your insurance policy before booking the appointment and call the dental office to verify your coverage. Otherwise, you may be surprised after your appointment to receive a hefty bill.
Wearing Too Much Makeup
If you have to go back to the office after your appointment or if you are going to any kind of social engagement after visiting your dentist, pack a small bag with the necessary makeup items you use. Wait until the appointment is over to apply them. It is not worth it for you to waste any makeup on a dental visit where the spray from the water and your hygienist’s hands or other items may end up smearing it.
Wearing Clothes That Are Too Tight or Too Expensive
As with the point above, bring any clothes that you may need after the appointment on a hanger and put them on once the appointment is over. Your dentist and dental hygienist are not there to check you out and comment on your outfit. They are there to concentrate on your mouth and give you their best service. Leave the too-tight or too-expensive clothing items for another occasion and wear something comfortable to your dental appointment. You don’t want an expensive piece of clothing to have saliva, blood, or other liquids spilled on it.
Forgetting to Write Down Your Doubts and Concerns
In many cases, you know that you will only be going to the dentist to get a checkup and have your teeth cleaned. Other times, you may have concerns about the state of your teeth, your jaw, or your gums and have decided to talk to your dentist about them. Yet, by the time you get to their office, your concerns seem to have left you and you have drawn a blank. If you have specific items that you wish to discuss at length with your dentist, take the time to write them down before heading over to see them. Having all your doubts and concerns addressed may give you peace of mind when you are facing something that may otherwise seem scary.
