Too Embarrassed to Visit a Dentist?

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TOO EMBARRASSED
TO VISIT A DENTIST?
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It is so powerful that the fear of showing the
dentist your yellow or missing teeth could
cause you to avoid making an appointment for a
checkup or cleaning.
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It is so powerful that the fear of showing the
dentist your yellow or missing teeth could
cause you to avoid making an appointment for a
checkup or cleaning.
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While we understand your desire to hide your
smile, we also want to make sure that you know
that you are safe in our office.
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In fact, we prefer you to come in for a visit
since delaying dental care can seriously
endanger your health.
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S T O P C A V I T I E S B E F O R E T H E Y R E Q
U I R E
MORE SERIOUS INTERVENTION
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When you avoid going to the dentist because
you're embarrassed about how long it has been
since you've seen a dentist, and how bad your
teeth are, you are only making a bad situation
worse.
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Cavities should be filled as soon as possible,
before they start causing you pain, get
infected, or get so bad you'll have to get a
root canal and/or crown.
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R E P L A C E A L O S T
CROWN QUICKLY
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It's not uncommon to lose a dental crown when
eating something hard and sticky, especially if
the crown has been in place for years or the
tooth below it has degraded.
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Sometimes it can be reattached and will be fine
for many more years.
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By putting off getting it reattached or
replaced, you're inviting serious problems,
such as infection in the form of an abscess.
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AV O I D D A N G E R O U S
GUM INFECTION
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Pretty teeth are great,
but you also need to worry about your gum health.
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Gum disease can lead to tooth loss, but it also
impacts the rest of your body.
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People with untreated gum disease are at greater
risk for having a heart attack, and it is
believed that this is due to an increase of
inflammation and bacteria in the body.
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You can also develop a major abscess near a
tooth that can spread throughout your face and
neck.
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In most cases, an abscess should be treated as
an emergency situation since it can cause
intense pain and increase the risk of new
infections in the mouth.
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G E T S C R E E N E D
FOR CANCER
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Oral cancer screenings are another service that
we provide that impacts your overall health.
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When you think about it, most people rarely have
their inner cheeks, tongue and roof of their
mouth checked by a doctor.
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Since oral cancer usually has a good prognosis
when it is caught early, delaying your dental
visit could be keeping you from treating early
lesions before they have a chance to spread.
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R E G A I N A P O S I T I V E
SELF IMAGE
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Your mental health also plays a role in your
wellbeing.
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Facing your fear of embarrassment gives you a
huge confidence boost, and it feels good knowing
that you are taking charge of your oral health.
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As you begin to feel good about your smile and
benefit from better physical health, you will
want to continue to make positive changes in
your lifestyle that promote happiness.
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Our office is a judgment-free place where you
never have to worry about us thinking bad
things about the condition of your teeth.
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We know that all kinds of factors, including
life events, play a role in the state of your
teeth and gums.
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We also believe that your oral health and
overall wellbeing are connected.
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Let us know if you feel fear or embarrassment
about visiting the dentist so that we can take
extra steps to help you feel accepted in our
office.
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Noble Dental Care is a family oriented dental
care clinic with dentists that care about you
and your health.
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Give us the opportunity to give you the smile of
your dreams.
Call us for an appointment at [phone].
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