{"id":1790,"date":"2014-07-11T14:01:27","date_gmt":"2014-07-11T14:01:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mikemalonedds.com\/blog1\/?p=1790"},"modified":"2015-08-26T21:16:24","modified_gmt":"2015-08-26T21:16:24","slug":"think-dental-chair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog1\/think-dental-chair\/","title":{"rendered":"What Do You Think About In the Dental Chair?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<p>Let\u2019s face it &#8212; going to the dentist has it\u2019s obvious benefits, but one of them is not being entertained.\u00a0 As patients and human beings, we\u2019re naturally worried and anxious.\u00a0 Anxious about having someone invading our personal space, worried about how weird we look from this angle, worried about what the bill is going to look like, worried if there will be any pain.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>I have thankfully had great experiences with dentists and dental hygienists; they\u2019ve always been considerate in asking if I am uncomfortable or experiencing any pain.\u00a0 After all, these people are sticking sharp metal instruments in our mouths.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dentalproductsreport.com\/view\/top-10-things-patients-think-when-they-are-sitting-your-dental-chair\">Dental Practice Management <\/a>along with some of our own ideas, here are some things that cross a patient\u2019s mind in the dental chair.\u00a0 After all, it\u2019s not like we can talk!<\/p>\n<h4>I wish I had brushed my teeth before this appointment.<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Are you going to keep asking me questions when you have instruments in my mouth?<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Will I get a discount if I pay in cash?<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>My dentist\u2019s nose is pretty clean.\u00a0 I hope my nose is clean.<\/h4>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Are you going to lecture me on flossing again, then proceed to show me how to floss properly for the hundredth time?<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>I could never be a dentist.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4>How long is this going to take?\u00a0 I\u2019m using my lunch break for this appointment&#8230;<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Does anyone look attractive with their mouth open this wide?<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>I can\u2019t believe I used to never floss.\u00a0 Gross!<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>How many times are you going to poke my gums with that pointy metal thing?<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>I wonder if my breath is bad.<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"color: #2c2b2b; font-size: 12px; font-weight: normal; line-height: 18px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>I hope I never have to get dentures. \u00a0I like my teeth.<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><i>And most importantly&#8230;<\/i><\/p>\n<h4>How much of this is covered by my insurance??<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>What do you guys think?\u00a0 Have any of you had these thoughts while in the dental chair? \u00a0 Please feel free to add to our list by commenting below!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/about_doc_0211-e12864129926861.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-935\" src=\"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/blog1\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/02\/about_doc_0211-e12864129926861-146x150.jpg\" alt=\"about_doc_\" width=\"146\" height=\"150\" \/><\/a>Dr. Mike Malone\u00a0and his\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.camelliadds.com\/about_us.html\" target=\"_blank\">team<\/a>\u00a0practice expert cosmetic dentistry in Lafayette, LA. 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