So You’ve Never Been to a Dentist

Even a professional family dental office like Dentistry in Streetsville knows that not everyone goes to the dentist.

Despite the availability of employee health care plans, there are still many adults who have never been to the dentist, never had a complete dental examination or had an appointment with a dental hygienist. Breaking down those barriers and getting adults in for their first appointment is critical for their long-term dental health. Studies indicate that one out of five Canadians avoids going to a dentist regularly for reasons of anxiety.

The fact that Dentistry in Streetville employs highly trained dental professionals like Dr. Cyril Tahtadjian and Dr. Hala Abboud is not enough to help people overcome the emotional barriers that keep them from coming in for an important checkup on their dental health. People often justify their absence from the dentist’s chair by pointing out they routinely brush, floss and use bacteria-killing mouthwash. However, even the most thorough personally administered dental care program can’t keep the soft, sticky buildup known as plaque from accumulating on teeth. Similarly, people who have spent their lives neglecting their teeth are usually even more hesitant to make that first appointment, often out of embarrassment as much as fear.

The fact is, there is no reason to fear the dentist, whether you’ve never been or you’ve let years pass since your last appointment. Advances in dentistry have certainly eliminated a lot of the pain-causing needles and procedures that made a trip to the dentist such an anxiety-causing experience. Even though you may never have been to a dentist, the chances are your teeth are not as bad as you might think. A very thorough cleaning conducted by our dental hygienist would almost certainly be a top priority during your first appointment, along with X-rays and a detailed examination by one of our dentists to assess the health of your teeth, gums and mouth.

Getting an audience with one of our dentists also provides you with an opportunity to ask important questions about the importance of dental health, the effects your diet has on your teeth and proper preventative measures that can help you avoid unexpected trips to the dentist. Visit Dentistry in Streetsville at 100 Queen Street South, Suite 101, in Mississauga. Call us at 905-821-8221 or visit us online. Also, visit us on Facebook and Instagram at DentistryInStreetsville.