TOP 7 REASON WHY WE AVOID DENTIST

1. COST

High prices are the major factor preventing many of us from getting regular dental checkups. Most people in our community , thinks twice to spend for dental treatment. We are blessed in Malaysia to have both good government and private practice. The truth is that if you take good care of your teeth and mouth, yearly dental visits won’t cost a ton of money .

2. DENTAL ANXIETY

There is no apparent reason for us to fear doctors, especially dentists. Because they are the right person to help us with their ability in dental skills. An effective way to make the experience positive is to speak with your dentist about your fears, and consider listening to pleasant music to promote an environment that is positive to patient. “Communication is usually the best way to develop a positive dental experience” .

3. FEAR OF NEEDING DENTAL WORK

It is like a nightmare to know that our teeth are damaged and need to be removed. Some people like to deny or ignore the fact that doctors tell you about your teeth. So it's best to take precautions and get advice from your doctor. Avoidance and denial are strong human emotions.

4. FEAR OF INSTRUMENT

Every human being has a biological fear that is a protective mechanism for a person in a state of danger. Everyone has phobia, and some of us have so-called aichmo-phobia, which is the fear of seeing sharp objects such as needles, nails, knives and so on. We should not allow the phobia to overpower us instead, we should try to overcome it.

5. BAD MEMORIES

Some of us are afraid to see a dentist because they had bad experiences, especially during childhood. But it is important to remember that the oral problem is not gonna fix themselves. The longer you ignore the dental problem ,the more invasive procedures it will lead too. Therefore, share your concerns with a qualified dentist to provide you with comfortable dental treatment.

6. JUST TO BUSY OR LAZY

Some people in our community often find that they are so busy with their daily work till they have no time to see a dentist at least 6 months once. This could be due to the ignorance from our community towards dental health . Dental care is just like any other medical care , so you should be present to see your preferred dentist in order to ensure a healthy teeth and oral care .

7. FEAR OF GETTING LECTURED

Our people often feel that they know more about their dental condition and how to care for their teeth.” Since young its we been advice to brush twice daily”, but is it sufficient??? This is due to the lack of knowledge about good oral care .