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Dentists In Kingston Upon Thames – We Care!
Let our Dentists in Kingston Upon Thames help you beat your fear of the dentist once and for all!
“Oh no! It is time for a visit to the dentist! You better think of a quick excuse. You could state that you don’t feel well and have to reschedule, or you’ll be on holiday.
Those excuses will give you more time until your next appointment. Whew! That was a close call.”
The secret to great oral health is prevention – stopping any problems before they arise. Unfortunately, people who suffer from a fear of the dentist often fail to visit for routine care. When they finally do go, often a small and preventable issue has become a problem which will involve serious intervention.
Our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames have successfully treated dental phobics for many years, using a number of techniques. The most important of these techniques involves real, face to face communication, thorough answering of any questions the patient may have and a lot of listening to their concerns in order to fully address them.
Most dental phobics have suffered a very negative experience with a dentist, or they have heard and believed one of the many myths and stories associated with visiting the dentists. In this article, we going to look at the most common myths and show you how our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames prove these stories wrong on a daily basis!
Though it is a bit melodramatic, the sentiment that opened this article is not far from the truth for a few. Our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames know that some people dread going to the dentist due to their belief in popular myths. Most of the time, the myths are far from the realities experienced when visiting the dentist, yet the myths make people hesitant to go to appointments or avoid them.
One myth our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames hear about involves the temperament of dentists. The myth makes them out to be emotionally-hardened souls who have no empathy for their patients’ hesitance or meek nature in sitting in the dental chair. This is not true. For one, your dentist is a person too. Most likely, they have felt the same way about visiting the dentist at some point in their life. Our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames are trained to deal with the emotions and reluctance of patients. It is not wholly uncommon for people to feel uneasy about their visits. This is accepted and tolerated by dentists, and our Kingston Dental Practice professionals do all they can do put patients at ease.
Do you think your dentist will be shocked by what’s going on in your mouth? Not true! Our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames have seen hundreds of open mouths! It is likely that your mouth looks very similar to other mouths. At Kingston Dental Practice, we care about our patients and do all we can to make your mouth look great. Even if your mouth was in poor condition, the dentist’s thoughts would be focused on corrections. Dentists are professionals a lot like surgeons. Would a surgeon run away from an operating table because what they see isn’t aesthetically pleasing?
The most popular myth our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames comes across involves fear of pain. Some people avoid the dentist because they believe their appointment will be filled with pain and misery. Modern technology guarantees dental visits are more than bearable. All people are different in regard to levels of discomfort, but most procedures and procedures are painless. Most instances of discomfort are short lived and at Kingston Dental Practice, we do all we can to take your mind away from the brief occurrences, if not avoiding them altogether!
Testimonials from our Patients
“Thank you for an amazingly reassuring first visit to Kingston Dental Practice. My dentist and her assistants were friendly, sincere and caring, calming all the reluctance and trepidation I had. I’m new to the area and was nervous about finding a new dentists in Kingston Upon Thames. I am so pleased that you were able to schedule me in at short notice and repair my tooth with such little discomfort,”
“You’ve taken friendliness to a whole new level! I just wanted you to know how much I appreciate all your kindness and professionalism. You have completely abolished my reluctance to visit the dentist – I no longer fear my appointments. How I wish I could have found Kingston Dental Practice sooner! I want to thank you with all my heart for helping me to face my fears and to prove that not all dentists are out to get the job done whether it hurts me or not. You truly are the most caring dentists in Kingston Upon Thames, if not the whole of the UK!”
“I was always afraid and embarrassed to visit the dentist. For nearly 10 years I avoided the treatment I needed, which caused me pain, put my health in danger, and deeply and negatively impacted on my lifestyle and self-esteem. I contacted Kingston Dental Practice in desperation, hoping that your tagline of “the most caring dentists in Kingston Upon Thames” was true.”
“From our initial consultation I felt safe and comfortable. I am treated with sincere caring and concern and you have taight me to understand and face my fear of the dentists. I could go as far as to say that I now look forward to every appointment! From the lovely ladies at reception, to my professional and caring dentist and dental hygienist, I’m made to feel comfortable, repected and involved.”
Our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames want to help you have a fabulous smile, but you need to visit us to get our help.
Don’t believe in the silly myths associated with a visit to the dentist. Substitute unfavorable associations of the dentist with positive ones. For example, every time you look in the mirror and smile, think of your dentist and how they’ve helped.
At Kingston Dental Practice, we are repeatedly told by patients that they think of us as the ‘caring’ dentists in Kingston Upon Thames.
Let us help prove to you that your fears of the dentist are unfounded and book a free consultation with Kingston Dental Practice today!
Contact us today, to discover just what our dentists in Kingston Upon Thames can do for you.
Dentists in Kingston Upon Thames offers both private and NHS dentistry.
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The dental professionals at our Kingston Upon Thames Dental Practice are dedicated to producing lasting smiles that not only improve your dental health and appearance, but also result in a positive attitude and better outlook on life. At the end of the day, our greatest accomplishment is the genuine happiness that shines through you and your family’s new smiles.