You may be telling yourself you are only going to wait on your recommended dental treatment for a short time, but in most cases things that are delayed keep getting delayed. The concerns, risks, and urgency lose steam over time as other things in your life call for your attention. And, the next thing you know, too much time has gone by and you have an emergency.
It's easy to procrastinate on things that cost money or make you nervous, but most dental issues don't go away. They just get worse.
We see the consequences of waiting on treatment in our office almost every day and we can tell you that no one is happy. In addition to dealing with the worsened situation, people tend to be hard on themselves for not getting things taken care of when recommended. We feel bad for them too.
More Severe Dental Problems and Risks to Oral Health - There are two primary concerns when it comes to dental care, break down of tooth structure and infection. Both of these can worsen when dental treatment is postponed. When they do, the treatment becomes more complex and may even result in the need for root canals or tooth extractions. There is also a higher risk of having a painful emergency or infection that spirals out of control.
Risks to Overall Health - Inflammation and infection in the mouth can contribute to major medical issues like Alzheimer's, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune conditions and heart disease. In some cases infection can travel from your mouth directly to other parts of your body and in extreme cases threaten your life. It is important to maintain good oral health to help ensure the health of your body and brain.
Save Money - It's easy to think that waiting on dental treatment is saving you money, but in the long term it's going to cost you a lot more. As your dental issue worsens, treatment can become more complex, which also means more expensive. If you wait a long time the financial consequences can be serious. The way to save money overall is to treat things while they are simple and easy to fix.
With dentistry, procrastination is delaying the inevitable and setting yourself up for more serious consequences. If your recommended dental treatment is something you feel you can't do at the time, let us know. We can evaluate the situation, prioritize and maybe even find a temporary solution to get you through. We promise not to judge you and hope you feel comfortable letting us know what is going on. Our goal is to support you in maintaining long term oral health.
If you have been postponing visits to the dentist, give us a call. Our office is a no judgement zone and we would love to support you.
KN Dentistry - Orange, CA - (714) 633-2562
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