{"id":120,"date":"2018-08-08T12:34:46","date_gmt":"2018-08-08T12:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/?p=120"},"modified":"2018-09-08T12:34:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-08T12:34:58","slug":"dentist-north-valleys-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/2018\/08\/08\/dentist-north-valleys-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Your Dentist in North Valleys These Questions to Overcome Any Fears"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_95047662__1532019720_86607-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman with finger on chin thinking\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_95047662__1532019720_86607-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_95047662__1532019720_86607-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/09\/AdobeStock_95047662__1532019720_86607.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As we continue in our series on overcoming dental fears, let\u2019s look at another key strategy that you can implement to bypass any phobias that may have hindered you in the past from getting the dental care you need. Your dentist explains the value of asking questions while you\u2019re in the office about anything regarding the treatment or your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">dental care<\/a>, in general, so you can feel comfortable through being better educated.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Why is It Important to Ask Questions?<\/h2>\n<p>To gain a full appreciation for the significance of asking questions, we need not look any further than children. They are constantly asking questions that start with \u201cWhat is that?\u201d or simply \u201cWhy?\u201d One of the reasons they ask these questions is that feeling free to explore and get answers gives them comfort.<\/p>\n<p>As an adult, the desire and need to know more that you possessed as a child doesn\u2019t subside. So if there is something that you\u2019re concerned about, one of the best courses of action is to ask questions.<\/p>\n<h2>Why It\u2019s Better to Ask Questions In-Office<\/h2>\n<p>While visiting your dentist, you may have questions that arise in regard to a specific procedure or maybe about the equipment used. It\u2019s important that whatever your question is, you ask while in the presence of your dental hygienist and dentist.<\/p>\n<p>Also, if you\u2019re concerned about ways that you can improve your oral care and health, the primetime to ask questions is while you\u2019re in the office.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some concerns that patients have:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Brushing Technique<\/strong> \u2013 If your gums tend to bleed, you can ask about how you can improve your brushing technique to prevent that from happening.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bad Breath <\/strong>\u2013 Having unpleasant breath can be one of the most embarrassing issues to have. Thankfully, you don\u2019t have to fear judgement from your local dental professionals. Instead, you should feel free to ask for tips to address the problem.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overcome Hereditary Conditions <\/strong>\u2013 Some people are fearful of falling prey to family history. For example, you may have tooth loss in your gene-pool. You can ask for advice on what you can do to prevent this from happening to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Better Denture Care <\/strong>\u2013 For patients who wear prosthetics, while in-office, it\u2019s a great time to ask for tips on how to care for their dentures better.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Dental Professionals as Educators<\/h2>\n<p>The overall theme here is that your North Valleys dentist and the staff at Sage Dental are truly educators. They welcome questions because one of the most important concerns for them is for you to feel comfortable with the care you receive, and the professionals also want to make sure that it is transformative. Asking questions and then applying the answers go a long way in preventing serious oral health problems and preserving your mouth, teeth and gums for years to come.<\/p>\n<p>By applying what you\u2019ve learned here, you have another way to overcome dental fears and turn your concerns into victories.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/about-us.html\">Sage Dental<\/a> focuses on making patients feel comfortable by welcoming any questions and providing non-judgmental answers. If you have questions about any aspect of your oral health, feel free to ask while visiting. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sagedentalnv.com\/contact-us.html\">Contact our office today<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As we continue in our series on overcoming dental fears, let\u2019s look at another key strategy that you can implement to bypass any phobias that may have hindered you in the past from getting the dental care you need. 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