Following are four of the most common reasons people miss their appointments.
Forgetting Your Appointment’s Date
Sometimes appointments are scheduled months in advance. A dental exam is scheduled in advance as a means of convenience for our patients. While our team scheduling appointments for you can help you keep your dental exams spaced apart properly, some folks may not mark their appointments on their calendars or they might lose their appointment cards.
Forgetting an appointment delays the important benefits you receive from cleanings and checkups. It is important to take whatever measures necessary to ensure that you maintain your regular appointments so that you can enjoy the benefits of detecting potential issues as early as possible.
Unexpected Obligations
Sometimes life gets in the way of our plans. When an unexpected obligation or personal emergency arises and you cannot make your appointment, it is best to call our office as soon as you learn about your schedule conflict. Our staff will be happy to help you book another appointment at a time that works for you.
Fear of the Dentist
Dental anxiety and phobia are common reasons people may not make it to the dentist on a regular basis. Unfortunately, missing dental appointments out of fear puts your oral health at risk because it reduces the odds of detecting potential problems early on.
Our practice understands that dental fears can be very debilitating. To accommodate those with dental phobia and anxiety, we offer relaxation amenities like nitrous oxide and sedation dentistry to ensure comfort.
Lack of Dental Insurance
Dental insurance is a wonderful thing to have because it helps offset the costs of oral healthcare. Despite this fact, many people still pay for their dental care costs out-of-pocket. The good news is, checkups and cleanings are an affordable preventive service.
If it’s time to schedule an appointment, give our friendly team at Aesthetic Dental Partners a call today.
