When I interview new patients during their first visit to our office I frequently find that they are not sure of what they want either from me, as their dentist, or for their mouth over the long term. I can, however, tell you consistently what MOST people DON’T want. They don’t want DENTAL PROBLEMS and they don’t want DENTAL TREATMENT.
Yet, most of us dentists spend our time with you looking for dental problems and offering you dental treatment. We even market ourselves this way. Just look at our websites and you will find many of us claim to offer the best way to solve your dental problems through the most modern dental treatments. But, I’d be willing to bet that there is really no way to dress it up to make you want either.
If you truly don’t want either and want to reach a point free from the threat of dental problems and beyond the need for dental treatment, there is only one path to take: the path to health. If you don’t choose this path you will continue on the path to disease, problems, and treatment. The recipe for health is simple:
1) YOU must understand the causes of disease
2) YOU must understand what causes are present for you
3) YOU must have a long-range plan that addresses these causes in a way that fits your values and goals
The direction that you are heading is more important to your success than the speed at which you reach your destination. Because we are more focused on building a long-term relationship with you than selling you dental treatment, we will walk with you at whatever pace you wish to go. We understand that this may involve stopping to take a break along the way, or designing a detour when life doesn’t go as planned. But one thing is certain, if you are ready to commit to your health, then we are ready to commit to you.