We are tend to postpone anything that we perceive to be an unpleasant experience even if we understand the benefit of such experiences for ourselves or for those we love. Even with a caring a touch, dentistry for many remains a least favorite activity and is somewhat avoided.
In modern dentistry problems will the teeth or "gums" are often diagnosed long before there is any patient perception of difficulty (pain). "It doesn't bother me Doctor" becomes the excuse for delaying treatment. So the "cavity" or broken tooth or other problem remains untreated. Untreated difficulties in the mouth always become more severe if neglected and the result is the increased likelihood of pain and discomfort and inconvenience for the patient. In addition with delay there is likely to be an increase in complexity of the ultimate treatment solution required. This translates into increased cost to the patient.
The old adage"a stitch in time save nine" is most assuredly true when it comes to dental treatment. A small cavity untreated can easily turn into a "root canal".
Cheers,
Dr. Shawn Lee a Vernon Dentist
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