Being Ashamed of Your Teeth Stopping You From Getting The Care You Need?
Has it been a while since you last visited the dentist? Haven’t had a check-up in almost ten years or more? You’re not alone.
A trip to the dentist is not always at the top of a patient’s to-do list, and if you’re a particularly nervous patient, we don’t blame you.
Thank you for Googling this problem, as it is common, and you’ve made a significant first step into understanding what can be done and gaining some peace of mind that everything can be solved and fixed.
Does this sound like you?
Have your teeth fallen into disarray? Are you experiencing discoloured, rotten, or generally bad teeth from not having a professional cleaning at some point? Are you scared that cavities and gum disease might cause your teeth to fall out? Then, it might be time to act.
Don’t be embarrassed; it’s our job to help. It’s why we even exist – we love teeth, even if they aren’t perfect.
Haven’t been to the dentist in some time?
Start with a check-up. New patients cost £95 at our London clinic, which includes two X-rays.
Don’t worry yourself by Googling symptoms and learning about typical treatments, as you won’t know for certain what’s going on without a dentist examining your teeth, gums, and bite.
Together, we’ll identify the issues and conditions affecting your smile and develop an effective, affordable treatment plan to help you return to normal.
Had a bad experience with the dentist before?
Bad experiences do happen – and we’re sorry that they do. Often, time is of the essence in NHS surgeries, and some dentists are pushed too quickly to serve at their best, and we can only sympathise with them, too.
At private dental practices, the situation is a bit different. We’re not overrun or too busy, and we take the time to ensure you’re happy and comfortable.
We’ll carry out your treatment at your own pace and never pressure you into procedures you’re uncomfortable with.
Are you scared of what the dentist will say or if they will judge you?
We’re in no position to judge – if patients didn’t have bad teeth or kept on top of their oral health all the time, then we would only be in the hygiene business.
It’s our job to step in and intervene when decay has advanced too far or when tartar and plaque build up too much.
We treat bad teeth and oral health daily, and you can guarantee we’ve seen it all before and will see it again and again until we retire. There’s no judgment here for seeking help to get your teeth fixed and healthy.
Concerned that there will be little left of your natural teeth?
A common fear, especially if you have gum disease, is removing a buildup of tartar and plaque, which appear to fill in the gaps between teeth caused by gum recession.
But holding onto tartar will only make the situation worse. If receding gums and black pockets concern you, don’t worry; we can treat these with relatively inexpensive treatments like bonding.
Worried it will be too expensive to fix your smile?
If it’s been a while since your last dental visit, you might presume you have several cavities, tooth decay, discolouration and even chips and fractures to your smile.
But as we said, we won’t know till we take a look, and we can go through the costs with you before proceeding. View our fees.
If there’s a lot to treat, you might be worried about a high treatment bill in one go, but we can split treatments up to make them manageable for you and take this at a pace that’s not damaging to your oral health.
We even offer 0% finance over 12 months, so you can continue to pay off your treatment whilst we correct your smile.
Frightened of dental treatment in general?
If you’re scared of the dentist, you’re not alone. Dental phobia is very common, and undergoing extensive treatments for decay can be frightening, especially if you’re scared of drills and needles. But here at Mint Dental near Elephant & Castle, we offer sedation services that can help you relax, from oral to IV sedation.
Get help with:
- Missing teeth or knocked-out teeth
- Crooked teeth or overcrowding
- Decayed teeth or gum disease
- Gummy smiles or narrow arches
- Yellow or black teeth
- Gapped teeth
- Chipped, broken and cracked teeth
