As a Spanish speaking dentist, we play an important role in helping our community to stay healthy. We understand how common it is for people to fear visiting the dentist. Millions of adults have some form of dental anxiety, and this can be made worse by not speaking the same language as your health care provider. Whether visiting the dentist or a doctor, it is helpful to be able to communicate about what is bothering you and to be able to ask questions without the help of a translator. While it is common to bring a child to the appointment, you don’t have to when visiting our office.
There are many advantages to visiting our office, and it starts with education. It is important for us to be able to convey how to care for your teeth. We believe in providing information on healthcare and speaking Spanish allows us to do so for a segment of the population that would otherwise be unable to have in-depth conversations about oral health. As an example, we like to demonstrate how to properly brush teeth by brushing in a circular fashion. We also like to tell patients about food they can eat to stay in better oral health.
When it is time for a dental treatment, as a Spanish speaking dentist, we know that it is important to be able to explain how the procedure works prior to getting started. It can be frightening or overwhelming to have dental work done if you don’t know what to expect, why it is necessary, or how the procedure works in general. We eliminate these anxieties and fears by taking the time to thoroughly explain what we need to do, the steps that we will take, and what the results will be when the procedure is completed. It is easier for us to explain things directly and answer any questions than it would be to use a translator.
The level of care, that we provide, is the same for all of our patients, regardless of what language they speak. We offer the highest quality of dental care for patients of all ages, so the main difference is really in how comfortable a patient feels. By removing the barriers to conversation, our patients can relax and feel at ease.
If you have a family member that needs to have dental work completed or hasn’t visited the dentist in a long time, call and schedule an appointment. Any concerns, that they have, can quickly be put to rest by working with a Spanish speaking dentist. If they have dental anxiety that goes beyond the ability to converse, we can help with this as well by offering sedation dentistry and pain relief as necessary but it all starts with an initial consultation.
To learn more about preventative dental care or restorations, call and schedule an appointment with our dentist office today.
