White Smiles Family Dentistry | Spring Lake Park, MN (2024)

FAQs

What is the least busy time at the dentist? ›

According to this information, you're likely to have a more relaxed visit with less wait time during the fall, late spring, early summer, and early winter.

Quality service. Convenient service. Patients want the same things. They want to know their business is appreciated, and they want to know their options.

One of the most common reasons for long waits is that other patients are late, which then pushes back subsequent appointments. Other things that may leave patients waiting to be seen in the dental office include: Patients who have an emergency and need to be seen right away.

Untreated tooth decay and gum disease can lead to the loss of one or more of your teeth. Regular check-ups can identify problems before they advance to that point. But neglect and no dental treatment are a recipe for pain and loss. Long term neglect is a common cause of periodontal disease of the gums.

Dentistry is a profession that requires high ethical standards and a commitment to the well-being of patients. However, not all dentists adhere to these principles, and some may engage in overtreatment, which is the provision of unnecessary or excessive dental services for financial gain or other reasons.

Ideal central teeth will exhibit a ratio of 4:5 in length, with a width of 75-80%. This may vary from patient to patient but is the first “rule” used in evaluating the face. Then, remaining teeth placement can be determined.

Calculating the lifetime value of a dental patient can be as simple as multiplying the number of visits you expect a patient to make to your office by the average value of each visit. If this practice has an average 25% profit margin, that leaves $700 in gross profit after expenses.

A dentist usually treats ten patients a day of routine dentistry in a single chair setup. The simple calculation is 8 hours a day; a dental appointment is of half an hour per patient unless you have a long surgery, multiple crown preparations, or implants. Then we spend most of our time on one patient only.

What time of day is best to go to the dentist? ›

Go First Thing in the Morning or in the Late Afternoon

Provided you have the freedom, you'll want to book your appointment for specific times in the day. The most popular time of day to make an appointment is between 10 AM and 2 PM, with Friday at 10 AM and Monday at 2 PM as particularly high-traffic times.

According to a study by Duke University conducted in 2006, the ideal time to visit a dentist is between 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. as dentists are more alert and well-rested than late afternoons, resulting to lower risk of complications related to anesthesia.

Dental braces are a standard treatment to fix crowded teeth and realign the jaw. Typically, the treatment time for braces can be 18 months to 3 years and requires you to return to our orthodontic team every four to eight weeks for a check-up.

Some people find that it is the sound of the tools in their mouth that really freak them out at the dental office. If this happens to be you, consider asking your dentist if it is okay for you to listen to some music with headphones in while the exam takes place. This can help you to relax and focus on something else.