Prehn Dental Office

The recent economy has put a change on how many people perceive their dental health.  For the most part, patients are staying up with their constant cleaning appointments and examinations and having necessary procedures performed.  Yes, some cosmetic procedures have been put on hold—such as veneers, teeth bleaching, etc… but for the most part I think patients clearly understand that letting things go can cause more problems, pain and expense!  Clearly this is the case in my practice where I have seen some patients put off needed dental procedures and now six to ten months later, the decay has become more extensive.  There is now nerve involvement; which requires root canal therapy or the periodontal disease has been left untreated and progressed to a more serious state.  I strongly urge my patients to at least come in for routine care.  If financially things are difficult, we will try to work out some type of situation with the office to at least maintain their dental health during this difficult economic down-turn. 

Think positive!