Have you ever made a phone call to a dentist’s office in search of treatment for yourself or a family member only to find out that the dentist was not accepting any patients? How can that be? Does that not seem absurd?
Well, funny or not, it happens all the time! Want to find out why? Watch this short video…
Although this may seem silly, dentists are often like medical doctors. Their practices fill up, you do not have the infrastructure to support additional patients and therefore tell their front office staff to stop the patient flow. Then, as openings begin to become more prevalent, they start accepting patients again. The more specialized the dentist is, the more often this happens. Dentists who practice sedation dentistry, cosmetic dentistry and other advanced surgical procedures are more likely to fall into this group.
This is generally because they are only able to see a small number of patients each day. It is important for you to know whether or not your dentist of choice is accepting new patients before you spend any time speaking with their office. We hope you found this video valuable and that you can find the right dentist for your needs.
Yours Truly,
Dr. James F. Otten “Life is Better with Great Teeth.”
Dr. Otten is a leading dentist in the Lawrence, KS area. Call his dental office at (785)843-6404 to schedule your appointment.
