Shame-Free Dentistry
Why the Best Dental Professionals Will Never Make You Feel Inadequate
It’s normal to feel the jitters before you head to the dentist. This nervousness is nearly universal, especially for new patients. But if there’s one feeling we don’t want you to ever worry about before making your way into our office, it’s shame. All too often, patients put off going to the dentist because they feel guilty about the condition of their teeth. Maybe they’re worried about being subjected to another lecture on proper flossing or have forgotten to brush for so many days that they feel embarrassed having somebody examine their gums. For someone who is so self-conscious about their smile that they hide it day in and day out, it can be terrifying to imagine a trained professional taking a long, hard look at their teeth. But make no mistake: Dentists are there to help, not humiliate. Any dental professional worth their salt will never, ever make you feel ashamed about your smile. After all, it’s in the best interest of doctor and patient to keep you as comfortable and happy as possible during your visit. Dentists know that the surest way to keep patients from coming through their doors is to make them feel guilty and inadequate. That’s why those long-winded lectures from down high are largely a thing of the past in the dental field and have been replaced by cooperation and compassion.
And if you think your teeth are somehow the worst the dentist will have ever seen, think again. Dentists see hundreds of patients, each with their own struggles and concerns, and many of their conditions are more serious than you can imagine. They’re not about to wag their fingers and judge you. Instead, they’ll do everything they can to restore your confidence and guide you down a proper treatment path to long-term dental health. Shame is far too common among dental patients, but it doesn’t have to be. Come visit our office and experience what positive, guilt-free dentistry can do for you!
Don’t Miss Kids’ Day
Dr. Stuckey’s Playlist It was a long winter; the kind of cold, icy weather that almost had me singing the blues! While we’re enjoying much nicer weather now, I’m still in the mood for blues. This month, I’ve been listening to a blues band from Kansas City called Trampled Under Foot.
Great Blues to Banish the Winter Blues In 2000, they formed Trampled Under Foot, a blues band that covered a wide variety of songs. Many of their tunes sound very blues-rock, but they also play soul blues, gospel, and Memphis blues. Danielle has an amazing voice that really captures that soulful sound of good blues music. Their first, self-titled album came out in 2006. They’ve released a number of albums over the years, but my favorite is “Badlands,”
Have you heard about Kids’ Day? Once a month, Briarfield Dental Care throws a special celebration focused exclusively on our youngest patients. The office is transformed with fun decorations, the whole team gets dressed up, and there are lots of prizes for kids who come in to join the fun. Plus, we have special spin brushes and offers on sealants and mouthguards only available during our Kids’ Days.
Though I just discovered this group recently, they’ve been making music for years. The
original members of the group were three siblings, Danielle (lead vocals and bass), Nick (guitar), and Kris Schnebelen (drums). They grew up in Kansas City, Missouri, and come from a family of musicians. Their maternal grandmother was a jazz singer who played with Count Baise
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which won Contemporary Blues Album of the Year at the Blues Music Awards in 2014. “Badlands” was also the last album Trampled Under Foot released. The band split up in 2015, though Danielle and Nick went onto have solo careers and are still making music.
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Aug. 15 - Western Cowboy/Cowgirl
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and their father, Bob Schnebelen, played blues guitar in a local band in Kansas City. The siblings were exposed to blues music when they sat in at their father’s jamming sessions.
If you need a good blues session, I highly recommend putting on Trampled Under Foot. Start with their songs “Bad Feeling” or “Wrong Side of the Blues” and watch where their sound takes you.
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