Being A Dentist


Being a dentist comes with lots of interesting and specialized skills. While many of us—and especially out children—don’t relish the idea of visiting a dentist, many dentists are sensitive to this stigma and strive to be gentle when working on our teeth. There is also a culture within dentistry that ensures the promotion of general dental hygiene—and many products accompany this culture. Because teeth are parts of our bodies that we cannot easily replace, there is also a huge industry in protecting them, cleaning them, and making them look as nice as possible.

Reassuring children—and other patients

Going to a dentist is a common fear among children, but many adults also hate the idea. The idea of someone working on such a sensitive area comes with some preconceived ideas of pain and discomfort. Lots of people have had bad experiences with dentists and try to avoid going. But dentists are not usually to blame for this. Causing discomfort and sometimes pain both come with the territory of being a dentist.

Promoting oral hygiene

Toothbrushes and toothpastes form part of a multi-billion dollar industry. The promotion of dental hygiene is another part of being a dentist and many dentists make a significant part of their income out of selling dental hygiene products. When a product is associated with an expert who gives advice on dental hygiene, the patient is more likely to make the purchase because of the trust element attached.

A progressively aesthetically-driven practice

The rich and famous are obsessed with keeping their teeth straight, white, and intact. Plastic surgery includes dental work because many will accept nothing less than perfect teeth. Surgery is also not uncommon to achieve this goal and veneers are often used to replace natural teeth to make them look as natural as possible. There are also a number of corrective methods used to straighten the teeth of children—whose parents are concerned with them growing up with skew or buck teeth.

Being a dentist is a job with many diverse aspects. It is apparent that many are as gentle as they can be in a job where discomfort is part of every visit. At the end of the day, dentists—for the most part—have our best interests at heart and will give advice on the best and latest technology when it comes to keeping our teeth in tiptop condition.