Take Your Teeth to the Spa!
By Sherril Steele-Carlin
Let's face it; a trip to the dentist is stressful for most people. That's why many dentists are thinking about the value of making dentistry less stressful for their patients. One way they're doing that is by introducing a spa experience to help their patients relax while they're in the dentist chair.
What's a Dental Spa?
There's a new trend in dentist's offices sweeping across America. Close your eyes and picture an office filled with exotic flowers, aromatherapy, scented candles, and soothing music. If it sounds like a soothing health spa, it is – for your teeth! From the moment you enter a state-of-the art dental spa, you'll be pampered and soothed.
The Waiting Room
From the moment you enter the office, you'll know you're on to something new, different, and extremely relaxing. The air is scented with a calming scent of potpourri or aromatherapy oils. Soft, gentle music plays in the background, washing your cares away. A soothing fountain trickles in a corner, while subtle lighting creates a tranquil and safe mood. There's even a masseuse waiting to massage your troubles away. This isn't your local day spa, it's the office of your dentist, and it's gaining popularity all over the world.
Why the Spa Environment?
Dentists will be the first ones to tell you that most of their patients are nervous and even afraid before they ever sit down in the dentist chair. That's why dental spas are becoming so popular. They calm the patient down from the moment they enter the office, making them more open to drilling, shots, and dental hygiene. Some spas even offer pedicures, hot-wax hand treatments, and other spa-like treatments to help take patients' minds off the dental procedures.
The Patient Room
The spa experience doesn't end at the office door. In the patient rooms, most dental spas offer very private rooms, plush and comfy dentist chairs, televisions, VCRs, radios, a "call" button for the staff, and cozy pillows and blankets. If that's not enough, neck rests, warm towels, and even snacks and beverages are available to help the patient relax and feel at home. Patients in these spa rooms often fall asleep during treatment. Now that's relaxed!
Dentists find that the spa experience not only relaxes their patients, it makes their own jobs easier by making the patients far less stressed about the whole dental experience. It's easier for them to give shots and do dental work on these de-stressed patients. So, find out what dentists offer these spa experiences in your area, and make your next dental visit totally stress free!
