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A member asked:
Question for dentists: what percentage of your patients haven't been to a dentist in around 10 years? is it really rare?
5 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Not uncommon: About 20% because I am known for treating very anxious patients. The one thing those patients seem to have in common is that they all think they are the worst I have seen. My guess is that is your real question. You should expect to see a dentist and not be judged.
Answered 11/6/2013
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No visit in 10 yrs: These patient usually present as emergency patients with pain or swelling. In my practice i get one of these every two-three weeks.
Answered 1/27/2015
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How could we know?: Our sample size is skewed, because we can't know how many people there are who havent been to a dentist.
Answered 11/6/2013
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It's not rare to see patients who have not been to a dentist. In my practice I see patients who show up with swelling or pain. Generally the cause is not having good oral hygiene or getting regular dental checkups.
Answered 5/24/2021
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