I was a bit hesitant going to the dentist. I mean, can you blame me? I think most, if not all, people aren't exactly fans of going, especially if it's to a new one. X-rays being taken, cleanings being done, and this is on a regular day without complications.
I've been on and off searching for a new dentist for the last year or two. With my job switch, my insurance changed, and well, I've gone to a dentist or two, but none have really made me want to stay for some reason or another. I think it's usually a matter of lack of convenience in terms of location and hours, as well as disagreements about dental treatments. At any rate, I think this has finally changed.
I like Dr. Oliva. She's nice and genuinely does everything for you to avoid having pain. Her first reaction to things is to try to resolve things naturally rather than try to encourage you to get surgery and/or excessive products. That is a big one for me. I had stopped seeing a dentist beforehand because all said dentist did was try to sell me stuff. It felt impersonal and as if they didn't know what they were doing.
Anyway, I already recommended her to a coworker of mine. That and I made my next appointment. Here's hoping that my hesitance with dentistry slowly dies. I mean, I'm hopeful. I felt very relieved that I wasn't shamed for not going to the dentist in over a year, so that's a plus in my book. Just saying. read more