Things Not To Do Before a Dentist Visit

Honestly, this one is a no-brainer, but some people might surprise you. Be sure to brush your teeth long before you go to your dental appointment. Brushing immediately before seeing the dental assistant doesn’t do any good.

This can be a little embarrassing. Especially if you didn’t notice that chunk of famous Utah toffee lurking in your back molars.

Be considerate of the dentist’s angle — not to mention the dental assistant.

You didn’t have to go through dental assisting college to know that a chewy granola bar will stick between your teeth. It’ll probably still be there until the dental assistant scrapes it away.

Remember what happens to your face when it gets numb?

Although employees at your dental office are intelligent, they weren’t taught insurance policies in college, even if if was the University of Utah. So be sure you know what’s covered in your policy and you’ll save yourself a lot of hassle.

The last thing the man or woman wants while they are assisting the dentist is a big whiff of chicken curry; this isn't what they were trained to do. So have the courtesy to freshen up for the people sticking their fingers in your trap.

Having a heavy meal before your appointment may make you feel nauseous during some procedures.

No matter what kind of mouth piercing you have, there is a high risk of infection if it is not done in a sterilized environment. Plus, tongue piercings can chip your front teeth.

Sometimes you can be sitting in that chair for a long time — with a drill and someone else’s fingers inside your mouth. That’s not the ideal time to ask to use the toilet.