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Fear of a visit to the dentist will be won by cosmetologists
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The upcoming visit to the dentist in many people is not something that is worrying, but real horror. Not only children, but also some adults are afraid of dentists as a fire. They can be understood - not only the medical procedures themselves, but also the situation in the dental office leads to fear. Bright, but cold, alarming lighting, medical equipment that emits loud and unpleasant sounds, an armchair that looks like a tool of torture ... This situation brings to the patient the most unpleasant thoughts and literally screams for the pain that awaits him.
However, such fears are unknown to customers of Dr. Patty's Dental Boutique located in the resort town of Fort Lauderdale in Florida. This "boutique" combines a dental office and a beauty salon.
"In the United States of America, about 30-40 million people are afraid of visits to the dentist," says Dr. Patty, whose real name is April Patterson. "I decided to do everything possible to make my clients forget that they are in the dental office."
With this goal in mind, Dr. Patterson has created an office that can not really be confused with the offices of other dentists. In her "boutique" you can use all the services that are provided by classical spa salons, from standard cosmetic procedures to massage of eyelashes and eyebrows. Naturally, the teeth in this "boutique" are also treated, for good reason he is dental.
"I offer expensive but high-quality dental services along with a full menu of spa treatments," explains April Patterson. "I can show you a wonderful example of how different types of services can get along in one room and complement each other," says Dr. Patti. - The client comes to install veneers on the teeth (special plates that replace the upper layer of teeth, masking existing ones and protecting them from new damage). If he comes an hour earlier, we will massage him and other relaxing procedures. As a result, when a client sits down in a dental chair, he feels calm and peaceful. "
Christine Carter is a typical client of Dr. Patty's Dental Boutique. She went to April Patterson to remove staples from her teeth, but was delayed by cosmetic procedures. "Such a busy professional like me, this place allows you to use the services of a dentist, and at the same time go through cosmetic procedures, massage and just relax," explains Christine Carter. "When it's all up to you, it's wonderful to be able to go through all these procedures in one place."
But not only women are attracted by Dr. Patti's innovative dental office. Andrew Eller can confirm this. He came for the veneers, and went away with the botox face. "I've become better than I could have imagined," Andrew boasts of his adjusted appearance. "Although the doctor had to make great efforts to convince me to deal not only with my teeth, but with my face."
"Here we care not only for teeth. It helps people to gain self-confidence and change their lives for the better, "says Dr. Patty proudly.
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