The top 3 reasons patients avoid your practice and what you can do about it

By Joy Gendusa

As a dentist, you understand the importance of good oral health. But do you ever wonder how the rest of the world prioritizes dental hygiene? It's my job to show you, because this information can help you get more patients!

Here are the top three excuses patients use to avoid getting the dental care they need:

1. "I can't afford it right now."
2. "I'm really busy. I just don't have time."
3. "I'm OK for now. I'll let you know when I need to come in."

Allow me to translate these statements into what they really mean.

1. "I don't value oral health care enough to pay for it."
2. "I don't value oral health care enough to make time for it."
3. "I don't understand enough about oral health care to see why I should value it, so I'm going to wait until something goes drastically wrong before I call you."

Notice the theme here. That patient doesn't really have reasons for avoiding your practice, only excuses. You need to raise the perceived value of oral health care by showing why it's important. Increase the perceived value of oral health and people will find the money, time, and desire to make (and keep) appointments at your practice!

Here's an easy two-step process to make it happen. CLICK HERE to read the rest of the article.