Taking the time out of your day for dental appointments or orthodontic appointments is important for your oral health but sometimes it can be hard to fit it into a busy day. It may seem like common sense, but arriving on time may be harder than you think. Bailey Orthodontics knows how busy life can get, but it is important to arrive on time for appointments for a variety of reasons.
Your dental care is important, so arriving on time can help you receive the right treatment in the right amount of time. For those who get stressed about coming to the dentist or orthodontist, extra time might give you more peace during your appointment.
Read on for more tips on how to arrive on time and why it is important to our orthodontic office.
Give Yourself Time To Prepare
Going to the dentist or orthodontist can be stressful, so giving you or your child some extra time to prepare is a good reason to be on time for appointments. Being on time will allow you to get all checked in, sit in the waiting room, and compose yourself or do some deep breathing if needed.
Being on time for dental appointments will also give you time to fill out any necessary paperwork before your appointment. This may help the process go smoother next time or get you into your appointment faster. Always having a little extra time can save you more stress than you realize.
You Will Receive Treatment At Your Scheduled Time
Dentists and Orthodontists have busy schedules, so they often make appointments back to back. This means if you are late to your appointment, they may have taken the next patient before you. Showing up just a little early to your appointment will ensure you get your teeth cleaned or braces tightened at your scheduled time.
For our patients that have to travel to our Farmington or Bountiful office from surrounding counties, we get how hard travel and traffic can be. We are proud to serve Davis County and beyond but plan your travel time accordingly so that we can provide you with the best care.
You Won’t Put The Dentist Or Orthodontist Behind Schedule
As previously mentioned, dentists and orthodontists take on a lot of responsibility and work with many patients each day. Showing up late for your dental or orthodontic appointments will put them behind schedule and in turn, make those who were on time for their appointments have to wait longer.
We know that your time is valuable, but with so many people to treat and limited hours in the day, we encourage patients in our orthodontic office to respect our time as well. Staying on schedule is important, but we understand when conflicts arise. It is a good practice to call ahead if you will be late to let the office know or to reschedule for a better time.
Should I Be Early To My Appointment?
So, if you shouldn’t be late for your appointment, should you be early? Many patients worry that if they are too early they may spend a lot of time waiting. Arriving 5-10 minutes early will account for any issues, give you time to get into the office, and be ready for your dentist or orthodontist. The office takes into account just enough time to complete your cleaning or procedure, so being early might give them extra time to help you and get you out earlier.
Tips For Fitting Appointments Into Your Busy Schedule
Schedule Your Next Appointment Before You Leave Our Office
The doctors and staff will let you know when we want to see you back for your next appointment at the end of your visit at Bailey Orthodontics. It is best to schedule before you leave our office to get your first pick at the time and date of your next appointment. Our schedule is generally booked out for 4-6 weeks, so scheduling ahead is always recommended.
Schedule The First Appointment Of The Day
If you know you have a hectic day ahead, call the day before and schedule the earliest time available. This will help you take care of your oral health without cramming it into the rest of your meetings and obligations. Our staff will let you know how long your Orthodontic treatment appointment should take, so you can plan your schedule and know if you might be a little late for work or school.
Getting your teeth cleaned or having a checkup early in the morning will give you the rest of the day to complete other activities or relax after your appointment.
Whether you live in Davis County or beyond, Bailey Orthodontics is happy to discuss appointments that work with your schedule. Since we treat patients of all ages, there are bound to be conflicting schedules and varying times that patients need.
Complete Paperwork Ahead Of Time
If possible, complete all new patient paperwork before your appointment. This will make the check-in process smoother and your wait time shorter.
Serving Davis County Patients
Bailey Orthodontics has now opened our newly remodeled Farmington, UT office! This gives us more space and resources to help better serve patients. No matter your age or orthodontic needs, we have orthodontists and office staff that are willing to help.
