Dentists are very experienced medical professionals who treat everyone from infants to the very elderly. They know how to deal with virtually every dental problem that will come across their desk, and they are happy to do it because most of them specifically trained to be dentists to help their community. However, it is still important that you know a few of the unspoken rules when visiting a dentist so that you have the best possible care and they can actually treat the issues you have. Here are three of the most common 'don'ts' you should avoid at your next dentist appointment.

Don't Be Shy

A dentist can investigate and diagnose problems in your teeth just by looking at them, but to get a full picture of your health, they might ask you some questions. These might range from whether them poking a certain tooth hurts or how long you have had a certain issue for. Now is not the time to be bashful or shy; they treat your information with utmost privacy and are only looking to help you. Tell them if something hurts or how long you have been facing a dental problem without seeking treatment. You are there now and that is all that matters, so make sure to be honest to get the best treatment!

Don't Eat Right Before

When going to the dentist, you want them to be focusing on the deeper problems with your teeth, not what you ate for lunch! It is perfectly normal to brush your teeth right before visiting the dentist, and in fact, many people would probably encourage this because they want to know what state your teeth look like when in the best condition possible. If you do need to eat before visiting the dentist, perhaps take a travel toothbrush with you to clean your teeth up after you are done.

Don't Take Risks

Dentists are very busy, and almost all of them will have appointment slots booked for the full day when you are visiting. If you don't want to have your appointment rescheduled, make sure to show up at least 15 minutes beforehand so that if there is traffic, you can still make it. Also, make sure to let your dentist know, especially if they are new, whether you have any allergies to specific medication or if you have trouble swallowing or any other dental condition that might affect their treatment of you. The more open and caring of their time you are, the better treatment they will be able to give!