What motivate you to come in today?

And we got some interesting responses.

“I am free today and as I walked past your clinic, I feel there’s a need to come in as it has been a while”

“my wife told me to come”

“my girlfriend booked me in, I don’t know if I need anything”

“I want to try you guys out”

What we found: People often only go to the dentist when they’re in pain instead of for regular check-ups due to reasons such as fear of dental procedures, concerns about cost, busy schedules, lack of awareness about the importance of preventive care, the belief that no pain means no problem, habitual avoidance behaviour, and procrastination.