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My mom has had a lot of pain in her knee for years. She has avoided surgery until she couldn’t stand the pain anymore.
Last Thursday, my mom had partial knee replacement surgery. The surgery went well without any hiccups.
One of the things that I was surprised about was that within hours of her surgery, my mom was walking with her new knee and having physical therapy.
She went home the same day of the surgery.
I remember years ago, I’m talking maybe 15-20 years ago, my friend’s father had knee replacement surgery, and his recovery was way different.
He stayed in the hospital overnight and had very little activity on his new knee. His recovery was rough and took months to recover.
Today's thinking is way different. Walk as soon as you can and stay active throughout the recovery.
Thinking of how people handle situations or medical updates has evolved throughout the years.
Dentistry is no different. In the past, if you were afraid of the dentist, you were told for years that you needed to toughen up. It is what it is.
This was a very ol’ school mentality. We know that 30 to 50 percent of the American population avoid going to the dentist because of fear.
This is a real problem. That is why we offer Anxiety Free Dentistry at Dente.
Patients with anxiety are given anxiety reducing medication that helps them get through their appointment. This medication helps them relax and have a stress-free appointment.
If you are experiencing dental anxiety and would like to have an Anxiety Free dental consultation, please visit us at mydente.com or call 773-292-1911 to schedule your appointment.
Floss Like a Madman!
Emilio “Runner’s Knee” Couret
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