Why does ongoing follow-up matter for dental patients who declined treatment, especially Type Two declines? Because the decision they made today was a snapshot of their priorities today. Priorities change. The Type Two patient who chose not to spend money on a full-arch case this year may have a different answer next year when their spouse encourages it, when they retire, when their teeth get worse, when a friend has a great experience with similar work, or when any of a hundred life events shifts what feels important. The practice that maintained light, friendly follow-up contact through that period is the [...]

Why does ongoing follow-up matter for dental patients who declined treatment, especially Type Two declines? Because the decision they made today was a snapshot of their priorities today. Priorities change. The Type Two patient who chose not to spend money on a full-arch case this year may have a different answer next year when their spouse encourages it, when they retire, when their teeth get worse, when a friend has a great experience with similar work, or when any of a hundred life events shifts what feels important. The practice that maintained light, friendly follow-up contact through that period is the [...]

Why does ongoing follow-up matter for dental patients who declined treatment, especially Type Two declines? Because the decision they made today was a snapshot of their priorities today. Priorities change. The Type Two patient who chose not to spend money on a full-arch case this year may have a different answer next year when their spouse encourages it, when they retire, when their teeth get worse, when a friend has a great experience with similar work, or when any of a hundred life events shifts what feels important. The practice that maintained light, friendly follow-up contact through that period is the [...]