Several factors may contribute to a patient’s acceptance of their dental health care professional’s recommended treatment plan:
• Direct language that includes “active infection” is highly motivating—73% of patients surveyed would go to the dentist immediately
• Most patients said they are motivated to accept recommended treatment when periodontal disease is explained as a chronic bacterial infection that can lead to other symptoms such as tooth loss (NOTE: ARESTIN is not indicated to prevent tooth loss).
• The urgency with which the treatment recommendation is delivered was a significant factor in the acceptance of treatment
• Allowing enough time to continue conversations after the examination to aid understanding
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