Reflection #5 The Mirror Never Lies By Harvey N. Silverman Every patient eventually stands in front of a mirror. Sometimes it’s before leaving for work. Sometimes it’s before going out to dinner. Sometimes it’s before a family gathering or having a photograph taken. Andevery time they look, they’re reminded of what they like… …and what they wish they could change. The mirror has a way of revealing concerns that patients rarely talk about. A chipped tooth. Spaces between teeth. Discoloration. Worn edges. An aging smile. Most patients don’t expect us to read their minds. But they do hope we’ll recognize opportunities they may not realize are easier to correct than theyimagined. When we help patients understand what’s possible—without pressure and without judgment—we’redoing far more than discussing cosmetic dentistry. We’re giving them permission to imagine a smile they’ve wanted for years. Food for Thought Your patient’s greatest motivation isn’t what they see in your operatory. […] The post Tuesday Morning Reflections With Dr. Silverman appeared first on Dentistry Today .