Dental Care: Can I do It Cheaper?

We have filmed a series of videos answering a few common questions we get at the dental practice of Dr. Natalie Amann, DDS, MAGD. First up, we answer the age old question about dental care: Can I do it cheaper? As Dr. Amann explains in the video above, the long term benefit of a healthy smile far outweighs the short term cost. Call us today to learn more about how we can create a great smile, designed for you! 484-685-4759

Get to Know Dr. Amann

I can remember growing up, and visiting the dentist was something all of us kids would do once every year around the time school began. We'd get to the office and sit in the waiting room, until dressed in a short, white clinical jacket, the dentist would slide open the door to his operatory, stare at us over the top of his bifocals and crook his finger at me to follow him. I can recall the foot-powered engine belt-drives, the gas flame where the dental tools were disinfected, and the mounted knight-in-armor on the Ritter dental chair.

The practice reminded me more of a medieval castle than a dentist's office. If I had X-rays taken of my mouth, it wouldn't be until the next day that the film was developed. Sitting in the dental chair was not comfortable, and while my dentist wasn't mean by nature, he would get irritated if I bent my head to one side or the other to try to keep my mouth open. I would try hard to sit still, and once my treatment was done, my dentist would release me, and move on to other people waiting to be treated. Very few things made the dental experience “personal” back then.

Growing up, I soon discovered a love for math, chemistry, and physics, as well as an appreciation for the beauty of art and the versatility of the English language. I enjoyed understanding how things worked based on chemistry and physics. I saw clearly the ability to be artistic in creating form and function, and I loved helping others. Modern dentistry — as it is today — is as much an art as it is a science, and in college, I was drawn to the profession almost immediately. It did not take me long to decide the being a dentist was my passion in life.

I also enjoy my personal time, and am blessed to be surrounded by a loving family and wonderful friends. I have two children; my daughter, Courtney Frances currently attends Simmons College in Boston, and my stepson, Jonathan, a talented chef, who owns Amani's BYOB in Downingtown along with his lovely wife, Jeanine.

I must confess that I am somewhat of a history buff, and I love learning about different periods. If time, health, and muscular willingness cooperate, I hope to once again enjoy skiing and scuba diving.