BIG CITY TREATMENT COMES TO DUBUQUE
WITH ITS FIRST AND ONLY DENTAL SPA
Molly Downs
April 2006-published in VUE365 Magazine
(Dubuque, Iowa)
For generations, people have associated visits to the dentist with pain or at least great anxiety. Well, one Dubuque dental practice is out to change their patients’ expectations using the popular and relaxing approach of spa therapy.
Abbadent Dental Center has expanded their general and cosmetic dental practice to include an on-site dental spa, called the Aspen Spa.
A patient enjoys a complimentary paraffin
hand massage from our Spa Clinician (Jessica
Johnson) while getting their teeth cleaned.
“It is rare for our patients to experience discomfort or pain in our dental office. These uncommon situations are usually due to their body’s resistance to pain relievers, such as lidocaine local anesthetic, or high anxiety levels. We’ve found that spa treatments help to ease tension during a dental appointment.” said Molly Downs, manager of the Aspen Spa. “It’s not surprising to me that the medical spa industry is booming. Patients know what they want. They deserve a relaxing environment while visiting their dentist.”
All of the spa services at Abbadent Dental Center are optional, and most are complimentary. However, you can also schedule a manicure or pedicure appointment in the Aspen Spa. Their licensed spa clinicians have experience and training in very different areas of the salon industry; including cosmetology and massage therapy. Some of their complimentary services that take place in the dental chair include aromatherapy, paraffin hand and foot massage, soothing music, cooling eye masks, lavender neck massage, and warm towels. You can even freshen up after your appointment with their mineral-based make-up line. With all of these added services, the treatment fees at Abbadent Dental Center have not increased.
In the often stressful and busy times that we live in, there is definitely a need for small, luxurious getaways. Don’t you wish you received this kind of service everywhere?
You can learn more about Abbadent Dental Center by visiting their website at www.abbadent.com or calling them at (563) 556-8388.
