Dr. Sean Van Tuyl has practiced dentistry for 21 years. He didn't start dental school until age 39, after working in the corporate world and following his father's example. Now at Comfort Dental in Evergreen, Colorado, he focuses on emergency care, endodontics, and making dental visits less intimidating.

In this episode, Dr. Van Tuyl talks about why he never turns away a patient in pain, even on a packed schedule. He explains the three questions every patient wants answered before any work begins. He shares why patients should stop feeling embarrassed about gaps in their dental visits. And he breaks down the insurance benefit most people leave on the table.

IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 Meet Dr. Sean Van Tuyl 01:00 Why he became a dentist at 39 04:00 What dentistry gives you that corporate jobs don't 08:00 Emergency patients: same-day care, no exceptions 23:30 What makes Comfort Dental different for patients 24:15 The three questions every patient has 34:00 Insurance benefits you're probably not using 34:30 Root canals: separating fact from Netflix fiction 36:00 No judgment for patients who've been away for years 36:30 What makes Dr. Van Tuyl smile outside the office

TOPICS COVERED

Same-day emergency dental care Managing dental anxiety Understanding your dental insurance benefits Getting back to the dentist after a long gap What to expect at your first visit Root canal myths and facts Affordable dental care in Colorado

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ABOUT THIS PODCAST

The Comfort Dental Podcast introduces you to the doctors behind the practice. Each episode features a one-on-one conversation with a Comfort Dental dentist about their approach to patient care, what drives them, and what you should know about your dental health.