However, 29% say it influences their perception badly.

And they arent the only ones who feel judged during their doctor appointments.

Check out the results:

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Two dental professionals with a patient in a clinic, discussing treatment options.

Text describes a periodontist dismissing a tattooed woman’s concerns about pain during a consultation.

Doctor condescending about asking sedation, questions patient’s pain tolerance due to tattoos.

Text discussing arm tattoos and their relevance.

Text excerpt about dental anxiety and assumptions due to tattoos.

Tattooed woman getting a tattoo in a studio with a tattoo artist in a red plaid shirt.

Text discussing a periodontist’s interaction and emphasizing care and respect in dental practices.

Text highlighting prejudice in medical systems shared by a tattooed woman’s experience with a periodontist.

Tattooed woman with floral designs on arms and neck wearing a black shirt with white undershirt.

“Person shares experience of being judged for tattoos during medical procedure in online discussion.

Reddit comments discussing a periodontist’s condescending behavior and biases in medical treatment.

“Comments discussing experiences with periodontist and sedation for dental procedures.

Discussion about sedation with periodontist and patient experience with IV needles.

“Reddit post discussing experiences with periodontist and sedation for tattooed woman.

Chat discussing tattoo artist’s dismissed symptoms linked to terminal cancer.

“Periodontist criticized; comments about bias in medical care and patient concerns discussed in text exchange.

Text conversation about a periodontist’s reaction to a tattooed woman seeking sedation, sharing personal experiences.

Text comments discuss biases faced by tattooed individuals in medical settings.

Reddit comments discussing past negative experiences with dentists and dental anxiety.

Discussion about sedation during dental procedures with a periodontist, featuring patient experiences.

Reddit comment discussing experiences with tattooed patients fainting, highlighting periodontist issue.

“Text discussing periodontist dismissing requests for sedation from a woman with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome.

Tattooed woman describes sinus surgery experience and inadequate pain management.

A text conversation about a periodontist’s reaction to a tattooed woman’s sedation request.

Text screenshot discussing a tattooed woman’s experience with unnecessary testing during pregnancy.

Screenshot of a user comment criticizing a periodontist for dismissing pain after gum surgery compared to tattoos and childbirth.

Tattooed person shares experience buying insulin needles at pharmacy.

“Doctor with arm tattoos criticizes periodontist’s attitude toward sedation request, expressing frustration.

Comments exchange about a periodontist and a tattooed woman, with users reacting to a situation involving sedation.

“Online comments discuss a periodontist’s reaction to a tattooed woman requesting sedation.

Reddit comment by WaffleProfessor discussing a periodontist’s behavior towards a patient.

“Comment on periodontist and tattooed woman sedation request, applauding a perfect response to cringeworthy actions.

Periodontist ignores tattooed woman’s sedation request; she responds assertively in text conversation.

Comment discussing dental anxiety related to a periodontist’s reaction to a tattooed woman requesting sedation.

Comment criticizing stereotypes of boomers and tattooed people.

“Forum comment discussing periodontist interaction with tattooed woman about sedation request.