Does the thought of sitting in a dental chair make your heart race? Have you found yourself cancelling a routine appointment at the last minute, promising yourself you'll reschedule "soon"? If you have dental anxiety, it can be easy to put off routine care until minor dental issues turn...
An estimated 20% of people experience dental anxiety, but less than half this number
experience dental phobia, a severe fear that prevents people from going to the dentist entirely.
Dental anxiety and dental phobia prevent patients all over the world from seeking the
preventative care they need as well as restorative care....
It’s estimated that millions of Americans suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety could present as fear or stress when it comes to visiting the dentist—sometimes, even just scheduling an appointment is anxiety inducing for these patients.
For some people with dental anxiety, they’re still able to receive dental treatment even...
Getting a root canal done isn’t the same procedure it used to be in the past. People often cringe when they hear about root canals—their reputation for being painful has preceded them! However, it’s important to remember that root canals take away pain, not cause it. Modern technology has...
Going to the dentist can be an unnerving experience for many people, especially for those with dental anxiety. However, dental professionals can use a variety of sedation techniques designed to calm patients and ensure a more comfortable experience.
Mild sedation is particularly popular for its ability to relax patients without...
Many people experience dental anxiety or dental phobia when it comes to the dentist.
Unfortunately, many of these people let these fears prevent them from seeing their dentist and receiving the oral care they need to sustain a healthy smile.
Fortunately, you don’t have to let dental anxiety or dental phobia prevent...