FOR PEOPLE WITH DENTAL anxiety, the prospect of an appointment with the dentist can be so intimidating that they’d rather suffer tooth pain in silence than get it treated. That’s why we’re dedicating this post to helping our patients triumph over their dentist-related fears! Don’t Let Pop Culture Give You The Wrong Idea About Dentists
Whenever dentists appear in movies and TV shows, we tend to be portrayed in a very over-the-top way that can make us seem much scarier than we are. These fictional stereotypes are relics of the pre-World War II era, before anesthetics where the norm, but modern dental offices have high standards for the care and comfort of patients.
Don’t Be Embarrassed; Dental Anxiety Is Normal
If you’ve been struggling with a fear of the dentist, that’s nothing to feel embarrassed about. Between 9 and 15 percent of Americans are so nervous about the idea of going to the dentist that they avoid it completely! But just because it isn’t uncommon doesn’t mean it’s healthy. Preventing serious dental problems through regular, twice-a-year cleaning appointments is always better than allowing those problems to develop further.
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How Our Practice Can Help
Trust is in your dental provider is an absolute must in overcoming your dental fears! The comfort of our patients is our top priority in our office. Our office is a soothing environment with soft music and fountains. You will notice that it does not smell like a typical dental office as well! We offer a complimentary comfort menu with free spa services you can choose from in order to help you relax during your visit. Services include paraffin hand treatment, neck massage, warm herbal neck roll, snuggly blanket, hand massage, dental chair massage pad, herbal eye pillow, and a warm moist towlette to freshen up with after the appointment. The office has a zero gravity infinity massage chair you are welcome to use before or after your appointment. We also offer nitrous oxide as an option for anxiety management. We do everything we can to make sure the environment in our office is pleasing to our patients!
Meet Our Team!
If you or someone you care about struggles with dental anxiety, feel free to schedule a time to come to our practice, meet our team members, and get used to the facility. We want you to feel safe and comfortable when you’re with us, and we’ll answer any questions you may have!
We look forward to seeing you!
The content on this blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of qualified health providers with questions you may have regarding medical conditions.