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Do you have a fear of the dentist?

Tuesday, November 23, 2010
To know that you aren’t alone is of little consolation, but facing your fear and learning to manage it, will be.

Dental anxiety or fearing the tooth doctor is really a problem that many people have, and a thing that is almost hard to get over. This anxiety typically stops rational individuals from seeing the dentist and looking after the health of their teeth. The key to maintaining your teeth good and healthy is usually to prevent problems before they start. Those that suffer from dental anxiety will try to avoid visiting the dentist, which leads to problems..

When somebody who is suffering from dental anxiety finally goes to the dentist, they normally find that perhaps the smallest of problems can make severe and require plenty of work along with intervention from your dentist. Though you could possibly not realize it, standard cleaning visits to your dentist are the best way to keep the teeth healthy, which will help prevent problems like decay and cavities.

We have helped many fearful patients over the years through their anxiety of the dentist. We offer Oral Conscious Sedation, which involves simply taking a few pills that take before an appointment that makes patients feel completely at ease. Oral conscious sedation much safer than general anesthesia, and allows patients to return to their normal schedules by the next day. The best part is, .many patients who need sedation to have their work done initially end up feeling so comfortable with the dental office that they no longer need the sedation to have their work done.
Karen, a formally fearful patient, explains, “That I am writing a review for a dentist, speaks volumns. Hated dentists all my life. Not if I was talking to them in public, say at a party or in line for groceries....but if I was in the chair with one of them staring into my very own personal mouth I would FREAK OUT. Got up the nerve after many years of dental absence to call this dentist who knew how to deal with freaks like me. Dr. T is the bomb. Saved my teeth from myself:) I needed sedation for my first cleaning when I went in there 3 years ago. Now I can handle it drug free and easily because of the great staff and care at this office. I don't freak at going to the dentist anymore. Insanely, I almost like it. Every room have TV's if you need to be distracted, there's excellent music in the background, and every person in this office is sensitive and caring. Denta-phobes...there is hope! I recommend Dr T for everything toothal.”
We won’t be offended if you call and tell us you hate dentists (we’ve heard it many times before). Just know that if you come to our office your friends and family will eventually think you are crazy for talking about how much you love going to your dental office.


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