Dental phobia is one of the most common fears in the world. With time and patience many people are able to overcome the most powerful dental anxiety.
Dental anxiety is real. And it can have serious health impacts if allowed to interfere with dental care. Studies estimate that as many as 60% of dental patients have anywhere from mild to severe dental fear, and as many as [...]
If you're reading this, you get it. The old way of dentistry just doesn't cut it. At a dental office, every patient can agree on the same three basic needs for the process--they want comfortable, efficient, and a great result. [...]
Dental anxiety: Gosh who wants to talk about that? I know what you're thinking. Dentists, what a horrible thing. Trust me I don't fault you. If you've ever had a bad experience at the dentist, I apologize. That's how [...]
Approximately 20 million Americans have a severe fear of needles. A study in 2015 showed that approximately 14% of people had avoided the dentist due to needle phobia, or trypanophobia. That’s a large portion of people forgoing necessary dental treatment due [...]
It’s not a mystery that several grown adults—avoid trips to the dentist. According to a study in 2015, over 58% of the population exhibit dental anxiety and approximately 17% of those people avoid going to the dentist because of it. [...]
Do you wish you could sleep through your dental treatment? For many patients, sleep dentistry is revolutionizing their dental treatment. Sleep dentistry is also known as oral sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry involves the use of medications designed to calm, relax, [...]
It’s not a secret that many people would rather go through an IRS audit than go to the dentist. Studies estimate nearly 20% of Americans are currently avoiding the dentist, and have been for years, due to severe dental [...]
IV sedation is a type of anesthesia offered at some dental practices with advanced specialized training in dental anesthesia. Dental practices that are board-certified in IV sedation allow patients an additional aspect of comfort compared to traditional dental offices. [...]
We’re trying to make dental anxiety a thing of the past. Sedation dentistry, also called sleep dentistry is one way to accommodate patients who are severely afraid of the dentist. Sedation isn’t just providing a medication during treatment – it’s your [...]
When the thought of having your teeth cleaned makes your entire body tense, sedation dentistry can be your solution. Dental sedation can make your treatment easier and peaceful. Sedation can be administered in many forms from mild options to [...]
