Dental fears, or phobias, have known to be just as troublesome for the dentist as they are for
the patient. Even though going to the dentist becomes mandatory at some
point, many people like to delay to the point the pain becomes
unbearable. This is clearly a bad practice which often leads to more
complications. A dentist’s visit is a must if you want your teeth to get
the best care, especially when simply brushing regularly isn’t enough.
Women
reportedly have more dental anxiety attacks than men; however, there are
a few tips and tricks that can help you relax and feel more at ease the
next time you visit your dentist:
It is
important that you remember why you need to go to the dentist. Good oral
and dental health is very important as it helps you to:
Remember the
advantage of the process you are to undergo, and it will give you the
boost that you need. For example, yellow teeth can shatter your
confidence especially whilst smiling and talking, and you become
unnecessarily self-conscious. This is something nobody should have to go
through.
Dr Darren
Flowers strongly recommends this particular method as it can help you
greatly in staying calm and collected throughout the procedure. Talk
about the weather or what your dentist likes to do when he/she is not
working.
Many people
feel intimidated by their dentist because of general unawareness on
dental procedures. So if you want to do away with this fear of the
unknown, ask your dentist about the pros and the cons of each procedure,
how he/she will go about it, and what the success (or failure) rate of
the procedure is. You won’t feel as intimidated or on edge, that’s
guaranteed.
Make sure
that the dentist you go to is the best one in your area, like Dr Flowers
is in the whole of Arizona, and has had several recommendations from
other patients. Even though fear of the dentist is common among
patients, it helps to do some research beforehand on the dentist you’re
about to visit. You’ll have peace of mind knowing you are in good hands.
Sedation
dentistry plays an important role, especially when it comes to more
complex procedures. With the help of sedatives and anaesthesias,
dentists ensure that almost zero pain is felt by the patient during
procedures. Ask your dentist what kind of sedatives or anaesthesia will
be used to make sure you have no pain during the procedure.
If you still feel reluctant to visit the dentist and are looking for more ways to alleviate your fears, give us a call now on (623) 777-2924 and have all your worries erased instantly!
