Gone are the days when visiting the dentist was painful or even uncomfortable. Modern dental practices, such as Pure Dental Health in Alpharetta, now offer sedation dentistry along with countless amenities to help patients feel at ease during their dental visits. Sedation dentistry isn’t reserved for patient with lengthy or invasive procedures. In fact, sedation…
Not all patients feel at ease in the dental chair. In fact, as much as 15% of Americans avoid going to the dentist due to fear or anxiety. Dental anxiety can range from sweaty palms in the waiting room to a paralyzing fear of stepping foot in a dental office. Regardless, if your dental anxiety…
What do heights, small spaces, public speaking and visiting the dentist all have in common? The answer is that these are all common fears. If you have a dental phobia, you are certainly not alone. In fact, statistics show that approximately 15% of Americans suffer from dental anxiety to some degree. In some cases, the…
If you are planning on becoming pregnant in the near future, you probably have a long lists of things to do to prepare for your pregnancy. You will need to buy a crib, decorate a nursery and figure out childcare, if you are a working professional. You may also need to make some important lifestyle…
Do your palms sweat when you think about visiting the dentist? Does your heart race? Have you avoided getting needed dental care in the past due to dental fears and anxiety associated with visiting the dentist? If so, you may be suffering from a dental phobia. Studies have shown that a high percentage of the…
Is a dental phobia or fear of the dentist negatively affecting your dental health? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that about 15% of the population has some degree of fear and anxiety about going to the dentist. This can range from a racing heart beat and sweaty palms to fear that…
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of men and women more than a root canal procedure. For some reason, this highly effective dental procedure that can be used to treat a tooth that has become infected or is severely decayed has received a bad reputation. Most people think that root canals are really painful when,…
According to recent studies, as many as 75% of the population report some degree of dental phobia. For many, this fear is centered around dental anesthesia injections. For most, it is inconceivable to think of undergoing dental procedures such as fillings or root canals without anesthesia injections. However, for many, the thought of dental anesthesia…
If your fear and anxiety about going to the dentist (dental phobia) is keeping you from getting the dental treatment you need to achieve and maintain optimal oral health, you may be a good candidate for Sedation Dentistry. Sedation Dentistry involves the use of medications to help patients relax during dental procedures. It can be…
Do you dread going to the dentist? Does the thought of having dental work such as a root canal fill you with fear and anxiety? It should not. There are now so many good options for both relaxation and pain relief, there is no reason to fear the dentist. If you are having a minor…
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