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…
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…
It is hard to turn on the television these days without seeing an advertisement for a Mouthwash or Mouth rinse. Different companies and brands tout different benefits for their mouthwashes ranging from freshening your breath to reducing plaque buildup. There are many different brands that are available over the counter as well as prescription-only types…
If you are a parent, you are already aware of the fact that children tend to mimic many of their parent’s views and actions. That is why we have to be careful what we do and say in front of our children. If you have ever used the expression “do what I say and not…
It is that time of the year where you see ghosts and goblins, spiders and skeletons lurking around every corner. Halloween is upon us bringing many reasons to get spooked. However, visiting the dentist should not be one of those reasons. Dental phobias are real, but visiting the dentist can actually be a comfortable and…
Dear Fear and Your Smile You wake up in the morning and head to the kitchen for some coffee. As you grab the newspaper, the wall calendar catches your eye. You see the date on the 31st circled in red marker. “Oh no,” you mumble to yourself. “I am supposed to go to the dentist.”…
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