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Can Acupuncture Help Ease Dental Anxiety?

Dental anxiety causes many people to delay or avoid dental care, whether you need dental cleanings done or any other type of dental work. Some people turn to acupuncture to help them feel less nervous. Understanding acupuncture may help provide anxiety relief when you visit your dentist in Phoenix. Here’s what you need to know. […]

5 Ways to Calm Your Dental Anxiety Before Your Appointment

If the thought of visiting the dentist office makes you feel panicky, you likely have dental anxiety. This can lead to dental care avoidance in many people. We understand the fear you feel and are here to help you cope and overcome your anxiety during your procedure. Before your next dental appointment, there are a […]

What to Do After You Have Dental Sedation

Dental sedation is one of the wonders of modern dentistry, enabling easy, peaceful processes with no pain or discomfort. But sedation can also be a little frightening to patients who haven’t had it before. If you plan to be sedated during your procedure, how should you prepare? What should you do after? Here’s what you […]

How Flossing Helps Dental Anxiety

Anxiety, in any form, is partly about control, and it’s no different with dental anxiety. Whether you faithfully head to the dentist’s chair every six months, or your fear keeps you from visiting as often as you should. One primary way to decrease your dental anxiety is to increase your level of control. A great […]

Dental Sedation Can Be Used in These Surprisingly Common Dental Procedures

According to the American Dental Association, you should see the dentist every six months.  Doing so helps prevent bad breath, prevents cavities, keeps your teeth white, and helps prevents gum disease and tooth loss. But for some patients, this can feel impossible to do. Your dental health doesn’t have to suffer. It may be time […]

Is Dental Anxiety Hereditary?

It is estimated that up to 75 percent of American adults have some sort of fear or nervousness when visiting a dentist. Of that percentage, anywhere from five to ten percent have anxiety that can be classified as a dental phobia. With so many people suffering from some form of dental anxiety, many people wonder […]

What are the Benefits of Dental Sedation?

Sedation dentistry has gained popularity in the last few years for many reasons. While those who are terrified of the dentist have benefited greatly, other groups of people may benefit from “sleep dentistry.” Dentists offer several options to help patients relax during a procedure. No matter which method you choose, there are many benefits to […]

What You Need to Know About these Four Common Dental Sedation Concerns

Sedation dentistry in Phoenix is a great option for those who may have dental anxiety and dental phobias, or who may be unable to sit still or follow directions during a dental procedure. However, when people hear the words “dental sedation,” they often have many concerns. Here are four common worries people have and what […]

What Happens When You Ignore Dental Anxiety

Dental anxiety is a common problem that can cause you to avoid visiting a dentist in Mesa for a number of reasons. When you feel fear or anxiety, you experience a wide range of physical symptoms that discourage you from going in for dental appointments, such as nausea. It’s easy enough to ignore how you […]

5 Procedures That May Require IV Dental Sedation

IV dental sedation is a form of sedation given intravenously. There are different types of sedatives available which place you into different levels of consciousness. You will not be aware of your surroundings, nor will you remember the procedure. Here are five procedures that may require the use of IV dental sedation. Extracting Multiple Teeth […]