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How to Choose a Dentist When You Have Dental Anxiety

Some 50 to 80 percent of all American adults experience dental anxiety to varying degrees. For 20 percent of adults, their anxiety prevents them from scheduling regular dental visits. Dental anxiety can be so severe for 9 to 15 percent of adults that they avoid dental care altogether. The fear of pain can be so severe […]

8 Ways to Manage Your Dental Anxiety

Whether it is time for a regular appointment or there is noticeable pain in a tooth, many people put off going to the dentist due to dental anxiety. This is a stress response that is related directly to what a person fears may happen while they are at the dentist. Some merely fear the pain […]

How Dental Sedation Can Change How You See Dental Care

Many people deal with dental anxiety. It often delays trips to the dentist, and sometimes keeps people from going at all. Many wait until their pain feels unbearable before they finally schedule an appointment. Some level of anxiety is felt by over a third of the population. Here at Dental Brothers we recognize that this […]

6 Dental Procedures You Don’t Have to Be Scared Of

When you have dental anxiety, any type of dental procedure can seem scary. While some procedures are invasive and complex, others are far more simple. Although it’s common for people to feel at least a little nervous about having dental work done, you don’t need to be afraid of every procedure. Find out more about […]

How Laser Dentistry Could Help Reduce Dental Anxiety

When you consistently feel nervous about going to the dentist, you might have dental anxiety. This refers to strong feelings of nervousness about dental visits, whether with routine visits or during more serious procedures. Since dental anxiety can cause you to delay necessary care, it’s important to find ways to reduce or manage it. Laser […]

How to Encourage Your Partner to Go to the Dentist

If your partner or spouse has dental anxiety, they’re not alone. Some people fear experiencing discomfort or pain during dental visits, even if they’re just having a routine cleaning and exam done. Your partner might be nervous about dental visits, but it’s important for them to have routine cleanings done, as well as any other […]

Why You Don’t Need to Be Afraid of a Tooth Extraction

When you find out you need to have a tooth removed, it’s understandable to feel nervous about it. You might worry about the pain or what happens during the procedure. Our dentists in Phoenix want you to know that there’s no need to be anxious about tooth extractions. Keep the following in mind about this […]

Can You Get Dental Sedation with Teeth Whitening?

Every time you turn on the television, or even watch popular YouTube videos these days it seems like all you see is glowing white teeth. It can make you wonder if those people brush and floss six times a day. More often than not, they have gotten their teeth whitened. Usually, it has been done […]

Five Dental New Year’s Resolutions to Discuss With Your Dentist

Most people are ready to say good-bye to 2020, and ring in 2021. 2020 has been a hard year on many. As such, even those who do not normally make resolutions may be looking what can help them improve their life or turn their lives around. If you are unhappy with your smile, one of […]

6 Christmas Phobias Worse Than Your Dental Anxiety

Feeling nervous about going to the dentist is common. You don’t have to let dental anxiety keep you from going to cleanings and other dental appointments. Many people struggle with anxiety, so take heart that you’re not alone. In fact, some people have fears about Christmas or the holiday season in general. Anxiety can be […]