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5 Tips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety

While many people dislike having routine dental work done, dental anxiety is more than just an unpleasant feeling associated with going to the dentist. For up to 15 percent of the United States population, dental anxiety may be paralyzing. These people may have sick or panicky feelings when even thinking about dental appointments. They may dread […]

What is Dentophobia?

Do you get nervous when you think about going to the dentist? Do you avoid appointments or tell yourself the problems with your mouth are “no big deal” instead of going to a cleaning or having your teeth looked at? You’re not alone, and you might have dentophobia. Understanding Dentophobia A lot of people are […]

What are the Symptoms of Dental Anxiety?

Not wanting to go to the dentist isn’t always about fear and anxiety. Sometimes you just don’t want to do it. It’s not always fun or exciting, and it can feel strange to have someone poking around in your mouth. But for some patients, it’s not about wanting to do something else. They dread going […]

Why Bad Teeth Shouldn’t Keep You From Going to the Dentist

Some dental fears and anxieties come from traumatic experience or anxiety that permeates other parts of your life. But there are some fears that have more to do with potential judgment and shame than anything else. If you’re ashamed or embarrassed by what your teeth look like, you might not want to see a dentist. […]

15 Facts About Dental Sedation

When you’re afraid to go to the dentist, you might think you don’t have any options but to avoid it all together or go even though your knees are knocking. The truth is that dental sedation helps a lot of people get the care they need and keep their teeth, gums, and mouth healthy. If […]

4 Reasons Why You’re Afraid of the Dentist

Not everyone is afraid of the dentist, but a lot of people are, and it impacts their oral health every day. The things to be afraid of sometimes seem endless: drills, pain, needles, doctors, blood, having someone poking around in your mouth. You don’t have to feel bad about your fears and anxieties, but you’ve […]

How Being Afraid of the Dentist Impacts Your Life

While neglecting your oral health might not harm you in the way that ignoring heart attack systems can, not seeing the dentist because you’re afraid can have a big impact on your life. Fear is the biggest reason why most people don’t go to the dentist for regular check-ups or when there’s a problem. Your […]

8 Celebrities Who are Afraid of the Dentist

When you’re afraid to do something, like go to the dentist or get your teeth pulled, it’s easy to think you’re the only one. A lot of patients think it’s “Just me” when in reality, plenty of people get nervous at the dentist and some have true phobias. Even celebrities, whose careers are often dependent […]

Which Dental Sedation Option is Right for You?

Not all fears of the dentist are created equal. Needles might not bother you, but the dentist’s drill could give you nightmares. Sitting in the chair for a cleaning may be easy but feeling out of control during the procedure makes you tense. Everyone who’s afraid to go to dentists has their own triggers. That also […]

12 Ways to Get Over Your Fear of the Dentist

You know you need to see your local dentist, but you’re afraid – terrified. But you hate being afraid and nervous. You want to be able to go to the dentist like everyone else. Not going isn’t good for your health, but making the appointment can make you break out into a sweat. Depending on […]