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Why Oral Cancer Screening is Important

Dental anxiety has been the butt of many jokes, but when those jokes keep people from getting the important dental care they need, it’s just not funny anymore. Dental care isn’t just about your teeth but your whole mouth. Here at Dental Brothers, we take this very seriously. Oral health isn’t just about having straight […]

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 […]

How to Handle Your Fear of the Dentist

If you’re afraid of going to the dentist, you’re not alone. It’s a common fear many people have, especially if they need work done for a dental problem. However, it’s important to find ways to manage this fear, so that you get the routine care you need to keep your teeth and mouth clean and […]

Understanding Your Fear of Drills, Needles, and Dental Procedures

Going to the dentist can be can be extremely difficult when you’re afraid of drills, needles and dental procedures. Dental anxieties and fears impact your health. Here’s what you need to know about why these fears are so critical and what you can do about them. What Are the Symptoms of Dental Fears? There are […]

How You Can Cope with Dental Anxiety

It is estimated that between nine and 20 percent of Americans avoid visiting a dentist regularly simply because of fear and anxiety. Failing to go to the dentist routinely can have significant consequences. Small dental problems can turn into larger ones that require more time, effort and money to correct, and these problems can affect […]

Therapy Can Help Ease Dental Fears and Anxieties

When you’re in the grip of a serious fear like going to the dentist, needles, or dental procedures, it’s hard to feel anything but panic or terror. Dental fears are fairly common, from a little to a lot, in the U.S. That’s why dental sedation is such a popular and effective option. But if you’re […]

Are All Kids Afraid of the Dentist?

The short answer to this common question is that no, all children aren’t automatically afraid of the dentist. It’s age-appropriate for small children to be uncomfortable with strangers or to whine or cry during an examination. This is more a fear of the unknown than a fear of the dentist. Children react and respond to […]

21 Books to Help Your Child Not Be Afraid of the Dentist

No one wants their child to be afraid of anything, and definitely not necessary medical care like going to the dentist or seeing a doctor. Help your child visit the dentist without fear by making it a normal and not scary part of life. Have easier visits by making sure your children know what to […]

8 Procedures That Could Require Dental Sedation

Dental sedation isn’t right for every patient or in every dental procedure. Many patients never need help relaxing, regardless of the procedure. If, however, your fear of the dentist interferes with your dental health or your pain creates added anxiety, sedation may be the best option to help you. Sedation may also be a good […]

Is Dental Sedation Safe for Kids?

As a parent, what you want most is to keep your children healthy and safe. Part of that is bringing them in for regular dental check-ups. Just like adults, some kids have extreme dental anxieties and fears. For these patients, dental sedation is sometimes the only option. In other cases, small children need big procedures, […]