3 Tips for Overcoming Dental Anxiety

We encourage all of our patients to ask as many questions as they need to in order to feel comfortable and confident about an upcoming procedure. Our doctors are highly-experienced in providing high-quality dental care and are happy to address any of your concerns. We understand that some dental procedures can seem intimidating, especially if you are unsure of what to expect at the time of the procedure. This is why we emphasize patient education at our practice and ensure that our team takes the time to explain to you what we are doing and why. In many situations, learning the aspects of a dental treatment or procedure can alleviate a patient’s fear of the unknown and help them to relax while receiving the dental care they need and/or desire.

Many patients experience dental anxiety due to the sounds that are often associated with dental procedures. Because some procedures require the use of drills and other dental tools, we encourage our patients to bring in some headphones to utilize during their procedure. This will help block out some of the noise while also making the procedure seem more comfortable and relaxed overall. We would much rather have our patients enjoying their dental procedures while listening to music than avoiding pursuing regular dental care for themselves. Unlike some medical concerns, which may go away on their own, most dental concerns only get worse as time goes on. This is why we do everything we can to make our office a comfortable and welcoming environment to encourage patients to come and see us when they need us the most.