Over 40 million Americans experience dental anxiety.
If you’re one of them, know you aren’t alone! Dental anxiety may lead you to avoid the recommended twice-yearly visits to the dentist. This relaxed approach to oral health often leads to more complex issues. Sticking with your regular appointments, as scary as it may be, can actually make your visits easier to handle.
In today’s blog post, we cover sedation dentistry and offer three tips to help you ease your dental anxiety.
Sedation dentistry does more than just calm your fears. It also eases the pain felt during treatment and allows your dentist to complete multiple procedures during a single visit, saving you both unnecessary discomfort and time. It is particularly beneficial for patients who need advanced treatments like bone grafting, dental implants, or a full-smile makeover.
With sedation dentistry, you will be alert and awake but feel relaxed and comfortable during your visit. The type of sedation used depends on your personal goals, your treatment plan, and your medical history. Options include:
If you’d like to handle your nerves without medical intervention, here are three helpful strategies to consider.
Visiting the dentist can be stressful — but it doesn’t have to be! At Maitland Ave. Smile Co. in Altamonte Springs, we practice compassionate dentistry and place a high priority on our patients’ comfort. Our team will explain each step of your treatment, ensuring that you have a chance to ask questions and discuss any concerns. We will help you make educated and informed decisions, encouraging you to take a proactive role in your oral health care.
We hope you always leave with a healthy and beautiful smile!
Check out our Dental Blog for posts about sensitive teeth, the impact of stress on oral health, and more. If you need a dentist in Altamonte Springs, FL, schedule an appointment at Maitland Ave. Smile Co. today!
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