Dental anxiety is very common. If anxiety prevents you from seeking dental treatment and care, there are ways to manage!
The term dental anxiety describes the fear or stress in a dental setting. Being scared to visit the dentist can delay or worse, avoid vital dental treatment. If dental anxiety is severe and results in complete avoidance of visiting the dentist, it may be classified as a dental phobia or dentophobia. According to the Cleveland Clinic, about 36% of people in the United States have a fear of dental treatment, with 12% having extreme fear.
What does Dental Anxiety look like?
People with dental anxiety may experience sweating, racing heartbeat, low blood pressure and possible fainting, visible distress that may look like crying or signs of panic, and withdrawal.
How can Dental Anxiety Affect Your Oral Health?
Full avoidance of the dentist can result in a worsening of your overall health. Regular dental check-ups, hygiene appointments, and screening x-rays are pivotal for preventing dental problems and disease. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure, right? Most dental-related disease is related to lifestyle and is preventable. The lifestyle factors that contribute to dental disease are VERY similar to those that lead to diabetes, obesity, heart disease, stroke, dementia, and oral cancer. Taking charge of your oral health is imperative to overall health!
There are ways that Dr. Gregg and his friendly staff can help! If you read Doc’s bio, you will see that he has dental anxiety, too!! Svoma Design in Dentistry has some options that can work for you and help you manage your dental anxiety!
Svoma Design in Dentistry can help!
Call Svoma Design in Dentistry today if you would like to understand how we can meet and exceed your expectations for your dental care and help you manage your dental anxiety!