If you have fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, you\u2019re not alone. 16-20% of Australians avoid the dentist until they experience severe pain.<\/p>\n
Regular dental visits are an essential part of good oral preventative care<\/a>. If your fear of the dentist (aka Dentophobia) is preventing you from going for regular checkups or receiving the treatment you need, you\u2019re putting your health at risk.<\/p>\n At King Street Dental, we know visiting the dentist can be scary. That\u2019s why we provide top-quality care and service in a relaxed and comfortable environment.<\/p>\n Here are 4 reasons you may be experiencing fear and what you can do before your visit to manage your fear.<\/p>\n First, understand that dental fear or phobia is normal, and you shouldn\u2019t be embarrassed by it.<\/p>\n Pain<\/strong> Embarrassment<\/strong> Just remember that your dentist will never judge you. They only want to keep your smile happy and healthy.<\/p>\n Fear Of The Unknown<\/strong> A good dentist ensures their patients are fully informed about every step of their dental journey and can provide distractions like watching movies during treatment with TV\u2019s mounted above the dental chair.<\/p>\n Bad Past Experiences<\/strong> If you\u2019re nervous about visiting the dentist, try these 8 tips to reduce your dental anxiety.<\/p>\n Identify Your Dental Fear<\/strong> Find A Dentist You Trust<\/strong> Communicate Your Fear To Your Dentist<\/strong> Start With Easier Dental Procedures<\/strong> Take Someone With You<\/strong> Ask Lots Of Questions<\/strong> Sedation Dentistry<\/strong> Prevent Invasive Procedures With Regular Dental Visits<\/strong> By employing these techniques, you\u2019ll have the best chance of reducing fear of the dentist and getting the oral care you need.<\/p>\n At King Street Dental, we understand that visiting a new dentist<\/a> can be stressful. That\u2019s why we cater to your exact needs, and thoroughly communicate every step in the process.<\/p>\n We encourage you to ask as many questions as needed to feel relaxed and stress-free during your next visit. Call us today<\/a> or book your appointment online<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Fear Of The Dentist? If you have fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist, you\u2019re not alone. 16-20% of Australians avoid the dentist until they experience severe pain. Regular dental visits are an essential part of good oral preventative care. If your fear of the dentist (aka Dentophobia) is preventing you from going for regular […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3013,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":"","tve_updated_post":"","tve_custom_css":"","tve_user_custom_css":"","tve_globals":{},"tcb2_ready":0,"tcb_editor_enabled":0,"tve_landing_page":"","_tve_header":"","_tve_footer":""},"categories":[140],"tags":[147,148,149],"class_list":["post-2953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dental","tag-dental-fear","tag-dentist","tag-dentophobia","post-wrapper","thrv_wrapper"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nUnderstanding Fear Of The Dentist<\/h2>\n
\nOne of the most common fears about the dentist is the thought of pain. Thankfully, modern technology, gentle techniques, and safe sedation practices have made dental procedures much more comfortable and pain-free.<\/p>\n
\nSome people are embarrassed by what the dentist will think of their teeth when they go in for a visit. They may be afraid of judgment for how long it\u2019s been since their last appointment or that they don\u2019t floss.<\/p>\n
\nDental fear can arise when patients don\u2019t know exactly what\u2019s going to happen during their procedure.<\/p>\n
\nNegative experiences with anything will cause you to avoid it in the future, and the dentist is no exception. Whether intense pain or feeling pressured into a procedure, bad past experiences may cause uncertainty about going to the dentist again.<\/p>\nOvercoming Dental Fears<\/h2>\n
\nTry working out why you\u2019re afraid of the dentist. When you understand what you\u2019re fearful about, it\u2019s easier to find a solution. Write down your reasons so you can discuss this with your dentist.them down so you can better talk about them later.<\/p>\n
\nAsk your friends or relatives for recommendations. Go online and look at reviews left by other customers. Great dental reviews can go a long way to building trust and reducing anxiety.<\/p>\n
\nGood communication is the foundation of any relationship. If you\u2019re nervous about your dental visit, let the dental staff and the dentists know. Your dentist often speaks to people with dental fear and has a lot of knowledge about how to help you relax.<\/p>\n
\nUnless you need emergency treatment right away, try starting with gentle and non-invasive procedures like a check-up and cleaning, and gradually work your way up to other procedures like fillings<\/a> and root canals.<\/p>\n
\nHaving a supportive friend or family member with you can help reduce dental anxiety. Whether they stay in the lobby or stay in the room with you, the emotional support provided can help you feel safe and comfortable.<\/p>\n
\nBe informed by asking your dentist all the questions you can think of before the procedure starts. The more you understand about what\u2019s going on, the more relaxed you\u2019ll be.<\/p>\n
\nYour dentist is trained to administer a range of sedatives to help relieve anxiety and put you in a more relaxed state. These may include oral sedatives (tablet or syrup), inhalation sedation (nitrous oxide) or for severe anxiety levels, IV sedation (aka sleep dentistry<\/a>)<\/p>\n
\nFear of the dentist is more often associated with more serious procedures like root canals. A regularly scheduled check-up & cleaning<\/a> can reduce the tooth decay and gum disease that leads to more serious treatments.<\/p>\n