Dental Anxiety and Phobia

According to several research studies, up to 75% of Americans suffer from some sort of dental phobia and almost 20% avoid quality dental care because of it. If you are afraid of painful dental procedures, then we can ensure you that your comfort and safety are our top priorities at our InSmyle Dental.

Dental fears show in several ways and specific fears differ from person to person. The level of anxiety could range from mild to serious. It usually manifests as constant worry and apprehension before a scheduled dental procedure. Dental phobia, on the other hand, is more intense. Patients suffering from dental phobia experience an irrational and overwhelming sense of fear when to comes to any sort of dental work. This is why such patients tend to avoid dental care services altogether.

Regardless of your level of anxiety, our dental office is dedicated to making your appointment as comfortable, swift, and as painless as possible. There are a variety of options for dealing with dental anxiety, and our dentists are here to help.

This Is How We Help Patients Relax In Our Office:

• Communication: You can start by telling us what you are scared of. We can help you relax by explaining the entire procedure in greater detail. Our dentists will keep you informed about all the steps, before, during, and after your procedure so that you are aware of everything and feel more in control of your situation.
• Techniques To Relax: We urge our patients to practice controlled breathing and look for distractions in the room.
• Music: We allow our patients to use their own headphones and listen to relaxing music while they are sitting on the dentist’s chair. This relieves them of the stress and helps to pass time easily.
• Oral Sedation: We provide several types of oral sedation services depending on your procedure and your oral health condition.
• Breaks In Between The Procedure: Signal us with your left hand if you need a break in between your treatment. We will take a short break and then get back where we left off.