Overcoming Dental Anxiety

It has been noted that over 40 million Americans do not regularly visit the dentist due to fear and anxiety. However, avioiding the dentist can lead to more treatment needed that could have been prevented. There are a few things you can do.

Knowledge is the greatest defense against anxiety

1.Maintain regular preventive visits to the dentist to detect oral health problems before treatment is neccesary.

2.Eat high-protein foods before your visit,as they produce a calming effect and make you less anxious.

3.Ask your dentist questions about your oral health and discuss any specific fears you may have.

4.Focus on breathing regularly during treatment, decreased oxygen levels may increase panic.

5.Use hand signals any time you're uncomfortable during a procedure.

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