Overcoming the fear of going to the dentist can take time and lots of care. Sometimes, if you also suffer from PTSD, therapy might even be necessary. However, in many cases, you can take small steps to recover from that fear yourself, and with help from family, friends and an understanding and friendly dentist, you’ll be over it in no time:
- Your fear could be based on a bad experience that happened in the past. However, not all dentists are the same, and most dentistry offices have become extremely modernized in the past few years alone. Simply visiting a dentist and checking out their state-of-the-art clinic could be enough sometimes to put many of your fears at ease.
- Consider reading up on sedation dentistry. Figuring out which sedatives to use has become a complex science, and there are experienced dental professionals who specialize in just that. They can answer any and all questions you might have about sedation, and even tell you about sedation options that are specially designed to help patients who have anxiety about going to the dentist.
- Don’t keep your fears to yourself. Talk about them with understanding family members and friends, and listen to their advice about possibly facing and releasing your fears. The fears you have could be strong, but you don’t have to face them alone. You’ll find that with a little help, you’ll be able to see them in an entirely new and a lot less threatening light. No matter the reason you are seeing an oral surgeon, getting treatment from Hochstadter, Isaacson, Cherny, Dumanis & Associates Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Ltd. will leave you feeling comfortable and relaxed.
