{"id":339,"date":"2023-02-07T07:19:41","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T07:19:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/?p=339"},"modified":"2023-03-18T07:19:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-18T07:19:59","slug":"3-tips-for-patients-with-dental-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/07\/3-tips-for-patients-with-dental-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips for Patients with Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/AdobeStock_345184039__1679123875_90808.jpg\" alt=\"nervous patient in the dental chair\" class=\"wp-image-340\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Seeing dentists for biannual checkups is vitally important to ensuring that your oral health is in good condition. Your dentist will be able to screen you for a wide variety of oral health problems while keeping your smile nice and clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, many people have anxieties surrounding the dentist\u2019s office that hold them back from getting the care that they need. If you\u2019re one of them, learning to manage that anxiety is key to getting the smile you deserve! Here are three tips you can use if visiting the dentist makes you nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Communication is Key<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first and most important thing to keep in mind is that your dentist doesn\u2019t want you to be nervous\u2014they\u2019d like you to keep coming back to their practice, so they\u2019ll be happy to do whatever it takes to put you at ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re nervous, communicate these feelings to your dentist. If you\u2019re scared of pain, for example, they can talk you through which anesthetics they\u2019re using, and talk with you about your level of discomfort through the whole process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Meditation and Breathing Exercises<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you get to the dentist\u2019s office, it may be worth getting to the office a little early to get yourself centered. If you\u2019re a fan of meditation, you might use this time to focus on your breathing and calm yourself down. This can ensure that you\u2019re in a good headspace before your appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sedation Dentistry<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find that you can\u2019t shake your nerves, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">sedation dentistry<\/a> can be a life saver for anxious patients. Your dentist can make use of a variety of sedatives, like nitrous oxide, to make the procedure a little easier for you to stomach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each of these sedatives is incredibly safe, and your dentist can easily attune the exact dosage to the needs of the patient. When paired with anesthetics, it can turn a trip to the dentist\u2019s office into a pleasant experience for anyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, the most important thing to remember is that your dentist truly just wants you to enjoy your time in their office as much as possible. Tell them how you\u2019re feeling, and they\u2019ll do their part to make you calmer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At OakBrook Dental &amp; Orthodontics, we know that lots of people are nervous when they visit the dentist\u2019s office, which is why we make our patients comfort the center of our practice. We have a team of compassionate dentists whose chairside manner can put patients of any age at ease while offering the highest level of dental care possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any questions about how you can overcome dental anxiety, we can be reached at our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.theoakbrookdentist.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or by phone at (469) 526-4040.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Seeing dentists for biannual checkups is vitally important to ensuring that your oral health is in good condition. Your dentist will be able to screen you for a wide variety of oral health problems while keeping your smile nice and clean. 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