{"id":78,"date":"2018-07-20T17:35:46","date_gmt":"2018-07-20T17:35:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andersondentalgahanna.com\/blog\/?p=78"},"modified":"2021-12-06T16:26:01","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T16:26:01","slug":"dentist-in-gahanna-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.claybrookedental.com\/blog\/dentist-in-gahanna-6\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Tips to Overcome Dental Fears from Your Dentist in Gahanna"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the ways to improve and maintain your oral health is to visit your dentist for <a href=\"http:\/\/com\/about-us.html#philosophy\">preventive care<\/a>. These appointments ensure that your mouth, teeth and gums are thoroughly cleaned and that any developing issues are detected and corrected before they mushroom into something far worse. For some people, though, the thought of visiting the dentist brings about fear and anxiety. Understanding that these appointments are essential, can anything be done to overcome these feelings? Your dentist in Gahanna weighs in with 3 helpful tips.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>What\u2019s Causing the Apprehension?<\/h2>\n<p>Before we investigate ways to overcome dental visit anxieties, let\u2019s first look at some of the possible causes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scary Stories <\/strong>\u2013 Everyone\u2019s heard the horror stories about visits to the dentist. For some people, even if it\u2019s not their experience, they can be negatively affected by these stories.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fear of Pain <\/strong>\u2013 Some people have an acute fear of pain and may worry about being helplessly restrained in the chair while forced to endure it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>A Bad Past Experience <\/strong>\u2013 For others, there may have been a bad experience \u2013 usually from childhood \u2013 that stained their memories. The trauma from that experience can spill over into adulthood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Embarrassment <\/strong>\u2013 Finally, a patient may simply have anxiety due to embarrassment. Those with poor oral hygiene and who haven\u2019t attended a visit in a long time may be apprehensive for fear of chastisement about the condition of his or her teeth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>3 Tips to Overcome Fears<\/h2>\n<p>Thankfully, there are things the patient can do to overcome these anxieties and move forward to get the care needed. Here are 3 simple tips:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Communicate <\/strong>\u2013 Whether it\u2019s with the dental hygienist or the dentist, you shouldn\u2019t be hesitant to discuss your apprehension about receiving care. Because the professionals at your dentist\u2019s office are experienced and well-trained, they will reassure you that you\u2019re not the only person who\u2019s felt like this and will offer remedies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Relaxation Techniques <\/strong>\u2013 One method to overcome anxiety is to perform relaxation techniques. You can try alternative breathing methods, exercise and distraction techniques such as talking to the staff to calm your nerves.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Treatment for Acute Phobias <\/strong>\u2013 For more acute fears, your dentist may refer you to a specialist. This trained professional will be able to help you identify the root cause of your phobia, so that you can move past it to get the dental care you need.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>No Judgment<\/h2>\n<p>When working with the professionals at Claybrooke Dental of Gahanna, you\u2019ll enjoy the fact that it\u2019s a \u201cno judgment\u201d environment. The first step to getting the help you need is to reach out to schedule a consultation. While there, you can let the dentist know about any hesitance you may have, so you can get help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Brooke Buller is an experienced dentist who ensures that each of her patients feels comfortable and relaxed during their appointments. She takes pride in helping patients solve problems and overcome challenges, so they can enjoy the absolute best in dental care. Dr. Buller practices at Claybrooke Dental of Gahanna and can be reached for more information through her <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andersondentalgahanna.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the ways to improve and maintain your oral health is to visit your dentist for preventive care. 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