e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry and Overcoming Dental Anxiety
e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry and Overcoming Dental Anxiety
By The Wave Agency
Some form of dental anxiety affects millions of Americans. Even while aware that these fears are irrational, dental anxiety can spell issues for those who require dental cleanings and are purposefully avoiding them. Often, this fear is caused by a lack of control, or even a fear of painful procedures. These worries are often misguided, and the experienced, caring team at e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry has always strived to bring a relaxed environment to all of their patients.
It is e.s.i. Healthy Dentistry’s position that the cycle of anxiety that allows dental anxiety to persist can be managed and relieved with the right mindset and dental team as part of a strong oral health plan. What may be key to overcoming, or at least managing the symptoms of dental anxiety is that of communication.
Despite advancements in dental care, many patients often associate visiting the dentist with thoughts of pain and discomfort. At e.s.i., everything possible is done so that you can be assured that the patient experience is as relaxed and comfortable as possible. This includes communication with the team being encouraged.
Even when anxious, effective communication and a relieving of your dental anxiety is possible through the following tips:
Ask questions and share your fears
Take clear, deep breaths
Communicate even while you cannot speak using hand signals
Dental anxiety can be caused by a variety of factors, but when it comes to a lack of control, one can feel more at ease if voicing their concerns to a trained professional. This is especially true of options such as hand signs (thumbs up or thumbs down) to indicate your level of comfort when going through a cleaning or procedure.
It should be noted that in the hands of professionals, dentistry is often painless, and this is especially true of those who have great oral health. By maintaining teeth well, those with dental anxiety will find themselves able to handle the more invasive aspects of dentistry while also not needing as-frequent dental visits. With a mix of unparalleled high standards and caring staff, Dr. Kilimitzoglou and the whole e.s.i. team is able to keep their patients coming back again and again, without the usual worries that can plague up to 30 percent of American adults.
Schedule an appointment today to learn about how your dental needs can be met!
