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Do you struggle with dental anxiety? This issue is more\ncommon than you may think. In fact, over 30 million Americans don\u2019t go in for\ntheir regular checkups due to fear or anxiety. Sometimes this is related to a\nprevious negative experience, fear of pain, or just feeling embarrassed.\nHowever, regular dental visits are crucial for optimal oral health. Aside from sedation\ndentistry<\/a>, your dentist shares some tips that can help making your next\ndental appointment more manageable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Listen to Music<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sometimes, the noises that are created by the dental\ninstruments make anxieties worse. If you feel like this is the case for you,\nask your dentist if you can put in your headphones. Listening to your favorite\nsong or podcast can help you stay calm and relaxed throughout your appointment.\nPutting on some relaxing music before your appointment can also be helpful when\nit comes to reducing stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Talk to Your Dental Staff<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If the team doesn\u2019t know how you\u2019re feeling, they won\u2019t know\nwhat they can do to help. When you explain exactly what\u2019s going on and what\nwould make you feel more comfortable, they will be able to take steps to give\nyou a more relaxing experience. The dental staff wants you to feel as secure as\npossible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pay Attention to Your Breathing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Many people don\u2019t realize that when they are nervous, they\nhold their breath. Ultimately, this reduces the amount of oxygen that you have\nin your body and can even make you feel more anxious. Try to meditate or use breathing\nexercises in order to keep you calm. Slow, regular breathing is the most\neffective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ask for a Step-by-Step Rundown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some people are stressed when they don\u2019t know what\u2019s going\non. After all, you\u2019re reclined back, and your dentist is poking around in your\nmouth. In order to reduce this anxiety, ask your dentist if they can tell you\nwhat they\u2019re doing as they do it. This way, you won\u2019t encounter any unwanted\nsurprises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pick a Convenient Time<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You don\u2019t want to be going into the dentist on a day where\nyou have a lot going on. This will only cause you to be more stressed than you already\nare. Choose a day and time that works best for your schedule, so you don\u2019t need\nto worry about being rushed by other things on the agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use Hand Signals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is difficult to communicate with your dentist when you\nhave fingers and instruments in your mouth. Develop some hand signals that you\ncan use to indicate if you want them to stop or you need to say something. This\nis a great way to take your appointment into your own hands.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t let dental anxiety hold you back from having good oral\nhealth. By taking some of these steps, you can put yourself on a path towards a\nhealthy and beautiful smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Author<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dr.\nChristopher Duong<\/a> earned his doctorate at the University of the Pacific\nSchool of Dentistry in San Francisco and has completed a variety of continuing education\ncourses in several areas of the field. He offers sedation dentistry options for\npatients suffering from dental anxiety. For more information or to schedule an\nappointment with Dr. Duong, visit his website<\/a> or call (469)\n765-8050.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Do you struggle with dental anxiety? This issue is more common than you may think. In fact, over 30 million Americans don\u2019t go in for their regular checkups due to fear or anxiety. Sometimes this is related to a previous negative experience, fear of pain, or just feeling embarrassed. However, regular dental visits are crucial […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nTips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety, Lancaster, TX | Sunny Dental<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Are you suffering from dental anxiety? 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