{"id":6,"date":"2020-03-06T18:02:00","date_gmt":"2020-03-06T18:02:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/?p=6"},"modified":"2020-04-07T18:02:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-07T18:02:37","slug":"tips-ease-dental-anxiety-dentist-in-lancaster-tx","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/2020\/03\/06\/tips-ease-dental-anxiety-dentist-in-lancaster-tx\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Ease Your Dental Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"woman in orange shirt covering her mouth \" class=\"wp-image-7\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/AdobeStock_208216427__1562607761_44025.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Have you ever been scared of the dentist? Whether it\u2019s due\nto a bad experience as a child or regular old anxiety, dental phobia is fairly\ncommon. In fact, as many as 20% of American adults have skipped out on needed\ndental care due to anxiety. Because this is such a common problem, your dentist\nin Lancaster, TX has written this guide with seven easy tips for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/sedation-dentistry.html\">overcoming\ndental fear.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Research Your Dentist <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Not every dentist treats their patients in the exact same\nway. Ask friends, family, and coworkers for recommendations on a dentist with\nexperience treating nervous patients. Search for one who offers services designed\nto help patients with dental phobia. You can usually find this out by checking\ntheir website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Work on Relaxing <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is especially helpful if you suffer from chronic anxiety\nlike many Americans do. Learning to relax by taking deep breaths and practicing\nmindfulness and meditation can do wonders for your anxiety. There are plenty of\nmeditation and anti-anxiety apps out there that can help. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Be Honest <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to the dentist about your worries. This won\u2019t be their\nfirst or last experience with a patient who has dentophobia (fear of the\ndentist). Let them know the details of your fear \u2013 how long you\u2019ve had, what\nexactly triggers it, and what you think may have caused it. The more\ninformation you give your dentist, the better able they are to help you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Bring a Friend <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re scared of the dentist, don\u2019t go alone. Let a trusted friend or family member tag along at your next appointment. Have them hold your hand or talk soothingly to you while you get your dental work done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Know the Equipment <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ask your dentist about the different tools they\u2019re using and\nwhat they do. If you don\u2019t know what that tray full of sharp instruments does,\nit can more easily strike fear into your heart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Come Up with a System <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk with your dentist about developing a signal to let them\nknow when things get too bad, even while they\u2019re working in your mouth. Use nonverbal\ncommunication skills like moving your hand or arm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Ask for Breaks <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it might make your appointment a little bit longer,\nask your dentist beforehand if you can take breaks in the middle. Breaking up\nyour appointment into bite-size chunks can make it more manageable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because dentophobia is such a common problem, your dentist\nis prepared to deal with patients who have it. Ask your dentist or a potential dentist\nhow they can best treat patients like you to make your appointment as\nstress-free as possible. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Author <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/dr-john-kuan.html\">Dr. John Kuan<\/a>\nis a family dentist in Lancaster, TX who studied at the University of the\nPacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He is certified in administering\nboth oral conscious sedation and nitrous oxide sedation to help you relax in\nthe dental chair. If you\u2019re sick of dealing with dental anxiety, you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sunnydentallancaster.com\/contact.html\">visit Dr. Kuan\u2019s\nwebsite<\/a> to learn more. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever been scared of the dentist? Whether it\u2019s due to a bad experience as a child or regular old anxiety, dental phobia is fairly common. In fact, as many as 20% of American adults have skipped out on needed dental care due to anxiety. 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