Thursday, June 3, 2010

How to Have a Pain and Anxiety Free Dental Experience

Most dental patients experience dental anxiety and can usually trace their fear of dentists to painful and unpleasant past experiences. There are others who seem to sense helplessness and a loss of control while they are sitting in a dentist’s chair.

Yet others are simply intimidated by the sounds, sights, and smells of a dentist office. Regardless of the reason, your dental misgivings should not prevent you from making the necessary dental appointments.

A good dentist will do everything in his power to make your dental experience a comfortable one and will usually understand the importance of communicating with his patients. Communication is the key to effectively easing dental tension. There are other methods including mild sedatives and relaxation techniques.

The best and easiest way to overcome your fear of dentists is to simply find a dentist you trust who has a comfortable, friendly office that puts you at ease. You should share your concerns with your dentist and tell him how you feel and what it is about going to the dentist that intimidates you.

Your dentist is trained in the art of handling fearful dentistry patients and can work with you to modify your treatments and administer the most comfortable and pain free dental care that is possible. Your dentist will be sensitive to your needs and try to make each appointment an anxiety free dental experience.

It’s also of paramount importance for you to communicate your medically history accurately to your dentist. Your medical history should include your health conditions, allergies, and medications which will enable the dentist to only administer the most appropriate and safest treatment possible for your dental requirements.

Your family dentist can help you to achieve the most pain free and anxiety free dental experience that is possible by the use of gentle treatments and techniques. If you have a fear of dentists, ask your dentist to explain the dental procedure to you prior to it being performed. You should both agree on a signal that you can use, such as raising your hand, to indicate to him that you are feeling overwhelmed or are experiencing pain so that your dentist will know to stop immediately.

If the sounds and sights of the dental office trigger your fear, try listening to your favorite television program or to music through headphones. Your dentist will probably have these devices available in his office. In addition, many dentists may offer you a mild sedative to help you have an anxiety free dental experience by helping you to relax.

While going to the dentist may not be your most enjoyed activity, it doesn’t have to be scary or painful either. You should identify your fear of dentists and express your concerns to your dentist and learn about the solutions that exist, including media devices and mild sedatives that are available for keeping you relaxed and reducing pain.

If you use good communication as the basis for your dental plan, your will have anxiety free dental appointments that will be much more bearable and much less painful.

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