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Category Archives: Fear of Dentist
Fearful Dental Patients Deserve Respect
While attending a conference out-of-state recently, I ran across a dental ad that led with, “We Cater To Cowards!” Although I understood the dentist’s intention was to reach adults who have a fear of dental visits, it made me embarrassed … Continue reading
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Dental Care & Pain Are NOT Related!
For those who have a fear of dentistry, or anxiety associated with dental visits, most seem to have developed this from an experience as a child. Perhaps a dentist was too rough, or failed to deliver sufficient novocain before a … Continue reading
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Gum Disease Begins Without Symptoms
Ben Franklin once said, “A penny saved is a penny earned.” Think of early-stage periodontal treatment as a penny saved, along with protecting your overall health. Like most diseases that form in our bodies, we don’t feel or see anything … Continue reading
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Dental Fear Rampant In U.S. Are You Ready To Kick Yours?
Despite revolutionary new dental techniques and technology that optimize comfort, fear of dentistry has stayed relatively constant over the past 50 years. It is ranked fourth among common fears and ninth among intense fears. Severe dental anxiety leading to avoidance … Continue reading
In 2012, Overcome Dental Fears FOR GOOD!
It’s a new year. This message is for those who have dental fears, and there are many! It is estimated that approximately 75% of American adults have some level of fear when it comes to dental visits, and nearly a … Continue reading
New Patients Say It Best!
We ask our patients to rate us in a number of areas after their initial visit. We also ask them to add comments, if they like. Two recent ones I thought I’d share came from Marty and Betsy. My appreciation … Continue reading
Too Scared For Dentistry. No Problem. Let’s Talk.
We often hear from adults who haven’t seen a dentist in years, sometimes for over ten years. Some aren’t sure what triggered their dental fears but the mere thoughts of walking into a dental office causes them to break out … Continue reading
The Origins Of Your Dental Fears
For adults who have dental phobia, most can recall that their fear began after a traumatic or painful dental experience. Although painful or traumatic experiences alone don’t necessarily cause people to develop dental phobia, the patient’s relationship with their dentist … Continue reading
Helping Fearful Patients Overcome Their Fears – FOR GOOD!
It is estimated that one-third of American adults experience anxiety associated with dental visits. Many are so fearful that they avoid dental visits altogether. This, in turn, relates to the many adults who develop a number of oral problems, including … Continue reading
Fear Free Dentist: We Make Your Visit Comfortable|Sedation Dentist Metro Detroit
Here is a short video with me describing what we do to make our patients comfortable at Our Metro Detroit Sedation Dentist Office.