Several oral health conditions can damage your teeth and gums. However, some conditions can also affect you in other ways. For example, if you struggle with dental anxiety and stress-related concerns about visiting your dentist, you may end up failing to go for your necessary routine checkups. Some individuals often go years without going to the dentist for no other reason than that they are afraid, which is a condition known as dental anxiety. It is a common condition, and it can be treated. If you are suffering from dental anxiety, speak with your dentist to let them know.
Oftentimes, your dentist will be well prepared for any issues that may arise and have treated numerous individuals who have stresses and concerns about any work that needs to be done on their teeth and gums. If for any reason your dental anxiety is related to stress, there are several stress-relieving techniques that have proven to be beneficial, which includes meditative therapy such as yoga as well as listening to calming music.
To help you relax, it may be a good idea to try to work on your breathing patterns, which can include taking slow, deep breaths and counting your breaths as needed. It’s also a good idea to try to picture yourself in a happy place during your health care procedures. Imagine yourself in a place that makes you happy, which could be anywhere from a theme park to a garden or a zoo. If you are concerned about any pain that you may feel, your dentist will be able to prescribe you a local anesthetic or another form of sedation to ensure that you receive your oral health care pain-free.
Do you wish to learn more about dental anxiety and its effect on your smile? If so, please call 435-649-2078 to schedule an appointment with Dr. Scott Chandler, DMD at our dental office in Park City, UT for your oral health care treatments. Dr. Scott Chandler and our expert team can help treat your smile stress and pain-free. We look forward to seeing you soon!
