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As the haunting season approaches and the temptation of candy looms, you may be wondering where you could go to escape the ravages of sugar-filled treats. Your dentist<\/a> may offer a solution that is both comforting and good for your oral health. Many Americans don\u2019t go to the dentist regularly enough, and many times it\u2019s due to dental anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Continue reading to learn about dental anxiety and ways that you can alleviate it to help your teeth survive a night of Halloween fright.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Dental Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental anxiety is a feeling of fear or apprehension when thinking about going to the dentist or undergoing dental procedures. According to research done by the Cleveland Clinic as many as 36 percent of the world\u2019s population have dental anxiety in some form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will not only make it hard for sufferers to go to the dentist for regular treatment but can also have lasting effects on their dental health. There are conditions that only dentists can address, so being unable to have your teeth fixed due to fear is more frightening than any ghost or ghoul!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can Cause Dental Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dental anxiety can develop for a number of reasons, no zombies or spiders are required. Bad experiences as a child can have a lasting impact on the way you feel about the dentist. It could also develop later in life due to an unpleasant incident or hearing about one from a friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It could even be triggered by sights or sounds. The instruments dentists use make strange noises and could be scary for some patients. Seeing those instruments could also be scary, giving you images of surgery or something else that makes you nervous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are Some Ways to Alleviate Dental Anxiety?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are several ways that you can make going to the dentist less like a Nightmare on Elm Street and more like It\u2019s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For General Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Something that will help a lot when you\u2019re afraid of going to the dentist is communicating that anxiety with the staff. If your dental hygienist and dentist are both aware of your fear, they can take steps to make it easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Specific Anxieties<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If there\u2019s something specific you\u2019re worried about, like whether you can have X-rays after surgery, call ahead. It\u2019s completely fine to call your dentist\u2019s office and ask about specific procedures and services you may have an issue with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sight Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If something in the dentist\u2019s office triggers your anxiety on sight, ask your dentist to remove it from the area. If this isn\u2019t possible, consider wearing an eye mask that could block your sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Sound Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the sound of the instruments causes you to be anxious, consider wearing your earbuds during the procedure or having your dentist talk to you as a distraction. Some patients even find it comforting to hear specifics about what the dentist is doing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re afraid of the dentist, there are ways that you can mitigate that fear. Remember that you\u2019re not alone, and you don\u2019t have to be silent about it. Your dentist isn\u2019t a vampire, they\u2019re a professional who\u2019s there to help you achieve your dream smile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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

Dr. Travis Rottman<\/a> is a skilled dentist passionate about offering the best patient care possible. He understands that relationships are important to the process and approaches each with patience and trust. Dr. Rottman earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery from the Texas A&M Baylor College of Dentistry and has additional training in oral conscious sedation. To schedule an appointment at Sachse Family Dentistry, call (972) 848-0073 or visit the website<\/a> to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As the haunting season approaches and the temptation of candy looms, you may be wondering where you could go to escape the ravages of sugar-filled treats. Your dentist may offer a solution that is both comforting and good for your oral health. Many Americans don\u2019t go to the dentist regularly enough, and many times it\u2019s […]<\/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":[],"class_list":["post-492","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\nDental Anxiety Doesn't Have To Be Scary | Sachse Family Dentistry<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Many people don\u2019t go to the dentist often enough, due to dental anxiety. 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