Anxiety is a significant factor in dentistry. We now know that 12% percent of patients were shown to have extreme anxiety, over 33% were classified as having moderate anxiety, and less than half were relaxed about the prospect of dental treatment. We can also offer a sympathetic approach towards you spending more time and offering a more relaxed approach to treatment, but in addition to this we also have other treatment options available to you.
Dental phobia is a serious condition that affects a large proportion of the population that does not regularly see a dentist. Many people are so fearful or anxious about visiting the dentist that they let their oral health suffer as a result. Many dentists report that anxious patients often have problems with teeth and gums having untreated levels of dental disease and this being common place amongst anxious patients.
It is important to see a dentist regularly so that they can assess and deal with problems before they worsen and become irreversible (gum disease), painful dental abscesses or expensive. With modern dentistry, there are many techniques and methods to help overcome your anxieties and make your dental experience comfortable and even enjoyable!