Do you dread going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Surveys estimate that almost 75% of American adults experience some fear of dental appointments, and about 5% to 10% have severe enough anxiety to qualify for having a dental phobia. However, putting off appointments will steeply increase your risk of dental and gum diseases. The good news is that there are things your Brooklyn dentist can do to make your visit easier, such as the following:
Easier Injections
Many people report that the #1
reason they hate going to dental appointments is they don’t want to get a shot
in their mouth. Fortunately, dental injections can be near painless nowadays.
Most clinics apply a numbing gel to your gums prior to the injection so that
you only feel slight pressure. Other dentists also use a tool called “the wand” that uses a tiny needle
to deliver the anesthesia at a low pressure and slow rate.
Sedation Dentistry
If you simply can’t handle
having someone work on your mouth, ask about sedation dentistry. Your dentist may use
nitrous oxide (also called “happy gas”) to keep you calm and pain-free while
you receive treatment. Another option is IV sedation or “twilight sleep.” Under
IV sedation, you’ll still be conscious, but you’ll be so relaxed that you
likely won’t remember much of the procedure. People report that it’s as if they
were asleep the whole time.
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