For many people the thought of going to the dentist is terrifying. The fear of receiving dental care is also called, dental anxiety, dentophobia, odontophobia, and dental phobia. It is a very serious condition that can have devastating consequences. People often go decades without routine oral health care.
If this sounds like you, don’t worry, you’re not alone, it is estimated as much as 75% of adults living in the United States have some degree of dental anxiety.
Some are more severe than others. Those with major cases will endure pain, chipped teeth, and unsightly stains, just to avoid visiting the dentist.
Those with this intense fear are at a higher risk of tooth loss and gum disease. It can even lead to a lower life expectancy. Recent studies show poor oral health is linked to life threatening diseases, lung disease, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease.
Symptoms of Dental Phobia Include
Feel tense the night before a dental appointment, even trouble sleeping.
Elevated blood pressure, heart racing, and dry mouth.
The thought of going to the dentist makes you feel nauseous.
While in the waiting room, you become increasingly nervous.
Your anxiety heightens when you see the dental instruments.
There are many influences, both direct and indirect, associated with dental fears. Past experience that were traumatic and painful, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), unfortunates childhood experience, even a feeling of helplessness.
What if you could receive all the dental work you need without any fear or pain? What if you could have all the dental procedures you need in just one appointment? The solution, sedation dentistry. It is completely safe and when you wake up, years of dental treatments are finished!
We partner with some of the top rated dentist in New Hampshire residence, including the cities of Barrington, Dover, Concord, Amherst, receive the dental care they need.
We help minimize your dental fear and anxiety, eliminating the stress and pain associated with dental care. Affordable sedation for special needs individuals, pediatric and adults. A highly trained nurse anesthetist will be monitoring every breath and heartbeat during your procedure.
Contact Blue Sky Solutions for more information and to make an appointment.
