There are many reasons why adults and children put off going to the dentist, from a dental phobia, a previous traumatic experience, or someone with a disability, special needs. In fact, a recent study found 6 out of 10 adults in America are scared to go to the dentist. Three out of ten Millennials were found to only brush their teeth once a day.
“Going to the dentist was admittedly a phobia for most respondents — overall, 62% of adults surveyed said that they were too spooked to even visit a dentist’s office — but particularly among millennials, perhaps helping explain why their much-flaunted smiles appear to be at-risk. Millennials were more likely than those over 55 to create excuses to avoid regular dental checkups (56 percent to 36 percent, respectively),” according to an article by Study Finds, “The Sad Tooth: 6 In 10 Adults Are Too Scared To Visit The Dentist”.
The article goes on to reveal some stunning results:
As for what tops of the list of dental visit phobias? Rounding out the top three were pain during treatment (74 percent), pain after treatment (47 percent), and the frightening noise of the dental drill (34 percent).
For what it’s worth, dentists were feared almost seven times as much as neurologists (9%), and more than twice as much as surgeons (26%).
Fear of the dental chair was deep-rooted for many; the average respondent began to feel distressed by the age of 15, with many carrying feelings of unease before turning 10.
IV sedation for dental work has become a game changer for many adults and children. The same hospital level IV Sedation can be brought to your dental office for any type of procedure, small or large.
A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist administering the sedation and monitoring the safety of the patient, allows the dentist to focus solely on the procedure.
As a leader in the industry, Blue Sky Solutions Anesthesia Associates help children and adults overcome the fear of dental procedures. With locations throughout the state of New Hampshire, including the cities of Barrington, Dover, Concord, Amherst, our highest priority is reducing anxiety and ensuring safe dental care.
