As many as 20% of people refuse to go to the dentist due to anxiety, whether it stems from embarrassment about the physical state of their mouth or fear of pain or the cost of procedures. Yet skipping regular routine care because you’re scared could leave you worse off, no … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Fear of Dentistry in a Loved One
Fear and anxiety can manifest themselves in different ways. Avoidance is one of the primary signs of fearing the dentist. About 15% of people in the United States don’t go to the dentist because of anxiety about their visit. The first step in helping a family member care for … [Read more...]
Fear Your Dental Cleaning? Maybe an Ultrasound Can Help
Pain is a major reason why adults avoid the dentist. In fact, 74% of Americans polled said that pain during treatment was the reason they don’t go to the dentist. However, many don’t realize that, like other industries, dentistry has evolved with the patient in mind. Today, many … [Read more...]
When Your Kids Say: “I’m Scared of the Dentist”
As a parent, you know that visits to the dentist play a critical role in maintaining your child’s oral health. That might be hard for kids to understand as they lie back in an unfamiliar office with a stranger standing over them, loud noises coming from every direction. Dental … [Read more...]
Silver Diamine Fluoride and the Future of Kids’ Cavities
Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) may be the new answer to an old problem. Nearly 1/4 of 2-5 year-olds have tooth decay. And dental disease continues to be the most chronic childhood disease. Enter SDF—our cavity-fighting, smile-saving superhero. Recently approved for use in the … [Read more...]