Tuesday, August 30, 2011

Scared of the dentist? Try these calming tricks.

Minimize the surprise....
Have your dentist explain exactly what she plans to do ahead of time

Develop a signal.....
Create a nonverbal gesture like raising your hand.  You can alert the dentist if you feel pain.

Weigh your options.....
If you are needle phobic, ask about nitrous or sedation.  We can use a pill sedation so you will sleep through the procedure and not remember anything.

Distract yourself.....
Feel free to bring an MP3 player to listen to with ear buds while you have your treatment done.  We also have TVs in all the operatories.

We really try to make your visit as comfortable as possible.  Let us know any of your fears or concerns so we can make your experience great!

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