Step 1: Find a dentist that you can trust. Everyone is fearful of something different. Some people are fearful of the smell; for others it is sound; for others it may be a childhood memory. You really want a doctor who listens and can read your personal cues. So what to you do, go for a first visit. Ask questions. Communicate your needs. Then, stick with the dentist and team that is the best fit for you. Read more about our team.
Step 2: Come clean and come in and clean. As in a good relationship, honesty is the best policy. Be honest with your dentist about your health history and your fears. Whatever you do, don’t take pain relief into your own hands. It is not safe. Ask your dentist before you take anything. Keeping up with regular dental hygiene cleanings is very important to your overall health.
Step 3: Take advantage of new technology. Pain relief has come a long way since your first trip to the dentist chair. You can now choose from several pharmaceutical options such as nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to a mild sedatives or using sedation dentistry under the direction of a licensed anesthesiologist. See more on our web site about Sedation dentistry also known as sleep dentistry.
Step 4: Enjoy relaxing: A new breed of dentist’s office provides dental spa services. We are one of them. In front of each chair, you will find a television screen. We have satellite radio. We have automatic back massage chairs. See our entire list on our relaxation menu.
Step 5: Breath: The most important thing you can do for yourself is to practice slow, deep breathing through your diaphragm to counteract that fight-or-flight adrenaline reaction. AND smile. By getting to those dental hygiene and basic dental care appointments, you’re doing something great for your dental - and whole-body - health.
Sincerely, Grand Dental Studio team
