Are You Scared of the Dentist
Dental phobia and dental anxiety are pretty common, affecting more than one in every ten Americans. That means that close to 40 million people avoid getting crucial preventative dental care, which in turn means that small, easy-to-fix dental problems can become big, painful, expensive ones. We hope we can help all of our patients overcome any dental anxiety they may struggle with.
Where Does Dental Anxiety Come From?
Even though we’re dental professionals ourselves, we can understand why the idea of regular dental appointments can be unpleasant for a lot of people. It’s not very fun to have the dentist poke around at your teeth and gums, and maybe it’s easier to hope there are no cavities. It’s important to overcome your fears.
Some perhaps, had a negative experience that gave them a terrible impression of dentists in general, or maybe family members told them about a bad experience. At Taller Dental, patient comfort is one of our highest priorities, and we would love to help you overcome anxiety based on previous experiences.
Strategies for Fighting Dental Anxiety
Here are a few things we recommend trying to help with feelings of dental anxiety:
- Don’t wait until a scheduled appointment to visit the dental office. Come in ahead of time to meet the team and get familiar with the space. Maybe even bring a friend or family member along so you can feel as in control as possible.
- Learn about what goes into a typical dental appointment. Ask questions and get an idea of how the process will go so that you won’t have to worry about any surprises.
- Discuss your anxiety and what you think the cause might be with the dentist. Dr. Taller will work with you to make your visits less stressful.
- Bring a relaxing distraction like your favorite music or podcast to listen to during the appointment.
- Remember that modern dentistry is full of conveniences and comforts that didn’t exist for our parents and grandparents!
We Are on Your Team
We hope every patient we interact with can leave our practice feeling confident that their healthy smiles are in good hands. If you struggle with dental anxiety or have a family member who does, we want to help, so schedule a time to visit Taller Dental, get used to our facilities, and meet our team. We can’t wait to answer your questions and help you feel at home.
Our Riverdale Dental Office is located at 3601 Waldo Ave, Bronx, NY 10463
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