It’s estimated that millions of Americans suffer from dental anxiety. Dental anxiety could present as fear or stress when it comes to visiting the dentist—sometimes, even just scheduling an appointment is anxiety inducing for these patients.
For some people with dental anxiety, they’re still able to receive dental treatment even with their fears, but may not be comfortable during their appointment. For others, dental anxiety may prevent them from going to the dentist at all.
What can be done about dental anxiety? Many dentists today are offering oral sedation as a way to help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable at the dentist office.
An article by Dr. Nhien Lu. Originally published by Your Dental Health Resource.
Read the full article here: Dental Anxiety? Consider Oral Sedation Dentistry
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