People that experience dental phobia (Dentophobia) may take comfort in the fact that it is a fairly common diagnosable mental condition. At least they know they are not alone and that the medical community takes it seriously.
Phobias like Pteromerhanophobia: (the fear of flying) and Acrophobibia (the fear of heights) can be difficult, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on a 747 or riding an elevator to the top of the Chrysler Building.
A person who suffers from dental phobia or dental anxiety is at risk of getting into a vicious cycle of decreasing oral health.
Fear causes the person to abstain from dental checkups for years. When a minor dental issue (like a small cavity) proceeds until it reaches a nerve and results in pain, the patient is forced to visit the dentist.
At this point, the required remedy is a major procedure (possibly an extraction followed by a dental implant). The service reinforces the dental phobia and, once again, the patient stays away from the dentist’s office. That’s how some men and women end up losing teeth at a relatively young age.
Experts believe that the scope of dental phobia may be as high as one in four men and women. Are you one of them?
At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we want to help nervous patients successfully overcome or at least manage their fear so they can tolerate twice-yearly checkups and cleanings. Preventive dentistry is the most effective way to protect teeth and gums.
If you haven’t had a dental examination in a while, please schedule a consultation. You can speak with Doctor Anderson about the many options available including behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and conscious sedation (sleep dentistry).
If you are terrified about going to the dentist, there is hope. At Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry, we have successfully treated many patients just like you. We invite you to book a consultation today.
Contact Russell Anderson Jr. Dentistry:
770-419-2535
Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):
1415 Wooten Lake Rd NW Ste 300
Kennesaw, Georgia
30144
