Who’s Afraid Of The Big, Bad…Dentist?

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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 problematic, but a person can live a perfectly healthy life without getting on a plane 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 declining oral health.

Fear causes the person to skip dental checkups for years. When a minor dental problem (like a tiny cavity) proceeds until it contacts a nerve and results in pain, the patient is forced to visit the dentist.

At this point, the needed remedy is an involved 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 rate of dental phobia may be as high as one in four people. Are you one of them?

At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we want to help apprehensive patients successfully overcome or at least manage their fear so they can withstand twice-yearly checkups and cleanings. Preventive dentistry is the best way to protect teeth and gums.

If you haven’t had a dental examination in a while, please schedule a consultation. You can meet with Dr. Blackwood about the many options available including behavioral therapy, cognitive therapy, and conscious sedation (sleep dentistry).

If you dread going to the dentist, there is hope. At Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS, we have successfully treated many patients just like you. We invite you to book a consultation today.

Contact Salt Lake Dental Care – Clint Blackwood DDS:

801-938-8855

Location (Tap to open in Google Maps):

279 E 5900 S Ste 202
Murray, Utah
84107

 

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