We offer special needs dentistry at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, and we’re proud to help our patients every day! For years, we have been serving our community, and one of our main mission has been creating a safe space for special needs patients. We treat patients of all ages. Our special…
Dental phobia
Dental Phobia Relief For Special Needs Patients
Categories: Dental phobia, Special needs dentistry
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we help special needs patients with reliable, adaptable dental care. We know that the term “special needs” is a catch-all. However, as Dr. Zeyad Mady has stated, we consider the term to refer to “the inability to ‘cope’ with a traditional dental office setting, whether it…
Dental Assistance for Medically Complex Cases
At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria VA, we know some cases require special attention. In addition to our care- and patient-focused approach to special needs dentistry, we also provide dental assistance for any and all medically complex cases. Sometimes, a patient cannot visit the office due to disability. Other times, they suffer from…
Overcome Dental Phobia And Achieve A Beautiful Smile
For millions of people, the mere thought of going to the dentist sends their anxiety level through the roof. This emotion can range from anxiety to outright phobia, and can be so intense that some people avoid the dentist entirely. At The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, we can help with sedation dentistry. To…
Dental Phobia: Breaking The Fear Cycle
Categories: Dental anxiety, Dental phobia
What do dentists, doctors, and IRS auditors have in common? That may sound like a riddle, but it’s a serious question. The answer is that a lot of people are afraid of all three. We can’t speak for doctors or auditors, but at The Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria we help people coping with…
Overcoming Anxiety With Gentle Dental At Center for Dental Anesthesia
Categories: Dental phobia, Sedation Dentistry
Dental anxiety and the more severe dental phobia influence many people, including some of our patients at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria. This post answers some questions asked about this important topic. What are the long-term consequences of dental anxiety and dental phobia? The most harmful consequence is when a dental phobic patient…
Dentistry and Dental Phobia
Dental phobia is a condition that leaves people terrified of going to the dentist. Most of those who have it are perfectly aware that their fears are irrational, but are still unable to do anything about it. With the right help, like what is available at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, people with…