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
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…
