Overview
The blog post "Overcoming Dental Anxiety" on Selkirk Crossing Dental Centre's website provides a thorough exploration of dental anxiety and offers practical strategies to manage it. It discusses the importance of acknowledging one's fear, choosing an empathetic dentist, using distraction techniques, maintaining steady breathing, bringing a companion, and rewarding oneself after each visit. The article underscores the value of open communication with your dentist and encourages patients to voice their fears and concerns.
Many people experience dental anxiety, and it is normal to feel this way. By working with your dentist on this topic, you can take steps to overcome your dental anxiety and even start embracing your visits to the dentist.
Your dental health is important. The friendly and caring team of dentists in Selkirk have compiled some tips to help overcome your fears.
ACKNOWLEDGE THE EXISTENCE OF YOUR ANXIETY
Ask yourself what you are afraid of and what tends to increase your anxiety before your visit to the dentist. Maybe it's the sounds that are associated with a visit, or the smells of dental equipment. It’s never a bad idea to understand what the root cause of your dental anxiety may be.
Often, many people will write down a list of what they think might be causing fear. This list will help you explain your situation to the dentist so that you can work together to find a solution.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT DENTIST
Finding a dentist who will understand your concerns can be very helpful in managing your anxiety. When you visit the team of dentists at Selkirk Crossing Dental, you can be sure that we will listen to all of your concerns and do our best to make you feel comfortable at our office.
It’s never a bad idea to talk to your family and friends. Ask them about their experience with the dentist and what they liked about their services.
VOICE YOUR FEARS
Opening up to someone is one of the best ways of dealing with anxiety. Don’t let it weigh on you; instead, talk to your dentist. Let them know how you are feeling during your visit. Remember, they are here to help.
By talking with your dentist, you’ll make yourself more comfortable and you’ll also make their understanding of the situation greater.
DISTRACT YOURSELF
Think of ways to take your mind off your worries. Maybe you could bring your headphones and listen to music during your appointment or watch your phone screen when your dentist is working. Chat with your dentist about any tips they might have! Maybe they’ll recommend something you hadn’t thought of before.
BREATH
Being mindful of your breaths can help reduce the pressure you might feel. Slow and regular breathing while focusing on the breaths has been used by many people to reduce anxiety. This technique takes your mind away from unwanted thoughts you may be having.
BRING SOMEONE ALONG
Talk to one of your friends or your favorite cousin to accompany you to your dental visit. You can be comforted by the fact that someone you love is waiting for you in the lobby after your visit.
REMEMBER
Remember to reward yourself after every visit to the dentist because you deserve it! For more advice about dental anxiety, visit us at Selkirk Crossing Dental Centre or contact us today.