Dental Anxiety and Fear of Dentists Q&A

Dental anxiety, or dental fear, affects over 30% of people. Also, 12% of us may be suffering from extreme dental fear. These numbers should tell you that if you struggle with dental anxiety or fear, you’re definitely not alone. You should also know there are ways to relieve your anxiety or fear!

Some people have dental anxiety or a fear of dentists because they had an experience they disliked. Other people have anxiety or fear because they heard about another person’s experience through the media, like social media. Sometimes, a person’s issue is just a personality trait. Other times, the issue is a phobia a person should speak with a professional about. Regardless, there are many ways to address anxiety or fear, and there are many reasons to do so.

If your anxiety or fear is preventing you from going to the dentist, then you really should address it! It’s important to go to the dentist regularly because the dentist can help you prevent significant dental issues like cavities and gum disease. Such issues can lead to other issues like tooth decay or tooth loss, and these issues can lead to more serious issues too. The best way to prevent all these issues is to see a dentist regularly for checkups and cleanings.

Maybe your anxiety or fear isn’t preventing you from seeing a dentist. Instead, maybe your issue is just making dental visits difficult for you. Dental visits should be pretty easy, so if they aren’t, you should address your issue.

If you have serious dental anxiety or fear, then it may be affecting your quality of life. If so, then you definitely should address the issue. There are lots of ways to do so.

You may be able to overcome your dental anxiety by seeing a quality dentist and having a good experience! Good experiences can negate bad ones and give you more confidence about going to the dentist. You might also feel more confident about seeing a dentist if you take good care of your teeth. When your teeth are healthy, you won’t have to worry about a dentist finding a bunch of dental issues like cavities.

We have another suggestion for you! You might want to speak with a dentist about your dental anxiety or fear. A dentist may be able to address your issue and help you overcome it. The more you open up with the dentist about your worries and concerns, the better. At CLEAN DENTISTRY by Bellisima, we try to put ourselves in our patient’s shoes so we can understand and address their concerns better.

We hope you found this Q&A helpful! If you have any other questions about dental anxiety or fear, reach out to us here at CLEAN DENTISTRY by Bellisima. To consult our professionals, please contact us or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 4161 South Eastern Suite E8, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119. We serve patients from Las Vegas NV, Winchester NV, Paradise NV, Spring Valley NV, North Las Vegas NV, Whitney NV, and surrounding areas.