{"id":95,"date":"2024-06-14T19:44:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T19:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sehnertprecisiondentistry.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2024-07-16T19:46:21","modified_gmt":"2024-07-16T19:46:21","slug":"have-no-fear-your-dentist-is-here","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sehnertprecisiondentistry.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/14\/have-no-fear-your-dentist-is-here\/","title":{"rendered":"Have No Fear, Your Dentist is Here!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, dentophobia, or the fear of dentists, affects roughly 36% of Americans. So you\u2019re definitely not alone if you avoid dental appointments. But did you know your oral health can impact your overall health, and that your dentist knows several methods for helping you feel comfortable and safe?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s right, just as our title suggests, your dentist is here to save the day. Even when the problem is dentophobia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why You Definitely Need to Visit Your Dentist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The complicated thing about human biology is that everything is connected. Letting your teeth go without a regular checkup or cleaning certainly gives harmful bacteria the chance to grow into debilitating gum disease or tooth decay. However, it also increases your risk for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and Alzheimer\u2019s. Not to mention that an infection anywhere<\/em> in your body can cause fever and illness-like symptoms. Visiting your dentist is just as vital for your health as visiting your general doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Calming Sedation Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

So it\u2019s no use avoiding your dentist. What can you do if you\u2019re so anxious that you can\u2019t even make an appointment?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sedation dentistry<\/a> isn\u2019t just for immediate pain relief. It\u2019s also for patients like you. Not all practices offer the same calming sedation options, but there are two common types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n