As many as 20% of people refuse to go to the dentist due to anxiety, whether it stems from embarrassment about the physical state of their mouth or fear of pain or the cost of procedures. Yet regular routine care because you’re scared could leave you worse off, no matter your … [Read more...]
How to Recognize Fear of Dentistry in a Loved One
Fear and anxiety can present in different ways. Avoidance is one of the primary signs of fearing the dentist. About 15% of people in the United States don’t go to the dentist because of anxiety about their visit. The first step in helping a family member care for their oral … [Read more...]
Are You Passing Your Fear of Dentistry on to Your Kids?
Children copy how their parents act, what they say, and what they do. They take on their parents’ habits – good and bad. Some of it is intentional - when they wear mom’s shoes or dad’s hats. Some habits and traits are unintentional, like a parent’s fear of the … [Read more...]
When Fear of the Dentist Becomes Not Using Your Dental Benefits
If you’re paying for benefits but something’s keeping you from going to the dentist, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Dental care utilization among working-adults is at its lowest level since dental care use tracking began in 1996. Fear is a major contributor to this. Dental … [Read more...]
Ease Dental Anxiety at Every Age
Healthy habits and behaviors are shared between family members. Dental anxiety is no different. It affects all ages and can be passed from one family member to another. It’s also common for children to have dental caries if their parent has dental fear or anxiety. But, we come … [Read more...]