It is no secret that people don’t always visit the dentist regularly. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates only 61 percent of adults 18-64 years of age have visited the dentist in the past year and only 60 percent of adults over 65 visit the dentist annually. There are many reasons why people don’t visit the dentist, such as affordability, dental anxiety, and embarrassment. As time passes between each dentist visit, the damage to your teeth only continues, potentially resulting in serious oral health complications, which can impact your overall health. At Williamsburg Dental, we understand that sometimes you put off going to the dentist, but we’re here for you when you are finally ready.
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Choose a Dentist Who Understands Dental Anxiety
February 13, 2016
Relax through Your Dental Appointment Thanks to Your Sedation dentist in Lincoln
December 10, 2015
If catching site of a “dental explorer,” that little hook thing that dentists use, sets your teeth on edge or the high-pitched whine of the dental drill makes your heart race, you may be experiencing dental anxiety. You’re not alone. An estimated 15% of US adults suffer from dental phobia. In fact, fear or anxiety was the second most frequently reported reason patients avoided dental care. While your Lincoln dentist and team strive to make every patient feel relaxed and confident with their treatment plans, we know that there are some patients who just can’t feel calm and comfortable in our office. Luckily, at Williamsburg and Williamsburg Village Dental we offer patients nitrous oxide and oral conscious sedation to help them relax through any dental procedure.
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