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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