Dental Anxiety
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| • | A fear of pain. This particular fear is common in adults who grew up having undergone dental treatment before the development of pain-free dentistry. |
| • | Bad past experiences. If you had a bad experience at the dentist, it could affect how you view dental treatments now. |
| • | Feeling out of control. Sitting in the dental chair, you cannot see what is happening inside your mouth. This inability to see what is going on, or control what is happening, can trigger feelings of anxiety. |
| • | Embarrassment. If you have not been brushing and flossing regularly, you may be embarrassed. |
| • | Proximity between you and us. To work in your mouth, we need to be very close to you. For some patients, this proximity can cause uneasiness and anxiety. |
| • | Tell us how you are feeling. Let us know about your anxiety before your treatment. If we know how you are feeling, and what makes you feel anxious, we can tailor your treatment so that you can get your necessary procedures in the most comfortable way possible. |
| • | Using signals. Before beginning your treatment, we can establish signals that you can use to let us know that you need a break. |
| • | Playing music. For some patients, relaxing music can help to ease anxiety. |
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2046 Westlake Ave. N. Suite 204 Seattle, WA 98109-2700 Contact Office: (206)284-4505 Fax: (206) 284-4757  |
When an oral health issue arises, it is important that you seek treatment right away to prevent the issue from becoming worse. As these issues grow worse, you could be faced with more severe complications and the need for more invasive, expensive treatments later. However, if the thought of undergoing dental treatment fills you with dread, you might avoid getting the treatments you need. At Pacific Modern Dentistry, we can help.
