Some men think women don’t mask their feelings well. That
statement as a whole can be debated, but when it comes to dental anxieties,
they’re right.
Data from the Adult Dental Health Survey in Britain
recently offered some interesting findings. After viewing pictures of dental
procedures in action, women who admitted to having dental phobias were an
incredible six times more likely to be disgusted by the images, compared with
women who had no qualms regarding dentistry. The study also found that women
voiced their disgust and fear of dental work considerably more than men who had
the same anxieties. In addition, almost half of the adults surveyed were
moderately to severely afraid of the dentist.
The solution to these common dental fears isn’t to avoid
the dentist’s office at all costs. Maintaining a clean and healthy smile is
vital to multiple aspects of your health, and professional care is the only way
to ensure your teeth and gums are thriving. Foothills Dental, a trusted provider
of family dentistry in Hinton, encourages patients to take a hint from the
women in the survey and voice their concerns to their dentist.
The thought of receiving extensive dental work can be
scary. We understand. Our team of dentists and hygienists aim to make every
patient feel comfortable and relaxed so they can receive important treatments
in a stress-free environment. We excel in caring for patients with dental
anxieties, and incorporate modern technologies and techniques that reduce
discomfort during treatment.
For those with severe phobias, we offer sedation dentistry.
Depending on the type of procedure and your anxiety levels, we can administer
three types of safe and proven sedatives. This includes IV sedation, oral
sedation and nitrous oxide, known as “laughing gas.” All three of these options
allow us to care for your teeth and gums while you remain totally at ease.
Can you relate with the anxious men and women in the
survey? If so, we encourage you to visit our office in Hinton. Dentists andhygienists will work with you to ensure a relaxing and stress-free treatment
and the outcome of a healthy smile. Give Foothills Dental a call to learn more.
To learn more about sedation dentistry or to schedule an appointment,
call Foothills Dental Centre at (870)
865-7673. Trusted and proudly serving
Hinton, Edson, Jasper, Grande Cashe, Spruce Grove, Whitecourt and the Drayton
Valley.