Fearing the Dentist? Tips for a Good Dental Visit

When you take care of your teeth and visit the dentist regularly, your smile with thank you. Your teeth and gums will be happier and you will notice fewer problems. Plus, if you have a problem with going to the dentist, you’ll also start to notice that your visits get easier. Most fears of the dentist start with a bad experience – our dentists at Tempe Dental Care take great pride in their gentle touch and understanding of dental fear.

Dental fear is a real problem and we understand it. While some people love going to the dentist for that “clean teeth” feeling, many others dread going to the dentist, and there are some who completely fear the dentist.

But, going to the dentist is extremely important for your oral health. It’s one of the top tips to keeping your smile bright and healthy and to check for dental and oral diseases.

Here are a few tips to make your visit to the dentist a lot less stressful.

• Let our office staff know if you’re afraid of the dentist and what level it is. We have other options for you, such as sedation dentistry, instead of white-knuckling your way through the visit.
• Come to your appointment at least 15 minutes early. This will allow you plenty of time to fill out any paperwork needed and will get you seen on-time.
• Take regular care of your teeth and mouth: brush twice a day and floss daily, this will help keep your teeth and mouth healthy and make for an easier visit.

Tempe Dental Care is always accepting new patients. Give us a call at (480) 730-5000 and we will get you in to see a dentist as soon as possible. We offer almost all types of dentistry, including sedation dentistry, which can be extremely helpful for those who fear the dentist.