It’s not uncommon to experience a debilitating anxiety when you need to visit the dentist. This is a phenomenon that occurs in between ten and twenty percent of the population, serving to prevent many people from seeking the dental care that they need. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome your anxiety so that you can be comfortable in the dentist’s chair.
When you come in to our International District dentist office, try discussing your fears with our staff. Communication is a big concern when it comes to anxiety; the more you feel like you understand what is going on, and the more power you feel like you have over your treatment, the less anxiety you will experience. Further, you may be surprised at how little pain is associated with many dental procedures; though you may have developed your anxiety due to an early dental-based trauma, modern advances allow us to conduct even a root canal with little or no discomfort to you.