If you live in the Forest, Lynchburg or Roanoke areas of Virginia and have a fear of the dentist, you’re not alone. As the Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) points out, an estimated 12% of people have high dental fear and another 17.5% have moderate dental fear. That’s more than the percentage of people with a fear of …
Sedation Dentistry 101
Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA It is not unusual for people to feel fear when they need to visit a dentist. However, there are some people who experience panic attacks and intense anxiety during these visits. These are the situations where sedation dentistry can help. This specific type of dentistry relies on the use of anesthesia …
Cosmetic Dental Procedures and Sedation
Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA One of the main reasons why people of all ages fear visits to the dentist’s office is the possibility to experience sharp and intense pain. It is not unusual for grown men to avoid any contact with dentists because of the fear of pain. Most of these people are trying some …
Sedation – an efficient solution for dental fear
Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA Fear of dentists, or fear of dental procedures to be more precise, is something that every dentist encounters on a daily basis. There is only a small number of people who are feeling completely relaxed when they are visiting their dentist. The rest of the patients usually feel certain level of …
Dental Sedation Options
Forest Smiles – The Best Dentist in Lynchburg, VA The most effective way to help patients cope with discomfort is to give them an idea of what to expect ahead of time. A caring and concerned attitude can often go a long way in helping patience with dental anxiety. Dr. Claiborne goes out of his way to make dental visits smooth …