Dentist Phobia Columbus

Dental treatment without dental fear in Columbus, Ohio

Afraid of the dentist? One pill can make those fears disappear!

COLUMBUS, OH – Some polls show that as many as four out of five Americans admit to being afraid of the dentist and up to 25% of adults are so fearful that they don’t get the care they need. Every day more research shows that healthy teeth and gums are a huge contributor to your overall health. Avoiding gum disease can protect you from heart disease, diabetes, some types of cancers and for pregnant women, can even help your unborn baby.

People who are afraid of the dentist usually have one of three types of dental fear –

Dental anxiety is a reaction to something unknown such as a procedure you have never had before
Dental fear is a reaction to something that is known or perceived to be known such as experiencing treatment from an uncaring dentist or being told horror stories by friends or family
Dental phobia is an extreme type of dental fear which may cause a physical fear response such as fight-or-flight

There is help available for those suffering from anxiety and fearfulness about dental procedures. Sedation dentistry or relaxation dentistry uses medication to relax the fears away. Combine this with a highly trained, caring doctor and staff and your healthy, beautiful smile is finally within your reach.