If you’re paying for benefits, but fear is keeping you from going to the dentist, don’t worry. You’re not alone! Research has shown that dental anxiety is real, and common. … [Read more...]
Relaxing Music for Anxiety Control at the Dentist
When it’s time to go to the dentist, do you cringe with worry? Does sitting in your dentist’s chair make you feel anxious? Does the sound of the tools put you on edge? Have you tried relaxing music for anxiety control? … [Read more...]
Get Familiar with Dental Tools and Their Uses
Dental tools can be intimidating. An estimated 9% to 20% of Americans shy away from seeing an oral health provider because of anxiety, which can be triggered by the tools that are used. Fear of needles, fear of the dentist’s chair, fear of dental tools and their uses, and even … [Read more...]
Music Playlists for Dentists
Fear about visiting the dentist is common. And for many, the sounds of the dentist office can be the trigger for that uneasiness. So, how can the dentist office help patients feel comfortable? With a fantastic playlist of course. The American Dental … [Read more...]
Oral Health Risks of Vaping
Vaping is a popular term for smoking an e-cigarette or vaporizing marijuana. According to the CDC, the liquid used in vapes “can contain nicotine, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabinoid (CBD) oils, and other substances and additives.” 69 percent of people vaping … [Read more...]