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When Fear of the Dentist Becomes Not Using Your Dental Insurance

August 9, 2024 By Shelby Tatomir

fear of going to the dentist

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...]

Filed Under: Dental Benefits, Fear Free, New Mexico, Oral Health

Relaxing Music for Anxiety Control at the Dentist

July 30, 2024 By Shelby Tatomir

relaxing music for anxiety control

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...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Dental Benefits, Fear Free, Oral Health

Get Familiar with Dental Tools and Their Uses

June 13, 2024 By Shelby Tatomir

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...]

Filed Under: Fear Free, Oral Health

Music Playlists for Dentists

May 20, 2024 By Shelby Tatomir

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...]

Filed Under: Clinic and Provider Tips, Fear Free Tagged With: dentist fear, music at the dentist

Oral Health Risks of Vaping

February 20, 2020 By Shelby Tatomir

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...]

Filed Under: Oral Health, Tabacco

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