Blog - Sedation Dentistry

Picture this: you’re sitting in the waiting room of your dentist’s office, heart pounding, palms sweating, dreading the inevitable sound of the drill. If this scenario strikes a chord with you, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is a universal hurdle, one that affects people from all walks of life, regardless of age or background. It’s the knot in your stomach ...

If you have dental anxiety, you may feel like you’re alone—but in reality, you’re far from it. In fact, dental anxiety is common in both children and adults. Some estimates find that somewhere between 50% and 80% of all American adults have dental anxiety, ranging from mild to severe. 

There’s no shame in feeling uncomfortable when  visiting the dentist, ...