FOR THOSE OF YOU FEELING ANXIOUS about a dental visit, try this:
Q: What does an orthodontist do on a roller coaster?
A: Brace himself
Well, okay… that was pretty bad, but hopefully it loosened you up a little bit? The saying “laughter is the best medicine” is especially true when it comes to anxiety and nerves. It’s not just good sense- it’s also backed by good research.
Humor, And Positive Thinking, Is The Best Way To Overcome Anxiety
Researchers at the University of Gothenburg, through a series of interviews, identified five major ways that people deal with anxiety at the dentist. Out of those five ways, it was found that proactively positive thinking, and humor, was the most effective way to overcome dental anxiety.
Our Team’s Goal Is To Help You Feel Comfortable
Are you one of those people who have a really hard time thinking positively about dental visits? Well, we have a couple of suggestions.
1. Get to know us better. Being open about your feelings gives us space to address your fears. And once you have a good level of comfort with our team, it’s much easier to have a good comfort level about dental work.
2. Try something new… like NuCalm.
We brought NuCalm into our office because we recognize that dental anxiety is keeping far too many people from getting the good care they deserve. While we do everything we can to help patients overcome fears with consideration, gentle care, and attentive listening, we know that memories of bad experiences can be hard to put to rest.
Ask Us About NuCalm
So if that sounds like you, ask us about NuCalm. It’s a very easy, very safe form of dental sedation that uses your body’s natural processes to block anxiety.
Thanks so much for your trust in our practice, and if you know anyone who avoids dental visits due to anxiety, please pass on this message! Oral health is essential to a healthy lifestyle, and we want to help in any way we can.
