{"id":412,"date":"2013-01-07T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-01-07T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/is-dental-anxiety-a-learned-behavior\/"},"modified":"2013-01-07T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2013-01-07T00:00:00","slug":"is-dental-anxiety-a-learned-behavior","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mydentalpracticeblog.com\/hudsonhighlandsdentistry\/dental-care-blog\/is-dental-anxiety-a-learned-behavior\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Dental Anxiety A Learned Behavior?"},"content":{"rendered":"<\/p>\n

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THIS IS REALLY<\/strong> interesting. Perhaps, if you struggle with some level of dental anxiety, odds are you\u2019ve picked some of that up from your parents. <\/p>\n

Breaking The Dental Anxiety Cycle<\/strong><\/h3>\n

According to a new study<\/a><\/strong>, by the University of Madrid, children most often look to their fathers when gauging potentially stressful situations. It appears that if a father is nervous about dental visits, his children pick up on his cues (no surprise there)\u2014even unintentional ones\u2014and may follow suit. The findings include you too, mom.<\/strong>\u00a0The International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry<\/em>\u00a0confirms that the higher the level of dental anxiety in any<\/strong> family member, the higher the level in the rest of the family.\u00a0Other studies show that women more often demonstrate positive habits and attitudes towards dentistry<\/strong>\u2014so it may be up to you to set the good example! <\/p>\n

Your Comfort Is Our Highest Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The \u201cold days\u201d of dentistry are long gone. Modern dentistry makes visiting the dentist a comfortable experience. Here at our practice<\/strong>, we take your comfort very seriously. Here are a couple of additional ideas: <\/p>\n

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  1. You\u2019re always welcome <\/strong>to bring a friend or family member. Whatever your age, sometimes it\u2019s nice to have a friendly face with you if you\u2019re anxious.<\/li>\n
  2. Distract yourself.<\/strong>\u00a0Do you have some favorite songs on your phone or MP3 player? What about a handheld game you enjoy? Bring it along! Our team<\/strong> will do everything we can to accommodate you.<\/li>\n
  3. Talk to us!<\/strong>\u00a0One of the best ways to overcome anxiety is to talk about it. We are always happy to explain what we\u2019re doing. And we\u2019re happy to take breaks when and if you need them.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Some Ideas From HealthDay TV:<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/p>\n

    [youtube https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=0td04L2W1Io&version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0] <\/p>\n

    Helping Us Know You Better Makes A Difference Too!<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Lots of things are uncomfortable when they\u2019re new, or outside your routine. We want you to feel at home in our practice<\/strong>, so help us get to know you better. One of the best ways is through our social media channels\u2014especially on our Facebook<\/strong> page. Connect with us there and leave a comment or Like. You can also direct message us there. We\u2019re listening.<\/strong> Do you have a recommendation for overcoming dental anxiety?<\/strong> Something that\u2019s worked for you? We\u2019d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below! <\/p>\n

    We appreciate and value your trust. Thanks for being our patient!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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