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Coping With Dental Fear
Coping With Dental Fear

Fear & Anxiety

Coping With Dental Fear

We Have Suggestions It's normal to have some level of anxiety about going to the dentist, especially if you're expecting bad news. For many others, however, this anxiety rises to the level of fear/phobia. These patients may experience advanced signs of stress such as shaking, confusion, heart palpitations, or changes in blood pressure. Unfortunately, this fear causes many to avoid the dentist altogether. If you or someone you care about needs help in coping with dental fear, we've got some suggestions. Know that we're [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-10-13T08:00:32-07:00October 13, 2020|Fear & Anxiety|

Suffering with Dental Fear?
Suffering with Dental Fear?

Fear & Anxiety

Suffering with Dental Fear?

You can overcome it, and we'll help you do it! Can't bring yourself to schedule that next appointment? You may be busy, you may be a born procrastinator, or you may suffer from unwarranted dental fear. If so, you're not alone... millions stay away each year for just that reason. Everyone in our practice understands dental fear, and we're trained in forming good relationships with fearful patients. So if you're feeling apprehensive, speak up. We'll listen to your needs and work with you to [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2020-06-09T08:00:39-07:00June 9, 2020|Fear & Anxiety|

Fear…It’s All in Your Head
Fear…It’s All in Your Head

Patient Education

Fear…It’s All in Your Head

Fear is a learned response, and what can be learned can also be unlearned. We still have a lot to learn about fear, but certain things we do know. Dental fear, for example, is often the result of vicarious learning. Take you, for instance. Even though you've never had a tooth removed, you've maybe heard some pretty scary stuff about extractions, and the result is that the whole idea makes you nervous. That's vicarious learning. Vicarious wrong learning, too, since having a tooth out [...]

By Diamond Dental of Sacramento|2016-02-23T00:00:49-08:00February 23, 2016|Patient Education|