Dr. Victor Siegel - Blog

If you suffer from dental anxiety and are afraid to visit the dentist, you are not alone. Recent studies found that more than 30 million Americans postpone or avoid visiting the dentist because they suffer from dental phobias or anxiety. While some patients simply experience a bad case of nerves at the dentist’s office, others suffer from severe dental phobias and anxiety which can cause them to feel panicked and terrified to the extent that they avoid dental treatment altogether. Dental Anxiety Treatments Fortunately, there are now a number of ways that your dentist can help you feel more relaxed and comfortable during any treatment. Many dentists now feature soothing amenities such as blankets, personal headphones, and even DVD players and TV screens for patients to watch from the treatment chair. For many patients, just focusing on something other than their mouths is enough to help them relax during treatment. Other patients who have minor anxiety may find that nitrous oxide (lau