Our team at Dental Oasis of Clayton understands many people experience anxiety when going to the dentist. We aim to help reduce that anxiety, and we offer a variety of methods to help you feel calm and safe when you come for your appointments. For example, our treatment rooms are set up so you can watch TV during your treatment, and we also offer nitrous oxide to help you relax even more. In this article, we will go over some key things to look for when choosing a dentist for anxious patients.
- Compassion – One key quality to look for in a dentist for anxious patients is compassion. If your dentist has empathy for your anxiety, the whole experience will be much more pleasant because you will know they are on your side. Our team knows what it’s like to be anxious about visiting the dentist, so we will do all we can to help make your experience as pleasant as possible.
- Understanding – We also recommend finding a dentist who understands anxiety disorders. Many people’s anxiety comes from an underlying medical condition such as generalized anxiety disorder or PTSD, and a good dentist for anxious patients will understand these conditions and how best to reduce their symptoms, at least in terms of how they manifest around dentistry specifically.
- Sedation – Another thing to look for when choosing a dentist for anxious patients is sedation options. For example, our team offers nitrous oxide gas, which has a long history of use as a means for calming anxiety during medical procedures.