It’s not all that easy to hold a two-way conversation with your dentist when got gloved hands inside your mouth. That’s just one of the reasons we decided to launch this section here at Fmagusta parents network.

Here, you’ll find lots of useful information from the people behind our clinic. Over the weeks and months to come, we’ll be the ones “opening up wide,” sharing all sorts of information that you may not necessarily be able to tap into when you visit your dentist.

Just to make you feel relaxed our first article will be:

Anxiety in the Dentist’s Chair

Not many people really like going to the dentist. But for some people, the thought of going to the dentist can bring on such a fear that they avoid getting the dental care they need.

What Is Dental Anxiety?

Some people’s fear of going to the dentist or getting dental procedures done is so severe that they lose sleep at night and worry excessively about what might happen at the dentist’s office.

How to Overcome Dental Anxiety

For people who have dental anxiety, the following strategies can help calm your fears:

• Communicate with your dentist. The best thing you can do to get over your dental anxiety is to talk to your dentist about it. Unfortunately a lot of patients don’t feel comfortable talking with their dentists. Remember that your dentist is a patient too.
• “Talk” with your hands. It can be difficult to speak when you have a mouth full of dental tools, so talk with your dentist before your procedure about how you will communicate should you have any discomfort or pain. We tell our patients to raise a hand if they feel any pain or sensation during a dental procedure. That way we can adjust the anesthesia and make sure the patient is comfortable.
• Get distracted. Watching television, listening to music, or just letting your mind wander can help ease some of your anxiety.

It could very well be that the unknown is what you fear, so don’t be afraid to ask questions before a procedure and make sure that your dentist does everything he or she can to make you feel comfortable during your visit. And getting regular dental care is vital to your oral health.

Dr. Loukia Stylianou

Dental Surgeon at Stylianou Dental Clinic

+23 822 111