The bubbly sweetness of a cold soda pop is hard to resist, especially with a burger or a slice of pizza. But on the health-and-nutrition scoreboard, soda has so many strikes against it that it’s hard to justify more than the occasional splurge.
You've ridden the Goliath at Magic Mountain more than a dozen times, easily ace Hangman Man's Hallow at Mammoth, and even had a pet snake as a kid. But when it comes to the dentist you turn into a bundle of nerves, sweating, tossing and turning in bed all through the night before your appointment.
Rest assured, you’re not alone. In fact, an estimated 40 million Americans - including both children and adults - that’s about 15% of the country’s population - avoid the dentist because of anxiety and outright fear. Doing so increases the risk of developing gum disease that can lead to early tooth loss and other complications, not to mention the need for more invasive and costlier treatments.
Routine cleanings and preventive measures like fluoride treatments and X-rays are your best defense against oral health issues. Also, having your teeth examined routinely enables me to detect potential issues in their earliest most easily-treated stage.
Here at ProDent Care in Glendale, California, I’ve helped many patients overcome their fear of the dental chair with the following list of tips. I’m confident they can work for you too.
Dental anxiety may be common, but it’s also well worth conquering. Not only are you putting the health of your teeth at gums at risk, but the aesthetics of your smile can suffer too.
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