{"id":140,"date":"2020-08-27T17:24:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-27T17:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=140"},"modified":"2020-09-03T17:26:47","modified_gmt":"2020-09-03T17:26:47","slug":"how-can-tackling-dental-anxiety-improve-your-oral-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/how-can-tackling-dental-anxiety-improve-your-oral-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can Tackling Dental Anxiety Improve Your Oral Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"213\" src=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_345184039__1599153973_53319-300x213.jpg\" alt=\"person with dental anxiety staring at dental tools being held by a dentist\" class=\"wp-image-141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_345184039__1599153973_53319-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_345184039__1599153973_53319-768x546.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/AdobeStock_345184039__1599153973_53319.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Has it been longer than six months since you last received a tooth cleaning in Crookston due to your dental anxiety? It\u2019s estimated that 36 percent of the population suffers from dental fear. Unfortunately, this can have dire impacts on your oral health by keeping you from receiving routine treatment necessary to keep your teeth and gums healthy. Read on to learn about how you can overcome dental anxiety and why you may experience this common emotional response to visiting your dentist.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Do You Have Dental Anxiety?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter your age, dental anxiety can have an impact on\nyour mental and oral health. Some of the most common reasons why people have an\nemotional response to the thought of visiting a dental professional include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>A bad experience that you had when you were a\nchild. <\/li><li>A lack of control in that environment. <\/li><li>You find the smells and sounds of the dental\noffice off-putting. <\/li><li>Anxiety associated with agoraphobia (fear of\nleaving the house) or claustrophobia (fear of small, closed spaces).<\/li><li>Fear of receiving bad news about your oral\nhealth.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can a Fear of the Dentist Impact Your Oral Health?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Forcing yourself to confront situations that scare you or\nmake you feel anxious and unsettled can have a serious impact on your mental\nhealth. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to visit a sedation dentist if you have mild,\nmoderate, or severe dental phobia. Over time, your fear can cause you to keep\nputting off basic oral maintenance, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/preventive-and-general-dentistry.html\">routine\ncheckups and cleanings<\/a>, because you don\u2019t want to have to endure sweating,\na racing heart, low blood pressure, and other side-effects that come with your\nfear. This is completely understandable. However, your fear and anxiety may\ncost you your oral health if you aren\u2019t able to find a way to comfortably\nreceive dental treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Each time you skip routine dental appointments, small,\nlingering oral health problems, like cavities, have a chance to become more\nserious. There are nooks and crannies in your mouth that require a detailed professional\ncleaning. If these areas aren\u2019t cleared of plaque and tartar, it can lead\nto&nbsp; tooth and gum infections that can\ncause permanent damage to your smile. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Can You Do To Overcome Your Dental Anxiety? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s safe to say that you\u2019re not going to get over your\ndental anxiety in a day. Fortunately, your dentist offers sedation methods,\nlike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/nitrous-oxide-sedation.html\">nitrous\noxide<\/a> in Crookston, to help you feel more comfortable while receiving the\noral healthcare that you need. Within just a few minutes of breathing in the\nnitrous oxide gas, you\u2019ll begin to feel more relaxed. This will allow your\ndentist to efficiently provide you with treatment so you don\u2019t have to stay in\nthe office for longer than necessary. Once you get home, you\u2019ll be able to\nfinally have the peace-of-mind that your smile is healthy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Author<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dr. Tiara Applequist is passionate about helping her\npatients feel comfortable in the treatment chair. She is familiar with working\nwith patients who have fear or anxiety surrounding visiting the dentist\u2019s\noffice, and regularly utilizes nitrous oxide sedation to help them feel more\nat-ease. She also takes pride in providing thorough preventive dental care that\ntackles small oral issues before they ever have a chance to become more serious\ndown the road. For questions or to schedule an appointment, visit Renu Dental\u2019s\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.renudentalcare.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call 218-281-1301.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Has it been longer than six months since you last received a tooth cleaning in Crookston due to your dental anxiety? It\u2019s estimated that 36 percent of the population suffers from dental fear. 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