Fear of visiting the dentist is an issue that many individuals suffer from and prevents many patients from getting the necessary dental care that they need. We understand this, which is why our office takes the safety and comfort of our patients very seriously. In the following article, we’re going to address the various strategies and technologies we have utilised to ensure that the encouragement of your children to avoid the fear of dentist stress-free dental experience for every patient in our office.
Where Does Dental Anxiety Come From?
There are many different causations of dental anxiety. For instance, patients may have had a traumatic experience at a dental office when they were younger. Other popular causes of dental anxiety are fear, either of the unknown or of known pain, or even the specific sounds and/or smells when you walk into the office. The first step is to know where this anxiety is coming from. If we just know what you are concerned about, we can change our approach to treatment to make you feel cared for and listened to.
Comfort Upon Entry of the Office
Comfort upon entry of the office is something that we take great pride in providing at Dr. Rosenquist. Coming into the open office glows with a comforting and welcoming environment with a capable, responsible, and welcoming staff ready to greet you! We have a waiting area that includes soothing music, a calming and beautiful visual landscape, and a drink bar. We want to make sure that you enjoy your wait at our office.
Advanced Techniques in Gum Care
Advanced techniques in Gum Care are offered with uniquely designed protocols for prophylaxis and also for the surgical profile of gum diseases. This takes over virtually all expensive and time-consuming aspects of non-surgical gum care, such as root planing and debris removal, and eliminate them. With non-surgical gum treatment, a whole range of new possibilities become available with dental lasers. Laser of Gum inflammation (Laser gum surgery), bleeding of gums, Pyramid shaped gums (low force) are some examples.
Open Communication
Many people feel anxious visiting the dentist and it is helpful to know you are not alone. Being able to talk to your dentist and dental team can go a long way to making you feel better and may even make your visit to the dentist enjoyable. We offer our patients the opportunity to discuss their treatment plan with us in order to achieve the best possible results. Many of our dentists are parents first and they understand that children may need to be introduced to the practice gradually and at their own pace.
Using Technology for Patient Comfort
We have integrated the latest technology into our office to help streamline patient procedures, making your visit as comfortable as possible. This also means less time in the dental chair for you and less time away from your busy life. Digital films and the cone beam CT scanner drastically reduce the amount of radiation to which patients are exposed. Our practice also focuses on minimally invasive procedures to ensure each visit is more comfortable than ever!
Special Anxiety-Reducing Amenities
To make you feel more at ease, we offer a number of special anxiety-reducing amenities: Noise-cancelling headphones—to block out the sounds of the office. Virtual reality glasses—to provide you with a peaceful escape during treatment. Comfortable dental chairs – ergonomically designed for maximum comfort. Warm blankets and neck pillows—to keep you cosy and relaxed.
Flexible Scheduling and Easy Communication
We know that rushing an appointment can give patients anxiety so we offer flexible scheduling to ensure that you have enough time to feel relaxed. Through online booking and text message updates, we have made communications with your local dentist easier than ever.
Overcoming dental anxiety is one of Hailey’s priorities. We understand if you have negative memories associated with the dentist, you will not come back to our office. Hailey is geared towards doing everything to make your visit as comfortable as possible. We use a combination of several types of dental treatment depending on the procedure. If dental anxiety is keeping you from taking care of your teeth, put your faith in Hailey today. You’ll be glad you did. Call today.
