Conquering Dental Fear
Contributed by DentalROISometimes we know what we need to do...but it’s just plain hard. The roadblocks to positive action could be shortages of time, money, or motivation. Or it may be anxiety or fear creating a tight leash that holds us back when nothing else really stands in the way. While fear is a protective mechanism, it's also an anchor at times that keeps us from doing what we need to do. Dental fear often stems from legitimate causes, but those cases don't have to define your future dental experiences. At our practice, we understand most patients step through the doors with a little anxiety, some with a lot. And finding ways to ease away those feelings is a top priority to everyone on the team.